The cosmetic refill separates two things: the container you keep and the product you use. This principle allows you to avoid buying the same applicator each time. Its real interest depends on the number of reuse and the materials of each element.
What are you keeping?
With the refillable deodorant, you choose an applicator and your refills. When a refill is completed, the applicator remains. The refillable lip balm follows the same logic with a format adapted to the lips.
A classic pot like Le Classik suggests another gesture. The choice depends on what you like to use and the place the object will take in your routine.
What can we really compare?
To talk about material savings, you have to compare a complete purchase and the following purchases: weight of the container, packaging of the refill, transport and number of times you reuse the applicator. A universal figure would be misleading, as these elements change from system to system.
The term “zero waste” does not literally describe a refill: it retains packaging. The gesture consists of keeping the container longer and only replacing what is consumed.
Make the gesture last.
Choose an applicator that you really like, keep it clean according to the product instructions and take refills as you use it. For sorting, follow the instructions on each package and those of your municipality.
You can discover the broader approach of basic. in our commitment.