Are you the sort of person who appreciates time-tested skin care products that are gentle on the skin and the environment? Arbonne is a classic, natural skin-care line that has existed for 38 years. Though …
Women in Morocco have used argan oil in their daily beauty regime for years and this luxurious moisturizing oil is sold in all of the popular markets in Provence, next to fresh lavender blossoms and …
If you’re looking for a face lotion that will keep you skin super moisturized, so that it feels great and looks amazing, try Derma E’s Anti-Wrinkle Vitamin A Retinyl Palmitate Crème. This cruelty-free facial crème is thick and hydrating, so it keeps skin supple and it minimizes wrinkles associated with dry skin. It’s perfect in it’s formulation, however. The thickness of the crème is soothing and nourishing, it doesn’t make the face feel greasy or oily.
One of the best vegan lotions we’ve come across lately is a luxurious coconut hand and body lotion from Ladybug Jane, a vegan brand that offers quite a few beautiful lotion varieties as well as a great range of fun lip balms.
Ladybug Jane’s Coconut Luxury Hyaluronic Acid Lotion was on sample at our local Whole Foods Market, and with one test pump and application, we were hooked. This price for the lotion was higher than some of the other vegan lotions at Whole Foods, but we thought the purchase was worth it for many reasons. The lotion’s scent was fabulous, light and refreshing, and the formula was one of the most moisturizing we’ve felt. We only needed a little product to cover both of our hands, on top and the palms, and we instantly noticed a difference in the softness of our skin. Hydration lasted for hours.
If you love finding new vegan beauty products, check out the list below of some of our favorites. We’re hoping that you’ll discover a facial wipe, wrinkle reducer cream, or moisturizer that will become a go-to for you or at least a product that you enjoy using once in a while.
If you’re in need of an ultra-hydrating facial moisturizer, we have some recommendations for you. We find that sometimes our face feels dryer than usual and that it could really use a moisturizer with extra hydrating power. We know some friends and family members who suffer from dry skin now and then too, sometimes on a continual basis. We’re sure they would love a product that offered some relief, and we thought you might too.
Anyone who says you compromise luxury when you only use vegan and cruelty-free beauty products has clearly never heard of Mullein & Sparrow luxury vegan and cruelty-free beauty products. Mullein & Sparrow is a Brooklyn-based skin, body and hair care company that makes small batches of high quality products with high quality ingredients.
If we gave our dream list for a beauty product it would be: vegan, cruelty-free, no sulfates, no dyes, no paraben, no propylene glycol, no artificial preservatives or any other chemicals. Sound to good to be true? It’s not. DermOrganic vegan and cruely free hair and skin care is all of the above.
Now that Tarte Cosmetics is no longer a cruelty free company, many former Tarte cosmetic users are jumping to Too Faced vegetarian and cruelty-free cosmetics. Too Faced was founded by husbands Jerrod Blandino and Jeremy Johnson, 15 years ago. Both men got their start in the cosmetic and fashion industry, before coming together to create Too Faced, so named for Jerrod’s pet name for the women who would go from sweet to stressed whenever he was out of their favorite makeup product.
Keratosis pilaris, KP, is the bumpy skin, commonly called “chicken skin” due to it’s bumpy appearance, that’s often found on the upper arms. It is also commonly found on the under-eye area, making it difficult for makeup to be applied smoothly. The result is often a dry and caky appearance. Not attractive.
Everyone is buzzing about L’Oreal Paris Age Perfect Hydra-Nutrition Glow Renewal Facial Oil, but no matter how good it is, it is still L’Oreal, which is owned by Estee Lauder; the most evil cosmetic company in the world. In light of facial oils growing in popularity, we thought we’d put together out top 5 picks for vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products.
Fall means pumpkin products are front and center, making it an excellent time to discover cruelty-free and vegan pumpkin skincare products. Pumpkin is excellent in a skincare regimen for several reasons.
Often in our quest to find vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, we forget that the simplest ingredients and products work wonderfully to keep us looking our best. We spend so much time looking for products with the most natural and minimal ingredients, it’s easy to forget that these products are often in our own pantries. Here are a few of our favorite beauty tips and tricks that are kind to animals, and your bank account.
We often come across vegan and cruelty-free beauty products that are done so as an afterthought, or even inadvertently. “Vegan by accident” as many know it. That is why we love finding companies who wear their “vegan and cruelty-free” badge proudly on their sleeves, like Antho organic, vegan and eco-friendly beauty products. Antho has an entire pae of their website dedicated to education of vegan and cruelty-free beauty products, and what it means to truly be both.
Nude Skincare, a vegetarian and cruelty-free skincare line, recently put its money where its mouth is: by including free samples of its star skincare product, ProGenius skincare treatment oil, with in-store Sephora purchases.
