The Refillable Beauty Guide

New initiatives and brand innovations are ushering in the age of the refill, and not a moment too soon. We all know that plastic is problematic: sadly, 8 million tonnes of it are dumped in our oceans every year and it will come as a surprise to most that the beauty industry is a contributor.

Unfortunately, recycling isn't always as straight forward as we think: dropping an empty bottle in the recycling bin might feel like a simple solution, but it isn't actually as easy as that. In fact, only 7% of plastic waste currently makes it all the way through to become repurposed and the reality is that recycling is fraught with road blocks.

What if we could prevent our empty essentials from being thrown out? It might not be the ultimate solution, but switching to refillable beauty products is certainly a stepping stone towards better sustainability. Discover our range of refillable beauty products available to you in New Zealand to help make an impact.

Body Care


Of course, refillable products are nothing new - loyalists will know that brands such as L'Occitane have been quietly producing them for years.

L'Occitane Lavender Liquid Soap For Hands & Body (Eco-Refill) 500ml


L'Occitane

Lavender Liquid Soap For Hands & Body (Eco-Refill) 500ml

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L'Occitane Verveine (Verbena) Shower Gel (Eco-Refill)



L'Occitane

Verveine (Verbena) Shower Gel (Eco-Refill)

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The Fragrance Revolution


Fragrance is another area where refills can shine: fancy glass and keepsake bottles are made to be kept forever. Hermes, Givenchy, Giorgio Armani all already produce refills that decrease the waste involved, while Mugler is appealing to the eco-conscious Gen Z with supersized top-ups of its best selling scent, which can be decanted into your original bottle at home.

Hermes Terre D'Hermes Pure Parfum Refill


Hermes

Terre D'Hermes Pure Parfum Refill

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Giorgio Armani My Way Intense Eau De Parfum Refill 150ml



Giorgio Armani

My Way Intense Eau De Parfum Refill

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Thierry Mugler (Mugler)  Alien Goddess Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle


Thierry Mugler (Mugler)

Alien Goddess Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle

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Thierry Mugler (Mugler) Angel Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle



Thierry Mugler (Mugler)

Angel Eau De Parfum Refill Bottle

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Giorgio Armani  Acqua Di Gio Eau De Parfum Refill


Giorgio Armani


Acqua Di Gio Eau De Parfum Refill

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Make Up


In the make-up realm, there's real opportunity to create sublime statement objects, that are absolute keepers (think Hermes and Givenchy lipsticks).

Hermes Rouge Hermes Satin Lipstick


Hermes

Rouge Hermes Satin Lipstick

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Givenchy Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Refillable Lipstick


Givenchy

Le Rouge Sheer Velvet Matte Refillable Lipstick

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Charlotte Tilbury Airbrush Bronzer (Refillable)


Charlotte Tilbury

Airbrush Bronzer (Refillable)

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La Mer The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 (With Extra Refill)


La Mer

The Luminous Lifting Cushion Foundation SPF 20 (With Extra Refill)

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Skincare


So far, so easy - but skincare is trickier.

Christian Dior Capture Totale Dreamskin Care & Perfect Global Age-Defying Skincare Perfect Skin Creator - Refill 50ml/1.7oz

Christian Dior

Capture Totale Dreamskin Care & Perfect Global Age-Defying Skincare Perfect Skin Creator - Refill 

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Kora Organics Turmeric Glow Moisturizer - Refill 50ml



Kora Organics

Turmeric Glow Moisturizer - Refill

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Kora Organics Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream - Refill 15ml


Kora Organics

Berry Bright Vitamin C Eye Cream - Refill

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Fenty Beauty by Rihanna FENTY SKIN Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream Refill 50ml



FENTY SKIN

Instant Reset Overnight Recovery Gel-Cream Refill

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Shiseido Essential Energy Hydrating Cream Refill 50ml


Shiseido

Essential Energy Hydrating Cream Refill

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Discover our full collection of refillable beauty, waste reducing, sustainable, eco-friendly refills here > Refillable Beauty