It can be difficult to find a vegan and cruelty-free foundation, first of all because there aren’t that many of these products available at typical grocery and super stores. Secondly, it’s challenging to choose the right shade of vegan foundation when you have to resort to online shopping.
ZAO vegetarian and cruelty free cosmetics was a standout brand at the annual natural products expo, Expo West 2014. Zao offers a product that is full of organic ingredients, packaged in renewable bamboo packaging, and is refillable to reduce waste.
The All Natural Face vegan and cruelty-free beauty products were made for those with sensitive skin who find that conventional makeup irritates their skin. The folks at All Natural Face are one of the few companies who really gets the fact that what we put on our skin, is detrimental to our internal health. Pointing out that our bodies absorb 65% of the chemicals applied to our skin, The All Natural Face products all contain clean ingredients; meaning natural cosmetic products that are naturally occurring and not chemically manufactured.
Gabriel cruelty free and vegan cosmetics is a line with beautiful, rich earthy colors, perfect for the subdued beauty. Gabriel Cosmetics Inc. is a large parent company that includes Gabriel Organic Skincare, ZuZu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally. Each line is committed to products with quality ingredients, but without animal ingredients or cruelty.
ZuZu Luxe vegan and cruelty free cosmetics is ideal for that trendy fashionista who wants to look fashion forward, without all of the cruelty and animal products. ZuZu Luxe is part of the Gabriel vegan cosmetics line, which includes Gabriel Cosmetics, Gabriel Skincare, ZuZu Luxe, and Clean Kids Naturally, and each line is committed to high quality ingredients, without animal ingredients or cruelty.
The concept behind Obsessive Compulsive vegan cosmetics, as founder David Klasfield puts it, is “The first step is admitting you have a problem.” For those who are addicted to makeup, that concept is well understood! Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) aims to put only the finest ingredients into their vegan makeup, and proudly proclaims their commitment to vegan products on their website.
We have received word that The Body Shop sold themselves to L’Oreal cosmetics. L’Oreal cosmetics is not cruelty-free and even though The Body Shop continues to be cruelty free, we will no longer list them on this site because their parent company is not.
When The Balm Cosmetics’ founder and CEO Marissa Shipman decided to start her line of glamorous yet simple, vegan-friendly beauty products, she went for broke. She hopped over to Amazon, bought herself some books on how to create your own makeup and went to work – she even hired a chemist to help create the formulas in her own kitchen!
Christopher Drummond Beauty is a line of vegan beauty products that were inspired by founder Christopher Drummond’s days as a model. Frustrated with makeup artists never being able to properly match makeup to his bi-racial …
Zosimos Botanicals vegan makeup is a must-buy for those who not only love vegan makeup, but for those who love to support small businesses. Zosimos Botanicals has a strong commitment to environmental responsibility as, not only are their handcrafted cosmetics and skincare products all filled with plant-based, raw ingredients, but the studio out of which they work is 100% wind-powered.
bareFaced Mineral Cosmetics creates products without harm to animals and without perfumes, chemicals, dyes, preservatives or talc.
Vitamin Enriched Face Base by Bobbi Brown does double duty as a moisturizer and primer for makeup application.
Bobbi Brown Cosmetics sells makeup for the lips, eyes, cheeks, and face as well as moisturizers, cleansers, toners, makeup tools, and fragrances. Product ingredients run the gamut from Vitamins C and E to grapefruit and geranium.
Matte finishing and bronzing veils by Organic Wear Makeup are 100% natural and formulated with 24.9% organic ingredients such as jojoba seed oil, to moisturize the skin and safflower seed oil. Other ingredients include grapefruit, olive oil, rice, and cornstarch.
Aloette skin care products include anti-aging products, moisturizers, exfoliators and products created specifically for acne. The company does not test its products on animals.
Smart shade blush by Almay contains an antioxidant blend of grape seed, ginseng and Ginkgo biloba. It is hypoallergenic and dermatologist tested. Almay smart shade blush is available in three “colors,” including pink, berry, and natural.
Almay is the world’s first hypoallergenic cosmetics brand, and the first brand to make 100% fragrance-free products.
