‘All-natural,’ ‘organic’ and ‘vegan’ are beauty buzzwords that often are tossed on packaging and used interchangeably. But true vegan formulas contain no animal products or byproducts, and are never tested on animals. As major cosmetic companies are leaning toward conscious manufacturing, a handful have made it their mission to provide consumers with ethically sourced products containing high-quality ingredients. Here’s a look at some of the most innovative vegan skin care lines.
french girl organics
French Girl Organics is ‘the little vegan skin care company that could.’ An Etsy brand that quickly became mainstream, the line has an impressive inventory, including everything from bug repellant to lip tint. Its minimalist packaging and cute slogan (‘Tested on French girls, never on animals’) only add to the brand’s appeal. Using certified organic and all-natural ingredients, French Girl Organics sets a new standard for American beauty, vegan or otherwise.
tata harper
Tata Harper’s eponymous cosmetic company gained popularity thanks to her 1,200-acre Vermont farm, where she grows the organic herbs, fruits and oats used in the products. Harper also has an in-house lab that ensures each formula is biocompatible and completely traceable. The Repairative Moisturizer is a must-have for those with dry skin, thanks to its clinical-grade essential oils and natural humectants.
gaffer & child
Based in Southern California, this artisan vegan skin care line is dedicated to ‘Giving A Damn.’ Boasting a facial serum, exfoliator, facial scrub, shaving butter and pomade, the company is on a mission to create the most potent and pure daily-use skin care products possible. All ingredients are ethically sourced, and each product is made by hand from start to finish. Even better, the company donates a portion of its profits to PETA.
apothecanna
No matter what side of the cannabis debate you’re on, there’s no denying the efficacy of cannabidiol (more commonly known as CBD), a non-psychoactive compound found in cannabis. Apothecanna is a Colorado-based skin care company that uses CBD in its line of vegan body creams and oils. Thanks to the compound’s healing properties, the products are not only animal-friendly, but also help relieve stiffness, sore muscles, irritated skin and swollen joints.
As a beauty writer, I test an array of products. While not all of them work their way into my beauty routine, Josie Maran Whipped Argan Oil Face Butter did. Thick and creamy, this moisturizer is perfect for dry skin and never leaves skin greasy. The product is cruelty-free, gluten-free, clinically and dermatologist tested, and has recyclable packaging. A product that’s as good to your skin as it is to our planet? That’s something I can get behind.