Is cruelty-free Christmas shopping at the top of your “to do” list? Holiday shopping for the compassionate consumer is easier than ever, as compassionate companies produce holiday specific items, and smaller items that are perfect for popping in the stocking of your favorite animal lover.
Karen’s Botanicals offers a comprehensive line of vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products that are full of beneficial ingredients aimed at repairing and maintaining skin. Certified by PETA as a “Cruelty Free Company,” Karen’s Botanicals are developed and tested on willing friends and families. Karen asserts that there is simply no need, or place, for animal testing in skin care products, and that wonderful products can be made with materials that have been used for thousands of years.
Argan oil has quickly become a rising star among the lineup of women’s beauty regimens, and Kahina Giving Beauty vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products uses this wonder ingredient as a staple in their product line. It started in 2007 when founder Katharine L’Heureux traveled to Morocco and discovered argan oil for herself. She was astounded at the wonderful results she saw on her skin and brought it back for her friends and family to try.
One look at the ingredients in Apivita vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty products is enough to want to start ordering their products via their website right away. Founded in 1979, Apivita got its start in Greece when two married pharmacists, Nikos and Niki Koutsianas, turned their passion for nature into a natural cosmetics company. Before long, the Koutsianas’ saw their cosmetics spread to other countries, including Sweden, Romania, Japan, Belgium, Australia, Hong Kong, Spain and the Netherlands.
When a baby is born with food sensitivities and eczema, what is a parent to do? Well for the founders of Divinity Veganatural cruelty-free and vegan beauty products, the answer was to start a business! Making their daughter what is now their signature balm, Babylove balm, the couple launched their new company in 2003 with the goal to make “compassionately crafted body care remedies.” Their products are aimed to cure topical ailments for all, from baby to grandparents.
The journey to creating Kokokahn vegan and cruelty-free beauty products began with founder Tracy Dalrymple’s time in Japan. Traci was introduced to natural healing and wellness through the use of essential oils. From there, Salrymple began studying about essential oils and plants for aromatherapy and holistic healing. It wasn’t long before she traveled to Bali to learn even more about aromatherapy, and that was where she found the inspiration for the name of her company, Kokokahn. It is derived from the Balinese word “kokokan,” which means “white heron.”
If you have Celiac disease, or just a gluten intolerance, vegetarian, cruelty-free and gluten free Au Naturel Botanicals by Alexandra Avery may be just the thing for you. With a mission to produce high quality skin care only using organic herbal extracts, pure plant and nut oils, and essential oils, their line heavily relies on aromatherapy and essential oils to provide healing properties through skin contact and inhalation.
Normally we do not review vegetarian and cruelty-free beauty product lines that are not attached to an official website because we know how much you all love to research these companies yourself! Well in this rare instance, we are going to make an exception because this company, The Dream Products, is such a great little hidden gem, that we felt it too wonderful to not share.
We happened upon Petal Fresh Organics vegan and cruelty-free beauty products by accident. We were at a discount store and were shocked to see a shampoo and conditioner set donning the PETA “cruelty free and vegan” logo. We were also admittedly slightly suspicious over its $3.99/bottle price tag. While we love our organic beauty products, the common downside is that they are often pricier since the ingredients are high quality and made in smaller batches.
You know that you can feel confident in buying beauty products claiming to be vegan and cruelty-free when the founder herself is a vegan. Tracy Perkins launched her company, Strawberry Hedgehog, out of frustration with misleading packaging claiming to be vegan and cruelty-free, when they were not. Before too long she began making her own body care items and was in demand by friends and family for the goods.
Tata Harper vegetarian, cruelty-free skincare is certainly making a name for themselves. Having already been featured in Vogue, Marie Claire, Lucky magazine, Harper’s Bazaar Magazine online, Elle Magazine online and many more, this Vermont-based beauty company is doing it right with a simple philosophy: women should look and feel beautiful without compromising their health. Situated on 1,200 acres of farm land, most of the ingredients are grown right there on the farm.
What makes Lilywhite Organics vegan beauty products different from the rest is that, where others use water, they use 100% aloe vera juice. Aloe vera juice is excellent for the skin, with many benefits including reducing wound healing time, reducing inflammation and stimulating growth of new tissue. Additionally Lilywhite Organics points out that, unlike water, aloe has over 75 vitamins and nutrients.
Live Clean vegan beauty products has a philosophy that is right in their name: to live a life that is clean of unhealthy, unnatural chemicals and pollutants. Live Clean produces nothing but natural, vegan and cruelty-free beauty products that are free of nasty ingredients like pthalates, parabens, petroleum and sulfates. Whenever possible, their vegan products include ingredients that are certified organic and they ensure that all of their plant-based products have not been tested on animals by them, or their suppliers.
