Skincare is important, and so are the ingredients we put on our face. Luckily, brands have been increasingly conscious of customers' needs and desires for healthier lines, making transparent efforts to create products that are better for you and for the environment.
Vegan skincare is free of animal products, can be gentler on sensitive skin and typically features more natural ingredients. Get clear skin with a clean conscience with these eight all-vegan and cruelty-free skincare brands.
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From natural yet effective anti-aging serums to oil control sets, Biossance offers products for all skin types. The California ompany's products are all PETA-, WGA-, and Leaping Bunny-certified, using the naturally-occuring moisturizing ingredient squalane as a foundational base in all of its products. Research has shown squalene to have anti-inflammatory properties that can reduce redness and swelling. Try Biossance's Squalene and Marine Algae Eye Cream to lift and firm delicate skin, or the popular Squalene and Vitamin C Rose Oil.
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Glowcery’s superfood-packed products are made in small batches using artisanal methods. Some of the ingredients, like the strawberry seeds in their Golden Nectar Nourishing Body Oil, are even upcycled. Everything from Glowcery’s packaging to packing materials is easily recyclable. The company's best-selling, award-winning product? The Clean Greens Superfood Serum Facial Oil to brighten dark spots and lock in moisture, made from 20 antioxidant-rich ingredients including hemp, broccoli and tamanu.
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Like “superfood for the skin,” this line pairs ingredients such as kale and cucumber with hyaluronic acid and other effective skincare solutions. The sustainable brand is as committed to our global community as it is to giving you supple, glowing skin, so it founded three different funds to support human rights, gender and racial equality, and the climate. Shop Youth to the People products and kits by skincare goal to create your ultimate personal package.
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Recognizable by its sleek packaging and colorful products, this brand offers a plethora of natural skincare solutions. The Herbivore Bakuchiol Retinol Alternative Serum is a bestseller and the perfect option for those looking for an effective alternative to retinol products. Its jelly-like water texture blends smooth over skin and boasts a natural purple hue.
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Founded by winemaker April Gargiulo, Vintner’s Daughter believes in a whole-plant approach to skincare. Its Active Botanical Serum has earned awards from WWD, Glamour, Harper’s Bazaar, Cosmopolitan, Byrdie and more. With more than 60 nutrients packed into the cruelty-free serum, its suitable for use both day and night, and comes in a sustainable and FSC-certified packaging—plus 2 percent of the price is donated to charitable organizations.
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Created by beauty influencer Allison McNamara, this brand uses algae as a main ingredient in all of its formulas. Try the fan favorite Universal Face Oil, an algae- and plankton-packed hydrating oil for all skin types, or get adventurous with the Sea Kale Sunscreen Serum.
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Best known for its high-quality products with great fragrances, Aesop offers an impressive selection of skincare products for any need. From exfoliating to toning, the vegan brand offers nearly 100 skin, hair and body products to round out your routine day and night.
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True Botanicals is free of more than 5,000 ingredients that are suspected or known to be harmful to human health. Olivia Wilde proudly names this company as her favorite skincare line, and she is a fervent fan of the Botanicals Renew Pure Radiance Oil.
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