Eco-Friendly Beauty and Personal Care Products

Updated on August 7th, 2026

AD – PR  Product | June 17th is Plastic Free Beauty Day. I want to share some eco-friendly and sustainable changes you can make in your beauty routine.

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As a bit of background, the beauty industry produces 142 billion units of packaging every year. Most of this packaging ends up in landfills or the ocean. Even “good plastic” that is reclaimed, recycled, recyclable, or other types of plastics can still end up in the ocean or landfill because only 5% of the world’s plastics are recycled effectively. Plastic Free Beauty Day aims to educate consumers and calls on brands, consumers, and retailers to reconsider their use of plastic.

There are many benefits of eco-friendly beauty and hair products. To reduce your plastic use, you can switch to sustainable products like ones that are packaged in aluminum, recycle the beauty and personal care products you use, and switch from single-use plastics to reusable items. I wanted to share some brands and products to help you become more sustainable.

Eco-Friendly Beauty Products

Vegan and Cruelty-Free Skincare

I was kindly gifted the Balancing Day Cream and Cleansing Balm from Wheesht Masks. Wheesht Masks is a natural, vegan, and cruelty-free skincare brand. Most of their products are supplied in glass jars with aluminum lids for reuse or recycling. The Balancing Day Cream I have already mentioned in My 10 Step Korean Skin Care Routine for Oily Skin post, and I use it in the evenings. The cream contains rosehip oil and olive squalane to improve the skin’s appearance and hydrate the skin. The cream is on the thicker side, and it can be used in the morning and evening, which is why I use it in the evenings. I definitely do recommend the Balancing Day Cream especially if you have oily skin.

The Cleansing Balm, which also comes in a fragrance-free version, contains various oils including sunflower, jojoba, castor, sea buckthorn, palmarosa, and lemon as well as mango butter and olive wax to cleanse the skin of excess oil and dirt, moisturize, and fight signs of aging without clogging pores. On the days I wear makeup, I will use the Cleansing Balm because it makes my face feel clean and moisturized. The Cleansing Balm is also great for oily and combination skin because it helps control oiliness and fights inflammation.

Along with the Balancing Day Cream and Cleansing Balm, Wheesht Masks also sells a Balance Clay Mask, Spirulina & Lemongrass Clay Mask, Moroccan Clay Detox Mask, Mango Moisture Balm, You’re Looking…Braw Face and Body Butter, and a couple of oils, which would be great if you want to create your own at home spa. Wheesht Masks is a great sustainable brand to use in your skincare routine.

Wheesht Masks is no longer in business. However, I have previously shared a list of cruelty-free vegan beauty brands as well as brands that offer vegan products.

Wild Refillable Deodorant

Wild is a sustainable natural deodorant brand that sells refillable deodorant cases with plastic-free bamboo refills. I purchased the aqua case with three refills for €32.50 as part of my Testing Products from Social Media Ads post. I have since purchased another set of three refills for €22.50, and I highly recommend Wild. The deodorant case is easy to load and remove the refills, and the deodorant itself is effective. The deodorant lasts all day, and I love the variety of scents. Also, each refill lasts around 6 weeks for me, which is great. If you want to buy from Wild, you can use my code TALESOFBELLE for 20% off!

€32.50 for the deodorant case and three refills at Wild

Estrid Razor

Razors are another product you can consider swapping for a more eco-friendly alternative. Razors often have plastic handles with an attached razor blade. Once the blade is dull, you throw the whole razor in the trash. However, Estrid sells a steel razor handle with blade refills. Therefore, you only discard the blade once it is dull instead of the whole handle.

I purchased the starter kit from Estrid as part of my Testing Overly Sponsored Products post. The starter kit included the steal razor handle, 2 razor blades, and a wall holder. I have since continued the subscription with the blade refills, and you can choose to have the refills sent every 1, 2, or 3 months. The razor is of great quality, and the steel handle allows me to have more control over the razor. Also, the blades have a lubricating strip, and the razor is vegan and cruelty-free. I do highly recommend trying out Estrid!

