Today, November 1, is World Vegan Day, a day dedicated to teaching people about the benefits of a vegan lifestyle and celebrating companies that sell vegan products. If you’re a beauty lover, what better way to celebrate World Vegan Day than by supporting beauty brands that don’t use animal by-products in their formulations?
While you might not think of your makeup drawer as a hidden source of animal byproducts, there are unfortunately plenty of them lurking in your products. According to the New York Times, common beauty ingredients like honey, beeswax, lanolin, squalene, carmine, and gelatin are derived from animals.
However, there are so many high-quality, effective beauty and skincare brands with vegan products in their lineup, so you can get everything from glam makeup to creams, serums, and hair treatments that are packed with powerful active ingredients without animal ingredients. ingredients.
Retailers like Sephora make it easy to shop for vegan items, thanks to landing pages dedicated to makeup, skincare, haircare, and fragrances that don’t contain animal-derived ingredients. You can also use apps like Yuka (a scanner that gives you health information on food and cosmetic products) and check for Leaping Bunny certification (a designation for animal-friendly products) when trying to find vegan products.
Below, we’ve rounded up some of the best vegan beauty products around. Update your makeup drawer with a new foundation or lipstick, update your skincare regimen with a powerful serum, or get the best hair of your life with a cult thickening spray. There are more options available than you think.
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Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Eraser Concealer
This popular concealer from Maybelline helps conceal dark circles and gives skin a bright, even and naturally smooth look. The long-lasting formula will keep you looking fresh all day. It is available in 18 different shades.
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R+Co Dallas thickening spray
Give your hair volume, volume and density with this must-have hair thickening spray from R+Co. It has everything you need for great body and shine that won’t dry out your hair or make you look like you just walked off a pageant stage.
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Olaplex Hair Perfector No. 3
If you have bleached, processed or damaged hair, then you should use Olaplex. This cult-favorite treatment can help strengthen and repair bonds and damage. Use it a couple of times a week and be amazed at the difference it makes to your beautiful locks.
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Biossance Squalene Hydrating Moisturizer
Nourish your skin with the beautiful cream infused with active ingredients from Biossance. Ingredients like ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and squalane work together to strengthen and hydrate, plump, and heal dry skin.
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Merit The minimalist complexion bar
Enjoy a perfect complexion with the Merit foundation stick. It does double duty as a foundation and concealer and gives skin a silky smooth, natural glow. Get it in one of 20 shades.
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Papaya Ceremony Hair Salt Scrub
If you have an oily or flaky scalp, then you should give this exfoliating shampoo from Ceremony a shot. It has a whipped consistency that is blended with Bolivian mountain salt and papaya enzymes that deep clean and exfoliate your hair and scalp.
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Dr. Loretta Intense Regenerating Serum
Prepare your skin for makeup and drench it in powerful active ingredients that not only give you a lovely glow, but help fight fine lines and wrinkles. It has a rich, silky consistency that feels like a dream.
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Herbivore Lapis Face Oil
Nourish, soothe, and help balance skin with Herbivore’s magnificent facial oil. It’s specially formulated for acne-prone skin, with ingredients like blue tansy, which can soothe redness and brighten the complexion, vegan squalane to provide extra hydration, and kukui nut oil to balance and smooth skin.
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KVD Beauty Tattoo Eyeliner
If you’re looking to up your eye makeup game or just need to replenish your liner supply, then you can’t skip KVD Beauty’s Classic Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner. Come hell or high tide, it just won’t budge. Get it in black or brown in a matte or satin finish. 
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Drunk Elephant Lala Retro Whipped Cream
There is nothing more luxurious and nourishing than this Drunk Elephant moisturizer. It is a richly hydrating and soothing cream that harnesses the power of ceramides to soothe and moisturize the skin. This and the rest of the Drunk Elephant line are a must for anyone looking to get started with vegan skincare.
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Versed Keep The Peace Acne Soothing Cream Cleanser
Acne-prone skin has met its match with this soothing cleanser. It’s formulated with salicylic acid to soothe, heal, and prevent breakouts. The creamy consistency does not strip the skin of its natural moisture barrier and keeps it feeling balanced and smooth.
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Chris Appleton + Colorwow Money Hair Mask
Treat yourself to a hair mask that will leave you looking like you just walked out of the salon. Created by hairstylist Chris Appleton, this treatment is made to deeply hydrate, strengthen and heal damaged hair, leaving it silky smooth and shiny.
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Naturium Hyaluronic Acid Quadruple Serum
Hydrate and plump your skin with this rich hyaluronic acid serum. Your skin will thank you for the extra pampering and you can feel good knowing it’s vegan and cruelty free.
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Reflekt 4 eye and lip cream
Ingredients like sustainably sourced avocado and Arabian jasmine help depuff, soothe, and brighten the delicate skin around the eyes and lips. Wear it at night before bed and wake up sporting bright eyes and a bushy tail.
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Cream blush stick for lips and cheeks Milk Makeup
Revitalize your skin with Milk Makeup’s multi-tasking lip and cheek cream stick. It gives your complexion a fresh touch of color while hydrating and nourishing as well. It is available in eight shades.
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Goldie Locks Ultra-Moisturizing Leave-In Conditioner
This beautiful leave-in conditioner looks just as good on your bathroom counter as it does on your hair. This gentle mist locks in moisture and protects your delicate hair while reducing frizz. It’s ideal for all hair types and has a lightweight texture that won’t flatten hair or make it look greasy.
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Covergirl Clean Fresh Hydrating Concealer
If you’re a fan of Covergirl, check out their popular concealer. Hydrate as she covers dark circles and other blemishes, leaving you with a smoother, more even complexion. It is available in 14 different shades.
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Essie Expressie Quick Dry Vegan Nail Polish
Give your claws some color with Essie’s fast-drying vegan formula. It is available in 10 different colors, each of which is vibrant and perfect for every season.
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