It’s becoming easier and easier to find vegan beauty products, but makeup that’s free of animal products is still not as readily available as it could be. That being said, perhaps you aren’t aware that many of your favourite brands are actually made of vegan products (like Josie Maran and Lippy Girl!). Whatever the case may be, we’ve rounded up our 10 favourite vegan beauty brands so you can start exploring your options. Bonus: many of these brands are Canadian! Those that aren’t, of course, ship to Canada, because we would never tease you like that.
100% Pure Acai Berry Antioxidant Facial Cream, $35
Based in Vancouver, 100% Pure is a beauty line made free of toxins, artificial fragrances and chemicals. The Acai Berry Antioxidant Facial Cream works best on dry skin, using necessary vitamins and antioxidants.
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vegan beauty brands Ellovi
Ellovi Ellovi Butter, $26
Ellovi’s six-ingredient handmade body butter uses all natural ingredients to prevent the use of chemicals on the skin. It can be used as a moisturizer, sunscreen, or to remove makeup.
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vegan beauty brands Flo and Theo
Flo + Theo Lavender Flower Soap, $9
Founded in Queens, New York by sisters Mayowa and Ebony, Flo + Theo use pure vegan products to handle delicate skin types. The Lavender Flower Soap contains oils, butters, and all-natural herbs.
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vegan beauty brands Green Kiss
The Green Kiss Yuzu + Pomelo Glossig Shampoo, $23
Based in British Columbia, The Green Kiss is all about “health and style”. Along with their cosmetics line, they include vegan skin care products, as well as bath + body.
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vegan beauty brands Josie Maran
Josie Maran Cosmetics Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil, $60
Working as a model taught Josie Maran the dangers of using toxic chemical on skin. Leading her to use pure, organic Argan Oil on her skin and hair.
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vegan beauty brands Lippy Girl
Lippy Girl Lipstick in Fancy Pants, $23
Lippy Girl was founded in Vancouver by Darcey Diehl. The brand is natural, organic, and cruelty-free and is gaining notoriety for its potent, bright lipsticks.
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vegan beauty brands Max and Mia
Max & Mia The Blood Orange and Vanilla Body Wash-John Masters Organics, $25
Max & Mia is an all-natural and organic beauty brand based in Ottawa, and was founded by organic beauty enthusiast Nada Hammude. Her products include mixing together body milk, blood orange, pink grapefruit, and vegetable glycerin just to name a few.
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vegan beauty brands Pacifica
Pacifica Pacifica Take Me There- Tuscan Blood Orange Set , $18
Founder Brooke Harvey Taylor began her journey as an eccentric aroma-therapist attempting to create the perfect fragrance. She wanted each fragrance to “come to life differently on each person”. Pacifica Take Me There- Tuscan Blood Orange Set is a best seller and available at Target. Pacifica also sells makeup, skincare, and body products.
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vegan beauty brands Pelle Beauty
Pelle Beauty Luxe Beauty Oil, $68
Based in Mississauga, founder Marine Cipriani created Pelle Beauty as an alternative for beauty brands. Beginning as a makeup artist and consultant, she used her knowledge to create Pelle Beauty, a vegan brand that focuses on the anti-aging benefits for the skin. Her best seller is the Luxe Beauty Oil that is used to revive skin and protect your complexion.
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vegan beauty brands White Apothecary
Lily Lolo Lily Lolo Bronzing Powder, $24
Founded by Vikki Khan, this London-based brand is now an award-winning mineral cosmetic line. Every product aims to give you flawless airbrush-looking skin free of chemicals.
