If you're not already using refillable beauty products, here are 27 that will help save you money

Primary product, £26

This cream cleanser is one of my favourite in existence. It contains prebiotics and probiotics to keep the skin microbiome in check, and also polyhydroxy acid, a gentle exfoliant that works to bust dulling dead skin and boost hydration at the same time. The pumpless refills can be purchased and popped inside the primary packaging. The idea is, you keep the exterior packaging forever and simply recycle the refill bottles when you're done. If you're anything like me, you'll likely want to repeat purchase.

Primary product, £65

When it comes to beauty brands that consider sustainability at every business decision, Susanne Kaufmann is up there with the best. Not only is this gel cleanser exceptional for oily skin types, the glass bottles look great on the side and the refill system is genius. The refill bottles are super lightweight, made of 75% post-consumer recycled plastic and themselves are entirely recyclable at home.

Primary product, £83

The truth is, when it comes to leave-on skincare, refill systems aren't easy. Packaging plays a big part in keeping formulas potent and efficacious for a long time. However, brands like Lancôme have come up with clever ways of reducing packaging, both for waste and weight (the heavier the product, the more fuel needed to ship it). Once you buy the initial pot, any repurchases can be made on the refill—just take out the empty one from your pot and screw this lightweight one in.

Primary product, £85

Stella McCartney really changed the refill game with this launch last year. The primary product includes a glass pot (which looks wonderfully aesthetic), complete with a handy pump. The formula is housed in these lightweight bags (which are recyclable, by the way). Just unscrew the lid and screw on the pump before popping it in the glass jar. The best bit is, if you keep hold of the lid, you can leave the heavy pot at home when travelling.

Primary product, £18

Once you try Dr Sam's Flawless Cleanser, you'll be hooked and find yourself consistently returning. All thanks to its cooling jelly texture that glides onto skin and effectively removes leftover make-up and grime from the day. After asking consumers what product they want in a refill form, it was no surprise that the Flawless Cleanser was the clear winner. You can now get a 400ml refill to top-up your 200ml pump bottle, with a saving of £6. To recycle, simply empty out the refill pouch and pop your pouch in the post where it's recycled for free. 

Primary product, £65

Aside from the fantastic formulas, we're big fans of the Skin Rocks packaging. Weighty, ergonomic and looks great in our skincare line-up, which is why we're thrilled that the brand is offering both retinoid 1 and 2 in refill cartridges. That means you can keep your beautiful glass pump bottle and simply refill the retinoid goodness inside. The brand offers info on exactly how to recycle and replace each component. The refill saves you £10, too. 

Primary product, £32

The Medik8 Press and Glow Tonic does exactly what it promises on the bottle, offers a lovely glow with daily exfoliation using polyhydroxy acids. It gently sloughs off dead skin and unclogs pores to reveal a brighter, more radiant complexion. It has an easy press pump to ensure there's no waste and easy use with a reusable cotton. The refill bottle comes with a aluminium cap to easily fill up the original press and go bottle. 

Primary product, £118

The first skincare line to target the body's lymphatic system, using the brand's lymphative complex, kakadu plum extract, bio-retinol and hyaluronic acid. All of the brand's bottles and refills use 100% recyclable components, which are easy to recycle at home. 

Primary product, £32

Sculpted By Aimee's new DuoCleanse comes in a really clever refill option. Step 1 is the same in all of the DuoCleanse options, a gentle cream cleanser and step 2 comes in 3 options: brighten, clarify and exfoliate. All of these 4 comes in handy refill cartridges. It's super easy to use, take the bottom off, top off and replace the pump in the refill and return the used cartridge to the brand to re-fill for the next person. 

Primary product, £31

This hand soap is easily one of the most popular luxury hand soaps in existence, so it's worth knowing about this pumpless refill product. The bottle is made up of a minimum of 97% post-consumer recycled plastic and the formula can be squeezed into your existing (beautiful) bottle.

Primary product, £19.50 for 250ml

L'Occitane Almond Shower Oil is easily one of the best shower products out there. If you've never experienced the joy of smelling this beautifully fresh, almond product, I feel sorry for you. It's worth noting though, it's pricey. Costing nearly £20 for a small 250ml bottle, this 500ml refill bag for £32 makes repurchasing it an easier pill to swallow. Plus, it has 84% less plastic packaging weight than the original product—exceptional.

Primary product, £6.49 for 250ml

Ideal for those with families who get through countless body washes every month, this massive 5-litre refill bottle from organic skincare brand, Dr. Organic, is a great option. Not only do super-sized refill products like this save on plastic, this one also contains the equivalent of 20 normal bottles—which would cost a whopping £130, but this big bottle is all yours for £60.

