You’ve likely heard of “Green Beauty”, after all it’s a trend turned movement that’s been around for many years. And if you’ve read our recent blog, you’ll be up on the latest “Blue Beauty” movement now too, but what exactly is the difference between the two you might be wondering? While both put the planet first, each takes a unique approach to sustainability and we are going to explain how.
Keep reading as we discuss what sets green and blue beauty apart and why understanding the two can make a big impact on your beauty routine.
So, what is Green Beauty?
Green beauty is all about natural, eco-friendly, non-toxic ingredients often sourced sustainably and ethically. Think plant-powered formulas, recyclable packaging, and brands like Pevonia and Naturys that minimise harm to the environment. The goal is to reduce waste, avoid harsh chemicals, and create products that are safe for both our skin and the planet.
Green beauty often highlights:
- Clean, naturally sourced ingredients
- Organic or cruelty-free certification
- Recyclable or biodegradable packaging
- Skin-friendly formulations
- It’s essentially about keeping beauty routines as “clean and green” as possible!
And Blue Beauty, what is it?
Blue beauty takes sustainability a step further by focusing specifically on the protection and preservation of our oceans, rivers and waterways. Why? Because over 94% of life on Earth depends on healthy marine environments! So Blue Beauty is not just about being eco-friendly, it’s about being ocean-friendly! Remember every time you wash your face or rinse off your sunscreen at the beach, those products don't just disappear. They end up in our water systems and eventually the ocean! This is why Blue beauty products like reef-safe sunscreens are so important!
Blue beauty brands like Phytomer design products that won’t harm marine ecosystems and actively contribute to ocean conservation.
Blue beauty typically includes:
- Reef-safe formulations (no microplastics, oxybenzone, or harmful chemicals)
- Ocean-safe packaging (recyclable, refillable, or made from ocean waste plastic)
- Support for marine conservation projects
- Commitment to reducing water waste in production
- It’s beauty with a mission!
The key differences
While both Green Beauty and Blue Beauty share the common goal of sustainability, they each have their own speciality!
- Green Beauty is all about being eco-conscious, using natural ingredients, and supporting planet-friendly practices.
- Blue Beauty takes that a step further by honing in on our oceans, being ocean-conscious, reef-safe, and actively marine-protective.
Think of Blue Beauty as a specialized branch of Green Beauty, born from the urgent need to protect our oceans. It recognises that the beauty industry has a vital role to play in preserving marine ecosystems through eco-friendly ingredients, sustainable packaging, and reducing plastic pollution.
Why Green Beauty and Blue Beauty matter
Our daily choices have a ripple effect. From the ingredients we rinse down the drain to the packaging we throw away, everything eventually makes its way back into the environment. By choosing blue or green beauty, you’re not only treating your skin, but you’re also contributing to a cleaner, healthier planet (and ocean) too!
But which of the two should you choose?
You really don’t have to pick! At Beauty Collective we embrace both philosophies, providing results-driven professional skincare formulated with clean ingredients and sustainable packaging that won’t harm our planet or its oceans. Beauty that is good for our skin, without compromising the health of our planet! What matters most is being mindful about your beauty choices. Green and Blue Beauty aren't just trendy buzzwords, they represent real efforts to address environmental challenges that affect us all!
