As we wrap up the year we’ve seen yet more sustainable initiatives in beauty, some much-needed and encouraging steps towards reducing planet-damaging habits. Here is a roundup of the most eco-friendly and sustainable beauty discoveries of 2021.
BEAUTY EMPTIES: MINIS AREN’T JUST FOR TRAVELLING
Mini breaks may not have been on the agenda for most of us in the last couple of years, but that doesn’t mean that travel size toiletries should languish at the bottom of your holdall. Here I review nine travel-size toiletries I’ve used up without flying anywhere.
SUSTAINABLE CHRISTMAS 2021 BEAUTY GIFT GUIDE
In this year’s sustainable Christmas beauty gift guide I review the brands and products taking steps in the right direction to reduce packaging and make it easier for us to reduce, recycle, reuse.
REFILLABLE BEAUTY PRODUCTS: TODAY’S SUSTAINABLE SOLUTION?
A sustainable beauty trend that has blown up in the last few years is the refill format. Less packaging, a reduced carbon footprint and better value to customers, it’s a no brainer. Here I review five brands offering refillable beauty products, with options to suit all tastes.
BOOK REVIEW: BEAUTY TIPS FROM SKINCARE EXPERTS
After 15 years of beauty industry experience, I finally feel confident enough to consider myself a beauty expert. The authors of the beauty books reviewed here are all experts in their field, built from years of learning through personal experience, from their career, or both.
BEAUTY EMPTIES: THE CLEAN BEAUTY EDIT
The beauty empties series continues with a focus on clean beauty products. From cruelty-free bodycare to certified organic skincare, reusable cleansing tools and natural health supplements, my beauty product consumption seems to be heading in the right direction.
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