Voodoo Beauty vegan products is a small beauty company located in beautiful Sonoma County, California, and is committed to high quality skincare at affordable prices. Promising vegan, cruelty-free beauty products that are free of nasty ingredients like parabens, bismuth, talc, mineral oil, synthetics and toxins, Voodoo Beauty vegan products are committed to being cruelty-free and as earth friendly as possible.
HerbZone vegan beauty products promises right up front no animal products, no animal testing and 100% natural ingredients. With a variety of vegan, cruelty-free products such as vegan beauty masks, vegan hand butters, vegan soaps, vegan shower oils and vegan acne care, they have something for everyone!
Zion Health has perfected their clay-based vegan beauty products, and quickly amassed a cult following. San Francisco-based founder Haim Zion discovered the benefits of key ingredient Kanwa clay when he successfully used it to relieve the symptoms of his gum disease. Also know as calcium montmorillonite clay, Kanwa clay is now the key ingredient of their entire vegan beauty product line which includes teas, detox supplements and bath minerals.
With a name like “Gourmet Body Treats”, using these vegan, cruelty-free products feels like an indulgence! Founded in 1998 by Waleska Agosto, she was looking for a product that she could safely and comfortably use on her rosacea-prone skin. She knew that, in order to accomplish this, she would need a product that would be free of all synthetics and chemicals, and contain nothing but natural ingredients that came straight from the earth. Each product is poured and packaged by hand and tested on humans, not animals.
You know that a vegan beauty company, like Eco Sevi, really has the best interest of animals in mind when their line was originally intended as all natural products for the family dog! When owner Sevi began handcrafting products for her beloved German Shepherd, Mundo, it was not long until friends and family started making request for human products of the same grade.
Wellinhand Vegan Beauty Products offers an expansive line of vegan beauty needs that are backed by extensive affiliations and certifications. They have been certified cruelty-free and awarded the coveted seal by the Leaping Bunny, are a member of PETA, certified vegan by Vegan Action, are a founding member of the Green Products Alliance, are a member of the Natural Products Association and have an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau.
When Peter Lamas set out to create his all natural, vegan beauty product line, it was after experiencing several tragedies at the hands of harsh chemicals. His mother was diagnosed with bone cancer after years of exposure to harsh chemicals at a paper mill and his three sisters were all diagnosed with breast cancer in their 40’s after regular exposure to chemical farm fertilizers. As the hairdresser for Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, he regularly dyed her hair, only to find out that her doctors believed that her early diagnosis of, and ultimate demise from, Non-Hodgkins lymphoma cancer was partly due to the chemicals from her hair dye
Nature’s Gate vegan beauty products was founded with the idea that they would use nature as their inspiration. The original founders used to collect rainwater and blend it with herbs they found in their herb shop. Today, the same philosophy goes into the making of their vegan and vegetarian beauty products, and they still use natural ingredients in each of them.
Yes To vegetarian beauty products was founded with the idea that they wanted an effective line of natural skin and hair care products, as well as a company that is focused on positivity and offers reasonably priced products. Consisting of four main brand names, Nourishing (carrot), Soothing (cucumber), Clear Skin (tomato) and Age Referesh (Blueberry), Yes To has twice been awarded PETA’s “Best Beauty Brand.”
Golden Path Alchemy Vegan Beauty Products has a very clear list of what they won’t do. They won’t test on animals, they won’t use synthetic materials or chemicals in their beauty products, and they won’t package their products in anything but recyclable glass and recycled labeling.
Jason vegetarian and vegan beauty products have been around since 1959, and have developed a product line that is free of animal by-products, synthetic colors and synthetic fragrance. Additionally, Jason vegetarian and vegan beauty products website states repeatedly that they do not engage in any animal testing in the development of their products.
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.
Dermae vegan and vegetarian beauty products are committed to providing its clients with products that are both effective and natural. Dermae vegetarian and vegan beauty products begun their journey to store shelves in the 1960’s, when the founding Stern family began to use Vitamin E as a topical application for skin health.
Juice Beauty Vegan and Vegetarian Beauty Products was created by self-proclaimed “Serial Wellness” entrepreneur, Karen Behnke, who, at the age of 40 and pregnant with her first child, built one of the first corporate wellness companies in the country, developing a deep, lifelong interest in vegan and vegetarian, cruelty-free, personal care products along the way.
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!
With the raw food movement becoming more popular, many new companies are emerging with beauty and healthcare products made from raw and living ingredients. Raw foodists in the movement eat a diet that partially or …
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.
With a simple philosophy of, “Safe cosmetics are a consumer’s right and our earth’s rightful due”, OSEA brand vegan skincare line draws from the invigorating and healing properties of the ocean. Proudly proclaiming their line as both certified vegan and cruelty free, the company is also a fervent protector of the environment.
