20 New Cruelty-Free Vegan Skincare Brands to Kickstart 2020

By Mind Over Mango January 31, 2020March 29, 2021 8 min read

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New Year, New You

The start of every new year comes the annual “New Year, New You” mantra. No matter the time of year, however, it’s never too late to start trying new skincare products. Check out 20 of the best cruelty-free vegan skincare brands that are a must-try for 2020.

Cruelty-Free Vegan Skincare

All products featured in this article are 100% cruelty-free. They do not test their products or ingredients on animals. Furthermore, these companies also do not sell their products in mainland China, where animal testing is still required by law. Additionally, most companies in this article are also 100% vegan. Any company that is not 100% vegan will clearly state its vegan status.

Nuria Beauty

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Nuria Beauty is a relatively new vegan skincare brand on the market. Their products are filled with skin-loving, nutritious ingredients that combat environmental stressors. Not only that, but Nuria donates a portion of its profits to charity. We own and love several of their products, such as their Defend Exfoliator, and the Hydrate Moisture Replenishing Serum.

OSEA

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OSEA is a luxury vegan skincare company inspired by the sea. They use bioavailable seaweed and other plant-based ingredients that protect and nourish your skin. Moreover, OSEA skincare products do not contain any synthetic ingredients known to cause cancer, mutations, or birth defects. Their luxurious products are both effective and safe for your skin and for the environment.

Alder New York

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Alder New York is a regular in our essential skincare kit. This company prides themselves on efficient and genderless skincare. Alder New York lives by a clean beauty philosophy, and refrains from using ick ingredients in their formulations. In fact, their products do not contain a host of toxic ingredients, including parabens, formaldehyde, silicones, phthalates, synthetic dyes, mineral oil, coal tar, PEGS, and so on.

Pai

What can we say – we love Pai. Not only because they are 100% vegan & cruelty-free, but because they use certified organic ingredients too. Furthermore, they use only sustainable plant-based ingredients and use recyclable and biodegradable packaging whenever possible. Any paper and cardboard produced is FSC certified and sourced from forests operating in environmentally and socially responsible ways.

Meow Meow Tweet

Need some sweet pits? Then Meow Meow Tweet is your new best friend. This vegan skincare company produces some of the most reliable aluminum-free deodorants on the market. If you are sensitive to baking soda – fear not. Meow Meow Tweet also offers baking soda free deodorants. Not only that, but they offer a range of other skincare products as well. Other products include sunscreens, toners, masks, cleansers, and haircare.

Youth to the People

Last but not least – Youth to the People. This 100% vegan skincare brand is a fan favorite among many. They use skin-loving ingredients that are biodegradable and safe for you and the plant. Moreover, they are based out of California and use local suppliers whenever possible. Sustainability is important to them, so they use glass and post-consumer craft paper for their products and boxes.

French Girl

French Girl is a natural and sustainable company that creates luxurious skincare & cosmetics. Woman-owned, French Girl aims to create innovative plant-based products. Furthermore, they source their ingredients from fair trade suppliers whenever possible. You will never find soy, nuts, or GMOs in any of their formulations. We’ve had the pleasure to try products such as their Lait De Rose Vitamin C Polishing Wash from Petit Vour.

100% Pure

We’ve touched based on 100% Pure skincare and makeup products in the past, and we can’t help but to do so again. Not only are their products safe and effective, but 100% Pure has made a commitment to go 100% vegan in 2020. If that’s not good enough news, wait until you try their cruelty-free skincare. 100% Pure has strict ingredient purity standards. They source pigments from fruits & veggies, and never use heavy metal dyes.

Juice Beauty

Although Juice Beauty isn’t 100% vegan, they are a solid 99% vegan. This dual cruelty-free certified company has created some of our all-time favorite skincare products. Juice Beauty is well known for creating effective skincare using sustainably sourced USDA Certified Organic ingredients. Additionally, Juice Beauty creates reef-safe products, and thus they do not use synthetic dyes, fragrances or chemical SPF.

