The latest jumbo skincare products
Bigger is better. Switch to these supersized skincare products to save money and the planet
Text: Hui Yi Phua
credit: fresh
It is estimated that globally, 8.3 billion tons of plastic was produced from 1950 to 2015. Most of the plastic is designed to be used only once, and only 6% of the cumulative total had been recycled. Plastic bottles take 400 years to naturally decompose, so when they are not recycled, they become plastic waste that pollutes and harms the environment.
One of the industries that relies heavily on plastic packaging is the beauty industry. Thankfully, more and more beauty brands are becoming environmentally-conscious and starting to reduce their plastic footprint. Opting for these jumbo products will not only cut down on our plastic wastage, but also reduce our expenses on beauty products and the amount of time spent going to beauty stores. Triple yay!
So if you’re a religious skincare user, here are 12 popular skincare brands that offer supersized products (>150ml) you can switch to:
1. Fresh
Fresh is a popular beauty brand that’s known to take an alchemist’s approach to beauty. By using strong natural ingredients and combining traditional and modern methods, Fresh produces a range of products that offers a sensorial experience and best results.
Many of their products are available in Jumbo size including their Rose & Hyaluronic Acid Deep Hydration Toner, Sugar Strawberry Exfoliating Face Wash and Soy Makeup Removing Face Wash.
2. Origins
Origins is committed to creating skincare products from rare, potent natural ingredients. Their products are purified and tested multiple times to ensure that every Origins product is safe and high-performing. This brand is also committed to renewable resources and pitching in to protect our environment.
Their 400ml bottle of Dr. Andrew Weil for Origins™ Mega Mushroom Relief & Resilience Soothing Treatment Lotion is a mushroom-infused, hydrating lotion that can help relieve visible redness on your skin rapidly.
3. Dermalogica
Dermologica’s history dates back to 1986, where they were first established by The International Dermal Institute. Their products are backed by extensive research and mandated by skincare professionals from all around the world. They are also known to only offer products that are free of potential irritants like fragrances, alcohol, and artificial colourants, so you can feel more assured to use them.
For all who are simply searching for a facial pre-cleanser, Dermalogica offers one that is supersized: PreCleanse. Remember to follow up with your normal facial cleanser after!
4. REN
If you’re finding brands that go beyond and above to save the earth, REN will be on that list. REN recognises the heavy impact of plastic waste on the environment, and has pledged to produce zero waste by the end of 2021. They’re taking extra steps to convert all their packaging to be recyclable, reusable, or containing recycled materials, and have made great progress so far.
If you like their products and want to support their sustainability efforts, their REN Clean Skincare Supersize Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic is a great choice for exfoliating and brightening your skin.
5. Youth To The People
Youth To The People is a cruelty-free, 100% vegan beauty brand that advocates for sustainability and social justice. All their bottles and jars are made of glass to reduce the quantity of plastic waste created by the beauty industry. Their sustainability motto “do better than yesterday, do better for tomorrow” is inspiring and have guided them in their efforts to protect Earth.
Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser is their award-winning face wash with cold-pressed antioxidants to remove makeup, prevent build-up in pores and support the skin’s pH balance. Now, you can purchase this cleanser in a 473ml refill size bottle.
6. Tatcha
This Japanese skincare brand was founded by Victoria Tsai, who followed the principles and traditions of a 200-year-old beauty manuscript meant for geishas to create this brand’s products. Today, she continues to work with modern-day geishas and Japanese scientists to develop Tatcha’s products based on centuries-old traditions.
The Deep Cleanse Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser, now available in a 300ml tube, is a daily gel cleanser with natural fruit exfoliant that helps in unclogging pores and softening your skin.
7. OTZI
OTZI is a new skincare brand, co-created by MBX and Sephora, that’s targeted at Generation Z. So far, OTZI has released 5 products that are all vegan, cruelty-free and a part of Sephora’s Clean at Sephora campaign. The best part? None of their product exceeds $35. So make sure you grab their value sized Crystal Nova Gentle Makeup Removing Cleanser today!
8. Wishful
A skincare brand with a clean, minimalist philosophy. Wishful is founded by Huda Kattan, famous beauty influencer with a wildly successful makeup line. The first product released was Yo Glow Enzyme Scrub, which is a Korean-made gentle scrub that exfoliates and brightens your skin with natural products like pineapple and papaya enzymes. This product is sold on Sephora in a larger 200ml tube.
9. First Aid Beauty
A beauty brand inspired by the founder’s personal story with sensitive skin, First Aid Beauty was created to offer a collection of skincare products that maximizes skin health and resilience. Their products are clinically-tested by dermatologists and avoids ingredients that irritate the skin such as artificial fragrances.
One of their best-sellers, the Pure Skin Face Cleanser, comes in a 325ml bottle, and is a fragrance-free, gentle cleanser that is perfect for everyday use.
10. Korres
A unique skincare brand from Greece, Korres creates science-backed products that celebrates their Greek heritage and support their community. This is evident in the use of their ingredients for their products – which includes plants and flowers harvested from the wilds of Greece. They also have the Greek Yoghurt Foaming Clean Cleanser, one of their best-selling products, which nourishes your skin with the prebiotics and probiotics found in Greek yoghurt.
11. Biossance
Biossance is an award-winning skincare brand from Berkeley. They lead the industry with their quality products, sustainability and shark-saving efforts. At the heart of their products is squalene, a sugarcane-based ingredient that’s bioidentical to the moisture found in human skin.
If you’re looking for a long-term oil for your skin that’s lighter and multi-purpose, Biossance offers their 100% Sugarcane Squalane Oil in a special jumbo size.
12. Supergoop!
Of course, we can’t miss sunscreen in our list of skincare essentials! Supergoop! are experts in SPFTM and have been in the industry for more than 15 years. This brand offers more than just your usual sunscreen – their products serve multiple purposes besides offering UVA & UVB protection. Case-in-point, their moisturizers and shimmery eyeshadows.
Since sunscreen is a skincare staple, save yourself some money and time by buying Supergoop!’s PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50 PA++++. This non-greasy, sweat-and water-resistant sunscreen comes in a massive 532ml bottle that is sure to last for quite some time.