75 kr / $10.50 for the starter kit at Estrid

The Original MakeUp Eraser

I was gifted a sample of the MakeUp Eraser, and I have since bought two of the full-size versions. Instead of using makeup wipes or cotton rounds that come in plastic packaging and are tossed in the trash after use, the MakeUp Eraser is a reusable polyester cloth that removes all makeup (including eyeshadow and mascara) with just warm water. The cloth is double-sided with short fibers on one side to remove makeup and long fibers on the opposite side to exfoliate. The regular MakeUp Eraser is also a large size and you can use it for several days to remove makeup before washing it with the rest of your laundry.

The MakeUp Eraser also switched to 100% recyclable packaging, and there is also a package-free option on their website. If you wear makeup, using a reusable cloth to remove your makeup instead of makeup wipes or cotton rounds is a great plastic-free alternative.

$10+ at MakeUp Eraser

Reusable Cotton Rounds

When I use a tea tree toner during my skincare routine, I would use a cotton round to apply the toner because I do not like using my hands. However, as I mentioned when talking about the MakeUp Eraser, the cotton rounds come in plastic packaging, and the rounds are thrown in the trash after using them. However, I purchased reusable cotton rounds from an individual who makes them in my city. The reusable cotton rounds are a great alternative to single-use cotton rounds. The cotton rounds came in a set of 8, and after using them, I can wash them with my regular laundry. There are plenty of sellers on Etsy as well as brands like Daily Concepts and re:gn that sell reusable cotton rounds.

Reusable and Biodegradable Swabs

I would use cotton swabs to clean around my ears and touch up my makeup. However, they are single-use and end up in the trash afterward. I purchased a set of reusable swabs made from silicone, and they are as effective as traditional cotton swabs. There are also biodegradable bamboo swabs from brands like The Humble Co., Bambaw, and re:gn. If you regularly use cotton swabs, I suggest looking into reusable swabs or biodegradable bamboo swabs.

Toothtabs

I was gifted the 31-day trial of the Reco Toothtabs, which is a plastic-free and waste-free alternative to regular toothpaste. Instead of using toothpaste tubes that are made of plastic and eventually thrown away, the Reco Toothtabs are toothpaste tablets that come in plastic-free and compostable packaging. These toothtabs were the first toothpaste tablets I have used. Therefore, it did take a few times to get used to the process of chewing the tablet, adding water, and brushing my teeth as normal. However, the toothtabs are as effective as regular toothpaste without the waste. The Reco Toothtabs are a great plastic-free alternative to regular toothpaste.

Reco no longer sells the Toothtabs. However, re:gn has a selection of toothpaste tablets and powders that are eco-friendly.

Bamboo Toothbrush

I used to use plastic toothbrushes, but when the bristles became worn, the toothbrush went straight into the trash. Nowadays, a sustainable and plastic-free alternative is to use a bamboo toothbrush, which is biodegradable. I purchased a bamboo toothbrush from the Danish brand Suztain Naturals. The toothbrush packaging is also made from kraft paper, which is compostable. If you currently use plastic toothbrushes, I suggest switching to a bamboo toothbrush for a plastic-free alternative. re:gn also has a selection of kids and adult bamboo toothbrushes available to purchase.

Cora Cup, Plastic-Free Tampons, Sustainable Pads, and WUKA Period Pants

Cora offers eco-friendly options for menstrual products, which I tried the last time I was in the US. Regular tampons often come wrapped in plastic and have a plastic applicator and string while pads are also wrapped in plastic and have an absorbent plastic layer. Both end up in the trash after use. The Cora Cup eliminates the need for tampons and pads. There are other brands of reusable menstrual cups like AllMatters (previously known as OrganiCup), Diva Cup, and Mooncup as well.

Cora also offers applicator-free tampons that are made entirely from organic cotton. However, their pads have a plastic leakproof layer, and Cora only ships to the US. That said, there are other brands of sustainable and plastic-free tampons and pads, including re:gn, Oi, Natracare, and TOTM. There are also reusable cloth pads and period pants like the WUKA Period Pants and the ModiBodi Period Pants, which are great sustainable alternatives.

Prices vary at Cora

If you are looking for more beauty, kitchen, bathroom, and household swaps to make be sure to check out Enviroline’s Ultimate List of Sustainable Swaps.

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For this month, our theme is awareness days, weeks, and months.

• June 8th – How You Can Protect Our World’s Oceans | World Oceans Day 2020 with @Chimmykins
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Have you made any eco-friendly changes to your beauty routine?