Top vegan beauty products with The Vegan Trademark we love

The Vegan Society currently has over 20,000 personal care and cosmetics products registered with the Vegan Trademark! This isn’t just because people love beauty products.

Labelling on cosmetics can be confusing with definitions of terms like ‘cruelty-free’ and ‘vegan’ not always being fully understood by consumers and businesses alike. Pair that with different labels symbolising each, sometimes meaning different things, and it can get quite confusing.

In the beauty industry, the term ‘cruelty-free’, for example, refers to products that have not been tested on animals, or products that are not sold in territories like Mainland China where post-market animal testing is required by law.

Cruelty-free does not, however, cover whether the ingredients in a product are derived from animals, so they may not be vegan.

The Vegan Trademark helps to provide clarification that the products we certify are free of all animal use – that means no animal ingredients and no animal testing. Everything you need to reassure you, represented in one label.

So, whether it’s your daily dental care or vegan make-up, our trusted mark is here to make shopping for authentic vegan products easier.

We’d love to see your go-to Vegan Trademarked cosmetics and body care! Follow us on Instagram and Twitter and be sure to tag @vegantrademark when you share your finds.

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Bowe Organics Versatile Hair Oil

Bowe Organics has collated the most effective, hydrating and nourishing oils in this beautiful bottle. Its purpose? To increase your hair’s shine, strength, health, and hydration. A must for curly hair!

Owned by a hairdresser who has worked with thousands of women over the years, Bowe Organics understands what your hair means to you – it can be your confidence, power and identity, so treat it with the respect it deserves.

£23, www.boweorganics.com

The English Mineral makeup Company Vegan Mascara

Created for the most sensitive eyes and infused with the best quality natural ingredients, this amazing natural vegan mascara gently adds volume and depth to your lashes. Its clever build-able formula also allows you to control your look.

But the best thing is that it’s been designed for (and tested on) the most sensitive of humans – plus it is shower-proof and fully vegan!

£21, www.englishmineralmakeup.co.uk

Curly Ellie Curl Defining Leave-in Conditioner

A rich, indulgent styling cream that nourishes and conditions hair, taming frizz whilst enhancing and defining your curls.

Suitable for all hair types due to its non-greasy and long-lasting finish, it contains quinoa for moisture retention, damage protection and heat control, while soothing camelina sativa leaves the hair soft and shiny without a greasy residue. A game-changer when it comes to fighting frizz.

£13.99, www.curlyellie.com

Siskyn Skincare Rosehip & Tamanu Scars & Stretchmark Oil

This is the perfect healing and repairing oil. A rich blend of 12 skin regenerating ingredients, from sea buckthorn to rosehip and tamanu, work hard to enhance the repair process and refine skin texture and elasticity.

It’s beneficial for expectant mums to help with scars and stretchmarks, as well as anyone suffering from dry, sensitive skin.

£26/£34, www.siskyn.co.uk

Friendly Soap Facial Selection

For a gift you’ll feel good about giving, or even just to spoil yourself, this soap selection box brings together four favourites in one recycled cardboard place. Get your day off to a flying start with the zingy and zesty Orange & Grapefruit bar, or boost your mood with the wonderful scent of steam-distilled lemongrass.

There’s a warm and comforting Patchouli & Sandalwood bar too, plus loveable Lavender, the relaxing classic. Every bar is handmade in Yorkshire from natural ingredients, and the rich and creamy lather promises to nourish, moisturise and gently care for your skin.

£8.45, www.friendlysoap.co.uk

Holy Lama Naturals Handmade Soaps

All Holy Lama Soaps are 100% natural and handmade using extra-virgin coconut oil and a unique combination of essential oils. These Ayurvedic soaps are hugely popular for their long-lasting fragrances and for leaving the skin soft and pampered, plus they’re made in an ethically run women’s factory in Kerala.

Choose from Yogi Soap (neem & tulsi), Kewra Soap (floral scent), Curcuma Soap (turmeric) and Rainforest Soap (vetivert). Each soap comes in a unique ‘oyster shell’ made from dried fallen leaves of the areca palm, so there’s no plastic in sight.

Individual soaps – £5, four-pack gift set – £18, www.holylama.co.uk and Amazon

Hairy Jayne Shampoo Bar

Hairy Jayne is a natural, vegan haircare brand with sustainability at its core and a hairdresser as its founder.

Hairy Jayne Shampoo Bars have added mango butter, which is nourishing for both the hair and scalp. Although these gentle cleansers are sulphate-free, they lather up well. The formula is pH balanced, so no need to follow up with an apple cider vinegar rinse afterwards.

The shampoo bars come in a choice of four fragrances made with essential oil blends. You can even choose how much packaging you would like (boxed, in a tin or ‘naked’).

From £8, hairyjaynehandmade.co.uk

Truthpaste

Truthpaste offers three fantastic toothpaste ranges to help you love both your smile and the planet! Truthpaste feels that it is possible to have whole mouth care that is animal-free, zero waste and 100% natural.

Each ingredient is picked for its natural health benefits for your teeth and gums, leaving your mouth feeling clean and fresh all day. The ranges are divided into Original, Charcoal and Kids, and each range offers a variety of different flavours to choose from.

£8.99, www.truthpaste.co.uk

Dollbaby London Magnetic Eyeliner & Lashes Kit

Dollbaby London’s multi-award-winning product is revolutionising the beauty industry. Perfect eyelash application in just a few minutes, the secret WOW component is the magnetic eyeliner, which is both waterproof and smudge-proof.

Apply it in three simple steps – line the eye, allow it to dry, then the lashes softly click and magnetise to the liner!

Quote code VEGAN for 10% off. £44.95, www.dollbabylondon.uk

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