Refillable Beauty Products to Help You Live More Sustainably

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As beauty editors who get dozens of packages and products sent to our homes almost every day, we frequently think about the kinds of items we receive and the waste they produce. We're the first to admit that we could take better measures when it comes to embracing a "greener" lifestyle. The truth is that living in a truly sustainable, eco-friendly way isn't the easiest thing (especially not in the beauty industry). However, in the last few years, a ton of brands have made an effort to change that.

One way they are doing so is by producing high-quality products that come in recyclable packaging or refillable materials that help consumers produce less waste.

Sustainable beauty is a much-needed, growing movement, with companies like Fenty Skin, Love Beauty and Planet, and Drunk Elephant adding to the fold with products that are easy to recycle and free of single-use plastic. While there's much more that needs to be done in this regard, the products ahead are a good place to start. Whether you're looking for makeup, body wash, or even deodorant that can be refilled, we've got you covered. Read ahead to check out some of our favorite refillable beauty products that you can feel good about using (and reusing).

Best Refillable Body Lotion

Jose Maran Body Butter ($62)

Josie Maran is one of the latest brands giving its entire lineup a more sustainable makeover. This whipped body butter is meant to refill the classic amber jar you know and love, and is perfect for anyone looking to firm and hydrate their skin at the same time. The vanilla and juniper berries scent is sweet, but not overpowering. Formulated with argan oil, avocado oil, and shea butter, this lotion will leave your skin feeling smoother than a dolphin's.

Best Refillable Multi-Use Palette

Palette The Original High Fiver ($39)

Perfect for eyeshadows, lipsticks, liquids, creams, powders, and pretty much anything else — the Palette The Original High Fiver makes refilling your favorite formulas easy. It's made with medical-grade material that keeps anything from leaking (but stays easy to clean).

Best Refillable Deodorant

Beautycounter's The Clean Deo ($20, originally $31)

Beautycounter's The Clean Deo is a long-lasting, aluminum-free, residue-free formula that comes in three scents: fresh coconut, soft lavender, and clean rose. It also comes in a chic case that you can refill the moment you run out of product.

Best Refillable Shampoo

Love Beauty and Planet Pure Nourish Advanced Repair For Damaged Hair Pump Shampoo ($10)

Aluminum is one of the most recyclable—materials out there, but you rarely see it in beauty. Love and Beauty Planet is out to change that. Instead of tossing your empties, keep them in a safe place with a refill pack in hand thanks to this Pure Nourish Advanced Repair For Damaged Hair Pump Shampoo, which is specially designed to reduce your plastic use. Even better? You can scoop it up at your local Target.

Best Refillable Exfoliating Powder

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant ($66)

The Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant is safe enough for everyday use, and once you're done with it, you can refill the bottle with product from the Refill Pack ($59) instead of disposing of it.

Best Refillable Moisturizer

Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer ($60)

The outer packaging of the Drunk Elephant Protini Polypeptide Firming Refillable Moisturizer contains a product-filled insert that you can replace with another capsule once you run out. The moisturizer itself is hydrating yet lightweight, making it the perfect base under makeup.

Best Refillable Cream Blush

Kjaer Weis Cream Blush ($32)

Kjaer Weis Cream Blush features packaging that's made of metal, so that once you run out, all you have to do is purchase a refill at almost half the price.

Best Refillable Shampoo

Ouai Fine Shampoo Refill Pouch ($64)

The Ouai Fine Shampoo Refill Pouch uses 60 percent less plastic than bottles, so you can restock on the shower essential while cutting back on waste.

Best Refillable Overnight Cream

Fenty Beauty Instant Reset Gel Overnight Recovery Cream ($46)

The Fenty Beauty Instant Reset Gel Overnight Recovery Cream is made to hydrate the skin and reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. Once you get through all of it, you can just recycle the inner container and replace it with a new one.

Best Refillable Body Wash

MyKirei by Kao Japanese Pampering Yuzu Foam Body Wash Refill ($15)

When you run out of this light-as-air foamy body wash, pour the MyKirei by Kao Japanese Pampering Yuzu Foam Body Wash Refill into the existing bottle and enjoy.

Best Refillable Vitamin C Serum

Dew Mighty Bloom Serum Bar ($45)

The Dew Mighty Bloom Serum Bar is a waterless, concentrated solid serum that activates when you swipe it onto your skin. It uses vitamin C and calming flora compounds to brighten and hydrate the skin. When you run out, buy a new jelly bar to refill your Waterless Ripples Container. It also ships in FSC-certified veggie-coated paper that is compostable.

Best Refillable Lipstick

Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick ($75)

The Rouge Hermès Matte Lipstick is refillable, so after you finish one color, you can replace it with a different shade without needing to buy a whole new tube.

Best Refillable Hand Soap

J.R. Watkins Lemon Gel Hand Soap Refill ($7)

If you go through hand soap often, try the J.R. Watkins Lemon Gel Hand Soap Refill. The resealable pouch allows you to refill the dispenser so you'll never run out.