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WASTE NOT, WANT NOT

Don't Call Refillable Beauty Products "Sustainable"

At least not yet.
ONE WOMAN'S TRASH

The Beauty Brands Turning Food Waste Into New Products

With global supply channels kinked and the climate in crisis, could this type of upcycling save the world?
Makeup

Target Launches New Initiative to Help Shoppers Identify Less Wasteful Products

Beauty and personal-care products that meet the sustainability-focused criteria will bear a special icon to make them easier to spot.
THE A LIST

Growing Ingredients in a Lab Could Lead to Better, Safer Beauty Products

Genetic modification could lead to improved sunscreen, deodorant, shampoo, and so much more.
New Year Predictions

The 7 Biggest Skin-Care Trends of 2022

From bar soap to more niacinamide, here's a glimpse into skin care's future.
Beauty Products

3 Ways You Can Make Your Beauty Routine More Sustainable

From refillable products to waterless routines, here are three easy, sustainable ways to adapt your beauty regimen and help the planet.
SUSTAINABILITY PLEDGE

Allure Will No Longer Call Plastic Packaging "Recyclable"

We'll also stop saying “zero-waste" and more. With our new pledge on how we report on sustainability in packaging, we hope to change the way we think about beauty waste by changing the way we talk about it.
GREEN BEAUTY

Beautyblender Gave Its Iconic Makeup Sponge an Eco-Friendly Makeover

Meet Bio Pure, the sustainable new makeup sponge with all the bounce of the original Beautyblender.
Policy

Garnier’s One Green Step Report Proves People Want More Sustainability

The massive global survey shows recycling and plastic waste are top concerns for beauty consumers in 2021. 
FROM THE MAGAZINE

Sorry, But You're Not Recycling Beauty Products as Much as You Think

Luckily, customers and a few key experts can help with that.
WAVE OF THE FUTURE

Waterless Beauty Products That Can Make Your Routine a Little Less Wasteful

Innovative formulas are moving toward a new standard.
looking to 2020

The Top 6 Skin-Care Trends to Look Out for in 2020

Big things are coming in skin care.
Less Plastic Is Fantastic

Dove Is Switching to 100-Percent Recycled Plastic Bottles by the End of the Year

No more new plastic come 2020.
Meaningful Moisturizer

Olay Is Launching a Refillable Moisturizer for Breast Cancer Awareness Month

This is such a great idea.
Sustainability

Makeup Artist Katey Denno Shares Her Natural Beauty Routine

Plus, what it means to truly be sustainable.
Eco-Friendly beauty

Your Favorite Herbal Essences Shampoos Just Got Way More Eco-Friendly

Just give me all the bottles, please.
plant-friendly beauty

L’Oréal Launches New Skin-Care Brand With Paper Packaging

No, the packaging won't melt in the shower.
going green

This Fan-Favorite Beauty Brand Is Going Green in a Major Way

Ren Clean Skincare just made a big sustainability pledge.
Clippings

A Big Bag of Hair Clippings Is About to Be Put to AMAZING Use

You CAN recycle old hair!