5 Sustainable Skincare & Cosmetics Brands to Know in Australia
by Sustainable Choice Group 31/03/2026
Cosmetics, Guide, Health and Beauty, Skincare
by Sustainable Choice Group 31/03/2026
Cosmetics, Guide, Health and Beauty, Skincare
This article was contributed by Sustainable Choice Group.
Skincare is personal.
It’s something you use every day, often without thinking too much about what’s in it, how it’s made or where it comes from.
But more people are starting to ask better questions.
Not just “does this work?”
But “what’s actually in this?”
And “what impact does this have on me, and beyond me?”
Sustainable skincare is no longer just about the environment. It’s also about ingredient safety, transparency and long-term wellbeing.
Here are five brands on Sustainability Tracker approaching skincare differently.
Enbacci focuses on how ingredients are created, not just what they are.
Its formulations use fruit and plant stem cell technology, allowing key compounds to be cultivated in controlled environments instead of harvested at scale. This approach can reduce pressure on land and water resources, while avoiding pesticides and fertilisers.
For people, this also means formulations centred around antioxidant-rich ingredients designed to support skin health and protect against environmental stress.
It’s a more considered way to create skincare. One that looks at both performance and impact from the start.
It shows that innovation can deliver results while reducing reliance on resource-intensive processes.
Adorn takes a more minimal approach to beauty.
By designing refillable products and multi-use formulations, the brand reduces packaging waste while also simplifying what goes onto your skin.
That matters because skincare and makeup routines can often involve layering multiple products, each with its own ingredients, packaging and impact.
Adorn’s approach encourages using fewer, more versatile products, which can reduce both waste and unnecessary ingredient exposure.
It makes sustainability feel practical, while supporting a more simplified, considered beauty routine.
Zea focuses on natural skincare derived from Australian ingredients, particularly kunzea.
The brand is a certified B Corporation, meeting high standards for social and environmental performance. Its products are made locally in Australia, supporting supply chain transparency and reducing transport-related emissions.
Zea also incorporates recycled and compostable packaging and contributes 1% of revenue to environmental causes through 1% for the Planet.
In 2025, Zea was recognised at the Sustainability Tracker Impact Awards, taking out the Small Business Champion category. The award recognised the brand’s ability to combine strong commercial growth with clear, measurable sustainability actions across sourcing, production and community impact.
It combines natural ingredient sourcing with third-party certification, offering a more holistic approach to sustainability.
Runway Room started with a simple but important question. What’s actually in the products we’re putting on people’s faces?
As a professional makeup artist, founder Alex Fevola began questioning the ingredients she was using on clients, particularly the presence of substances like PFAS and talc in many mainstream cosmetics.
PFAS, often used to improve wear and durability, are known as “forever chemicals” because they don’t break down easily and can persist in both the body and the environment.
That concern shaped the brand from the ground up.
Runway Room products are formulated without PFAS and prioritise more considered, skin-friendly ingredients. They’re also designed to be inclusive and easy to use, with a focus on everyday wear across all ages.
Beyond formulations, the brand incorporates refillable palettes, local Australian manufacturing and partnerships that help recover and recycle waste.
It starts with human health and ingredient transparency, then builds sustainability around that foundation.
VOYA takes its approach from the ocean.
Its products are formulated with wild, organic seaweed that is sustainably harvested by hand. Seaweed is a renewable resource that grows without freshwater, fertilisers or pesticides, making it a lower-impact alternative to many traditional ingredients.
The harvesting process is designed to protect marine ecosystems, allowing for natural regeneration while supporting biodiversity.
VOYA’s products are certified organic and cruelty-free, with packaging designed using recycled and biodegradable materials.
It connects skincare to ocean health, using renewable marine ingredients and low-impact harvesting methods.
It’s not one thing.
Better skincare comes from a combination of:
Some brands focus on one area. Others bring multiple elements together.
The shift is towards products that don’t just perform well, but are also designed with long-term impact in mind.
What you use on your skin matters.
So does how it’s made.
The beauty industry has traditionally prioritised performance and marketing. Now, there’s a growing expectation for products to also consider health, transparency and environmental impact.
Choosing better options doesn’t mean changing everything. It means being more aware of what you’re already using.
Finding credible sustainable skincare isn’t always straightforward.
There’s no shortage of claims, but not all are clear or comparable.
Sustainability Tracker brings together verified brands in one place, helping you:
Because better choices start with better information.
Sustainable skincare in Australia is evolving beyond packaging and marketing claims. Leading brands are improving how products are made by focusing on ingredient safety, lower-impact sourcing and reduced waste.
Brands like Enbacci, Adorn Cosmetics, Zea, Runway Room and VOYA each approach sustainability differently. Some focus on innovative ingredient sourcing, others on refillable packaging, cleaner formulations or renewable resources like seaweed.
For consumers, this means more options that support both skin health and environmental impact without changing everyday routines.
Platforms like Sustainability Tracker make it easier to compare verified brands and understand what sits behind each product, helping people make more informed skincare choices.
What are sustainable skincare brands?
Sustainable skincare and cosmetics brands reduce environmental impact through responsible ingredient sourcing, efficient production methods and lower-waste packaging, while still delivering effective results for skin health.
What are the best sustainable skincare brands in Australia?
Examples include Enbacci, Adorn Cosmetics, Zea, Runway Room and VOYA. These brands take different approaches to sustainability, from ingredient innovation to refillable packaging and certified environmental practices.
Is sustainable skincare better for your skin?
Many sustainable skincare brands prioritise ingredient transparency and avoid certain harmful or persistent substances, which can support better long-term skin health.
What ingredients should I avoid in skincare?
Some consumers choose to avoid substances like PFAS, synthetic additives or unnecessary fillers. Brands like Runway Room focus on removing certain ingredients linked to long-term environmental and health concerns.
How can I choose more sustainable skincare products?
Look for brands that are transparent about ingredient sourcing, use lower-impact production methods, reduce packaging waste and provide credible third-party verification where possible.