Best Zero-Waste Beauty Brands to Support

If you’re looking to glow sustainably while reducing your environmental impact, zero-waste beauty brands are the way to go! These brands prioritize plastic-free packaging, ethical sourcing, and eco-friendly formulas — all without compromising on quality.

Here’s a list of the top zero-waste beauty brands to support this year:

🌱 Skincare Brands

1. Ethique (New Zealand)
   ✅ Solid face cleansers & moisturizers
   ✅ Compostable packaging
   ✅ Carbon neutral & cruelty-free
   Hero Product: Bliss Bar Gentle Face Cleanser
2. BYBI Beauty (UK)
   ✅ Recyclable glass packaging + sugarcane tubes
   ✅ Vegan & cruelty-free
   ✅ Carbon-negative supply chain
   Hero Product: Bakuchiol Booster (natural retinol alternative)
3. Meow Meow Tweet (USA)
   ✅ Biodegradable packaging
   ✅ Small-batch, handmade skincare
   ✅ Vegan & plastic-free
   Hero Product: Grapefruit Face Cleanser Bar

💄 Makeup Brands

4. Axiology (USA)
   ✅ Plastic-free multi-use lip-to-lid balmies
   ✅ 100% vegan & cruelty-free
   ✅ Compostable crayon packaging
   Hero Product: Lip-to-Lid Balmies (zero-waste crayons)
5. Elate Cosmetics (Canada)
   ✅ Bamboo and refillable packaging
   ✅ Low-waste, cruelty-free, and vegan
   ✅ B Corp Certified
   Hero Product: Creme Lipstick + Bamboo Case
6. Zao Organic Makeup (France)
   ✅ Refillable bamboo packaging
   ✅ Certified organic & vegan
   ✅ Biodegradable makeup tools
   Hero Product: Bamboo Refillable Mascara

🧼 Haircare Brands

7. HiBAR (USA)
   ✅ Solid shampoo & conditioner bars
   ✅ Plastic-free packaging
   ✅ Salon-quality, sulfate-free formulas
   Hero Product: Moisturize Shampoo Bar
8. Beauty Kubes (UK)
   ✅ Shampoo cubes with no plastic wrapping
   ✅ Vegan & biodegradable
   ✅ Compostable packaging
   Hero Product: Organic Shampoo Kubes

🛀 Body Care Brands

9. Wild (UK)
   ✅ Refillable natural deodorant
   ✅ Compostable refills + aluminum cases
   ✅ Vegan and cruelty-free
   Hero Product: Refillable Deodorant in Coconut & Vanilla
10. Plaine Products (USA)
    ✅ Aluminum refillable bottles
    ✅ Return & refill system
    ✅ Vegan, sulfate-free, and palm oil-free
    Hero Product: Rosemary Mint Body Wash

🌿 Why Choose Zero-Waste Beauty?

✔ Reduces single-use plastic pollution
✔ Supports ethical supply chains
✔ Protects biodiversity
✔ Often handmade in small batches
✔ Gentle on your skin AND the planet

💡 Pro Tip: How to Build a Zero-Waste Beauty Routine

1. Start small — swap your shampoo, deodorant, or cotton rounds first.
2. Choose refillable or compostable packaging whenever possible.
3. Look for brands with return-and-refill programs.
4. Upcycle your empty containers for DIY beauty products.