Sustainable Packaging
Through Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty®, we're recognizing brands that are making efforts to improve packaging sustainability. To qualify, at least 50% of a brand’s total packaging, by weight, sold at Ulta Beauty must be recyclable, refillable or made from recycled or bio-sourced materials.*
The Beauty Dropoff
We’re partnering with Pact Collective, a nonprofit working to help end packaging waste by collecting hard-to-recycle beauty empties to help less end up in landfills. The Beauty Dropoff™ is available at all Ulta Beauty locations.
For your beauty haul
Help reduce plastic use by filling our reusable, 100% recycled post-consumer polyester tote with your Conscious Beauty faves.
Brands we support
Recyclable, refillable or made from recycled or bio-sourced materials. These brands make an impact through their packaging.
Kaia Naturals
Sustainability is at the core of Kaia Naturals, from paper packaging and 50% post-consumer recycled resin containers to refillable options. Plus, 90% of their products are locally made to keep their footprint small.
Innersense Organic Beauty
From 100% post-consumer recycled materials to refill pouches, Innersense is constantly finding new ways to shrink their footprint and support a more sustainable future.
Sol de Janeiro
Sol de Janeiro is committed to spreading joy by prioritizing recyclable and reusable packaging through refills that save up to 89% of plastic waste.
Ulta Beauty has pledged that by the end of 2025, 50% of assortment packaging sold will be recyclable, refillable or made from recycled or bio-sourced materials.
Sustainable Packaging at Ulta Beauty
What does Sustainable Packaging mean at Ulta Beauty?
At Ulta Beauty, Sustainable Packaging refers to brands that meet the Conscious Beauty sustainable packaging standard that at least 50% of their total packaging (by weight) is recyclable, refillable, or made from recycled or bio-sourced materials.
Can I purchase sustainably packaged products at Ulta Beauty?
Yes! Ulta Beauty offers a wide range of products from brands that prioritize sustainable packaging per our standards.
How can I identify sustainably packaged products at Ulta Beauty?
You can identify brands with Sustainable Packaging at Ulta by looking for the " Sustainable Packaging " filter on product listing pages, identifying the Sustainable Packaging badge on product pages or shopping within the Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty® section.
What materials are used in Sustainable Packaging?
Sustainable Packaging at Ulta Beauty includes materials like post-consumer recycled resin, bio-sourced materials, paper packaging, and refillable containers.
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Conscious Beauty at Ulta Beauty® standards do not apply to products on clearance.
*The 50% is calculated across all a brand's non-clearance products. The percentage may vary by product.
**Based on FY22 Production Volume shipped to distribution facilities.