Going vegan doesn’t always necessarily mean you have to stick to food. More and more people are now choosing to implement their passion for veganism into their everyday lifestyle.

And in fact, plant-based skin care products have been used for centuries for their healing and cosmetic properties.

Think of elements such as lavender, ginger, mint and aloe.

Good enough to eat, right?

True Vegan skin care and makeup is not produced from any animals or animal byproducts.

Non-vegan, animal-based ingredients can include:

• Beeswax
• Honey
• Collagen
• Lanolin
• Keratin
• Carmin
• Silk

Plant-based Vegan Makeup not only reduces environmental damage and is kind to animals, but they are often rich in vitamins with antioxidants.

Are you wondering where to find the right vegan products for you?

We’re going to look at some of the best Vegan Makeup Brands for you to include in your daily cosmetic regime.

What is vegan makeup?

So, if you’ve made the decision that you want to become a full vegan in all aspects of your life, you need to consider is using vegan make-up.

There are two types of criteria brands must meet in order to be vegan. Firstly, they must not test on animals in any format. Secondly, it means no ingredients have been derived from animals to create the product.

In recent years, there have been growing concerns for the cosmetics market. Some brands have been known to test their products on animals before being deemed sellable. However, as a result of bad press and people increasingly turning away from brands who test on animals, many companies have switched to become vegan makeup brands.

What vegan makeup brands do you need to be aware of?

BaeBlu

BaeBlu is a vegan make-up brand who create products for the face, eyes and lips. They are ‘Leaping Bunny’ certified, This certification means they have chosen to  take the stance against animal cruelty since their operation in since 1996.

If you’re looking for the perfect foundation, check out BaeBlu’s Organic Aloe-Based LUX Liquid Foundation. This product is made with organic and all-natural ingredients with zero artificial colors, preservatives or fragrances.

It also contains no harsh chemicals. You can relax knowing you won’t get clogged-up pores which cause annoying breakouts. The advanced botanical anti-ageing formula blots excess oil and balances dry spots, to achieve a healthy youthful glow.

They also create the Organic Cheek Tint which gives you a subtle rosy effect on the lips and cheeks. The product comes in four shades to match most skin tones.

The product natural mineral pigments that provide a buildable color. The shea butter and cocoa butter ingredients keep the skin hydrated.

Pacifica Beauty

Looking for a good all-rounder vegan makeup brand? Pacifica Beauty stock an array of beauty products from perfumes, to skincare, make-up and bath and body products. All of these are vegan and cruelty-free.

If you’re looking for that perfect eyeshadow, choose the brand’s 10 Well Eye Shadow, Pink Nudes. Highly pigmented in your favorite nude and pink shades, the product is formulated without parabens, phthalates and other harmful ingredients.

They also produce a vegan-friendly mineral powder known as the Cherry Powder Neutralizing Mattifier which is perfect for layering over your foundation for that matte, flawless finish. Hydrating, blendable and buildable, you’ll be guaranteed a full coverage with a completely lightweight feel.

Cleof Cosmetics

Founded in 2015, Cleof Cosmetics have taken the make-up world by storm. They decided to create vegan and cruelty-free make-up products for the normal woman. Considered one of the best cheap vegan makeup brands, you no longer have to pay a fortune to get your hands on the good stuff.

In their product range, they introduce the Eyeliner Stamp eyeliner. Any beauty enthusiast will know that getting your winged eyeliner to perfection can be a struggle, but is essential for the overall finished look.

This product promises sharp, symmetrical eyeliner wings in just one go! It also has a fast-drying formula to create those flawless lines without smudging. It also promises not to dull as the day goes on.

In their product description, Cleof re-iterate that the product hasn’t been animal-tested and contains non-toxic ingredients.

If you’re looking to bring a pop of color to your make-up look, choose The Original Mermaid Glitter Eyeshadow Palette. With an impressive 32 colors to in both shimmery and matte shades, the powder is highly pigmented and waterproof. It’ll become the go-to palette when you want to make a statement on your next evening out.

