1Shampoo Bar
SHOP NOWCourtesy Swap out those plastic shampoo bottles, and use bar shampoo instead. The Montalbano shampoo from LUSH ($11) smells fresh and lathers easily in your hair, so it feels just like using the liquid kind.
2Round Bar Tin
SHOP NOWCourtesy But don't forget to grab a reusable tin ($4) so you can bring it into the store every time you need a new bar.
3Conditioner Bar
SHOP NOWCourtesy Luckily, conditioner also comes as a bar like LUSH Jungle ($12) so you can turn your entire hair routine eco-friendly.
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4Safety Razor
SHOP NOWcourtesy Instead of using disposable razors, switch to a safety razor like this one from Package Free ($25). You have to be careful with these, as they are sharper, but as long as you do your research beforehand, you should be fine. Plus, you'll be ditching plastic completely if you use one of these stainless steel babies.
5Vegan Lipstick
SHOP NOWCourtesy Not only are Axiology lipsticks ($30) vegan, but they also come in boxes created from recycled paper. The boxes are sourced from Bali and made in a woman-owned boutique. Bonus: The lipsticks come in basically every color under the sun.
6Deodorant
SHOP NOWCourtesy Deodorant is one of those other sneaky day-to-day items that seems to only come in a plastic container. But this natural option from Meow Meow Tweet ($14) is packaged in a glass jar! When you're done with the deodorant, simply clean out the jar and reuse it.
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7Deodorant Stick
SHOP NOWCourtesy The company also makes paper containers ($20), in case you’re more into stick deodorant.
8Soap
SHOP NOWCourtesy Using bar soap instead of liquid body wash might be the simplest way to decrease your plastic use. Just buy it without packing or purchase the kind that come in a paper box—and then recycle the paper. This one is Lush's Sultana of Soap ($7).
9Reusable Cloths
SHOP NOWcourtesy Chances are you use cotton pads at some point in your beauty routine, but often those cotton pads (or cotton balls) come in a pesky plastic bag. Instead, get a pack of reusable cloths like these from Package Free ($24) and toss them in the wash whenever you need.
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10Face Exfoliant
SHOP NOWCourtesy Meow Meow Tweet also has a line of skincare, including this exfoliant ($20) which comes in a paper container. The site says it only has five ingredients, so you know it'll be gentle on the skin.
11Bamboo Brushes
SHOP NOWcourtesy EcoTools is a great place to go if you're looking for makeup brushes ($15 for a set)—the company uses renewable bamboo to creates the brush handles and their packaging is made from 100 percent tree-free paper.
12Pressed Eye Shadow
SHOP NOWCourtesy Elate Clean Cosmetics has minimal packaging and this particular eyeshadow comes in an envelope made of seed paper, meaning you can plant the paper in your garden to grow herbs and wildflowers. The eyeshadow itself comes as a single ($16), but you can buy the company's bamboo palettes and snap in the eyeshadows magnetically.
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13Cream Blush
SHOP NOWCourtesy The same company also sells a range of blushes ($29) and highlighters packaged in bamboo casing. According to Elate's website, any plastic that might come shipped with your products is always re-used by the company and never purchased. They also don't use additional boxes or packaging in an effort to reduce waste.
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