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Animal ingredients are more common in cosmetics than many realise, appearing in everyday items like lipsticks, shampoos, and creams. Ingredients such as keratin, lanolin, and beeswax are often used to improve texture or act as emulsifiers. Yet, these components raise significant concerns about animal welfare. As we discussed in this article, switching to vegan cosmetics means choosing products that align with cruelty-free principles and often come with environmental benefits.
To help you build a vegan skincare routine, we’ve compiled a list of trusted brands and stores where you can find animal-friendly care products.
Shops and Brands for Your Vegan Skincare Essentials
Het Faire Oosten is a sustainable shopping haven in Amsterdam. This shop is known for its carefully curated selection of sustainable fashion, handmade tableware, and natural cosmetics. Whether you’re looking for vegan skincare products or a unique gift, Het Faire Oosten offers a broad range of ethically sourced items.
- Fair Squared – This brand’s mission is to reduce inequality in global trade. They use fair trade ingredients like olive oil from Palestine and cocoa butter from the Dominican Republic. Their range includes hand creams, face masks, shaving oils, and soaps. Certified by the Vegan Society and PETA as cruelty-free.
- HappySoaps - Known for their microplastic-free shampoo bars and skincare products, HappySoaps ensures all their ingredients are vegan, biodegradable, and palm oil-free.
Nature Bar offers handmade, natural soaps that are both vegan and cruelty-free. Their products are created in Amsterdam with a commitment to using 100% natural ingredients. The range includes body soaps, shampoo bars, and facial soaps, all designed to nourish your skin while being kind to the environment.
Harvest Club in Leuven is a one-stop shop for sustainable lifestyle products. From eco-friendlier fashion to natural grooming essentials, this store caters to all your needs. The shop features a dedicated wall of skincare and cleaning products that are ethical and effective.
- Manucurist - Specialising in natural nail care, Manucurist offers polishes certified by COSMOS and the Vegan Society. Their products are designed with eco-friendlier packaging and innovative formulas.
- Wondr - This brand crafts soap bars using pure, natural ingredients like castor oil, coconut oil, and aloe vera. Wondr’s bars are entirely vegan, cruelty-free, and plastic-free.
- Zao Make-Up – Zao Make-Up specialises in natural cosmetics made from plant extracts, vegetable waxes, and oils. Their products, including lipsticks, eyeshadows, and foundations, are certified vegan by the Vegan Society. By phasing out beeswax in 2018, Zao ensures their entire range aligns with cruelty-free principles.
- Het Zeeplokaal – Het Zeeplokaal is a small Dutch brand creating handmade soaps using plant-based ingredients. They prioritise organic components and focus on minimal environmental impact. Each soap is made with vegetable oils, such as coconut oil, olive oil, and almond oil, ensuring a luxurious and eco-friendly experience.
Blabloom is a family-oriented sustainable concept store in Genk. Here, you’ll find a variety of eco-friendlier alternatives for skincare, baby products, and home care. Their extensive range of clean care products makes it easy to embrace a more sustainable lifestyle.
Helemaal Shea – This artisan brand offers vegan soaps, shampoo bars, and skincare products handmade in North Holland. All products are crafted with natural ingredients and are completely animal-friendly.
- Naïf – Naïf is a trusted brand specialising in natural skincare for babies, kids, and adults. Their products are made with natural ingredients like flaxseed oil, avocado oil, and coconut oil, ensuring gentle yet effective care. The range is entirely vegan, cruelty-free, and avoids harsh chemicals, making it ideal for sensitive skin.
- Evolve Organic Beauty- Evolve Organic Beauty crafts handmade, small-batch cosmetics in England, using natural and organic ingredients. Their products, such as serums, moisturisers, and body scrubs, are certified vegan, cruelty-free, and eco-friendlier. In 2021, they achieved the Leaping Bunny certification, guaranteeing that no ingredients are tested on animals.
Kudzu is Belgium’s first eco-webshop and a pioneer in sustainable shopping. Located in Bruges, Kudzu offers a diverse selection of vegan and low-impact products. The shop aims to make it easier for people to live sustainably without compromising on quality or style.