For easy make-up application, the brand also stock the  13 Bamboo Makeup Brushes Professional Set. Each brush is made from high-quality materials with an impressive 10,000 bristles to distribute the product evenly..

Instead of using animal products to create these brushes, the brand instead uses bamboo and synthetic materials.

Babo Botanicals

Babo Botanicals create all their products with plants, as they believe that ‘natural and clean ingredients will nourish your family inside and out’.

Babo also refuses to test on animals. They assure their customers with PETA’s Statement of Assurance that they ‘do not at we do not conduct, contract out, or fund studies on animals in development, manufacturing, testing or marketing of our products.’

*Proud to be certified cruelty free by PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) since October 23, 2012.

The brand’s Nutri-Shine Luminizer Vegan Lip Gloss Gift Set is perfect as a treat to yourself or as a gift to a vegan gal pal. All of the brand’s lip glosses are guaranteed to not leave that awful sticky residue, or contain any dyes or preservatives.

They do, however, use natural coconut oil, in cocoa butter and soothing organic calendula for soft, smooth and healthy lips.

Luscious Cosmetics

Featured in some of the world’s most famous magazines, Luscious Cosmetics is an independent vegan makeup brand. What’s more, their products suit lower end budgets if you don’t want to spend too much on your products.

One of their most recent products is the limited edition Glow Remix Highlighter Palette. Highly-pigmented in four luxurious shades, each of the powders are buildable to create your desired impact.

Unicorn Snot

Heading to a rave, festival or fancy-dress party i and looking to add some sparkle to your look? Look no further than purchasing a pot of Unicorn Snot.

This fun product features a glitter gel substance to coat over the body and comes off easily with regular make-up wipes.

Honest Beauty

This sheer-but buildable Tinted Lip Balm from vegan makeup brand Honest Beauty locks in moisture for over 6 hours. You’ll never prevent suffering chapped or dry lips.

As well as being both vegan and cruelty-free, each of the lip balms are made without petrolatum, paraffins, parabens, synthetic fragrances, silicones and mineral oil.

Gabriel Cosmetics

Gabriel Cosmetics have been a leading vegan makeup brand in natural cosmetics since 1992. They are are proud to announce that their entire range is cruelty-free.

If you’re looking for the perfect vegan-friendly lipstick, choose the Lipstick (Clay). This product is formulated with Jojoba Oil, Aloe Vera and Bisabolol to seal in moisture and protect lips. The feather resistant formula provides long-lasting color and a smooth polished finish.

Milani Cosmetics

All Milani Cosmetics are PETA certified and aren’t tested on animals and are 100% vegan.

The iconic pigment-rich formula of Milani Bold Color Statement Matte Lipstick is sure to become a firm-favorite in your make-up box. Available in 17 vivid shades, each lipstick is made with a glide-on formula for long-lasting wear and infused with Monoi oil to keep lips soft and smooth.

Skin2Spirit

All of Skin2Spirit products are great for those with sensitive skin. This vegan beauty brand uses 99% natural ingredients from around the world that are beneficial and nourishing for your body. They also don’t contain any harsh chemicals.

Lipstick lovers listen up! Check out the Better’n Ur Lips Vegan Lipstick, which is made with mango butter, castor seed oil, coconut oil, grape seed oil, cocoa butter, cupuacu butter and vitamin E.

You’ll never have to worry about cracked lips again as this lipstick is thoroughly moisturizing to prevent dryness and help with the healing process.

HAN Skincare

HAN Skincare’s mission is to offer non-toxic make-up and use safer ingredients for better skin-care quality. The vivid coloring from all of the brand’s products comes from plant and mineral-based pigments as a safer alternative to harmful colorants.

The All Natural Pressed Blush from their collection is formulated with rice powder and acai oil to add a gorgeous pop of color to your cheeks. It allows for a smooth and buildable consistency for a long-lasting finish.

What’s your favorite vegan makeup brand?

If you have tried any of the above vegan make-up brands, please do let us know in the comments. We’d love to hear your thoughts. Alternatively, you can find out more about the vegan lifestyle and suitable products.

SEE MORE: 4 Ways To Expand Your Vegan Lifestyle Beyond Your Diet.

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