Skincare
10 Products to Make Your Beauty Routine Greener
Earth Month is the perfect time to try these beauty products which strive to be a little kinder to the environment.
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The environment is a hot topic all year-round, but April (a.k.a Earth Month) is particularly well suited to rethinking your habits. Although beauty brands taking actions to reduce their environmental footprint used to be few and far between, the cosmetics industry has seen a noticeable shift toward more sustainability in recent years. From skincare that comes in recycled, recyclable, or refillable packaging to formulas that feature responsibly sourced ingredients and brands that have made sustainability commitments: here are 10 greener beauty products worth adding to your routine.
Santorini Grape Poreless Skin Cream, KORRES
This lightweight cream provides a mix of gently exfoliating salicylic acid, hydrating hyaluronic acid, and pore appearance-minimizing grape extract to the skin. Made from ethically sourced ingredients and housed in a recyclable glass jar, this product charmed us with its soft fragrance and pleasing texture.
Price: $46
Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30, Fenty Skin
Because reducing your environmental footprint also means streamlining your skincare routine, this antioxidant- and hyaluronic acid-rich moisturizer with built-in SPF 30 quickly found a permanent spot in our a.m. ritual. We love that its packaging is refillable and that it was just launched in a new fragrance-free version, making it even more universal.
Price: $49 ($44 for the refill)
Moon Boost Serum, Graydon Skincare
Chock-full of beneficial vitamins, this waterless serum created by Graydon Skincare, a vegan, cruelty-free, Toronto-based brand, is made from plant-based ingredients that nourish and soothe the skin. Its glass bottle is easy to recycle, and thanks to the brand’s partnership with nonprofit collective Pact, the rest of its packaging (its dropper, for example) can be recycled, too.
Price: $89
Premier Cru The Cream, Caudalie
Its plush texture, soft scent, glass jar in a breathtaking hue, and efficacious formula that works on hydration, brightness, firmness, and skin elasticity are what makes this cream a skincare must-have. Not to mention its recyclable packaging and refill pods that are easy to switch out!
Price: $149 ($125 for the refill)
Sage + Eucalyptus Deodorant, Hello
This new deodorant comes in packaging made from 100% recycled materials and goes on like a dream. We can’t get enough of its fun scent options, like Sage + Eucalyptus, Fresh Citrus, and Sweet Coconut!
Price: $11
Plum Plump Hyaluronic Cream, Glow Recipe
Gel-cream lovers won’t be able to resist this lightweight cream which floods the skin with hydration thanks to the polyglutamic and hyaluronic acids in its formula. Once your jar is empty, simply switch out the inner pod for a new one, which also helps you save a little while you’re at it.
Price: $52 ($44 for the refill)
Whole Blends Hydrating Shampoo Bar, Garnier
Shampoo bars are nothing new, but more and more have been popping up lately, and it’s no wonder: not only are they effective, but they also require no plastic packaging, use up less space, and last longer than traditional shampoo formulas. This one, launched by Garnier as part of its ongoing sustainability commitments, smells like coconut and leaves hair super soft.
Price: $7.50
Natural Strength Plastic-Free Deodorant in Fresh Powder, Tom’s of Maine
Made by Tom’s of Maine, a leader in natural personal care products, this plastic-free and aluminum-free deodorant is packaged in cardboard. Promising odour protection for up to 48 hours, it glides easily onto the skin and comes in pleasant scents like Fresh Powder and Coconut Lavender.
Price: $13
Waterless Body Wash Concentrate, Everist
This elegant aluminum tube houses an innovative paste that cleanses your body (and not your teeth!). The waterless body wash concentrate forms a gentle lather in the shower, leaving your skin clean and feeling refreshed. This surprising product works great at home, but you’ll also want to pack it for your next trip!
Price: $30
Leaves Bar Dry Body Oil in Sea Salt, Attitude
This dry oil stick is easy to apply and comes packaged in an easy-to-recycle cardboard tube. With its blend of nourishing oils (including jojoba and avocado oils), it keeps your skin soft and gets rid of dry patches in just a few swipes.
Price: $20
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