At first glance, it looks like this products creators forgot to hit “spell check” before they had the packaging printed for “Prtty Peaushun” skin tightening lotion (pronounced, simply, “pretty potion”), but this wonder lotion, raw and vegan, comes backed with an ability to do something for which many women vie: the ability to conceal minor imperfections on the body, while making the skin glow.
“If you can’t eat it, don’t put it on your skin” is the motto of Dr. Saulius Alkaitis; a research scientist with a Ph.D. in physical chemistry from the University of California at Los Angeles. Dr. Alkaitis blends his knowledge of chemistry, with his passion for pure, raw, product, to offer this nourishing skin care line that yields noticeable differences in the skin of its users.
Fans of Cspray by Biome Skincare say it immediately makes skin look healthier and it makes skin glow. Some even claim that the spray tones the skin and eliminates fine lines, as early as the first application.
In addition to helping prevent conditions from acne to skin cancer, green tea is a powerful moisturizer and blemish reducer. In fact, recent studies show that when applied in cream or gel form to the skin, green tea helps lighten dark spots and improves overall complexion.
The pineapple enzyme facial peel mask by 100% contains powerful anti-aging ingredients such as vitamin C and antioxidants, as well as papaya enzymes, which are excellent skin smoothers.
Cactus & Ivy creates handmade products that contain specialty and essential oils that are high in vitamins A, C, D, E, and F, as well as Omega 3, Oleic Acid, Palmitoleic Acid and Linoleic Acid.
Botanical Skin Works’ skin rejuvenating complex is the company’s number one selling cream. Most customers notice an improvement in skin texture and smoothness within three days.
Body Scentsations only uses pure ingredients such as shea butter, almond oil, and aloe in its skincare products. The company also produces and tests its own products for quality and effectiveness.
Belli Cosmetics uses a method called “Teratology Screening” to ensure that each product is safe for mother and baby.
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.
Bath & Body Works combines traditional spa treatments with botanical and natural ingredients to create an extensive line of spa and personal care products that nourish and heal the skin as well as awaken the senses.
Users of this youth-full anti-aging face cream cream believe that the product improves skin’s radiance and protects it from environmental damage. The youth-full anti aging cream (SPF 15) is formulated for normal to dry skin, it is dermatologist and ophthalmologist tested, and it is non-acnegenic.
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.
Lily Organics sells a wide variety of vegan moisturizers including: Lily Unscented Moisturizing Cream for Ultra Sensitive Skin, Organic Lavender Moisturizing Cream, Lily Herbal Moisturizer, and Botanical Moisture Mist.
Incredible Pumpkin Peel by MyChelle is an exfoliating, “super nourishing peel” specifically formulated for sun damaged or dull skin.
MyChelle Dermaceuticals sells everything from cleansers and facial moisturizers to mineral cosmetics and products for men.
Based in Boulder, Colorado, Novaurora’s skin care products are made with body-friendly botanical ingredients that nourish the skin and won’t clog pores.
As USDA Certified Organic growers, Lily Organics has the resources and the knowledge to develop some of the greenest and freshest skin care products in the industry.
Better Botanicals clarifying facial scrub is an herbal skin polisher formulated specifically for sensitive skin.
Established in 1998, Better Botanicals is a “condensed line” of herbal products that are based on Ayurveda. Ayurveda is the world’s oldest and most widely practiced school of herbal medicine, originating in India 5,000 years ago.
The company “formulates aromatherapeutic products for the conscientious consumer.” This means that all Alexandra Avery products are 100% natural and cruelty-free. All products are also hand-made in small batches and formulated with vitamins, anti-oxidants, plant extracts, vegetable oils, and essential oils.
Alba Botanica’s Hawaiian skin care products are formulated with tropical fruit extracts, plant oils, and organic aloe vera. Alba Botanica chose these ingredients for their curative and rejuvenating properties.
Alba products do not contain synthetic colors, they are pH balanced, and they feature 100% vegetarian ingredients. Alba Botanica does not test its products on animals.
Nurture My Body sells 100% biodegradable, and cruelty-free beauty products. Nurture My Body products do not contain harmful synthetic fragrance oils, preservatives, petroleum products, FD and C colorants and dyes, parabens, phthalates, or other toxic chemicals.
Abra’s 100% pure botanical formulations are free of animal fats, mineral oils, artificial fragrances or harsh sulfate surfactants.
Vegan products for your face and skin can be purchased through a large number of cruelty-free, vegan companies around the world. Just a few of the most popular vegan, cruelty-free companies are Beauty Without Cruelty, Avalon Organics, and Pangea Vegan Beauty Products.
Apothecary blend natural clay masks have a negative ionic charge. This electromagnetic charge acts like a magnet drawing in the positively charged impurities.
Made in France, Clarins Gentle Night Cream for Sensitive Skin features easy application via a convenient pump and a generous 1.7 oz. container. The container is designed to keep the product fresh and sanitary.
