5 Vegan Beauty Products For Veganuary

What is Veganuary? Veganuary is a month-long challenge to try out the vegan lifestyle. And one of the best places to start is with your beauty routine. So many of the products we use for skincare and makeup are laden with chemicals and can be very harmful to the environment. This is why we’ve sourced some of the best vegan beauty products out there for you to try out. Happy Veganuary! —Jennifer Cox

The Sustain Complexion Pencils from Cheekbone Beauty ($24) are lightweight shade-correcting pencils that have been crafted to blend perfectly with your skin tone. They are buildable, blend-able, smooth, and creamy for the easiest of makeup applications. This multitasking pencil can be used as a concealer or matte highlighter, or for contouring, bronzing, and sculpting. It can also be a priming base for eyeshadow and more, and blends to a natural skin-like finish. 

Drunk Elephant’s D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Bronzing Drops with Peptides ($48, available at Sephora Canada) is a serum that defends against pollution and environmental stressors. It helps to combat dark spots, fine lines, wrinkles, and dullness, all while delivering a bronzy glow. It works on all skin types too. It is vegan and cruelty-free.

You’re going to love the lightweight, tinted Lip Glowy Balm from Laneige ($17). Not only will it hydrate those puckers, but it also contains natural shea and murumuru butters to give extra kissable lips throughout the day. It comes in five sheer, universally-flattering tints to match your mood. 

The Ordinary’s Natural Moisturizing Factors + HA ($16) works with your skin to support its hydration barrier. It’s formulated with natural ingredients like amino and fatty acids, triglycerides, urea, ceramides, and phospholipids, and keeps the outer layer of your skin protected and well-hydrated without feeling greasy. Plus, it provides both immediate and lasting effects, as it works to significantly improve skin barrier function with regular use.

For a face wash duo that removes makeup, supports skin’s pH balance, and clears buildup in pores, there’s Youth To The People’s Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser Duo ($38). This antioxidant-, vitamin-, and nutrient-rich gel cleanser helps you achieve glowing, clean skin, without drying or stripping. It’s a limited edition set, so get it soon!