In 2025 sustainability is serious business. And, a plethora of homegrown cosmetic companies are stepping up, responding to the rising demand for eco-conscious choices that keep both our planet and our complexion looking its best. It’s a shift that’s reshaping the industry. And, showing that beauty goes beyond skin deep – with the impact we make on the environmental equally important as our appearance. From cult favourites to emerging names, here are a few of the best Australian sustainable beauty brands leading the charge.
Go-To Skin Care
Zoe Foster Blake’s baby keeps raising the bar with its commitment to clean, effective formulations. With a renewed push towards sustainability, the brand has now embraced eco-conscious packaging, using post-consumer recycled (PCR) plastic across much of its range. It also opts for water-based inks and glue-free designs in its shipping materials.
Mud Organics
Mud Organics is getting down to earth with skin care. Literally. This proudly sustainable brand is all about keeping things natural, from their thoughtfully sourced ingredients to their planet-friendly practices. Their Sea Buckthorn Serum is so pure, you could drink it (though we recommend letting your skin enjoy it instead). But the eco love doesn’t stop at the jar. Mud Organics packages their products with the same care they put into crafting them, using materials and processes that tread lightly on the planet.
Aesop
Aesop’s long-standing commitment to sustainable packaging is the stuff of legends. And, in less than 10 years time, Aesop aims to have all their packaging be recyclable, reusable, or compostable. At the moment, you can catch their good deeds in action through their Circularity Trial in select Melbourne stores. It is a process that allows for the cleaning, refilling, and reusing of glass bottles to deliver a more circular economy.
Inika
Finally, Inika Organic is a pioneering Australian beauty brand that stands at the forefront of clean beauty and sustainability. As the world’s first certified Plastic Neutral makeup brand, Inika takes bold steps to offset more plastic than it produces. It also partners with CleanHub to remove plastic waste from our oceans and environment. Their commitment to eco-friendly practices extends across the entire product line, with 90% of their packaging being sustainable and reusable. Notably, Inika uses tubes made from sugarcane and recyclable materials to reduce its environmental footprint.
The brand’s philosophy of “Pure with Purpose” is evident in its product offerings – which are 100% natural, certified organic, vegan, and cruelty-free.
Want to get your mitts on some of these offerings? This 26th and 27th of May, The Naturally Good Expo will be hosting some of the best Australian sustainable beauty brands, solutions and industry leaders at the ICC Darling Harbour in Sydney.