meIt’s trending on TikTok, appears on talk shows, and is the favorite topic of their group chat. Ethical and sustainable beauty products are hotter than ever, and everyone is interested… more or less. You love the idea of supporting the planet, but the truth is you’re not exactly sure what makes a product sustainable or which ones are worth it (read: they really work).
Fortunately, if you shop at Sephora, there’s an easy-to-use method for finding planet-friendly staples: the Clean + Planet Positive seal. Think of it as the next level of the Clean at Sephora seal: not only does any product marked with the green logo have to omit a long list of ingredients like phthalates and insoluble plastics, but it must also meet a strict set of four eco-conscious criteria.
Think: responsible packaging (banning single-use items or unnecessary materials), sustainable sourcing (cruelty-free and consciously harvested), and companies with a climate commitment (such as carbon-neutral operations). And on top of all that? Sephora Clean+ brands donate at least one percent of their profits to an environmental cause.
In other words, it’s personal care that you can feel really, really good about. Ready to start shopping responsibly? Add some of these high-quality skincare and makeup essentials to your cart.
Keep scrolling to shop for 8 sustainable beauty products your skin and the planet will love.
Buy planet-friendly beauty
1. Biossance Squalane + Seaweed Eye Cream
Start your day with bright eyes with a formula that smoothes, hydrates and reduces the appearance of fine lines. Biossance Signature Squalane is a cruelty-free alternative to sugar-based squalene (which is derived from sharks and commonly used in beauty products), and the swap saves two million sharks each year.
2. Youth to the People Polypeptide-121 Future Cream
Set your sights on hydration with this highly moisturizing face cream designed to combat the signs of aging. Like all Youth to the People products, it is packaged in a recyclable paper and glass container, and supports non-profit organizations committed to sustainability. It is an ultra wet gloss with an eco-friendly MO.
3. alpyn beauty Melt Moisturizer with Bakuchiol and Squalane
Prepare your face for makeup with this cream for all ages, which is based on aloe, squalane and vitamin C to moisturize and improve dullness. Through its partnership with the Grand Teton National Park Foundation, alpyn is the first and only skin care brand to sustainably harvest wild plants from the Jackson Hole Mountains. All western chic vibes, on.
4. Kosas Revealer Skin-Enhancement Foundation SPF 25
With the hectic back-and-forth pace of the season, it’s all about simplifying your routine. A natural medium coverage foundation that doubles as sunscreen is a solid place to start. In over 30 shades, you’re sure to find the perfect match for your complexion and feel great using it, as each tube is made from biomaterials, microplastic-free, and designed with recyclability in mind.
5. Saie Sun Melt Natural Cream Bronzer
Sun-kissed without the sun damage? It’s a win-win. Oatmeal, grapeseed oil, and elderberry extract infuse this creamy, lightweight, buildable bronzer, which is available in four shades. And as far as eco-consciousness goes, Saie recovers at least twice as much plastic from the ocean as he uses in production, and plans to become fully carbon neutral by 2023. Go ahead, exhale.
6. Farmacy Green Clean Cleansing Balm
After a busy summer day flitting from beach to bar to bars, ease into your nightly routine with a makeup remover facial cleanser. This balm washes away SPF, dirt, and oil with tons of hydration and zero residue. You’ll sleep especially well knowing Farmacy is partnering with Feeding America to minimize food waste and donate millions of meals to people in need.
7. Caudalie Resveratrol Lift Instant Firming Serum
It’s a trifecta almost too good to be true. Give your skin some TLC, reduce the impacts of climate change, and support local communities, all in one super-stylish bottle. While this oil-free, radiance-boosting serum softens your face, Caudalie is busy planting trees (nine million to date) to preserve biodiversity and create jobs.
8. Tata Harper Restoring Eye Cream
After the serum, hydrate with this peptide-powered formula designed to target wrinkles around the eye area with natural ingredients like lavender, safflower, and buckwheat. Follow with a moisturizer and rest well knowing that Tata Harper Skincare is partnering with Trees for the Future to revitalize acres of forest, sequester (literally) tons of carbon and help lift people out of poverty.
Top photo: Sephora and W+G Creative
Source: www.wellandgood.com