Cosmetics, in particular, are ridiculously over-packaged. Apply the test. We are not as smelly or as dirty as advertisers would have us believe. You do not need them. Most of these containers are thrown away within minutes.
Paper bags are all that are usually required.
Do not Buy Food Prepackaged in Plastic Excess packaging of small amounts of food creates unnecessary plastic pollution. Whenever possible, avoid prepackaged foods. Choose Natural Materials in Clothing Avoid human-made fibers in clothing. Avoid the plastic that is disguised as leather in shoes. Avoid Disposable Plastic in the Kitchen Plastic is long-lasting, so it makes no sense to use plastic in disposable objects.