Many beauty brands (including some cult faves) are enhancing their efforts at improving the sustainability of their products. Using recyclable packaging materials, eliminating micro-plastics, designing bottles that are easier to recycle, incorporating biodegradable materials, and being more conscious about ingredient sourcing. Not only does this reduce environmental damage, it also elevates our beauty routines. 

These award-winning sustainable makeup brands and skin-care products prove that you don’t have to sacrifice quality in order to make eco-friendly changes to your routine.

We’ve even included some regional picks so that you can #ShopLocal. 

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ILIA 

ILIA’s Super Serum Skin Tint is the only product you’ll need if you want to master the art of looking fresh while rocking a day-to-night makeup look. It’s totally worth purchasing. You can get yours in the region from Powder. 

KOSAS

If you like the idea of an eyeshadow that applies like no-makeup makeup, but looks like makeup (you know what I mean,) this is a must-have product. It’s easy to apply and provides intense pigmentation that lasts for a long time with minimal transfer. Buy yours at Cult Beauty.

SAIE

 The brow butter is TDF, seriously. The best part? It’s simple to take off! There is no flaking or clumping. Check it out on Cult Beauty

NUDESTIX

Beautiful, matte, velvety lipstick. Powered with botanicals, hyaluronic acids, and vitamins that will make your skin look flawless. Shop here.

Siella Beauty

Made with skin-loving safe ingredients, this cruelty-free and vegan brand has products that are free of parabens, talc, mineral oils, microplastics & fragrance. Shop here.

Liht Organics

They formulate products using organic and natural ingredients, ensuring that harmful substances are absent from their formulas while prioritizing sustainability by employing eco-friendly packaging materials and reducing waste. Shop here.

HONEST BEAUTY

We’re obsessed with Honest Beauty’s products, especially the LIT Powder Blush! The natural-looking blush can be worn with any eye look. Buy yours at Cult Beauty.

NATALIE BEAUTY

We have *major* heart eyes for this brand. The contour sticks are our fave – so pigmented, long-lasting, and melts into the skin. And the founder is none other than our May digital cover star, Natalie Sallaum. Check out her cover story here, and shop the brand here.  

ODIST

This regional brand is all about quality and cruelty-free makeup brushes. Their insanely soft (and sustainable) brushes speak for themselves. Click here to check out our podcast with the founder. And shop here. 

IZIL BEAUTY

This Moroccan beauty brand specialises in natural beauty, skincare, and haircare. While the founder is Dubai-based, the brand plays a huge role in providing work for Berber women, especially as all the products are handmade. Click here to learn more.