12 of the best cruelty-free beauty products
Cruelty-free beauty has exploded in recent years, with many of us becoming more conscious of the choices we make when trying and purchasing beauty products. Without testing on animals, cruelty-free beauty products still provide the luxury and joy of makeup, haircare and skincare without questionable production and testing methods.
Whether you're looking for your next cruelty-free purchase or have recently made the choice to only purchase beauty products free from animal testing, you are sure to find something you will love in our comprehensive guide of all things cruelty-free.
Cruelty-free Makeup
You may be suprised to discover that many of your favourite makeup brands are actually cruelty-free. With brands such as Sleek and Illamasqua are all completely cruelty-free and even offer vegan products, free from any animal products in addition to testing.
Illamasqua Beyond Powder
Add an illuminated glow to your skin with the ultra-metallic Illamasqua Beyond Powder in the shade OMG. The divine shimmering champagne hue adds a beautiful radiance to your complexion when dusted on the high points of your face - on the cheekbones, cupid's bow and down to bridge of the nose.
The Beyond Powders are also completely vegan, free from animal testing and by-products.
Sleek Makeup i-Divine Palette
Create any eye look from a subtle natural wash of colour to a dramatic smokey eye with the Sleek i-Divine Palette in A New Day. The twelve beautiful neutral shades in a mixture of matte and shimmer finishes blend beautifully together to create your dream eye look.
Daniel Sandler Watercolour Blush
Enriched with Vitamin E and Jojoba, the Daniel Sandler Watercolour Liquid Blush adds a natural-looking, radiant flush to your cheeks. The ultra-lightweight formula glides onto the skin, perking up your complexion with a subtle dewy finish.
So Eco Face Kit
Made from sustainable bamboo and recycled materials, the So Eco Face Kit includes four planet-friendly makeup brushes to help you achieve a flawless complexion. Vegan and cruelty-free, the So Eco brushes are housed in a brush wrap made from unbleached cotton.
Cruelty-free Skincare
Often rich in natural and organic ingredients, cruelty-free skincare can help to improve the clairty and appearance of your complexion, leaving your skin looking healthy and radiant.
PIXI Rose Glow Tonic
Reveal a glowing and soft complexion with the newest addition to the iconic PIXI Tonic range, the PIXI Rose Tonic. Infused with Rose Hydrosol, the calming toner transforms dull, tired skin, instantly hydrating and smoothnig the skin to leave your complexion radiant.
NIOD Myrrh Clay Mask
Firm and tone your complexion with the NOID Myrrh Clay Mask. Utilising the potent beautifying benefits of Myrrh, the Clay Mask offers instant and longterm firming benefits, boosting the elasticity and suppleness of your skin. Once removed, the Clay Mask will reveal a radiant, youthful complexion.
Pai Kukui and Jojoba Skin Brightening Exfoliator
Remaining cruelty-free is not simply about refraining from testing on animals for many brands. Creating products which do not cause any harm once used is often another consideration for many cruelty-free brands.
The Pai Kukui and Jojoba Skin Brightening Exfoliator does not use micro-beads which can cause harm when released into the sea and instead uses an all-natural micro-sphere exfoliation system to lift away impurities and dead skin cells to improve the texture and luminosity of your skin.
Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Calming Mist
Minimise any signs of redness and irritation of the skin with the Jurlique Calendula Redness Rescue Calming Mist. The calming formula instantly hydrates and soothes the skin and naturally defends the skin against further aggravation.
Cruelty-free Haircare
Finding a cruelty free shampoo and conditioner which is effective and caters for all your hair needs used to be quite diffcult. Now with more brands emerging, proud of their cruelty-free status, you are simply spoilt for choice.
SACHAJUAN Intensive Repair Shampoo
Ideal for damaged, dry hair in need of some serious moisture, the SACHAJUAN Intensive Repair Shampoo is infused with Ocean Silk Technology to smooth and nourish each and every hair. Working to repair and protect the hair follicles, the Intensive Repair Shampoo will boost the health and appearance of both your scalp and your locks.
OUAI Clean Conditioner
Hydrate and nourish your hair without weighing it down with the divinely scented OUAI Clean Conditioner. A delicate blend of Amino Acids, Smart Keratin and Tamarind Seed protects each hair follicle, leaving your locks soft and manageable.
Klorane Eco-Friendly Dry Shampoo with Oat Milk
Enriched with Oat Milk to moisturise and soften your hair, the KLORANE Eco-Friendly Dry Shampoo. The cruelty-free dry shampoo absorbs excess oils and dirt on the scalp for hair that looks clean and refreshed in an instant.
Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum
Achieve ultra-smooth and sleek locks with the Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum. The lightweight formula works to smooth and seal your hair for locks that feel so soft with a mirror-like shine.
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