December 24, 2021 5 min read

Are you trying to live a clean and healthy life? It’s important to know that it’s not just what you eat that is important, it’s also what you put on your body. This is especially important if you’re vegan, because you may be surprised to know that many beauty products are tested on animals or contain animal-based ingredients.

In recent years we’ve seen quite a shift in the beauty industry, many companies are making a switch to vegan products. This is because consumers are ditching products with animal by-products in them.

Because living a vegan lifestyle goes beyond just what you consume, you’ll want to be confident in the products you’re using and that they are free of any unwanted ingredients. Here are 10 of the best vegan beauty products, from make-up brushes to eyeshadow to highlighter.

1. Love Beauty and Planet’s Dry Shampoo

An aerosal can with orange packaging.

Give flat or limp hair an instant boost with Love Beauty and Planet’s dry shampoo. The formula is waterless which delivers all the freshness you would get from showering while conserving water between washes. 

To use this product give the can a good shake, hold the can 10 - 12 inches away from your head and spray generously into the roots and throughout your hair. Massage thoroughly with your fingertips to distribute the product evenly. Brush out your hair and then you’re ready to go!

Love Beauty and Planet offers more than just dry shampoo. They also carry shampoos, conditioners, and body lotions. However, we’re focusing on their dry shampoo because we’re a big fan.

Key information you should know:

  • Ethically Sourced Extract
  • Dye-free
  • Paraben-free
  • Silicone-free
  • No Water Required
  • Safe for Colored Hair
  • Sustainably Sourced Extract

2. Physicians Formula Murumuru Butter Highlighter

A round green makeup compact with a transparent lid.

The Physicians Formula ultra-luxurious Murumuru Butter Highlighter gives your skin a goddess-like glow and will leave you feeling ready for the summer.

It’s vegan makeup that contains skin-conditioning ingredients and anti-aging peptides that offer hydration. Light-diffusing particles, natural silica and mica transmit lightweight, soft-focus pigments that will visually smooth the texture of skin.

To apply using your fingertip or a brush, glide the product over your cheekbones, brown bone, upper lip, or bridge of your nose for a natural-looking glow. This product can be used on top of makeup or on bare skin.

Key information you should know: 

  • Hypoallergenic
  • Paraben-Free
  • Gluten-Free
  • Dermatologist Tested
  • Clinically Tested
  • All Highlighter Colors are Vegan

3. RMS Beauty Swift Shadows

 A set of three eyeshadows in white square compacts. Beside them is a silver handled makeup brush.

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RMS Beauty is an organic and natural beauty line. Their swift shadows come in six different shades; all of the shadows are a long-lasting powder formula that allows for buildable color intensity.

The shadows are infused with organic jojoba oil and vitamin E to nourish your eyelids while adding a touch of glam. 

Key information you should know:

  • Sulfate-free
  • Gluten-free
  • GMO Free
  • Paraben-free
  • Talc Free

4. Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Spray Perfume

 A perfume bottle decorated with a red graphic of a flower. Beside it is the box it comes it; it is pink with a matching graphic.

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Pacifica is a fragrance and body care line made with essential and natural oils. All of their products are 100% cruelty-free and vegan.

The scent of this perfume is tropical sun and surf. Pacifica Hawaiian Ruby Guava Spray Perfume is lightweight and will leave you feeling like you’ve just spent the day on a tropical vacation. The perfume is natural, made with a guava and citrus-based scent that comes from a blend of essential oils and single-grain alcohol.

Key information you should know:

  • Paraben-free
  • Phthalate-free
  • Propylene Glycol-free
  • Made in small batches using non-GMO corn grain alcohol
  • Made in the USA with the best globally sourced ingredients
  • Bottle can be recycled if you remove cap

5. EcoTools Daily Essentials Face Brush Set

A set of interchangeable makeup tools. They are held in a metal tin with green packaging and plastic, and include a wide angled brush, a rounded powder brush, a smudging brush, an angled shadow brush, and a spoolie, as well as two interchangeable handles.

