New year, new beauty challenge – Hello Veganuary! Along with the usj beauty resolutions for 2021 like drinking more water (how’s that goin’ for ya?) and remembering to double cleanse we thought we’d take the Veganuary challenge to a whole new level and incorporate it into our beauty routines!
Wanna join us? To make things a lil’ easier on ya, we’ve gathered up some skincare icons, makeup must haves and self care essentials that can keep your skin and our animal pals happy!
Skincare
Cult product alert – if you know, you know! The Ordinary Hyaluronic Acid 2% + B5 contains three different forms of Hyaluronic Acid so that it penetrates deeper into the skin to give you maximum hydrating benefits. It’s like a big ol’ glass of water for your skin! It hydrates and plumps skin and also contains Vitamin B5 to increase surface hydration of the skin while it heals and regenerates. Buh-bye dry, rough, flaky skin. This baby is ready to help you seriously step up your skin care regime for Veganuary.
First Aid Beauty - Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer
Bringin’ in the big guns! This AH-maaaayzing product made it into our 2020 Haul Of Fame… and for good reason! First Aid Beauty Hello FAB Coconut Skin Smoothie Priming Moisturizer is an oil-free, brightening multi-tasker that hydrates and perfects for the IDEAL makeup base. It moisturises, brightens and blurs imperfections… and get this, it doubles as a makeup primer too, giving you the PERF base to ensure your makeup wears allll day long – amaze, right? Now for the fancy stuff - it also uses light-reflecting Micro-Pearls to bring luminosity to skin, while blurring any imperfections like visible pores or fine lines. We’ve already stocked up on a lifetime supply of the stuff! You with us?
Makeup
Every bomb makeup look begins with the right tools. Correct? Correct! Make those tools vegan friendly and you’re on to a WINNER! The Morphe Eye Got This Brush Collection will take your eye makeup game to the next level – no questions! These babes? They're just the four synthetic eye brushes you need to pull off all the gorgeous looks. Go on and give ‘em a sweep and get ready to swoooon.
We’ve got you a vegan friendly base perfecting powder you’re BOUND to L.O.V.E! ZOEVA Authentik Skin Finishing Powder is a mattifying face powder that sets makeup all day long – it ain’t goin’ anywhere bb. The bangin’ formula includes crystal powders and Rose Hip Oil to revitalise your skin… but wait, there’s more – it’s extra fine and ultra-blendable allowing it to glide on evenly with a SUPER soft-focus effect. Velvety matte skin ftw!
Hair
Vegan Hair Goals comin’ in hot! Say hello to your mane’s new bestie! Pureology Hydrate Sheer Shampoo is a Silicone-free, Sulphate-free shampoo specially created to care for fine hair without weighing it down. This colour protection shampoo keeps your colour look looking radiant with no build-up or heavy feeling and BONUS (!!)… it’s gentle formula is IDEAL for sensitive scalps too, as it causes little-to-no tingling sensation. The dream amiright?
NBD… but we think we’ve just found your new hair hero! Aveda Thickening Tonic boosts your hair instantly, thickening it from roots to ends and puts in the work to hold your fuller style naturally. It couldn’t be easier to use - just spritz on damp hair for thicker, fuller looking hair. Doin’ the most for your locks and the planet!
Self Care
Bougee self care? We’re here for it bb! The Grace & Stella Anti-Wrinkle + Energizing Eye Masks are like an energy drink for your eyes and our FAVE way to unwind. If you've got dark circles, puffy eye bags, fine lines or signs of general fatigue around your eyes these hydrogel eye masks will make it look like you had your full 8 hours of sleep. They’re super cooling and refreshing on the skin and DRENCHED in a skin-boosting, revitalising essence. Grace & Stella boasts a roster of vegan and cruelty-free products that don’t just stop at lookin’ cute and doin’ the most for your skin but they align with your ethics and principles too!
Soakin’ it alllll in. If you’re not gettin’ extra with some bath salts, are you even self care-ing? Sanctuary Rose Gold Radiance Exquisite Bath Salts are REDIC Beauts – we’re talkin’ indulgent skin-nourishing bath crystals to give you a shimmering, sublimely relaxing bath. These indulgent crystals will calm your mind helping you feel uber relaxed whilst boosting circulation & leaving skin feeling smooth and soft. Prepare to transform your me-time with this little jar of vegan goodness!
Tan
St. Tropez - Gradual Tan Watermelon Infusion
Are you a better person when you’re tanned? Us too! Time to level up - we’ve got you a tan that’s gonna give you extra brownie points cuz it’s vegan! St Tropez Gradual Tan Watermelon Infusion is infused with Hyaluronic acid and a DELISH watermelon scent, this ultra-lightweight lotion absorbs instantly, deeply nourishing and moisturising the skin for an even and streak free glow. Who could be mad at that?
We already had major heart eyes for the Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Drops… but did you know they were vegan friendly too? These babies are custom-made self tanning drops that let you control your glow. What more could ya ask for? It's the equivalent of 12 shades of tan in one bottle – ya just gotta add your favourite moisturiser! They’re also jam packed with organic tanning actives + Avocado, Chia Seed and Coconut Oils, for a happy (for everyone), hydrated glow.
