In a world drowning in plastic packaging and unsustainable beauty routines, a growing number of Australian brands are stepping up with eco-conscious alternatives that are better for your body—and the planet. These trailblazing companies are not just selling skincare or soap; they’re building a movement toward conscious consumerism, where zero waste is more than a trend—it’s a mission.
Here are 5 Australian beauty brands making waves (and reducing waste) in the beauty space:
1. Viva La Body (Sunshine Coast)
Founded in 1999 in Larrakia Country, Viva La Body has long been considered one of Australia’s first zero-waste beauty brands. Known for its solid deodorants, natural soaps, solid perfumes and lip balms, every Viva La Body product is handmade, vegan, palm oil-free, and wrapped in compostable packaging—no plastic in sight.
Beyond product innovation, the brand is deeply committed to social and environmental causes: sourcing fair-trade ingredients like coconut oil from Timor-Leste, planting trees in the Sumatran rainforest, and educating customers about zero-waste living.
Now under new ownership by sustainability advocate Ellie Degraeve, the brand is relaunching with an even greater focus on community, education, and giving back.
Hero Product: Magnesium Natural Deodorant (Sensitive Skin Friendly!)
2. Beauty and the Bees (Tasmania)
This Tasmanian-based brand has been ahead of the zero-waste curve since the 1990s, crafting natural shampoo and conditioning bars using locally sourced ingredients like Leatherwood honey, herbs, and apple cider vinegar.
Beauty and the Bees uses minimal, plastic-free packaging and avoids harsh chemicals, synthetic fragrances, and palm oil. With a strong commitment to environmental preservation and toxin-free formulations, it’s no wonder they’ve built a cult following.
Hero Product: Tasmanian Real Bee & Honey Shampoo Bar
3. Seed & Sprout (Byron Bay, NSW)
Seed & Sprout is best known for its beautiful, sustainable kitchen and homeware, but their zero-waste beauty range is just as impressive. Their skincare line includes refillable serums and moisturisers, bamboo applicators, and solid facial cleansers.
They are a certified B Corp and climate-neutral business, focused on eliminating single-use plastic from everyday life—and doing it with style. Seed & Sprout’s sleek, minimalist aesthetic proves that sustainability can be seriously chic.
Hero Product: The Face Bar (solid cleanser for all skin types).
4. Biome (Multiple Locations + Online)
Biome isn’t just a brand—it’s a one-stop eco shop with a strong focus on ethical, zero-waste beauty. Founded by Tracey Bailey in Brisbane, Biome offers a huge range of refillable, package-free, and Australian-made skincare products.
The company screens every product against a strict set of sustainability standards and even developed its own Naked Beauty Bar for in-store refills. Biome is also a leader in transparency, rejecting greenwashing and synthetic additives.
Hero Product: Biome Naked Facial Cleanser (sold by weight)
5. Sabbia Co. (Burleigh Heads, QLD)
Founded by Katie and Sav after witnessing plastic pollution on Sri Lankan beaches, Sabbia Co. is dedicated to reducing single-use plastics in beauty routines. They offer biodegradable, reusable, and chemical-free facial kits and eco-conscious skincare that are as stylish as they are sustainable.
Sabbia Co. proudly manufactures in Australia, keeps its ingredient lists clean and minimal, and uses home-compostable and recyclable packaging.
Hero Product: Makeup Removal Pads – reusable, ultra-soft, and zero-waste
Final Thoughts
These five Aussie brands are proving that zero-waste beauty is not only possible—it’s powerful. Whether you're swapping out your shampoo, switching to a natural deodorant, or ditching synthetic scents, these companies are making it easy (and beautiful) to take care of yourself and the Earth.
🌏 Ready to reduce your beauty footprint? Explore Viva La Body’s plastic-free favourites [here].
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