Eco-conscious beauty lovers face one conundrum when it comes to their skincare routine: What to do with all of those empties? Beyond swearing off buying altogether, some of the best refillable beauty products can help solve that extra packaging problem.

The number one question to ask yourself when going the refillable route is one of commitment. Are you ready to commit to a long-term relationship with this moisturizer, lipstick or palette? The point of refillable products is to reduce waste. But because the outer packaging is designed to be easily opened, emptied and refilled by the consumer, there is often more plastic required to create refillable outer packaging than a single-use jar or tube. The savings (for you, and the environment) come with repeated use, reducing plastic waste over time.

With this in mind, we culled the refillable makeup and skincare worth the commitment. And there’s no shortage of...