5 Vegan Beauty Brands You Can Add to Your Makeup Stash

If sustainability is all the rage in fashion today, for beauty, it’s vegan. And no, we don’t mean the food kind.

Vegan beauty promotes the use of cosmetics and skin care products that are free from animal by-products or animal-derived ingredients. Some confuse it for cruelty-free products, which refer to those that do not test on animals although they may contain animal-derived ingredients. If you want your look to stay on fleek while staying eco-friendly, check out our list of vegan beauty brands that are available to Singaporean shoppers.

KVD Vegan Beauty

Formerly known as Kat Von D Beauty, KVD has been at the forefront of “tattoo-inspired vegan beauty” for years. It is best known for its waterproof tattoo liner with needle-sharp precision for that strong make-up finish. KVD first came out with cruelty-free products in 2008 before unveiling its vegan makeup product, the Tattoo Liner, in 2010. The company began reformulating its products in 2015 to officially become 100% vegan a year later.

Check out KVD on Sephora Singapore.

elf Cosmetics

This vegan beauty brand hits two birds in one stone with eco-friendly products at affordable prices. Elf Cosmetics has made sure its products do not contain animal-derived ingredients such as phthalates, parabens, nonylphenol ethoxylates, triclosan, triclocarban, and hydroquinone. It also applies the cruelty-free practice, so you can go full glam without the guilt. And yes, you can have elf products shipped to Singapore!

Dr. Botanicals

This PETA-approved brand markets vegan and cruelty-free products created by Richard Walker, who grew up in a family of British chemists. We are a fan of its apothecary collection that adds wholesome superfoods such as coconut, pomegranate, kale, and lemon to its mix of ingredients. Aside from skincare must-haves such as facial scrubs and eye serums, Dr. Botanicals also offers diffusers for your home.

Pacifica

Other than offering 100% vegan products, Pacifica adopts a recycling program so no material is ever wasted. We are fans of the brand’s feminine palette, be it in the form of lotion tubes or overnight creams. Plus, we love how this vegan beauty brand caters to all skin types!

Lime Crime

Lime Crime’s products are both vegan and cruelty-free as certified by PETA and The Leaping Bunny Program. Its best-sellers include the Bushy Brow Pomade Pencils that come in neutral and bold shades. We also adore its Velvetines Liquid Lipstick that is sure to last long with its matte finish. Oh, and did we say the products come in awesome packaging, too?

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