Want to take part in Veganuary but don’t know where to start? Embracing a vegan lifestyle extends far beyond just the kitchen…
This year, champion the compassionate beauty revolution and dive into the world of vegan beauty products, where conscious choices meet radiant results. These eco-friendly, natural, and vegan alternatives will leave you wanting more than just a one-month fling!
Vegan Haircare
Eco Warrior Colour Edit Purple Shampoo Bar (£6.50 / 100g, littlesoapcompany.co.uk)
From dull to dazzling! Keep colour treated hair shining bright in eco-friendly, vegan style with this targeted, treatment shampoo bar. Designed for blonde or highlighted hair with a high concentration of purple pigments to help reduce unwanted yellow or brassy tones, while cleansing, strengthening and moisturising hair.
Added ingredients:
- Squalane - Sourced from sugar cane (microbiome friendly and protects biodiversity) helps increase shine and prevent damage.
- Shea Butter - adds moisture.
- Panthenol - strengthens the hair and adds shine.
- Fragranced with a blend of pure Chamomile and Rose essential oils.
B Corp certified, vegan, cruelty-free, sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable, plastic-free and totally free from detergents, SLS, sulphates, alcohol, parabens, silicones, and synthetic preservatives.
Scandinavian Biolabs Hair Hydration Mask+ (£39/30ml, scandinavianbiolabs.co.uk)
Nourish dry, damaged, and lacklustre hair back to life with this rich and deeply nourishing, natural and 100% vegan hair mask. A unique blend of natural oils, combined with a plant-based alternative to silicone, locks in moisture, strengthens, smooths, and reduces breakage for a silky smooth, glossy finish.
- Argan Oil – rich in fatty acids and vitamin E to maintain moisture, protect hair and reduce breakage and frizz.
- Hyaluronic Acid – increases hair fibre water content to instantly hydrate and add moisture to dry strands.
- Hydrolyzed Quinoa – rich in proteins, helps strengthen and support damaged hair.
Vegan Skincare
Eco Warrior Clear Skin Bar (£4.50/100g - littlesoapcompany.co.uk)
This deeply moisturising, yet clarifying black soap works to reduce excess sebum, purify, nourish, and deeply cleanse acne-prone and blemished skin, without stripping it of its natural oils.
- Charcoal – Detoxifying, purifying and helps reduce excess sebum from the skin.
- Grapeseed Oil – Full of antioxidants, deeply moisturising and evens skin tone.
- Tea Tree - Anti-bacterial and helps to reduce inflammation.
B Corp certified, vegan, cruelty-free, sustainable, biodegradable, recyclable, plastic-free and totally free from detergents, SLS, sulphates, alcohol, parabens, silicones, and synthetic preservatives.
Vegan Nail Shades
Leighton Denny Glazed Collection – (£12.50 per polish/12ml, leightondenny.com)
Get your glaze on with this vegan capsule collection of glistening, iridescent, luminous shades that glow with a subtle, glossy shimmer for an effortlessly chic and unique ‘glazed doughnut’ finish.
- GET GLAZED – with an oyster blush base and iridescent particles that reflect the light, this iconic shade gives a multidimensional mother of pearl ‘glazed effect. Delicate hints of shimmering turquoise dance across the nails as they catch the light.
- GLAZED EXPRESSION – With an ivory blush base, this gorgeous shade has a golden sunset undertone with an electric pink iridescence, giving it a multi-dimensional look when it catches the light.
- GLAZED & UNFAZED - this stunning lilac shade has rose gold and pink iridescence running through, giving it a unique multi-dimensional look as it catches the light.
Each polish has been specifically formulated so that each polish can be worn alone for a stunning, ‘glazed’ finish, without having to do numerous applications using multiple products! AND cocktailed over any other polish so you can GLAZE your own way and create your own unique glazed shade.
Vegan Scents
Vocā Mediterranean Moon Pillow Spray (£36/50ml, voca.london)
This natural fragrance blend harnesses the soothing and therapeutic powers of natural botanicals to help restore your body’s natural rhythms, sooth your over-stimulated nervous system and prepare your mind and body for a good night’s sleep.
- Rose Absolute – revered by The Romans and Ancient Greeks, this calming oil helps balance your mood and reduce tension.
- Bergamot – helps alleviate stress and settle nerves.
- Helichrysum - cherished by the ancient Greeks for its healing properties, this unique botanical provides powerful soothing, sedative effects.
Plant-based, vegan-friendly and cruelty free.
Maeva Rae The Collection Trio (£40/3x75g, maevarae.com)
This collection of three decadent, mood-boosting, 100% natural and vegan candles have been expertly blended, marrying neuroscience and scent, to bring you an unparalleled and truly unforgettable sensory experience.
- CALM – to relax and unwind. Sweet Basil, Anise Star and Vanilla alleviate tension and promote sleep.
- INVIGORATE– to energise and refresh. Eucalyptus, Juniper Berry and Fir Balsam provide energy-boosting proper ties to uplift, detoxify, and rebalance.
- JOY - to uplift your mood and spread positivity. Orange Blossom, Bergamot and Tuberose exude warmth, energise, and refresh the soul.
Vegan, soy wax with a hemp wick for a cleaner, safer burn