Refillable beauty is reshaping the industry from the inside out. With the cosmetics sector producing over 120 billion units of packaging each year – most of it non-recyclable – refill systems offer a tangible way to reduce waste without compromising on performance or design.

And beauty brands big and small are responding with considered packaging made to last: glass jars, aluminium bottles, and recyclable pods that slot seamlessly into your existing routine. Refillables not only cut down on single-use packaging, they also encourage a slower, more intentional approach to beauty.

At RUSSH, this gentle shift mirrors the values we champion through our Sustainability Codes and Checklist – pillars designed to guide conscious choices in an industry often driven by excess. By celebrating transparency and care, we’re leaning into a beauty philosophy rooted in longevity.

From fragrances to face creams, the refill movement is gaining momentum – proving that sustainability and luxury are no longer mutually exclusive. Below, we round up some of the best refillable beauty products available now.

1. Kiehl's Ultra Facial Cream

Beloved for its lightweight texture and 24-hour hydration, Kiehl’s Ultra Facial Cream is a daily go-to for sensitive and dry skin types alike. The formula is made with renewable glacial glycoprotein and sustainably sourced olive-derived squalane. It's now available in refillable packaging to help reduce waste while keeping your glow intact.

2. YSL Beauty Libre Eau De Parfum

A floral scent with edge, Libre is a rebellion bottled – think lavender, orange blossom and musk. The glass flacon is crafted for longevity, and YSL Beauty now offers 100ml refill pouches, minimising the need to repurchase the bottle. Sustainability efforts also include eco-conscious sourcing of ingredients like Moroccan orange blossom.

3. Lancôme Absolu Rich Cream

A rich, revitalising formula infused with Grand Rose Extracts, Absolue nourishes mature skin with indulgent softness. The cream comes in a refillable jar, with recyclable refills designed to minimise environmental impact. Lancôme’s commitment includes sustainable rose cultivation.

4. YSL Beauty Rouge Pur Couture Lipstick

The signature satin-finish lipstick is a makeup bag icon, available in bold, high-impact shades. Now offered in sleek refillable cases, it lets you mix and match bullets to suit your look or mood. YSL Beauty continues to push toward more sustainable practices through packaging innovations and responsible ingredient sourcing.

5. Tronque Firming Body Butter

Rich in active botanicals like Atlantic Ocean Kelp and New Zealand Red Seaweed, this luxurious butter firms and deeply hydrates while targeting skin texture. Housed in a frosted glass jar, you can now purchase recyclable refill inserts. Tronque is proudly New Zealand-made, with a focus on clean, traceable ingredients and low-waste production.

6. L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil

Transforming from oil to milky foam, this cult-favourite cleanser softens skin with sustainably sourced Provence almonds. L’Occitane offers eco-refill pouches that use up to 80 per cent less plastic than regular bottles. It’s a staple in the brand’s circular beauty model, which includes recycling initiatives worldwide.

7. Foile Jojoba Face Oil

A minimalist blend of certified organic Australian jojoba, this face oil balances, nourishes, and sinks in fast. The bottle is glass and fully recyclable, designed with longevity in mind, but you can also refill it with Foile’s 50ml refill pouches. You can return your pouch after use via the brand's Returns Loop.

8. Kiehl's Crème de Corps Moisturiser

This cult body cream delivers silky hydration thanks to cocoa butter and squalane. Available in a 1L refillable pouch, the large-format option helps reduce packaging waste while ensuring you never run out. Like other Kiehl’s staples, it’s made with sustainably sourced ingredients and minimal environmental footprint in mind.

9. Tower 28 SOS Daily Rescue Facial Spray

Formulated for reactive skin, this hypochlorous acid mist calms, purifies, and protects. Tower 28 is a leader in clean, sensitive-safe beauty and uses recyclable materials in its packaging. The brand now also offers a Jumbo size, which refills four standard bottles.

10. Uni Restoring Hand Wash

A genderless, design-forward hand wash with marine actives to cleanse and restore skin. Packaged in an aluminium bottle with refillable cartridges, Uni is built entirely on a closed-loop model. Sustainability sits at the heart of its mission – think waterway-safe formulas and carbon-conscious shipping.

11. RAAIE Cocoon Ceramide Cream

This New Zealand-made moisturiser fortifies the skin barrier with ceramides and native botanicals. RAAIE’s packaging is fully recyclable, with compostable mailers and a plastic-free approach. They now offer refill pods that will reduced your carbon emissions by roughly 70 per cent CO2, 65 per cent energy and 45 per cent water.

12. Kérastase Genesis Bain Hydro-Fortifiant Refill Shampoo

Targeting weakened hair prone to fall, this strengthening shampoo is now available in reco-pouches. One refill uses 82 per cent less plastic than two 250ml bottles. Part of Kérastase’s larger sustainability commitment, the refill system helps extend product life while reducing packaging waste.

13. Fluff Cream Blush Refill

This cloud-soft blush delivers natural pigment with skincare benefits. Designed to slot seamlessly into the reusable Fluff compact, the brand's refill system encourages low-impact makeup consumption. Made in Australia, the brand keeps ingredients clean and packaging minimal.

14. Violette_FR Frange Puff Dry Shampoo Refill

A modern take on dry shampoo, this puff delivers effortless volume with a Parisian twist. The chic vessel is refillable, with powder refills available online. Violette_FR is committed to sustainable luxury, offering cruelty-free, planet-conscious beauty.

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