5 Vegan Skincare Companies to Support in 2021
New year, new commitments to shop small and shop vegan when it comes to skincare.
Supporting smaller skincare companies and brands dedicated to sustainability is essential to making 2021 better for not only the planet, but the economy and your skin! Covid hit smaller brands especially hard, so it’s important to support them and know more about the products we’re consuming. Here are my top five go-to vegan skincare brands and my favorite products to shop from each:
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Fourth Ray Beauty
Sister brand to the popular ColourPop, Fourth Ray Beauty is a 100% cruelty-free, vegan, gluten-free and dermatologist-tested brand. While using the most natural and high quality ingredients, you can feel confident about what you're putting on your skin, without breaking the bank. You can shop their site by product or by skin-type to find the perfect products for your skincare needs and goals. My personal favorite products are the Avocado + Aloe Double Shot Serum and the Turmeric Face Milk. The Avocado and Aloe Serum is perfect for helping to heal winter dryness, hydrating your skin while replenishing necessary nutrients, while the Turmeric Face Milk is gentle on sensitive skin and gives you a gorgeous glow, without creating oil buildup.
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Herbivore Botanicals
Herbivore is dedicated to only providing what’s necessary and beneficial, and leaving the rest out. Because everything we put on our skin is absorbed into our bodies, it’s important to only apply the best, most natural skincare products. Not only are the formulas simple and thoughtfully made, but the packaging is beautifully minimalistic and the perfect addition for a vanity display. My most-loved products are Rose Hibiscus Face Mist and the Emerald CBD Glow Oil. A perfect finishing step to your nighttime skincare routine, the Rose Hibiscus Face Mist leaves your skin feeling fresh and hydrated. And if you’re a fan of CBD, the Emerald CBD Glow Oil is a must to calm irritated skin and even skin tone.
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Glow Recipe
Dedicated to making innovative, clean, cruelty-free and natural products, Glow Recipe not only is effective and good for the planet, but so fun. Colorfully packaged and exuding all kinds of freshness, the theme is fruit, and the scents are to die for. My favorite products are the Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer and the Pineapple-C Bright Serum. The Watermelon Glow Pink Juice Moisturizer is oil-free and perfect for all skin types, serving as a beautiful base to prep skin for the day, while the Pineapple-C Bright Serum brightens dull skin and clears blemishes.
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Truly Beauty
Holding the values of sustainability and health close when creating their products, Truly Beauty is everything you need to bring you confidence in the New Year. They have a large variety of products, from face serums, to shampoo and conditioner, to body butter-- specifically for your butt and boobs! My go-tos are the Unicorn Fruit Body Butter and the Black Jelly Blemish Serum. This body butter not only smells delicious, but will make your skin feel just as amazing, and the Blemish Serum is a miracle-worker when it comes to acne-- two must-haves when it comes to skincare.
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Town & Anchor
Based in Chicago and rooted in sustainable and “conscious” beauty, Town & Anchor derives its products from only the most natural ingredients, showing us the benefits of eco-friendly beauty. Packaged in the most elegant sustainable containers, although their array of offerings are limited, their thoughtful products are highly effective. My favorite products are the Anti-Acne Face Oil and the Cleansing Mylk, the Face Oil serving as a powerful anti-inflammatory and antibacterial agent, and the Cleansing Mylk, as a purifier and skin-soother, are the perfect combination to create a healthy and balanced complexion.
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Taking care of my skin always makes me feel so much better and more refreshed, as does using products I know are good for the planet. Creating a solid skincare routine allows you to glow on the inside and on the outside, preparing you to take on the New Year with confidence.