10 Of The Best Supersized Beauty Products To Stock Up On
With supersized buys being kinder to your purse and the planet, it makes more sense than ever to buy in bulk
Jumbo beauty is now big business. "We’ve seen growth in demand for supersized versions of cult favourites," explains Alexia Inge, co-founder of Cult Beauty. She says, "it’s more economical, uses less packaging and less regular shipping so it’s more ecologically-conscious and allows consumers to ride out any Brexit supply chain disruption with their must-have beauty products intact."
Indeed, throughout this spring—when many of us will be staying and shopping indoors—it makes more sense than ever to buy in bulk. With this in mind, Bazaar rounds up the best supersized beauty buys to add to your basket. From cult classics to newer, niche discoveries, these should easily see you through the new season.
This article originally appeared on Harper's BAZAAR UK.
Making refills look as good as they are for the environment, L'Occitane's value duo contains a 500ml refill with the 250ml Verbena Shower Gel. We also love it for the crisp citrus scent, combining the essential oils of verbena, orange, geranium and lemon tree.
L'Occitane Verbena Shower Gel 250ml and 500ml refill duo, £35 (about S$60)
Aveda's sustainability credentials are impressive, and one example of where they're winning is with the extensive range of supersized versions of the brand's range of shampoos and conditioners. Available in one litre bottles, they cost 20 per cent less per ounce and use up to 28 per cent less plastic. The silicone-free Shampure version contains 95 per cent naturally derived ingredients and suits all hair types.
Aveda Shampure Nurturing Shampoo 1000ml, £46.50 (about S$80)
While we love the blush coloured metal tube packaging of the smaller sized Aesop hand balms, this 500ml version made of sustainable plastic is just as #shelfie-worthy. The aromatic moisturiser blends natural oils and extracts that are as good for your skin as they smell.
Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm 500ml, £67 (about S$121).
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It's the cult classic that everyone from beauty editors to Hollywood's finest swears by for hair repair - so it's no wonder the Philip Kingsley Elasticizer is available in a supersize package. Enriched with castor and olive oils, it locks in moisture for softer, silkier hair as well as preserving the life of your colour.
Philip Kingsley Elasticizer 1000ml (worth £200), £78.20 (134.85).
Here's another classic. We're yet to meet a make-up artist without this in their kit, and like them we'd do well to stock up on the cost effective 500ml version, with its convenient reverse pump dispenser. The no-rinse two-in-one cleanser and make-up remover for the face and eyes is suitable for all skin types - and really works.
Bioderma Sensibio H2O Pump Reverse 500ml, £19.50 (about S$34).
Scented with sweet orange, cedarwood and sage extracts, this bathroom treat gently cleanses without stripping the skin. At the rate we currently get through hand wash, it certainly pays to buy big.
Grown Alchemist Hand Wash 500ml, £25 (about S$43).
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This gentle resurfacing toner, formulated with both AHAs and BHAs will polish and brighten the skin. This double-sized version of the original saves you £15, and the packaging is 100 per cent recyclable - just separate the cap and bottle first.
Ren Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 500ml, £35 (about S$60).
It doesn't get more luxe than this: Meet the jumbo persona of Crème de La Mer, the hero moisturiser which both softens and strengthens the skin. Consider it an investment in your (face's) future.
La Mer Moisturizing Soft Crème 500ml, £1,550 (about S$2,673).
This gentle cleansing cream purifies the hair and scalp while helping to repair damaged ends. All tress types (but especially dry, damaged, coloured and chemically treated ones) would benefit from using this once a week in place of shampoo and conditioner.
Sachajuan Hair Cleansing Cream, 500ml, £28 (S$48).
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All hail Kiehl's Crème de Corps, the rich, nourishing body cream that quenches thirsty skin without leaving a greasy residue. Frankly, you'll want the 500ml version, because using it is addictive. When you're done, recycle your empty bottle at a store near you and on the tenth return (of any Kiehl's product), you'll receive a travel-sized product as a thank you.
Kiehl's Crème de Corps with pump 500ml, £48 (about S$83).