Happy Veganuary! If you didn’t know already, the first month of the year is dedicated to raising awareness for Veganism, the philosophy and practice of avoiding animal byproducts in food consumed and products purchased.
Veganism makes no exception to cosmetics, if you want to support brands that are cruelty-free and do not include traces of animal ingredients in their products, here is a list of 100% vegan brands you can start purchasing from.
e.l.f. Cosmetics
e.l.f. Cosmetics is PETA and Leaping Bunny certified, demonstrating their products’ non-containment of animal-derived ingredients and non-testing on animals. Besides their commitment to cruelty-free practices, I admire e.l.f.’s dedication to creating budget-friendly cosmetics that allow a host of people access to beauty products. Plus, their products are free from phthalates, parabens, and other harmful chemicals, so you can enjoy beauty without worrying about detrimental effects on your skin.
Pacifica
Since 1996, the beauty brand meaning “peaceful and calm”, Pacifica, has been focused on creating quality products ethically, in more ways than one! Pacifica is PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certified, and as stated on their website, their products are packaged in an environmentally conscious manner, using materials like PCR (post-consumer recycled plastic), glass, and more. Pacifica products have such a magical look to them. Their products, which include various cosmetics and washes, can be your next favorite lush brand!
Eco Minerals
Eco Minerals has had a clear goal since 2007 —to create a brand that uses natural ingredients without hurting the environment. The brand is Choose Cruelty Free (CCF) and PETA Beauty Without Bunnies certified. The website explains that its products use minimal material for packaging and offer eco refills for certain items, which lets you refill cosmetic minerals with your original product package. At Eco Minerals, you can purchase foundational cosmetics, skincare products like facial oils, or tools like brushes.
Milk Makeup
The trendy company is known for its eye-catching cosmetics and bold, eccentric packaging. You’d be happy to know Milk Makeup is both Leaping Bunny and Sephora Clean certified, meaning it’s vegan, cruelty-free, ethically sourced, and has met other strict requirements to meet clean standards. The brand creates attractive, easy-to-apply makeup products that beginners and pros can appreciate.
Rare Beauty
This rare brand is focused on making a positive impact in multiple forms. The makeup company Rare Beauty, founded and owned by Selena Gomez, is PETA Beauty Without Bunnies and Leaping Bunny certified. The brand encourages one’s unique self-expression through makeup while promoting mental health. Rare Beauty states the company donates 1% of all product sales to the Rare Impact Fund, aiming to raise mental health awareness and help provide relevant resources to those in need. It’s hard not to admire a cause like that one!
Many brands today are committed to creating cosmetics without testing on animals or using their products. Many of these same companies are focused on sustainable efforts or other positive goals, such as mental health awareness. Whether you’re a long-term vegan or simply want to support ethical practices in some ways, think about purchasing from these companies or ones with similar values. We wish you luck in finding the right vegan companies and products that align with your morals!
XOXO,
Your Fashion Bestie
