If I think back ten or fifteen years to when my quest for skincare that did not contain animal bi-products and supporting my values on cruelty free beauty began, I recall it as a long exhausting search!
Today however, Veganism as a lifestyle choice continues to grow in popularity and we see the beauty world working at a fast pace to align to these values and choices. There are so many wonderful and highly effective natural ingredients available in abundance to us, I never understood why we need to use animal bi-products in any beauty product. When we explore the efficacy and the advantages to using vegan skincare, there’s no doubt vegan will dominate our vanities in the near future.
Vegan skincare are products that are formulated without using ingredients derived from animals, including animal by-products. This is different from cruelty-free, where products are created without being tested on animals. Although we believe vegan choices align to a cruelty-free ethos.
Mother nature has provided us with everything we need to formulate skincare and wellbeing products for a holistic approach to skin health. Vegan beauty products aren’t just better for us, but they are better for animals and the plant too.
With skin health and well-ageing at the forefront of beauty trends, Vegan skincare provides an array of benefits that may not appear immediately obvious, but we think these are the top reasons to choose vegan skincare.
Vegan skincare is formulated using plants. Plants have been used for centuries for both their medicinal and healing properties and have been proven over time to support good skin health and function. Botanical oils and extracts are a natural source of vitamins and antioxidants that work to defend and protect your skin from harsh environmental aggressors that cause ageing and skin damage.
Vegan oils are perfect for cleansing and balancing Autumn skin. Luxe Botanics Marula Hydrating Pre-Cleanser dissolves makeup, sunscreen and excess oil easily without disturbing the delicate balance of the skin. Marula, jojoba and rosehip are expertly blended to purify the skin and makes the ideal first cleanse in your double cleansing routine. It’s the perfect antidote when paired with Luxe Botanics Marula Hydrating Serum for balancing combination skin (often disrupted during tran-seasonal periods) and restoring radiance to lacklustre complexions.
Butters derived from plant nuts and seeds offer powerful ceramides that revitalise and renew the appearance of the skin barrier while improving softness and moisture levels. Look for a certified-vegan eye cream like that by Dr. Alkaitis which is formulated with virgin cold pressed organic Shea butter, along with vitamin and omega rich oils to smooth and soften the delicate eye area. Suitable for even the most sensitive eyes and ideal for sharing with your other half, Dr Alkaitis is raw plant vegan skincare at its very best.
Marula Hydrating Serum
Transform dry, depleted skin with this replenishing, restorative, skin fortifying concentrate. Wild harvested and cold pressed Marula oil infuses a burst of essential fatty acids and antioxidants that mimic the lipid barrier and effortlessly absorb into skin, sealing in moisture. A noticeably supple appearance and youthful radiance is restored.
Best for: combination, dry or mature skin.
Volume: 30ml
Marula Hydrating Pre-Cleanser
Organic Eye Cream
If you are a dedicated daily makeup wearer like me, then vegan makeup is a game changer. When I made the switch to vegan makeup my complexion improved, without any long-wear performance or colour trade-offs. Vegan makeup is made from skin-loving plant ingredients that act as skincare whilst enhancing your look. Making a simple switch to vegan means big skin payoffs. When switching your foundation to a vegan formula look for benefits like those found in MÀDARA’s Skin Equal Soft Glow Foundation. The lightweight coverage and SPF 15 protection also boosts hydration thanks to the addition of hyaluronic acid. The complimentary matching concealer- The Luminous Perfecting Concealer, is also vegan, and the dewy finish is long-lasting without caking, diminishing the look of under-eye circles and darkness.
Nail care is certainly one category that has been under the spotlight for using animal derived colour and ingredients for many decades. Brands like Nails Inc offer Vegan nail polish that performs like traditional polishes. Available in great on trend colours the long wear formula is award-winning, vegan, cruelty-free and halal friendly. Our most popular colours- as loved by you, is the decadent deep red Swear by Salutation and the pale dusty pink perfection of Mani Meditation.
Vegan Nail Polish- Swear by Salutation
Vegan Nail Polish- Mani Meditation
If you have sensitive skin or looking for pregnancy safe skincare, a vegan range like that of minimalist French brand Les hueliettes is ideal. Les huilettes is Vegan registered by the Vegan Society offering an all-natural botanical derived range of cleansers, oils and a decadent cream that are targeted at sensitive skin types and expecting mums.
The Mon Huilettes Sensitive oil is perfectly suited for all reactive skin types and formulated without essential oils. Omega rich oils of Olive, Pomegranate and Sea Buckthorn leave the skin calm and ultra-smooth. It’s perfect partner is the fragrance-free Mon Huilette Cream, with a base of sunflower seed oil and shea butter brimming with Vitamins A, E and F that aids collagen production while soothing the skin and improving tone and texture. We love it’s clinically proven too!
Mon Huilette Universal Emulsion Cream
Mon Huilette Sensitive
Indie beauty brands lead the charge when it comes to aligning vegan and cruelty-free products. These innovators take a holistic approach to plant derived formulations that are bunny and animal safe, ensuring the lifecycle of their chosen ingredients and manufacture are cruelty-free as well as vegan.
For real peace of mind, look for products that display certification from both vegan and cruelty-free organisations. Brands that display these certifications have gone the extra mile and expense to give their loyal customers real confidence in their purchasing decisions.
Au Naturale makeup is both vegan and leaping bunny certified, offering long-wear makeup in a great assortment of textures and colours. Our best-selling Zero Gravity Cream to Powder Foundation stick is ideal for natural coverage and the natural plant oils and vitamin E ensure pores are kept clear and blemish free. Their Bold Statement Vegan Mascara is ideal for sensitive eyes and a true jet-black colour that lengthens the lashes. Candelilla Wax and Vitamin E work in unison to provide extra nourishment preventing lash breakage for day long lash care.
Zero Gravity Cream To Powder Foundation
At The NATIVES Co. many of our brands not only align to a vegan ethos but also implore responsible sourcing and manufacturing practices, using botanical ingredients that do not harm local ecosystems and contribute to unnecessary landfill.
Mainstream brands will not call out their animal-derived ingredients and may still “appear” aligned to good practices by washing over their formulations with “cruelty-free” or “not tested on animals” claims. It can be confusing for us as consumers, so buy from trusted retailers that have a brand ethos aligned to yours and that undertake the due diligence in vetting animal-derived ingredients from their product offering. We are the experts and we have done the hard work for you so you can trust in your purchases.
The best vegan products are also 100% natural and organic, not only leaving you with great skin and an enduring glow but the knowledge your conscious choice has helped the world be a better place.
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