If you use makeup on a daily basis or even just for special occasions, you probably know that most makeup brands tend to have a lot of plastic packaging that ends up in the garbage. It’s pretty obvious that this is really bad for the environment, but it’s actually easy to avoid.

Instead of choosing brands that use materials that can’t be recycled, try shopping from this list of makeup brands that have little to no waste!

Most of these brands’ products are around the same prices as brands that are not considered zero waste, so you won’t be breaking the bank every time you pick up a new product. Most of these brands are also committed to using eco-friendly ingredients and don’t test on animals!

Aether Beauty

This brand uses paper for all of their eyeshadow palettes and their packaging is almost 100% plastic-free! All of their ingredients are organic, non-GMO, and vegan and they even infuse their eyeshadows with crystals.

Shop their line here.

 

keeping it natural

This shop is actually on run by one woman on Etsy and all of her products are handmade! She ships everything without plastic and keeps her products vegan and cruelty-free.

Shop her line here.

 

Bésame

All Besame cosmetics are inspired by the early 1900s and have an amazing vintage look. Each product comes in a container that you can send back to have refilled when you’re done which significantly reduces the amount of waste.

Shop their line here.

 

Tata Harper

The majority of this brand’s packaging is glass which means it’s able to be recycled! All of the ingredients are certified ECOCERT, vegan, and cruelty-free.

Shop products here.

 

Elate

Elate cosmetics are 100% vegan and cruelty-free.  Although they do use some recyclable plastic, most of their products are made from easily recyclable materials like aluminum, glass, bamboo, and seed paper!

Shop Elate here.

 

Which one are you most likely to try?