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Overhaul your beauty regime with plastic-free, vegan and tech-free products this January

If you've made a New Year's resolution to eat less meat, go alcohol-free or cut down on your plastic waste then you'll be happy to know there are ways to make your beauty regime guilt-free too

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ARE you doing Dry Jan? Veganuary? Cutting down on plastic? Or limiting social media?

Make sure you cling to your resolutions on the beauty front too.

Start making your beauty regime guilt-free by getting your hands on some of these products
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Start making your beauty regime guilt-free by getting your hands on some of these productsCredit: Getty - Contributor

From alcohol-free creams to recyclable packaging, ISABEL DEIBE picks out the guilt-free products you need.

Plastic-free

BEAUTY products waste much plastic with packaging — up to 30 per cent of landfill waste. But many brands are cutting down.

All the products at By Sarah London are packaged in glass jars that are recyclable and refillable and the cardboard boxes they are delivered in can be recycled
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All the products at By Sarah London are packaged in glass jars that are recyclable and refillable and the cardboard boxes they are delivered in can be recycled
  • Bath salts, £20 per jar or £5.95 per pouch, By Sarah London -

 

The Lush packaging-free range cuts waste, but still lets you feel pampered and this creamy banana facial oil is one of the brand’s newest 'naked' products - just sweep it over thirsty skin for hydration
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The Lush packaging-free range cuts waste, but still lets you feel pampered and this creamy banana facial oil is one of the brand’s newest 'naked' products - just sweep it over thirsty skin for hydration
  • Banana skin facial oil, £9.96, Lush -
This super-moisturising body butter comes in a 100 per cent recycled and recyclable plastic jar
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This super-moisturising body butter comes in a 100 per cent recycled and recyclable plastic jar
  • Nourishing coconut body butter, £7.50, Soaper Duper -
Launched this week, say hello to The Body Shop’s biodegradable sheet mask - it causes no harm to the environment
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Launched this week, say hello to The Body Shop’s biodegradable sheet mask - it causes no harm to the environment
  • Drops Of Youth sheet mask, £5, The Body Shop -

Vegan

MANY of us are cutting out animal products for Veganuary, but what about your beauty buys?  Neither product nor ingredients can include animal extracts or have been tested on animals. Tricky, as skincare ingredients like collagen and retinol are traditionally derived from animal by-products.

Their vegan make-up is not to be missed
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Their vegan make-up is not to be missed
  • Down To Earth quad eyeshadow, £15, The Body Shop -
This vegan brand smells great, and this moisturiser has 20 antioxidant-rich ingredients
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This vegan brand smells great, and this moisturiser has 20 antioxidant-rich ingredients
  • Skin Feast, £24, Tropic -
Vegan need not be dull, try these unicorn brushes
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Vegan need not be dull, try these unicorn brushes
  • Royale Collection in rose gold, £50, Unicorn Cosmetics -
This Insta-famous cult product is vegan too - just use twice a day to remove makeup, soothe, purify and nourish skin
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This Insta-famous cult product is vegan too - just use twice a day to remove makeup, soothe, purify and nourish skin
  • Milky Jelly cleanser, £15, ­Glossier -

 

This au-natural vegan mask hydrates and conditions damaged and frizzy hair and leaves locks smelling fresh and looking glossy
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This au-natural vegan mask hydrates and conditions damaged and frizzy hair and leaves locks smelling fresh and looking glossy
  • Coconut and fig hair masque, £34.90, Coco & Eve -

Alcohol-free

ALCOHOLS such as ethanol are in beauty products to preserve them and make creams feel light. But it can cause dryness and breakouts. Dry Jan means no booze, so don’t let any into your system. Stick to these alcohol-free products.

Stay fresh and dry without the nasty chemicals with this alcohol and aluminium- free deodorant
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Stay fresh and dry without the nasty chemicals with this alcohol and aluminium- free deodorant
  • No Offense alcohol and aluminium-free deodorant, £17, Origins -
This creamy concealer has no alcohol or parabens and comes in 30 shades
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This creamy concealer has no alcohol or parabens and comes in 30 shades
  • Radiant creamy ­concealer, £24, Nars -
This brand prides itself on make-up formulated without the synthetic ingredients and preservatives often used
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This brand prides itself on make-up formulated without the synthetic ingredients and preservatives often used
  • Allure Defining mascara, £16, Nude by Nature -
Bag yourself a handwash cream that feels fresh and is created with no alcohol or harsh foaming agents - great for sensitive skin
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Bag yourself a handwash cream that feels fresh and is created with no alcohol or harsh foaming agents - great for sensitive skin
  • Manuka and lemon tea tree hand cream, £12.50, Green People -
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  • Daily Detox SOS booster gel, £5.99, Simple -

Tech detox

WHILE on your break from social, protect your skin for when — or if — you do return. Blue light from device screens is a huge hindrance on skin and sleep. Give these products a try to repair damage and shield for the future.

Blue light is a killer for colour change, inflammation, and premature ageing so pop this cream on
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Blue light is a killer for colour change, inflammation, and premature ageing so pop this cream on
  • Complexion Rescue Defense SPF 30, £35, Bare Minerals -
This product steps up the skin’s defences against sunlight, pollution and computer screens - just op it on daily before your make-up
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This product steps up the skin’s defences against sunlight, pollution and computer screens - just op it on daily before your make-up
  • Daily Defence Shield SPF30, £46, Elemis -

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If you’re prone to breakouts around your cheeks and jawline, it could be caused by dirt on phones and headphones - so decongest skin below the surface with this nifty battery operated cleansing tool
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  • Luna Play facial ­cleansing brush, £29, Foreo -
If your profession means you can’t avoid technology, you’re bound to come home with tension around your eyes and face, so use a jade roller to give your skin a lift
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If your profession means you can’t avoid technology, you’re bound to come home with tension around your eyes and face, so use a jade roller to give your skin a lift
  • Jade facial roller, £12, Yu Ling -
Body Shop's £26 anti-ageing serum Drops of Youth has rave reviews
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