Most cosmetic compacts and palettes are made of a combination of ABS/PE/PP plastics, metals, unrecyclable hard plastics, magnets, and mirrors. Some of these materials are recyclable on their own but when combined they are not recyclable.  The components must be separated individually before being binned, which can be nearly impossible. These zero waste makeup palettes are better options. Most of them are buildable and/or refillable making them great for capsule beauty collections.

Āether infuses crystals in the formulations for the amalgamation of transcendent, shimmer and glow and profound wellness benefits.

• 100% vegan
• organic ingredients
• fair-trade ingredients
• fsc-certified paper + soy ink
• certified B corporation
• partners with charities revolving around earth, air, fire, water + aether through 1% for the planet

Their palettes are fully recyclable (don’t forget to remove the eyeshadow pans and elastic after use).

Elate is known for their sustainable beautiful bamboo packaging.

• 100% vegan
• 100% gluten free
• water processed bamboo
• fair trade bamboo
• rspo certified suppliers
• 100% of products are compostable or recyclable / 75% are plastic free

Elate’s capsule allows you to mix aluminum-backed creams or powders to create your reusable custom makeup palette. The refills are packaged in seed paper!

The Organic Skin Co. uses ‘supercritical extracts’ (CO2 extracts) that are 250 times more potent than conventional extracts making their products great for the skin.

• 100% vegan
• 100% gluten free
• biogro certified (all products are made with over 70% organic ingredients)
• tree planted for every product purchased

Their palettes are customizable, reusable, and recyclable. 

Sappho is a Canadian based Greek inspired clean eco-conscious makeup brand.

• 100% vegan
• womxn led
• organic ecocert ingredients
• suppliers are part of the responsible mica initiative
• zero carbon footprint facility
• supports local charities

Their square palette is customizable, reusable, and recyclable.   ☾