Being vegan no longer means you have to settle for below-average beauty products. Fortunately, if you’re looking for ethical skincare that doesn’t contain any animal products, there are plenty of options. And the best part is that they compete with products often found on store shelves. So we went ahead and rounded up the best vegan skincare products to add to your routine.
This is obviously great news for vegans. But even if you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to meaty burritos and skin shoe, it’s still worth adding some vegan products to your beauty regimen. Why? That’s because vegan skincare products often harness the power of natural, plant-based ingredients. You know, like what you might find in the vegan pantry. That means they’re packed with good-for-you ingredients that nourish your skin the way you nourish your body.
You don’t need to spend big bucks for big results. You can be vegan for under $10. No really. So there is no other excuse.
Now you’re convinced, it’s time to shop. Try some of these vegan skincare products for yourself. You will truly understand the benefits of vegan beauty when you see the results in the mirror.
This fragrance-free moisturizer relies on vegan milks, Kalahari melon, baobab, jojoba and aloe vera to provide moisture to your skin. Add squalene from shea butter and olive and you have a powerful yet lightweight moisturizer.
Drunk Elephant F-Balm Electrolyte Water Face Mask, $52 sephora
Drunk Elephant’s overnight mask plumps the skin thanks to its unique electrolyte cocktail. It also has vitamin F, which helps maintain moisture levels, improve texture and elasticity, and also reduce redness.
These double-duty peeling pads work great on dull, stressed skin. The pads have lactic acid and fruit enzymes to exfoliate, while natural antibacterials remove all that grime and oil. With soothing emollients and powerful antioxidants, the pads reduce fine lines while improving your skin’s tone and texture.
If you have sensitive skin, this creamy lotion will be your new best friend. A calming blend of oat milk, lavender, and chamomile soothes easily irritated skin, and olive oil and cocoa butter soften even the driest patches on your body.
Lani’s fast-absorbing oil provides an intense boost of moisture that eliminates dry, flaky patches and even stretch marks. Made with sweet almond, organic coconut and Madagascar ylang ylang to nourish your body and make your skin glow.
Made with vodka, basil, and watermelon seed oils, this 97 percent natural body polish is perfect for tackling dry winter skin. And its delicious scent (vegan) is the icing on the cake.
Microencapsulated, sustained-release tea tree oil fights acne, but that’s not the only feature of this vegan moisturizer. It also contains a Youth Shield Antioxidant Complex that nourishes, soothes and purifies your skin.
Escapes? This toner calms and soothes the skin with the help of witch hazel and apple cider vinegar; Apple cider vinegar actually neutralizes your skin’s pH levels and balances oil production.
Persian Volcanic Elixir Polynesian Beauty Oil, $58 harrods
These luxurious oil conditions hydrate and soothe them all while catching some zzz. Derived from the nut kernels of the tamanu fruit, this elixir has plenty of antioxidant and skin-soothing properties and is a great way to combat dry skin.