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The Best Refillable Beauty Products To Try This Earth Month (And Beyond)

The beauty industry reportedly churns out 120 billion units of packaging every year, the majority of which is unrecyclable. In the U.S alone, nearly 7.9 billion units of rigid plastic are created for packaging beauty and personal care products, from bottles, tubes and containers to glossy boxes a...
Sam Jagusinski

The beauty industry reportedly churns out 120 billion units of packaging every year, the majority of which is unrecyclable. In the U.S alone, nearly 7.9 billion units of rigid plastic are created for packaging beauty and personal care products, from bottles, tubes and containers to glossy boxes and tiny applicator spoon

According to the Netherlands-based LCA Centre that studies the environmental impact of packaging, carbon emissions produced by the beauty industry could be cut down by 70% if beauty and skincare brands switched to refillable containers.

While it may not be a catch-all solution for tackling the plastic problem, small, sustainable choices like this can go a long way toward reducing our plastic footprint.  Here are the best refillable beauty buys to make your beauty routine a little more sustainable this Earth month and beyond:

Jane Iredale PurePressed Base Mineral Foundation SPF 20/15 & Refillable Compact

Jane Iredale’s multitasking foundation, concealer and sunscreen offers full coverage with a subtle dewy finish, plus broad-spectrum sun protection to boot. The foundation comes in 26 shades. In addition, it’s both reef-safe and cruelty-free.

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