Refillable Beauty Buys We Love
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Refillable Beauty Buys We Love

Recent reports show 120 billion units of packaging are produced by the cosmetics industry every year, which accounts for roughly 30-40% of landfill waste. In response, beauty brands have upped their game and are working harder to reduce harmful waste with smarter packaging and refillable products. Here are the initiatives and products to have on your radar…

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips Refill

Charlotte Tilbury’s much-loved Hot Lips collection is not only housed in show-stopping cases (think leopard print and striped designs), they’re now available as refills. Named after iconic men and women, there’s everything here from deep reds to suits-all pinks. Best of all you can now repeat buy your favourite shade guilt-free – and with a decent saving, too.

Visit CharlotteTilbury.com

Diptyque Travel Spray Refill

Fragrance refills don’t get much chicer than this. Housing Diptyque’s best-selling scents, the magnetised bottles let you stock up on your favourites without the usual throwaway guilt. Plus, you can personalise them thanks to the letters they come with – a great gift for you or a friend. 

Visit DiptyqueParis.com

Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water Refill Pouch

Isle of Paradise continues to push forward on both the innovation and sustainability fronts, and have now launched their iconic tan in an eco-friendly refillable pouch. Made with 81% less packaging, it still delivers the unique colour-correcting actives the brand is known for to ensure a seamless glow. A must-have for tan lovers. 

Visit CultBeauty.co.uk

Beauty Kitchen Products

Beauty Kitchen uses aluminium bottles, recyclable pumps and rock paper labels to ensure its products are as sustainable as possible. It’s not just their eco-friendly credentials we love either – the gentle formulas are brimming with aloe vera and coconut to keep strands soft and clean without causing irritation. Once you’re finished, return it to Beauty Kitchen, where the packaging will be washed and reused.

Visit BeautyKitchen.co.uk

Ouai Haircare Shampoo Refill

Influenced by MUJI’s refillable pouches, you can now buy three bottles-worth of Ouai haircare in a single pouch. Eco-friendly, while remaining luxe and affordable, rest assured the gentle formulas are all sulfate, paraben and gluten free, and only use the very best ingredients to nourish, strengthen and repair hair. They don’t test on animals either.

Visit CultBeauty.co.uk

REN Clean Skincare 

Teaming up with eco-brand Loop, REN has launched refillable versions of six of its best-selling body products, so you never have to go without. Stock up on the brand’s website or via Loop. Then use it, return it and receive your full bottle back. It’s minimal faff for maximum environmental pay off.

Visit RenSkincare.com

Larry King Wash Cycle Re-Fills 

Larry King’s ethos is all about merging the benefits of sustainability and luxury, with most of his products designed to be recycled post-use. Now, you can stockpile four of his bestsellers (City Life, Good Life, Social Life & Liquid Hairbrush) in refillable glass bottles, so you’re never caught short. Using gentle formulas and vitamin B5, each product strengthens the hair, while providing long-lasting moisture and boosting shine. As aesthetically pleasing as they are eco-friendly, you’ll love how they look on your bathroom shelf.  

Visit CultBeauty.co.uk

Faith In Nature Aloe Vera Bodywash

Faith in Nature is one of the most affordable, sustainable brands on the market today, and now you can purchase eco-friendly refills of their bestsellers to help cut down on waste. Free from SLS, their formulas look after skin and maintain its natural protective oils, while also giving it a thorough cleanse and condition. Not to be missed – especially if you’re keen to make some planet-friendly switches. 

Visit FaithInNature.co.uk

Olay Regenerist Whip Moisturiser 

Olay dropped their first ever refillable moisturiser recently and it’s safe to say it’s created quite the stir. As one of the first major global skincare brands to test it out, each jar of their signature Regenerist Whip now comes as a recyclable refill pod that can be placed inside the retainer. Adding to their eco-credentials, the moisturiser will also be shipped in recyclable packaging and without cellophane wrapping.


Visit Amazon.co.uk

Fenty Hydra Vizor Invisible Moisturiser Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Refill

Not only is this SPF lightweight, oil-free and invisible on all skin tones, it also comes as a refill so you can stay fully protected at all times. With a pink-tinted formula, it delivers a flattering soft-focus glow, without ever looking or feeling greasy. It also sits beautifully on the skin – with or without make-up. The addition of naicinamide helps to even out skin tone, while hyaluronic acid locks in moisture for longer. 

Visit FentyBeauty.com

La Mer The Luminous Lifting Cushion Compact Foundation SPF20

We love that this silky base from La Mer now comes in little cartons you can pop in and out. The formula uses colour capsule technology to give even coverage that’s both sheer and luminous – and never thick or occlusive. It’s incredibly hydrating too, thanks to the brand’s ‘Miracle Broth’, which seals in moisture and keeps skin in check. Use just a few layers for breathable coverage, or build up for longer wear.

Visit CremeDeLaMer.co.uk

7 Over 7 Candles

Keep a look out for new lifestyle brand 7 Over 7. Inspired by the grounding benefits of fragrance, their long-lasting scents are designed to uplift, re-centre and calm. What’s more, they’re made of 100% natural wax and are completely refillable, with no paraffin or soy – both of which can negatively impact the environment when burnt. We love Rose Bohemia for its heady scent, but Neroli Madurai and Botanic Candour are great, too.

Visit Live7Over7.com

Selfridges Project Earth 

Products aside, there are some worthy initiatives to know about. Not only has Selfridges partnered with environmentally-conscious groups like Green Peace, Woodland Trust and WWF to ensure its business is as sustainable as possible, it will now be switching up its beauty hall to minimise single use plastic. Expect to see a refillable fragrance bar where you can stock up on everything from Tom Ford favourites to Le Labo and Gucci – all with 20% off your purchase.  

Visit Selfridges.com

Mugler Alien EDP

A fan of the classic Mugler scents? The brand offers refills on 12 of their most iconic fragrances, including Angel and Alien. You can either stock up by ordering them online, or pop into your nearest Boots store with your empty, and you can have it topped up there and then without any wait. 

Visit Mugler.co.uk

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