GREENER BEAUTY BUYS

ULTRASUN

The first suncare brand to receive the BASF Ecosun Pass, thanks to its ocean-friendly formula, free from four environmentally damaging chemicals. Its lightweight Face Tinted Anti-pigmentation SPF50+ comes with UVA and UVB protection, as well as age spot-fighting vitamin C in a blend designed for all skin tones.

FUNCTION OF BEAUTY

This genius no-waste beauty brand sees you answering a hair or skin quiz before they come up with formulas that work just for you and deliver the customised products to your doorstep. No more half-used bottles mounting up in your bin.

ETHIQUE

Given that 80 billion plastic shampoo and conditioner bottles are chucked away globally every year, these shampoo bars are an eco win – and deliver the goods. Blondes will love the Tone It Down purple bar, which fights brassy tones and frizz without sulphates and petrochemical dyes.

HAECKELS

As part of its ‘Rubbish For Product’ scheme, this Margate-based skincare emporium rewards customers who bring a bag of rubbish collected from the beach with a free product. Its Bio Restore Membrane – a degradable sheet eye mask – soothes and reduces visible signs of tiredness.

HOLLAND & BARRETT

An OG eco-beauty destination thanks to its commitment to sustainable products. If you’re missing plastic cotton buds (banned in England since October), its bamboo alternative is biodegradable and FSC certified. Still don’t stick them in your ears, though.