The Best Zero Waste Beauty Brands (2026)

Use up the beauty products that already work for you. When you need a replacement, look for a bottle you can return and reuse, a bar in paper packaging, or a washable alternative to daily disposables. A bamboo lid does not make a plastic jar refillable.

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Brand	Known for	Packaging	Where to buy
EcoRoots	Reusable rounds, razors, bars	Rounds ship plastic-free	Buy at EcoRoots
Plaine Products	Refillable hair and skin care	Returnable aluminum bottles	Buy at Plaine Products
HiBAR	Solid shampoo and conditioner	Paper packaging	Buy at EarthHero
Ethique	Hair and skin care bars	Compostable boxes	Buy at Amazon

The Brands

EcoRoots: Reusable Bathroom Basics

EcoRoots sells organic reusable facial rounds that replace cotton pads, a safety razor made of zinc alloy and stainless steel, shampoo bars, and dental care. The rounds use cotton and bamboo fabric with polyester stitching: plastic-free shipping does not mean the whole product is plastic-free. Keep a razor that still works; replace the blade, not the handle.

Plaine Products: Refill, Return, Repeat

Plaine ships shampoo, conditioner, and body care in aluminum bottles; suitable empties go back for cleaning and reuse. Keep the pump for your next bottle. Request a prepaid U.S. label and return only empty, rinsed, dry full-size Plaine bottles without large dents or hard-water spots. Travel bottles stay home for refilling. Plaine no longer ships to Canada, and Canadian owners pay postage if they return empties. The costs and return routine are in our Plaine Products review.

HiBAR: Hair Care That Skips the Bottle

HiBAR’s Moisturize shampoo is a soap-free solid bar marketed for dry or frizzy hair. Compare soap-based and soap-free formulas in our shampoo bar guide.

Ethique: Something for Every Routine

Ethique’s range includes shampoo, conditioner, facial cleansers and lip balms. If a liquid product is running out, check whether one of its solid formulas fits that job before adding another bottle.

Swap the Disposables First

Brand swaps matter less than cutting the disposables you use most. Reusable cotton rounds replace single-use pads and need washing between uses. A safety razor replaces cartridges with loose blades; it does not eliminate blade waste. A shampoo bar avoids a liquid-shampoo bottle, but how long it lasts depends on the formula and how you use and store it. Start with whichever disposable you throw away most often, after using up what you have. The rest of the bathroom is covered in our zero waste bathroom guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes a beauty brand zero waste?

Look for packaging you can refill, return, or skip, then check the product’s ingredients and disposal instructions. A paper box does not prove the product inside is plastic-free; reusable pads can still have synthetic stitching.

Are zero waste beauty products more expensive?

Per purchase, sometimes. Per use, it depends on how long the product lasts in your routine, plus delivery and refill costs. A bar is not automatically cheaper, and a refill need not cost less than a first bottle.

Is Plaine Products really zero waste?

Plaine takes suitable empty aluminum bottles back for cleaning and reuse. Keep the pump and request a prepaid U.S. return label. Travel bottles are for refilling at home; Canadian owners do not receive prepaid labels.

What should I swap first in my beauty routine?

Start with the disposable you replace most often, after using up what you have. Washable rounds can replace daily cotton pads; a safety razor replaces cartridges with loose blades that still need replacing.