The ongoing transformation within the beauty industry has been incredible to witness. As brands have started to adopt a more environmentally conscious approach to manufacturing, resourcing, and distribution of their products, we’ve seen a higher consumer demand in sustainable products themselves.
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Sustainable beauty, in essence, refers to beauty products with an environmentally conscious ethos. It is encompassing of types of packaging and ingredients used, distribution and product testing methods, and manufacturing.
Because of its increasing popularity, we now have the very lucky task to pick and choose between the incredible product offerings. For those wanting to foray into the world of sustainable beauty, we have collated a list of the best recent launches.
The best sustainable beauty products to try in 2023
Ere Perez Carrot colour pot, $44, a-beauty
Add some colour into your cheeks with this natural looking colour pot that delivers a healthy sun kissed or blushed glow to the cheeks. Made using natural ingredients like carrot (hence the name) for pigment, this handy little tool is as good for your skin as it is the environment and your beauty routine.
You can even wash a light layer over the lids and lips for a harmonious colour palette across the face.
Dope Skin Co Acai Purifying Clay Mask, $24.50 at Dope Skin Co
We’ve all heard of acai as a food, but did you know it also does wonders for the skin? Dope Skin Co’s Acai Purifying Clay Mask is enriched with acai extract, niacinamide and panthenol which work to purify and heal damaged skin.
Who Is Elijah Nomad eau de parfum, $179, a-beauty
This delicious scent will have people asking you, “oh my god what are you wearing?!” thanks to the tantalising notes of jasmine, Amberwood, cedar and musk. Not only does it smell amazing, Who Is Elijah make their perfumes in Sydney and source as locally as they can, working in small batch production using cruelty free and vegan ingredients.
They also run a recycling program for Australian customers where you can return your finished lids and boxes to receive $20 off your next purchase.
Three Warriors Face tan aqua mist, $32.95, THE ICONIC
Made right here in Australia from Tasmania’s purest water, electrolytes and minerals, this wonder product will leave your face glowing and bronzed in just a few hours. Spritz this across your face and leave to dry and three hours later you will have a lightly tanned base.
Also made from eco-friendly glass packaging to reduce waste as well as being free from silicones, synthetic pigments, harsh chemicals and more.
Milk Makeup Sculpt contour stick, $39, Sephora
Snatch those cheeks and contour that jawline because this contour stick is a game changer. Easy to blend with your fingers, a brush or sponge – this handy little tool makes the daunting challenge of contouring a dream.
Milk Makeup is a proudly cruelty-free, vegan and sustainably minded beauty brand working to reduce their plastic consumption without compromising quality.
Sophic Haircare Daily Cleanser, $49.95, SOPHIC
Founded in 2019, Australian-made brand, SOPHIC are vocal in their endorsement of ethical labour, low impact packaging, clean ingredients, and diverse marketing. Their Haircare line is the newest addition to their product range. The minimal waste glass bottles can be recycled and repurposed, where separate pumps can be re-used for following bottles.
With four cleansers to choose from depending on hair type, the Daily Cleanser is suited to normal to oily scalps. Scented with lemon myrtle and orange, the 95% naturally derived product is formulated with frequent hair washers in mind.
Airyday Clearly a Winner Set, $95, Airyday
Fairly new to the game, Airyday are an Australian SPF brand focused on skin protection. Their recently launched trio of ‘clear’ sunscreens are enclosed in a 100% recycled aluminium tube they claim produces 70% less CO2 missions than other aluminium tubes.
Eco by Sonya Serum of Plenty, $69.95, Myer
Eco Tan’s skincare range, Eco by Sonya is suitable to a range of skin types. Like the name suggests, the brand has a strong environmental focus, meaning their product range is certified organic, cruelty free, and is encased in recyclable packaging.
Their recently launched Serum of Plenty is a Vitamin C formulated for all skin types. The base of Aloe Vera provides a soothing effect alongside the product’s active ingredients.
The Hemp Drop Tremella + Snowflake™ Face & Eye Serum, $69.95, Skin Matrix
The Hemp Drop is an Australian-made, vegan brand with a holistic skincare approach. Their recent launch, the Tremella + Snowflake™ Face & Eye Serum is a hydrating multi-use serum sourced from Tremella Mushroom (a hydrating hyaluronic acid alternative) and Leucojum Aestivum (Snowflake) Bulb extract.
All The Hemp Drop products are fragrance free and packaged in FSC certified paper. Inks used are vegetable-based soy inks and the glue is biodegradable.
KORA Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturiser Jar, $80, Adore Beauty
KORA’s refillable moisturiser jars reduce the waste often accrued when repurchasing a product. Once purchasing a full-size jar, one can opt for less expensive refill pods. The Turmeric Glow Moisturiser targets dullness, fine lines and pigmentation.
Aesop Adventurer Roll Up, $70 at Adore Beauty
Known for their sustainable ethos and quality products, Aesop have recently collaborated with environmentally conscious fashion designer, RÆBURN. The Adventurer hand care kit features a compact, travel-friendly pouch with a hand wash, cream, and balm.
foile Daily Jelly Moisturiser, $69, foile
Melbourne-made skincare brand, foile are the sustainable brand that should be one everyone’s radar. The clean brand (free from parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrances, drying alcohols & toxic ingredients) also endorses minimal waste consumption via their refillable packaging and all-round environmental responsibility through their transparent supply-chain information detailed on their site. It doesn’t hurt that their products are packed full of scrumptious skin goodies like snow mushroom and kakadu plum.
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