Primary product, £16

This is refills done right. The compostable pouch contains a 250ml refill of Bramley's beautfully calming lavender, petitgrain and geranium hand soap. The pouches are made from cellulose and biopolymer composite, meaning they'll decompose in home compost within around 32 weeks. The cardboard outer envelope is also 100% recycled and 100% recyclable.

Primary product, £20

Marie Claire UK's Beauty Writer, Grace Lindsay, loves this product. "Made with 81% less plastic, these Isle of Paradise pouches are my favourite way to get my glow on. The tanning mousse leaves me with a gorgeous sunkissed look, and all you have to do is pour the pouch into your empty bottle and twist the cap to seal," she says.

Primary product, £5.99

Faith In Nature was one of the first brands doing large refills with sizes ranging from 1 litre, 2.5 litre, 5 litre and a whopping 20 litre. It's not just body wash either, you can get large refills in the hand wash, shampoo and conditioner. A fantastic option if you have a family that gets through large quantities of product and you can to save time, money and waste buying new bottles each time. The great news is that you'll often find the refills reduced giving you extra savings. You can find all of the brand's various refills on site.

Primary product, £48

Bet you didn't realise the famous Bum Bum Cream came in a refill? This saves on the bulkier plastic tub—89% less plastic to be exact—and gives you a £6 saving. To refill it, simply wash out your original tub (it's even dishwasher save to make sure it's squeaky clean) and replace it with the refill pod. 

Primary product, £26.50

Moo & Yoo is an independent Scottish-founded brand with a focus on vegan, sustainable body and hair care. It's not immediately obvious that the brand offers refills but you can save a bit of money and a pump by getting a bottle with an aluminium lid. 

Primary product, £37

Luxury beauty brands like Dior put luxury first, meaning sustainability typically falls by the wayside. However, these lipsticks can be purchased as refills—meaning they come without the bulky cases but can be easily slotted into existed ones. They still have some way to go in terms of recycling, but every little helps.

Primary product, £25

This cream blush is so beautifully blendable and natural looking, I've already gone through two—something which is basically unheard of for me. The compacts themselves are minimalist and beautiful but not particularly great in terms of waste, especially if you go through this product as quickly as I do (it lasts a long time, it's just testament to how much I use it). Luckily, you can purchase the pan refills separately.

Primary product, £26

Beautiful products are even more beautiful to us when they come in a refill option and this Saie Glow Sculpt Multi-Use Cream Highlighting Blush is no different. Save £6 once you hit pan with this blush by buying just the refill versus the compact and mirror repeatedly too. 

Primary product, £35

"This is hands-down my favourite red lipstick. The formula is creamy and the bullet it comes in is a work of art of its own," says Marie Claire UK contributor, Tori Crowther. The Hourglass slim lipstick comes in a refill that saves £13 and allows you to use your gold pointed applicator for years. 

Primary product, £28 for 300ml

Ouai's shampoos aren't just great for your hair, they also smell (and look) beautiful. A 300ml bottle costs £28, but this 946ml refill pouch comes in at £56, which when you think about it, means you get an entire bottle's worth (and more) for 'free'. They're also made with 60% less plastic.

Primary product, £6 for 400ml

In terms of monetary saving, this one isn't as good as other's on the list. Having said that, it is already an affordable product. Elvive is one of the most popular shampoo brands worldwide, so these refill pouches, which use 75% less plastic, are a major step in the right direction.

Primary product, £102 for 75ml

While refills are big news in skincare and haircare, not many think about the waste in the fragrance industry. With most perfumes being housed in heavy glass bottles, and many of us repurchasing the same signature perfumes year after year, it makes sense that refills could make a big difference. This perfume from Guerlain is beautifully floral and light—it's the ultimate spring scent. This 200ml refill costs £163, so it's not exactly a bargain buy. However, considering I've consumed two 75ml bottles over the past couple of years—which come in at £204 for 150ml—it seems like a no brainer to opt for the much more lightweight refill.

Primary product, £92 for 50ml

Giorgio Armani is another fragrance brand that understands the appeal of refills. Also using a clever anti-spill system, this 100ml refill bottle makes for a great way to top up on your signature scent (My Way is a popular crowdpleaser for good reason). It costs just £18 more for the 100ml refill than one 50ml bottle.

Primary product, £115

The Experimental Perfume Club is a pretty special place and is committed to sustainability. The brand manufactures all of its fragrances by hand in the UK, which are all made to order, in addition to being carbon positive. That's why it's unsurprising that EPC offers 100ml refills, but even better than that, at a whopping 40% discount. 

Primary product, £229

Never be without your Veronique Gabai signature scent with a 125ml refill. It comes with a handy (and beautiful) golden funnel to make it easy to transfer and top-up your perfume bottle.