With so many brands and products on offer these days, it can be hard to break through the noise and find the best ones that suit your needs. This is especially true when it comes to beauty products and skincare, as you have the added challenge of understanding the marketing behind the brand and of course ensuring that the brand matches your ethical standards.

We thought we would compile some of our favourite brands that  pride themselves on giving back to communities, wildlife and who practice sustainable production. Here at 5 brands that are doing their bit.

Thwaites Cologne

Thwaites Cologne pride themselves on their artisan craftsmanship and their sustainable approach in that all ingredients are ethically sourced within Australia. In addition, for every bottle sold, they make a donation to WWF-Australia, so now you can smell nice while also doing your bit to help Australia’s wildlife. 

RosehipPLUS

RosehipPLUS is an Australian Certified Organic and natural beauty brand that’s cruelty-free and vegan. The RosehipPLUS® skincare range is PETA endorsed and is not tested on animals. RosehipPLUS® products are made with care, and do not conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations, or our finished products and pledge not to do so in the future. 

Ocean Australia

Ocean Australia is a mineral based sunscreen that is not only great for our skin but even better for the environment. Ocean Australia pride themselves on having product that is not only friendly for their staff but for the planet too. They are ethical, vegan, cruelty free and reef friendly – meaning once your skin hits the water wearing Ocean Australia – there are no harmful impacts to the reef and marine life. 

Nimble Activewear

Nimble Activewear are an Australian brand who not only look to create fashion inspired athleisure however they have built their brand on conscious clothing. Their signature MoveLite fabric is made from recycled plastic bottles – so far they have saved over 1 million plastic bottles from landfill. 

Ecopads Australia

Ecopads Australia is a social enterprise creating reusable cloth pads. Ecopads Australia enable and encourage women to manage their menstruation in a more affordable, comfortable and more sustainable way. They also provide a pad to a woman in need for every Ecopad sold.