11 Sustainable Self-Care Beauty Picks
Who doesn’t enjoy a good beauty pamper? For a lot of us (myself included), there’s nothing more enjoyable than indulging in top-to-toe beauty self-care, especially when you know that it’s also sustainable. That’s why I’ve selected 11 sustainable beauty picks to nourish and care for your hair, skin and body. They can be used for a full-blown night in of self-care or as luxurious treats within your daily routine.
As an extra treat, I’ve also in a few sustainable ways to make your home cosy and relax your senses whilst caring for your body. Discover my eco-friendly pamper sesh recommendations below…
The Glow-Giving Face Mask
Product Pick: Antipodes Halo Skin-Brightening Facial Mud Mask
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 100% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: No self care skincare routine is complete without your favourite face mask, and I’m here to tell you why you should search the Antipodes mask range. As one of our most sustainable brands, Antipodes care for the planet just as much as your skin – and their Halo Mud Mask is no exception. Forget what you *think* you know about clay-based masks; the hydrating Antipodes Mud Mask won’t leave behind that tight, stripped-back feeling. Instead, it detoxifies whilst gently firming your skin to look more youthful – it even helps soothe breakouts. After just 15 minutes, you rinse the mask away to reveal a healthy glow, thanks to the mineral-rich mud that regenerates your skin. So, if you want to reduce blemishes and get your glow on, the mud mask is a sustainable way to do so!
The Skin-Blurring Moisturiser
Product Pick: Grown Alchemist Hydra-Repair Day Cream – Camellia & Geranium Blossom
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ Organic formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: As a brand, Grown Alchemist is focused on skin health, wellness and – of course – sustainability. Everything about the brand feels chic and luxurious without compromising on their eco-conscious roots, and I especially love their skincare. One of my top picks is the Hydra-Repair Day Cream; it’s an ultra-hydrating moisturiser that doesn’t feel heavy or leave an oily residue – in fact, the silky smooth cream makes an excellent makeup primer as it blurs your pores whilst locking in hydration. The day cream is a nourishing daily essential, but its sumptuously smooth blend of oils feels like a treat everyday for some sustainable self-care.
Awarded The Butterfly Mark for being an environmentally-conscious brand, you can trust Grown Alchemist to deliver scientifically-powered skincare that cares for the planet and your long-term skin health. The minimal designs are recyclable, and the ingredients organic.
The Hydrating Night Cream
Product Pick: Florena Nourishing Night Cream
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 99.47% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: Florena knows how to give your skin a glow, while enhancing youthfulness and radiance using a host of skin-caring vegan ingredients. The deeply hydrating Nourishing Night Cream is rich in omega 6 and omega 9 found in the antioxidant camellia. These antioxidants help to strengthen your skin barrier, which means your skin is better protected against pollution and free radicals that can cause irritation and ageing.
If you need any more convincing to add the Nourishing Night Cream to your routine, it took 24 attempts for Florena to be happy with the formula. This is the level of perfectionism that we want when it comes to skincare!
The Multi-Purpose Cleanser
Product Pick: Nuxe Organic Face & Body Botanical Cleansing Oil
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 100% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: There’s something about a cleansing oil that always feels indulgent and luxurious – and the Nuxe Cleansing Oil borrows that pampering feeling you experience when cleansing your face and allows you to apply it all over your body too. The multi-purpose oil can be used to melt away makeup or to nourish your skin as you wash your body.
The sumptuously soft oil is certified by Ecocert Greenlife, while it’s also is held in a biodegradable bottle – this means that every aspect of the Nuxe Organic Oil is sustainable, making cleansing feel even better!
The Fan-Favourite Soap
Product Pick: L’Occitane Verbena Refill and Feel Better Set
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: L’Occitane are renowned for their luxurious bath and body collection, but uplifting citrus Verbena line is a particular fan-favourite. Not only is the Verbena Refill and Feel Better Set excellent value, it’s also sustainable as it helps reduce plastic use by 82%, thanks to its refill top-up that can be used to replenish the reusable, recyclable aluminium bottle.
The refill duo keeps your hands and body clean, while the soap also leaves a layer of hydration – alongside a refreshing wave of L’Occitane’s aromatic-citrus scent, of course. Once you try Verbena, you’ll never want to be without its joyful scent, which is why the eco-conscious refillable design is key.
