Hi friends!
All this week I’m sharing gift guides for all the beauty lovers in your life this holiday season. No matter what your preferred style of makeup is, there should be something for everyone – fingers crossed! If you missed my Glam Makeup Gift Guide or my Fuss-Free Makeup Gift Guide, be sure to check those out if you feel they would appeal to you.
Today’s post is my Cruelty-Free & Vegan Makeup Gift Guide, perfect for anyone who doesn’t want any animal by-products in their makeup nor do they want anything tested on animals in any way in any capacity. I’ve broken things up into large categories – Complexion, Eyes, Brows, Cheeks and Lips. All these recommendations together will give you a full face of makeup, if that’s what you’re after. Or if you’re just here for, say, a bronzer recommendation or a blush recommendation, it should still be helpful as well.
I’ve tried to include a mix of prices here, but if you’re only interested in more affordable drugstore makeup please check out my ‘Best Of’ drugstore series from last month.
Without further delay, let’s get into the gift guide!
COMPLEXION
Source: Iris & Romeo / Instagram
Iris & Romeo Best Skin Days
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- 5-in-1 skincare-makeup hybrid that provides sheer-to-light coverage, SPF, serum benefits, hydration, and blue light protection
- Creamy consistency makes it super easy to apply and blend
- Beautifying effect on skin with little effort, perfect for those with dry skin
- SHOP NOW FROM IRIS & ROMEO
- Cruelty-free & vegan status confirmed on brand’s website
Read this: A 5-in-1 foundation?? Iris & Romeo Best Skin Days Review
Source: Too Faced / Instagram
TOO FACED BORN THIS WAY COVERAGE RANGE (LIQUID OR POWDER FOUNDATION, OR CONCEALER)
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Suited for someone who wants fuller coverage in either liquid or power formats
- Can achieve flawless, long-lasting full coverage without drying the skin
- Easy to apply and blend (I can attest specifically to the concealer)
- SHOP NOW FROM ULTA
- Cruelty-free/vegan status on this product confirmed by Logical Harmony
Read this: Review: Too Faced Born This Way Super Coverage Multi-Use Sculpting Concealer
Source: Ulta website
MAKEUP REVOLUTION CONCEAL & DEFINE CONCEALER
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Super creamy consistency make application and blending easy
- Buildable medium-to-full coverage for all-day wear without drying the skin
- Available in a bevy of shades and undertones
- SHOP NOW FROM ULTA
- Cruelty-free/vegan status on this product confirmed by Ethical Elephant
Source: Hourglass / Instagram
HOURGLASS AMBIENT LIGHTING POWDERS
WHAT MAKES THEM GREAT
- Gorgeous light texture powders that glide across the skin, leaving zero cakiness
- Gives skin a soft-focus finish while setting makeup for long-wear
- SHOP NOW FROM SEPHORA
- 100% cruelty-free brand but not every Ambient Lighting shade may be vegan. Check Ethical Elephant’s list of vegan Hourglass powders for clarification. Hourglass does pledge to become 100% vegan by 2020.
EYES
Source: Huda Beauty website
HUDA BEAUTY OBSESSIONS EYESHADOW PALETTE IN WARM BROWN
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Gorgeous color payoff, beautiful textures, and effortless blending in one small palette
- Nine quality eyeshadows for under $30.00
- SHOP NOW FROM HUDA BEAUTY
- Cruelty-free/vegan status of this product confirmed by Ethical Elephant. Check the website for other color variations in the Obsessions format that may also be vegan.
Source: Hourglass / Instagram
HOURGLASS CAUTION EXTREME LASH MASCARA
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Gives lashes fullness, length and separation without having to build too much
- Very black formula for extra drama
- No flaking or smudging
- SHOP NOW FROM SEPHORA
- Cruelty-free/vegan status on this product confirmed by Logical Harmony
Read this: My quick, 8-minute makeup routine
CHEEKS
Source: The Organic Skin Co / Instagram
THE ORGANIC SKIN CO CHEEKY LIPS
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- 2-in-1 cream lip and cheek product that’s highly emollient and easy-to-blend
- Beautiful color for long-wearing effect
- SHOP NOW FROM THE ORGANIC SKIN CO
- Cruelty-free/vegan status confirmed on brand’s website
Read this: My Organic Skin Co Custom Palette Review
Source: Milk Makeup website
MILK MAKEUP MATTE BRONZER
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Creamy consistency in stick format makes it easy to apply on-the-go or touch up
- Blends seamlessly across skin either with fingers or a brush
- Natural appearance with matte texture for all-day wear
- SHOP NOW FROM SEPHORA
- 100% cruelty-free & vegan brand – confirmed by Logical Harmony
Source: Becca / Instagram
BECCA SHIMMERING SKIN PERFECTOR PRESSED HIGHLIGHTER
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Smooth-textured powder highlighter that doesn’t exaggerate texture or pores
- No glitter or sparkle in sight, just pearly sheen
- Buildable pigment
- SHOP NOW FROM SEPHORA
- 100% cruelty-free brand but not every Skin Perfector shade is vegan. Check Logical Harmony for a complete vegan list.
LIPS
Source: Clove + Hallow / Instagram
CLOVE + HALLOW LIP GLAZE
WHAT MAKES IT GREAT
- Nourishing lip gloss texture with loads of hydration
- Lovely shine and no stickiness
- Sleek packaging with click-pen delivery system
- SHOP NOW FROM CLOVE + HALLOW
- 100% certified cruelty-free & vegan brand – confirmed by Cruelty-Free Kitty
Read this: Five moisturizing lippies for Autumn-Winter
What would be on your Cruelty-Free & Vegan Makeup Gift Guide? I’d love to know!
Make sure to come back on Monday for my ultimate Skincare Gift Guide for dry skin!
xo, Erica
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