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Who wouldn’t love a vegan and affordable makeup-tool brand? EcoTools makes products that are vegan like sponges, bath accessories, applicators, and vegan makeup brushes that are made with synthetic materials.

We recommend The Daily Essentials Total Face Kit because it has everything you’ll need! It includes 5 brush heads, 2 handles, and a reusable tin for storage. Use with foundations, powders, and eye shadows for a full-face look.

Included in the set:

  • 1 large brush handle
  • 1 small brush handle
  • Large Angled Blush brush head
  • Large Base Buffer brush head
  • Small Spoolie brush head
  • Small Angled Crease brush head
  • Small Airbrush Concealer brush head
  • Reusable Tin Tray with lid

6. Raw Sugar’s Body Washes

 

A white bottle with white and orange minimalist labeling.

Raw Sugar Living offers a wide range of products, mostly hair and body care. Their body washes contain raw sugar cane plant-based extracts such as lemon, coconut, and ginger. The body washes have a bamboo lid, are super foamy, filled with vitamin E and Cold Pressed extracts leaving skin cleaner and smoother.

Key information you should know:

  • Paraben-free
  • Sulfate-free
  • Contains no harsh chemicals

7. Tarte Cosmetics Double Take Eyeliner

 A black dual-ended liquid eyeliner pen.

Tarte Cosmetics is a makeup line that is often used by professionals. It’s an eco-friendly company that focuses on prioritizing natural ingredients. A lot of their products are cruelty-free and vegan.

This is a double-ended eyeliner; it contains one pencil side and one liquid liner side. Not only is the double take eyeliner vegan, but it’s also ophthalmologist-tested, so you can feel confident that it won’t irritate your eyes.

Key information you should know:

  • Waterproof
  • Tarte 12-hour Power
  • Safe for Contact Lens Wearers
  • Dermatologist Tested
  • Ophthalmologist Tested

8. Herbivore Botanicals Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum

A small glass bottle with a dropper lid and white minimalist label. It is on a lavender background.

Herbivore Botanicals is an all-vegan skin-care brand that just keeps getting more and more impressive.

The Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Smoothing Serum features bakuchiol, bakuchiol is a botanical extract that has similar effects on the skin as retinol does just with less irritation. This product will help keep the skin hydrated and smooth the appearance of fine lines.

Key information you should know:

  • Suitable for all skin types
  • Refines fine lines and wrinkles
  • The Bakuchiol is sustainably sourced

9. Youth to the People Superfood Cleanser

A bottle of green liquid with minimalist black text for the label. It has a pump top.

Youth to the People proves that vegetables are just as, if not more, powerful and beneficial for skin than any animal byproducts. This includes their Superfood Cleanser; you’re supposed to use this cleanser twice a day. It’s made with a blend of spinach, vitamin C, and kale to brighten your skin.

Key information you should know:

  • Paraben-free
  • Recyclable Packaging
  • Sulfate-free
  • Phthalates-free

10. Dimension Nails Bee Mine Vegan Nail Lacquer

 A square nail polish container with pink polish inside. It is on a black background.

Dimension Nails is very committed to being vegan and cruelty-free. So much so, that the names of their colors and collections are almost entirely inspired by nature. They have an Activist Essentials Collection that has some very clever names. Take this one here, Bee Mine – a  perfect light pink hue that not only matches every outfit but every season, too!

Dimension Nails nail lacquer is perfect for nail art or all by itself. You will want to apply 2-3 coats of the polish and ten seal it in with 1-2 coats of a topcoat of your choice.

Key information you should know:

  • Certified by PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Logical Harmony
  • 10 Free

Final Thoughts

We hope we’ve helped you find vegan products to try out. Here on the Doshi Blog, we want to encourage and support people in buying and wearing vegan and ethical products.

Vegan products are just as timeless as the conventional version; they also have price advantages. When you compare vegan designer items to ones made of real leather, you’ll often find that the vegan options are cheaper. For these reasons vegan accessories/products make great gifts!

Interested in getting vegan accessories to finish the look? We offer a variety of handmade designer vegan options. Try our Weekender Tote, Professional 2 - Brushed Nickel Belt, or Crossbody Phone Purse.


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