For the new year, we want to prioritize being kind to ourselves by using beauty products that are gentler to our skin. This means using plant-based products full of vitamins, antioxidants, and other beneficial ingredients. In honor of Veganuary, we’ve listed some beauty brands you may or may not have known are vegan-friendly.
about – face
Founded and created by Halsey, about – face is a rule-bending makeup brand packed with clean, vegan formulated products. Made without parabens or phthalates, each pigmented piece is designed to be gentle on the skin while prioritizing sustainable practices. From the spunky 70s to the iconic y2k pop era, about – face blends their inspiration with vegan ingredients to make bold makeup for any occasion.
Biossance
Surrounded by squalene, Biossance incorporates this moisturizing substance into all their skincare products. Rather than harvesting squalene from shark livers, this beauty brand extracts the oil from sugarcane. This sustainable and vegan alternative is a modern way to hydrate and treat your skin.
Byoma
Another skincare brand that formulates all its products using vegan ingredients is Byoma. Their formulas are well-qualified for sensitive skin and offer skin scans using AI tools for personalized routines. This allows customers to be educated on their skin type using natural ingredients such as hyaluronic acid or green tea extract.
Curology
This beauty brand uses carefully curated, vegan ingredients to make custom skin and hair care routines for its customers. Curology focuses on ensuring cruelty-free and vegan-friendly components are used for their products. As a result, customers can use clean skin and hair items for a transformative look for the new year.
r. e. m. beauty
I’m sure you all know the iconic pop star Ariana Grande, but did you know that her beauty brand r. e. m. beauty is entirely vegan? Every high-performance product is created for self-expression while avoiding animal-derived ingredients. From silky blush to blurring eye cream, each item is consciously made with vegan ingredients and recyclable materials.
Rare Beauty
Superstar Selena Gomez launched Rare Beauty in 2020 with the mindset of being transparent and uplifting. The founder has maintained this thinking as each formula is entirely vegan and cruelty-free. Sticking to the strict European Union cosmetic standards, Rare Beauty’s body and face products are made without harmful ingredients to optimize your beauty routine.
e. l. f. cosmetics
Famously known for their fabulous dupes, e.l.f. cosmetics is even more impressive due to their 100% vegan and cruelty-free practices. The brand takes eyes, lips, and face to a new level as each makeup and skincare product is made to protect your skin while protecting animals.
LYS Beauty
A mixture of makeup with skincare ingredients, LYS Beauty is a black-owned cosmetics company with a mission to celebrate confidence. This iconic beauty brand explores self-love and expression through its diverse shades and glamorous products. From Ashwagandha to almond oil, these plant-based products are entirely vegan.
Herbivore Botanicals
Herbivore Botanicals is a beauty brand that’s all about being vegan, hence the name. Ingredients such as Tremella Mushrooms, rosehip oil, and blue tansy are used for a gentle and nourishing skincare experience. Whether it’s plant-powered face oils or serums, this company offers all the vegan solutions, from anti-aging to dry skin.
If vegan products are important to you, immerse yourself in some of these beauty brands. Don’t settle for anything less this new year with the correct formulas that meet your standards.
XOXO,
Your Fashion Bestie
Featured photo by Katia Temkin for r.e.m. beauty
