If you resolved to live clean (or cleaner) in the New Year, clean living goes beyond what you put into your body. It’s about what you put on it. May we suggest you apply some “resolve” to your clean beauty routine? Clean beauty brands like Izzy make it easy to make quick sustainability upgrades with clean beauty products that don’t disappoint in quality, ease of use or the eco-friendly department. Check out the five easy swaps below.

Swap #1: Traditional mascara → Clean mascara in refillable packaging

Here’s the problem with most beauty products: single use packaging and questionable ingredients. And mascara is one of the biggest culprits. Izzy’s beloved Zero Waste Mascara with its refillable stainless steel tube (all components are reused or recycled) and clean, vegan and cruelty-free formula is a terrific clean makeup starter. Our sustainable mascara is also buildable and touted for its lasting lift.

Swap #2: Disposable brow products → Refillable clean brow gel

Brow gel packaging and brow pencils are rarely (or easily) recycled. Izzy solves that problem with our Zero Waste Brow Gel, with its multi-use packaging (yes, stainless steel) and refillable, gentle, clean ingredients. If you’re ready to eliminate single-use packaging and get flawless hold and brow definition in a single swipe this sustainable brow gel is for you.

Swap #3: Synthetic lip products → Clean lip gloss or lip butter

We all know what goes on the lips gets ingested, right? Clean lip glosses are designed to minimize potential trace contaminants that can appear in traditional formulas—an easy swap for everyday peace of mind. Take Izzy’s Zero Waste Glossy Lip Butter for example. Clean, buildable and endlessly refillable, the nourishing, buildable, kissable formula is the star here.

Swap #4: Single-use blush & lip products → Multi-use lip + cheek clean makeup

Why buy two products in single use containers when you can buy a multi-use product in a refillable stainless steel tube? Enter Izzy’s Zero Waste Lip + Cheek Hue. This versatile, clean makeup essential is a great alternative if you’re looking for a sustainable stain that provides a natural-looking flush and lasting hydration for lips and cheeks. The Hue is also cruelty-free, vegan-friendly and CarbonNeutral® (like other Izzy products), which means minimal environmental impact.

Swap #5: Powder highlighters in bulky compacts → Clean highlighter in zero waste packaging

We’ve all had one of these in our makeup bags at some point: oversized compacts with plastic cases and mirrors that end up in the landfill. Talk about unnecessary waste, when you can make the switch to a sustainable illuminating formula that comes in an endlessly refillable tube. Izzy’s Zero Waste Highlighter formula is lightweight and buildable, offering natural, effortless radiance.

Tip: If you’re serious about making clean beauty swaps, don’t strive for perfection out of the gate. Strive for progress instead.

Think of clean beauty as a mindset shift, not a makeover. Small changes—like choosing refillable packaging or multi-use products—are often easier to stick with and more impactful over time.

It’s easy to get started! Start by making just two swaps from products in single-use packaging to clean beauty products in sustainable packaging and watch the momentum grow. Look for clean beauty brands that are serious about minimizing waste and explicit about how they carry out their sustainability practices.

What does “clean beauty” really mean?

While there is no official “legal” definition of clean beauty, clean beauty products are typically formulated without ingredients linked to health or environmental concerns and are made with greater transparency around sourcing, safety, and packaging. Many clean beauty brands also focus on reducing waste through refillable or recyclable components.

We took a deep dive into this topic in our recent blog: Is Clean Beauty Really Better?

Why small clean beauty swaps matter (and add up)

Billions of pieces of beauty packaging go unrecycled each year. Billions! Most cosmetic packaging is used for a short periods of time (weeks, months) but lasts for decades in landfills, making refillable and reusable beauty packaging one of the simplest ways consumers can reduce everyday waste.

By embracing clean beauty and saying “No” to single use packaging, clean beauty brands like Izzy are committed to giving consumers like you the opportunity to turn that trend around and make a positive impact on the environment.

Of course, we’d love for you to shop Izzy but we’re not the only clean beauty brand out there. In fact, nine of the 10 brands in our Eco-Friendly Stocking Stuffer blog are non-Izzy brands we love. Check it out!

But while you’re here, feel free to browse our shop to discover the clean, refillable beauty products Izzy has to offer.