What to love: Zero waste. One of the pioneers in clean and sustainable beauty. Transparency about their (positive) impact and materials they use. Sustainably sourced ingredients.

What to try: REN Atlantic Kelp And Magnesium Anti-Fatigue Body Cream, $38

REN always finds its way to our most liked lists, but this body cream really caught our attention, and not just because it's packaged in a recycled ocean plastic bottle. It absorbs quickly, the Atlantic kelp extract helps nourish, smooth and tone skin, while energizing magnesium and anti-fatigue essential oil blend uplift the senses.

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What to love: Packaged in aluminum, glass and sustainable timber. With zero plastic, anywhere; not even tubs, lids, seals, nothing. They also work closely with all their suppliers to remove plastic even from the supply chain.

What to try: Flavedo & Albedo Dew Tint, $39

Available in 3 universally flattering shades, these cream blushes boast a non-sticky, healing and hydrating formula with a natural, dewy finish. It blends into foundation easily. You could dab some on your lips, too, and notice the plumping effect and that healthy-looking wash of color.

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What to love: Aesop Foundation philanthropy efforts have been reaching far and wide for years. Ethical sourcing. Carbon neutral; sustainable packaging; electricity from renewable sources — and so much more.

What to try: Aesop Camellia Nut Facial Hydrating Cream, $53

With key ingredients like chamomile bud, sandalwood and rosemary, this is an aromatic feast for all senses. A complex, richly nourishing blend of nut and plant extracts delivers skin-softening vitamin A, fortifying vitamin E and generous hydration to sensitive, dry and normal skin.

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What to love: Upcycled ingredients in natural formulations. Certified plastic-negative. They use glass, paper and aluminum packaging, and you know those protective packaging "peanuts"? They are plastic-free, vegan and dissolve in water!

What to try: UpCircle Cleansing Face Balm With Apricot Powder, $15.75

Suitable for all skin types, this derm-approved cleansing balm is made with the powder of discarded apricot stones, a natural by-product of the apricot oil industry, and is combined with skin-calming blackcurrant seed, blue tansy and sea buckthorn oils. It dissolves SPF and makeup and works great as a step in your double cleansing.

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What to love: 30% post-consumer recycled plastic in products. FSC-certified paper cartons, printed with soy-based ink. Refillable packaging. They, too, have joined in using infinitely recyclable aluminum.

What to try: EcoFabulous Nighttime Face Oil, $18

There are just 5 ingredients in this super light oil, and 3 of them are skincare pro's: squalane, bakuchiol and lavender. Wake up to a healthy, smooth complexion, with all the good stuff being absorbed and working for you during recovery mode at night.

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