Refillable Beauty: Less Waste, More Beauty
New initiatives and brand innovations are ushering in the age of the refill, and not a moment too soon. We all know that plastic is problematic: sadly, 8 million tonnes of it are dumped in our oceans every year and it will come as a surprise to most that the beauty industry is a contributor.
Unfortunately, recycling isn't always as straight forward as we think: dropping an empty bottle in the recycling bin might feel like a simple solution, but it isn't actually as easy as that. In fact, only 7% of plastic waste currently makes it all the way through to become repurposed and the reality is that recycling is fraught with road blocks.
What if we could prevent our empty essentials from being thrown out? It might not be the ultimate solution, but switching to refillable beauty products is certainly a stepping stone towards better sustainability.
Of course, refillable products are nothing new - loyalists will know that brands such as L'Occitane have been quietly producing them for years.
L'Occitane
Lavender Liquid Soap For Hands & Body (Eco-Refill) 500ml
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L'Occitane
Verveine (Verbena) Shower Gel (Eco-Refill)
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Fragrance is another area where refills can shine: fancy glass and keepsake bottles are made to be kept forever. Hermes, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani all already produce refills that decrease the waste involved, while Mugler is appealing to the eco-conscious Gen Z with supersized top-ups of its best selling scent, which can be decanted into your original bottle at home.
Hermes
Terre D'Hermes Pure Parfum Refill
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Giorgio Armani
My Way Intense Eau De Parfum Refill
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Thierry Mugler (Mugler)
Alien Goddess Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle
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Thierry Mugler (Mugler)
Angel Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle
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Giorgio Armani
Acqua Di Gio Eau De Parfum Refill
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In the make-up realm, there's real opportunity to create sublime statement objects, that are absolute keepers (think Hermes and Givenchy lipsticks).
Hermes
Rouge Hermes Satin Lipstick
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Givenchy
Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Refillable Lipstick
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Charlotte Tilbury
Airbrush Bronzer (Refillable)
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La Mer
The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 (With Extra Refill)
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So far, so easy - but skincare is trickier.
Christian Dior
Capture Totale Dreamskin Care & Perfect Global Age-Defying Skincare Perfect Skin Creator - Refill
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Kora Organics
Turmeric Glow Moisturizer - Refill
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Kora Organics
Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream - Refill
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FENTY SKIN
Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream Refill
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Shiseido
Essential Energy Hydrating Cream Refill
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Discover our full collection of refillable beauty, waste reducing, sustainable, eco-friendly refills here > Refillable Beauty