- SAVONKE- Locally made in Antwerp, these vegan shampoo and conditioner bars are available in a variety of scents, including unscented options. SAVONKE also offers a dog shampoo bar.
- Pachamamaï - A French brand known for zero-waste bathroom products. Their handcrafted skincare and haircare products are certified vegan and cruelty-free by PETA.
Druantia is a haven for those who love natural skincare and enjoy creating their own cosmetics. The store runs entirely on green energy, using solar panels and sourcing electricity via Ecopower. Alongside ready-made vegan skincare, Druantia offers an extensive range of raw ingredients, materials, and packaging for those who prefer to make their own products.
- Santaverde - Known for its aloe vera-based skincare, Santaverde’s range includes day creams, serums, and sun creams. The brand is certified vegan by the Vegan Society and cruelty-free under the Leaping Bunny program.
- Beauty Garden - This brand celebrates plant-based cosmetics, incorporating high-quality ingredients like agar agar, shea butter, plum oil, and walnut oil to nourish the skin.
- Refyld - A French brand revolutionising sustainability with refillable skincare products. Their shampoos, deodorants, and conditioners are made with natural ingredients and come in plastic-free packaging.
The Soul Store is a carefully curated shop born from Ellen’s personal experiences with skin conditions such as eczema, acne, and extremely dry skin. Ellen’s journey led her to discover the effectiveness of natural skincare products, which now form the backbone of the store’s philosophy. This shop specialises in natural and vegan cosmetics packed with powerful, plant-based ingredients designed to nourish and enhance your skin’s natural glow while avoiding harsh chemicals.
- Kure Bazaar – Known for its natural nail polish, Kure Bazaar offers vibrant colours without compromising on ethics. The brand is certified cruelty-free and avoids selling in countries requiring mandatory animal testing.
- Routinely - A personalised skincare brand that embraces minimalism and simplicity. Routinely’s products are tailored to individual needs, ensuring that all formulas are vegan and never tested on animals.
Clothilde seamlessly combines sustainability and skincare with its thoughtful selection of vegan cosmetics and beauty products. Believing that skincare is as important as caring for the environment, the shop offers a wide range of high-quality, cruelty-free options for eco-conscious consumers.
- NCLA Beauty – Founded in Los Angeles, this brand is renowned for its vegan body and lip care products. Their offerings include luxurious scrubs, balms, and candles, all certified cruelty-free.
- Grown Alchemist- A Melbourne-based brand that utilises botanical ingredients to create organic skincare products. Certified by PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies programme, their range is designed for natural skin rejuvenation.
- Rahua - Known for its pure ingredients, Rahua delivers outstanding vegan haircare solutions that promote both hair health and environmental sustainability.
- Alex Carro - This natural vegan skincare brand combines botanical traditions with innovative formulations, offering products such as balancing oils and facial cleansers.
- Agent Nateur – A California-based label specialising in vegan deodorants and facial care products that are unisex, effective and luxurious.
- Maiwe - A Belgian brand that uses rosehip oil, extracted in Chile by local women and entrepreneurs. Maiwe’s products focus on enhancing skin health through the use of pure and natural ingredients. The entire range is vegan and cruelty-free.
Supergoods stands out as an ethical shop with a clear commitment to transparency and sustainability. Offering a mix of fashion, homeware, and skincare, the store’s products meet strict standards for eco-conscious consumers. Their skincare range features high-performance brands that align with vegan and cruelty-free principles.
- Doers of London - Designed by the modern man, this vegan skincare brand delivers high-quality products that are both cruelty-free and certified by the Vegan Society. Their minimalist formulations are ideal for daily use.
Moksi was created with a deep understanding of the needs of oncology patients, offering a specialised line of skincare products designed to soothe and heal damaged skin. All formulations focus on restoring the skin’s natural balance using vegan and cruelty-free ingredients. With Moksi, patients can access gentle and effective solutions tailored to sensitive skin.
Botma & van Bennekom is a Dutch brand that takes pride in creating handmade soaps, oils, and balms using only natural ingredients. Each product is crafted with care in Arnhem, reflecting the brand’s commitment to quality and sustainability. Their range is entirely vegan and free from synthetic additives, making it a perfect choice for those seeking ethical skincare options.
