While refillable beauty products are not new, the idea of reusing the packaging of your makeup and skincare products is finally seeing renewed interest as zero-waste beauty gains more traction among consumers and companies. In a recent article, the Business Of Fashion reported how refillable French beauty brand La Bouche Rouge has accumulated €10 million (S$15 million) in funding for its business.
Naturally, lipstick tubes seem to be the most popular and practical place to start for the cosmetic industry which reportedly produced about 120 billion units of packaging each year. Among the brands taking this eco-minded approach by letting customers replenish their lippies in reusable containers lately are Chanel, Hermes, Fenty Beauty and Dries Van Noten.
Ahead, we spotlight where you can shop if you’re looking at a more eco-friendly approach when it comes to your lip care ritual.
The Maison has given its signature Dior Addict lipstick a major facelift this season. The glossy lipstick collection is now composed of 90 per cent natural-origin ingredients and boasts a total of 40 desirable shades (only 35 will be available in Singapore), including a brick red shade called Dior 8. You can also choose to dress up your refillable lipsticks in sleek Couture Case designs which come in a choice of three new finishes: Metallic Silver, Indigo Denim, and Pink Cannage.
Dior Addict lipstick ($57), Couture Cases ($43 each) and refills ($47 each) will be available at all Dior Beauty boutiques and counters from April 1
Conceptualised by Pierre Hardy, this limited-edition refillable lipstick range for Spring/Summer 2022 takes inspiration from the beauty of an early spring morning in an artist’s garden. Promising a transparent gloss finish for a naturally radiant and light-filled smile, the line features three lipstick colours exclusive to this season: Rose Nymphea, a soft yet deep rose hue; Orange Capucine, a bright and sunny orange; and Beige d’Eau, a nude-pink shimmer. In addition to this, each lipstick carries a signature fragrance of arnica, sandalwood, and candied angelica created by Hermes’ director of creation and olfactory heritage, Christine Nagel.
Rouge Hermes Spring/Summer 2022 lipstick ($118) is available at Hermes stores at Liat Towers, The Shoppes at Marina Bay Sands, Takashimaya S.C. and counters at Takashimaya D.S. and Tangs
Christian Louboutin’s first refillable and customisable Rouge Louboutin Sooooo…Glow collection marries hydration with vibrant shine. Illuminate the lips with a tint of colour or go bold by picking from a palette of 15 shades. Then choose your lipstick case from a choice of three colours in red, pink and yellow. Take the customisation process further by wearing your lipstick on a chain necklace or adding decorative charms featuring illustrations by the shoemaker himself that include an Elisa bag, a Spikes sneaker and a set of voluptuous red lips.
Rouge Louboutin Sooooo…Glow refills ($76 each), cases ($84 each), chain ($16) and charms ($32 each) are available at the Christian Louboutin Beauty counter at Tangs at Tang Plaza, www.tangs.com and asia.christianlouboutin.com
Looking for something a little more multi-purpose? Rose Inc’s Blush Divine Radiant Cheek & Lip Color features a refillable compact that is available in five rich hues including the peachy Anemone and a pink shade called Ophelia. On top of this, the gorgeous and creamy formula packs ingredients that are skin- and vegan-friendly such as vitamin E, squalane and sodium hyaluronate that moistures and smoothens complexions.
Blush Divine Radiant Cheek & Lip Color ($40) and refills ($24 each) are available exclusively on www.net-a-porter.com
New to the Fenty Beauty empire is the Fenty Icon semi-refillable lipstick collection. It makes glamming up easy thanks to a highly-pigmented palette that span 10 shades of neutrals and reds. Packed with hyaluronic acid, vitamins C and E and amino acid technology, this moisturising lippie is also a dream to apply due to its ergonomic bullet-shaped design inspired by Rihanna’s cupid bow.
Fenty Icon lipstick ($34) and cases ($20 each) are available at Sephora and www.sephora.sg
If you’re familiar with Hourglass, you may have heard of its Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick collection, with its whopping array of 30 colours (27 colours available here) that provide lasting wear and a satin finish. It’s also said to be 100 per cent vegan and cruelty-free, so it’s a great option if you’re looking for a lippie that’s formulated without parabens, gluten, phthalates, silicone D5, talc, triclosan, mineral oil and does not test on animals. A limited-edition colour called Red 0 has also been added to the mix, its name a testament to the brand’s commitments to animal welfare.
Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick ($60) is available at Sephora
The refillable lipsticks at Lush are vegan, cruelty-free and long-wearing and boast a host of skin-friendly creamy formulations that feature its key ingredient of hydrating castor oil. There are currently five lip colours to choose from which include a brick-red shade dubbed Kinshasa; a pinky nude hue called Beit-ed-Dine; and a classic rouge named Los Angeles. And did we mention that the antique-like lipstick cases are made from partially recycled aluminium and brass?
Lipstick refills ($30 each) and cases ($20 each) are available at all Lush stores and on www.lush.sg
This article was first published in Female.