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As we’re constantly testing new products and formulations that are on #beautytok (we’re not the only ones), it’s important to not over-consume.
Certainly, we try to be mindful of sustainability all year round, but it’s ever-so important at the beginning of a new year. Aside from turning to some clean beauty brands (in short, reading the ingredient list before putting a product on our skin), there’s a new wave to hop on: refillable beauty products. (Related: 2023 beauty trends, according to experts)
According to a 2022 study, not only ingredients — but packaging, too — has been an emphasis for several beauty brands, especially following the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Much like sustainable brands offering clothing rental services, your favorite creamy moisturizers and feel-good shampoos come in alternate packaging so you can simply refill and reuse.
Ahead, we pulled the top beauty products that have sustainability in mind — from Glow Recipe to OUAI. With this list, you’ll be treating your skin and treating the planet.
1. Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer Refillable Pod, $33
SephoraIf you’re on the hunt for a moisturizer infused with hyaluronic acid, the Glow Recipe Plum Plump Hyaluronic Acid Moisturizer fits the bill. In a refillable pod, it also helps soothe dry skin and helps target dullness and uneven texture.
2. OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner Refill Pouch, $60
SephoraAs one of the best shampoos we reviewed, the OUAI Fine Hair Conditioner Refill Pouch is a blessing from above. Namely, it’s a lightweight, color-safe hair product that helps make your hair softer and more voluminous.
3. Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Matte Refillable Bronzer, $39
SephoraYes, Queen Charlotte herself has one of her best-selling products, the Airbrush Matte Bronzer, available in a refillable option. With finely milled pigments, it helps perfect the skin and body into a natural glow.
For more, check our our full brand review of Charlotte Tilbury.
4. Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Fenty Icon The Case Semi-Matte Refillable Lipstick, $12
SephoraRiRi has a less-than-$15 refillable lipstick case that’s yours for the taking. Simply take your favorite Fenty Icon Lipstick shade and pop it into this packaging for a sustainable and protective solution to your favorite lippie.
For more, check our our expert-backed guide to the best red lipsticks.
5. Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Refillable Deodorant Cheirosa ’62, $15
SephoraYes, even natural deodorant is refillable! Add the Sol de Janeiro Rio Deo Aluminum-Free Refillable Deodorant to your shopping cart. For just $15, you’ll smell like a fresh and tropical beach cabana all day long.
6. Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream with Squalane, $78
SephoraYou’ll have a trusty moisturizer on deck for months on end with the Kiehl’s Since 1851 Ultra Facial Moisturizing Cream. It’s packed with squalane, which, according to a dermatological study, helps soothe the skin. It’s also formulated without parabens.
7. Caudalie Cru Anti-Aging Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid, $109
SephoraIf anti-aging is on your mind, the Caudalie Cru Anti-Aging Cream Moisturizer with Hyaluronic Acid is one of your best bets. Specifically, this refillable option is vegan, good for targeting your skin’s loss of firmness and is a Sephora-certified clean product.
8. Anastasia Beverly Hills Empty 4 Well Refillable Eye Palette, $32
SephoraWith Anastasia Beverly Hill’s rocking eyeshadow palettes, it’s no surprise the brand ventured out to create an Empty 4 Well Refillable Eye Palette. Simply purchase some of the brand’s Eyeshadow Singles ($12) and you have yourself a custom quad.
9. Dior Rouge Dior Refillable Lipstick, $42
SephoraWith the Rolodex of hues the Dior Rouge Dior Lipstick has on deck, we’re colored impressed that the designer brand does it all with refillable packaging (that’s luxury-looking, if we do say so ourselves). For less than $50, this beauty snag is a treat to beat.
10. Rare Beauty by Selena Gomez Blot & Glow Powder Puff Refill, $15
SephoraYes, Selena Gomez wants you to be blurred and powdered to perfection with her Blot & Glow Powder Puff Refill, a sustainable option that’ll help you blend and highlight to perfection. For just $15, you can’t pass this baby up.
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