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Beauty, on a need-to-know basis | VIEW IN BROWSER REVIEWS SKIN HAIR MAKEUP WELLNESS It’s Eco Week here at Byrdie, which means we’re digging into the best in sustainable beauty, from our fourth annual Eco Beauty Awards to what it really means to follow a zero-waste beauty routine. Consider this your education on how to be a more eco-aware, knowledgeable beauty consumer—because being kinder to our planet is being kinder to ourselves. 5 Sustainable Beauty Brands That Make a Zero-Waste Routine Actually Doable Bonus: They're nice to look at and actually work. READ MORE Best Affordable Skincare Line: Cocokind Products The Praise: "I love that Cocokind is thoughtful with every detail of their products. They make effective products that are affordable and accessible to all." - Tennille Murphy, blogger and sustainable living expert SHOP NOW 16 Clean Beauty Lines That Are Actually Affordable Clean beauty, on a budget. READ MORE Best Do-It-All Product: Weleda Skin Food The Praise: "This. Product. Does. Everything! It's an incredible moisturizer, can be dabbed onto the high points of the face like a highlighter, soothes cuticles and rough zones on the body, and so much more.” - Leah Wyar, editor-in-chief/GM SHOP NOW This Skincare Brand Is So Natural, You Can Eat Their Products It’s botanical and wild-crafted, but still luxurious. READ MORE Best SPF: Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32 The Praise: "My favorite part of this sunscreen is the finish—the formula adjusts to your skin tone and blends easily, then leaves the most flattering, light-reflecting sheen behind." - Faith Xue, editorial director SHOP NOW I Tried a Zero-Waste Beauty Routine for Two Weeks, and I Have Thoughts It was surprisingly easy. READ MORE Best Foundation: ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 The Praise: "I'm generally a full-coverage-or-bust kind of girl, but this glow-inducing formula helps smooth and even out my skin so well that I don't miss my usual thick foundation.” - Lindsey Metrus, senior editor SHOP NOW Best Highlighter: Maya Chia The Highlight of the Day The Praise: "If I could only use one makeup product for the rest of my life, it would probably be this. The first time I tapped it on, I literally could not stop looking at my cheekbones in the mirror." - Karli Bendlin, newsletter editor SHOP NOW Studies Show We Only Use 12.5% of Our Makeup—Here’s How to Limit the Waste The average person owns a whopping 40 makeup products. READ MORE 5 Things to Consider Before Recycling Your Beauty Products Spoiler: Avoid Cellophane. READ MORE FOLLOW US: PRIVACY UNSUBSCRIBE TERMS BYRDIE.COM Our editors independently research, test, and recommend the best products; you can learn more about our review process here. We may receive commissions on purchases made from our chosen links. © 2020 A DOTDASH BRAND. All rights reserved. 1500 Broadway, 6th Floor, New York, NY, 10036