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Zero Waste Packing list / Zero waste make up and beauty
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items It's taken me SO long to compile a list of zero waste brands that are actually as good as their unsustainable alternatives, but here it is, I hope it's helpful!
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Toiletries
Clothing
Travel Essentials
Make Up
Toiletries
Here's what I keep in my wash bag: 🦷 Toothpaste and toothbrush 🧼 Soap and facial cleanser 🪔 Face oil and eye cream 👌 Deodorant 💇♀️ Shampoo, conditioner and hair oil 🧴 Moisturiser (hands and body) ✋ Hand sanitising gel 🪒 A safety razor Then so...
I use LifeSupplies deodorant and toothpaste now, and I have to save I love them. I am also considering switching to their toothpaste. You can get a free sample on their website of deodorant or toothpaste. It's a refillable glass bottle with home-comp...
Life Supplies
I use FaceHalo for facial cleansing, who sadly seem to be having issues with their website right now, but you can still buy them through Boots in the UK (or Amazon if needs must). They are a reusable cleaning pad, and they work really great.
Face Halo
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I use Ethique for so many things, and I really love them. I've used a lot of their different products and they are all excellent (work just as well as non-sustainable alternatives).
Ethique
I use a hand sanitiser refill from Plastics Free (a UK-based brand), which I just put into a bottle I already have. They're WHO approved, 80% alcohol, carbon neutral shipping, vegan friendly and in a recyclable aluminium bottle.
Plastics Free - Shop Sustainable, Ethical, Eco-friendly products
I really think this is the easiest switch for anyone who is considering a zero-waste lifestyle to make. I use Bambaw, and it's lasted me about 5 years so far, though I did need to replace the head once. If you are travelling with hand baggage only, i...
Bambaw
I use incognito for anything insect related. They are a DEET-free brand but extremely effective (I find them more effective than DEET)
Incognito Less Mosquito
I love the sunscreen from Amazinc
AMAZINC!: INGREDIENCE & COVER
I have never found as good a brand for haircare as My Green Routine - absolutely love them!
My Green Routine: Luxury Sustainable Personal Care
Sadly Amazon is now the only place you can get these toothpaste tabs. The owner emailed all customers directly to explain that they needed to swap for financial reasons - they are really good though!
Pearlies Whitening Toothpaste Tablets - Mint
I try and get as big a bottle of Argan oil from here as I can for my hair and face
Dr Organic Pure Moroccan Argan Oil 50ml - Holland & Barrett
Clothing
They have really long lasting clothes which I love. Also super comfortable and don't really smell.
Homepage
Love Rapanui clothes, am always getting them for Christmas presents.
Rapanui Clothing | Protect All We Love
Durable, eco-friendly shoes - no greenwashing. Love them.
Allbirds
I am yet to use them myself. They are a zero waste brand, who also make to order. I will be honest that I signed up to their newsletter and found them extremely salesy, which is always very off-putting for me, but as a brand they are doing amazing th...
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Love these guys - a charitable giving platform that makes clothes to order
100yrs - Organic Apparel that Drives Charitable Giving
Incredible brand, love everything they do.
MATE the Label
Travel Essentials
I use a Lifestraw bottle, which I absolutely love - it's never let me down in the 2 years I've had it and claims to be so robust you can even drink airport bathroom water with it (yet to try that, but I'd believe them!).
LifeStraw
I prefer these to Loop, especially since they are made with Ocean Plastics
Shop Earplugs - Happy Ears
There are some fantastic zero waste brands, like Ecoffee
Ecoffee Cup
I love using a GoPro for places I can't take my phone or camera
GoPro
These towels are awesome, so glad I bought them on a whim, have used them on so many trips now!
Dock & Bay
Make Up
Love these guys - refillable and reusable packaging.
Zao makeup
I use Ethique for all sorts of things, and I really love them. I've used a lot of their different products and they are all excellent (work just as well as non-sustainable alternatives).
Ethique
Really like LUSH make up and perfume - the perfumes are solid, which makes them perfect for hand luggage. I also love their hair conditioner! It's one of the best I've used.
LUSH Fresh Handmade Cosmetics | Vegetarian & Cruelty Free
Great, zero-waste brand, based in France
Comme Avant