Vegan beauty you need to know
What is vegan beauty? Just like a plant-based plate, vegan beauty simply doesn’t contain any animal products or bi-products, using alternative natural or synthetic ingredients instead. A lot of top tier brands have a serious selection of accidentally vegan products and many cult cosmetics keep it conscious by choice. From blusher to tan or SPF to pimple patches, going green has never been easier.
By @LaurenWigley, journalist, copywriter and content creator.
Makeup
Merit
Keeping it fresh, this Cali brand has swept our shores with sleek, sexy minimal makeup products that ooze the LA laid back look.
Rare
Is there anything Selena Gomez can’t do? Her cult beauty brand Rare is top of the pops when it comes to lusted after makeup, with each launch more tantalizing than the last.
E.l.f
Affordable yet super effective. e.l.f is a powerhouse in making cosmetics work for you, from their iconic Halo Glow to the clever coverage concealers that diminish dark circles with the wave of a (makeup) wand.
Iconic
Iconic by name and truly by nature. Known for dazzling highlight and skin-popping illuminators, this brand is the pinnacle of glow getting beauty.
Skincare
Rhode
She gave us glazed donut nails, and now we can immerse ourselves in the glossy world of Hailey Bieber with her punchy skincare line. Packed full of juicy skin and lip loving ingredients, this brand is all about the bounce.
Dermatica
If curated skincare is more your speed, Dermatica is where it’s at. Pick your own prescription with the help of expert dermatologists and indulge in their core skincare line that is designed to instil balance and calm, no matter the skin situation.
Hero Cosmetics
Not to be dramatic, but pimple patches are in our opinion, one of the best inventions in the history of humankind. The Mighty Patch hydrocolloid zit stickers zap spots at the very first sign of a breakout.
Tan
Utan
Innovation is key when it comes to this bronzing powerhouse. From a viral tanning pen that can be used for faux freckles and long lasting lip liner, to a CBD creation that blasts blemishes whilst bronzing up a storm, Utan is the one stop shop for your curated tanning needs.
Skinny Tan
From the viral ‘Notox’ to the glossy classic mousse, Skinny Tan gives you incredibly sun-kissed coverage, with no biscuity smell and skin loving ingredients to boot.
Bondi Sands
An Aussie classic, this brand knows how to give good tan. We love the rapid working colour tech that leaves limbs bronzed and beautiful without any of the sun damage.
SPF
Hello Sunday
Lightweight, super absorbent and easy-to-swear SPF is the cornerstone of this sun care brand. With invisible formulas that sit perfectly under makeup, they’re an amazing addition to your everyday skincare routine.
Bondi sands
Back to Bondi. Not only do they provide an excellent bronze, they also create fantastic SPF solutions at affordable price points. If anyone knows how to do sun protection, it’s the Australians. We are very into the fragrance free SPF50+ for face, it’s easy to apply and won’t irritate sensitive eyes.
Supergoop
If you like your sunscreen served with a side of glow, matte or even sheer, Supergoop fits snugly into everyone’s skincare routine with formulas that work for every skin type, tone and preference.
By: @LaurenWigley
Journalist, copywriter and content creator.