The Nourishing Bubble Bath
Product Pick: L’Occitane Shea Bubble Bath
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: L’Occitane’s Shea range is nothing short of iconic. But, did you know that the ultra-nourishing shea butter active can be found in a bubble bath? The Shea Bubble Bath has a milky, creamy texture that creates a luxurious foam, setting the scene for your relaxing pamper session. The bubbles pop over your skin whilst cocooning you in deep hydration as its blend of fatty acids and vitamins leaves a silky-smooth feeling from head to toe.
Adding a splash of bubbles into your pamper evening feels even better knowing that the ingredients have been responsibly-sourced, and that the formulas are housed in beautiful yet recyclable designs.
The Silky Body Lotion
Product Pick: Caudalie The des Vignes Hyaluronic Nourishing Body Lotion
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 98% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: One of my favourite eco-conscious brands, Caudalie, devote the same love and innovation towards their body care as their skincare. One of my favourites is the Caudalie des Vignes line.
The entire des Vignes range has a slightly spicy but clean ginger-musky scent, including the Nourishing Body Lotion that pampers your body and senses. Infused with hyaluronic acid, the lotion melts into your skin in seconds, which is perfect if you’re looking to give your skin some TLC but only have a few moments to spare.
The purple bottle has been re-designed in 2022 to use 50% less plastic than the original version, but you’ll still find the same ultra-hydrating body lotion inside to help firm and protect your skin against ageing pollution particles and free radicals.
The Honey-Scented Shampoo
Product Pick: Nuxe Reve de Miel Gentle Shampoo Bar
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 91% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: The Nuxe Shampoo Bar is more sustainable than a bottle because it’s plastic-free. The only packaging is recyclable paper – the bar literally disappears as you use it!
But how does it work? Nuxe’s solid shampoo is ultra-gentle on your hair, leaving a silky veil of hydration that is soft but not greasy. The lavender and honey combination make the essential act of washing your hair feel like a pampering treat, relaxing your senses and scalp. Plus, how can I *not* mention its beautiful honeycomb design? It’s a luxurious finishing touch.
The Calming Conditioner
Product Pick: Klorane Peony Soothing Conditioner For Sensitive Scalp
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 85% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: It couldn’t be a head-to-toe pampering routine without mentioning sustainable hair care brand, Klorane. For those with sensitive scalps who want to switch to an eco-conscious routine, the Peony Conditioner cares for your hair whilst offering an environmentally-friendly formula. The conditioner soothes irritation using peony, calming your scalp and coating your hair in a lightweight layer of hydration.
The beautiful pink design is made from recycled materials but can also be recycled again to reduce unnecessary waste. The formula itself is also biodegradable, and made from 85% natural ingredients.
The Relaxing Candle
Product Pick: Miller Harris Rose Scented Candle
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 100% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: Would it even be a full pamper session without a candle? The Miller Harris candles are the height of luxury, and my favourite is the rose scent. But it isn’t just rose: it’s rose, cashmere and blackcurrant with hints of clean musk and sweet mandarin. The candle fills your room with a luxurious floral scent, perfect for completing your self-care routine.
The wax is made from soy and rapeseed, so it’s vegan and offers a clean burn, which is better for your body and for keeping your home smoke-free! The ceramic design is chic and beautiful, but also can be reused as decoration (I keep my makeup brushes in an empty one).
The Stress-Relieving Toolkit
Product Pick: Tisserand Aromatherapy Total De-Stress Discovery Kit
Sustainable Checklist:
✓ Vegan
✓ Cruelty-free
✓ 100% natural formula
✓ Eco-conscious packaging
Why You’ll Love It: To indulge in a moment of relaxation wherever you are, the Tisserand aromatherapy oils create a moment of serenity. The De-Stress Discovery Kit has a body oil, mist (perfect for your pillow) and roller ball to massage the oils onto your pulse points. This trio means you can enjoy a long evening of pampering and relaxation, or de-stress throughout the day.
Tisserand are yet another vegan wellness brand, so all of their 100% essential oils offer a natural way to unwind.
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