12 Days of Greener Giving: Day 2 - Clean Beauty

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Written By Seeing Green

The holiday season is the perfect time to celebrate the beauty lovers in your life, especially those who care about cleaner ingredients and lighter-impact choices.

Clean and conscious cosmetics make a thoughtful gift because they blend performance, aesthetics and better-for-you formulations. From refillable packaging to safer ingredients and responsible sourcing, these brands show that makeup can be both luxurious and planet-minded.

Scroll below for some of Seeing Green’s favorite cleaner beauty brands to explore, and check out our video for a quick overview of today’s picks.


Assorted MOB Beauty makeup products arranged on orange blocks, including refillable palettes, powders and a lipstick with black packaging and bold white branding.

Photo: MOB Beauty

MOB Beauty

MOB Beauty is pushing the industry forward with high-performance, pro-quality makeup built on cleaner ingredients and lower-impact packaging. Their refillable system is one of the best in the category, designed to snap together easily and cut down on waste without sacrificing performance. For anyone who loves bold color, smart design and sustainability that’s baked in, MOB is an easy gift win.

Online: www.mobbeauty.com


A shimmery pink Winky Lux lipstick in metallic pink packaging standing upright among soft pink crystal-like stones on a pale background.

Photo: Winky Lux

Winky Lux

Winky Lux brings joy, color and clean formulations together in a way that feels playful yet thoughtful. Their lip products, balms and eye palettes deliver luxe textures at approachable price points, and everything is cruelty-free. With gifts that feel fun and celebratory, Winky Lux is perfect for the beauty lover who wants something clean and delightful on their vanity.

Online: www.winkylux.com



Two ILIA wooden makeup pencils arranged with a spool of pink thread and a pencil sharpener holding curled shavings, all set against a soft, neutral background.

Photo: ILIA Beauty

ILIA Beauty

ILIA Beauty is known for skin-centric makeup that performs beautifully while using safer ingredients and responsible sourcing. Their cult-favorite products like the Multi-Stick and Skin Tint make it easy to give gifts that double as skincare. For anyone who wants makeup that looks like them, only more radiant and healthier, ILIA is a go-to choice.

Online: www.iliabeauty.com


Three colorful RMS Beauty lip products in green, white and coral tubes are stacked horizontally, covered in water droplets, with a fresh red cherry balanced on top.

Photo: RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty

RMS Beauty elevates clean beauty with raw, organic and food-grade ingredients that deliver a dewy, natural finish. Their signature pots of color and luminizers are cult favorites for a reason. This is a great gifting pick for someone who prefers minimal, glowy makeup that’s as gentle as it is effective.

Online: www.rmsbeauty.com



A red lipstick in a sleek silver tube with deep plum leather casing, shown upright beside two matching closed cases on a white background.

Photo: La Bouche Rouge

La Bouche Rouge

La Bouche Rouge blends Parisian luxury with slow, sustainable design. Their refillable leather lipstick cases and clean formulations make each item feel like a true keepsake. For the beauty lover who appreciates craftsmanship, elegance and environmental responsibility, La Bouche Rouge is a stunning choice.

Online: laboucherougeparis.com




Other Brands to Explore…

A few more of our favorite clean, planet-friendly beauty brands to explore this holiday season and beyond:

  • Aleph Beauty creates multi-use, clean beauty products with concentrated pigments and sustainably minded refillable packaging.

  • Axiology makes 100 percent vegan, plastic-free lip crayons and balms designed to minimize waste without compromising color payoff.

  • Caliray offers clean, high-performance makeup inspired by California beauty, with a focus on comfort, longevity and recyclable packaging.

  • Cheekbone Beauty is an Indigenous-owned brand known for inclusive, clean cosmetics and a mission centered on sustainability and representation.

  • Elate Beauty produces low-waste, cruelty-free makeup in refillable bamboo and aluminum packaging grounded in ethical sourcing.

  • Ere Perez Natural Cosmetics blends natural botanicals with high-performing pigments for simple, nourishing makeup essentials.

  • Henry Rose is a genderless fine fragrance brand created with full ingredient transparency and safety certifications at its core.

  • Hourglass Cosmetics delivers luxury vegan beauty with innovative formulas and a commitment to replacing animal-derived ingredients.

  • Kester Black offers clean, vegan nail care and cosmetics with bold colors and a strong focus on ethical and sustainable production.

  • Kindred Black curates hand-blended, small-batch beauty formulas that use natural ingredients and plastic-free, artful packaging.

  • Kjaer Weis combines luxury performance with certified organic ingredients and a signature refillable metal packaging system.

  • KVD Vegan Beauty delivers high-pigment, long-wear makeup that is fully vegan and cruelty-free.

  • Milk Makeup is known for playful, clean, vegan formulas that emphasize ease, self-expression and minimal packaging.

  • SOSHE Beauty creates refillable clean cosmetics aimed at reducing single-use waste while delivering everyday performance.

  • The 7 Virtues crafts clean, ethically sourced perfumes made from fair-trade botanical oils that support global communities.

Greener beauty shows how small choices can add up, whether you’re gifting clean makeup or refreshing your own routine this season.

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