Puristry

Puristry is the sister brand to 100% Pure. So it’s no wonder that we consider them to be some of our holy grail skincare products. Puristry caters to a more high-end luxury skincare market. Their products use many USDA Certified Organic ingredients. Even more, Puristry’s skincare formulas are cold pressed, allowing their products to maintain rich, vital, skin-loving vitamins and nutrients.

Fleur & Bee

Fleur & Bee skincare is a relatively new skincare brand on the market. Their collection of vegan, cruelty-free products are both affordable and effective. In fact, all of their skincare products are $30 or less. Fleur & Bee creates sustainable products that target skincare concerns such as aging, redness, and dry skin. They offer a solid line of cruelty-free & vegan skincare to cover all of your basic needs.

Konjac Sponge Co.

Konjac Sponge Co. first introduced us to 100% plant-based sponges. Let’s just say, we’re a fan. Not only are these sponges cruelty-free & plant-based (sea sponges are actually animals, not plants), but they thoroughly & gently cleanse your skin. Konjac sponges are naturally moist due to their natural chemical compounds. They can be used alone for a gentle cleanse and exfoliation, or combined with your favorite face or body cleanser.

Alchimie Forever

Alchimie Forever is forever one of our go-to skincare brands. They offer a range of luxurious skincare products you’re sure to love. Their products do not contain nuts, dyes, GMOs, sulfates, gluten, or parabens. Moreover, this vegan and cruelty-free skincare company largely focuses on developing clinically proven anti-aging products. Women and men over 30 can greatly benefit from using any of their products.

COOLA

Stay fresh and cool with COOLA skincare. COOLA is well known for their reef-safe SPF skincare products. All of their products use 70% or more certified organic ingredients. Therefore, COOLA dons several impressive organic certifications to their name. Furthermore, their products are packed with powerful antioxidants. COOLA also uses sustainably sourced, plant cell active ingredients in their formulations.

Honua Hawaiian

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If luxury, tropically inspired skincare is your thing, then Honua Hawaiian Skincare is a match made in heaven. Honua Hawaiian believes in wild-crafted, sustainable, & organic skincare. They support reforestation efforts and actively aid sustainable farmers to replenish forests. They use numerous plant-based ingredients that do not compromise the planet or your health. Furthermore, aside from 2 products, Honua Hawaiian is nearly 100% vegan.

Acure

Who doesn’t love affordable yet effective skincare? Acure fits the bill with this one. Their products cater to a variety of skincare concerns, all at a budget-friendly price point. You will never find parabens, sulfates, formaldehydes, paraffins, or mineral oil in any of their products. Whether you’re looking to eliminate acne, brighten dark spots, or get some SPF into your daily routine, Acure has got you covered.

bioClarity

If you couldn’t tell by now, we love plant-based skincare. That’s why bioClarity comes as no exception to our obsession with vegan skincare products. BioClarity uses their patent Floralux® in their formulations. Floralux® is a naturally derived antioxidant found in chlorophyll. This powerful ingredient visibly improves your skin. Not only does it clear and repair your skin, but it also combats signs of aging. So yes – we’d say we’re obsessed.

TULA

TULA is all about probiotics and superfoods. They use powerful ingredients that are both clean and effective for your skin. Superfoods contain micronutrients such as vitamins and organic acids that help to revitalize and nourish the skin. TULA has created many signature formulations that aggressively battle against your skins biggest concerns. We’re particularly fond of their Anti-Aging and their Acne & Blemish Control product lines.

Herbivore Botanicals

Aside from how effective their products are, Herbivore Botanicals aesthetic is simply to die for. Their 100% vegan skincare line is free from unnecessary filler ingredients. Furthermore, the majority of their ingredients are considered “active”. Herbivore Botanicals aims in helping you to indulge in your daily skincare routine – without the toxic chemicals. Their products do not contain parabens or mineral oils.

DERMA E

DERMA E is a well known vegan skincare brand that you should have in your arsenal. This is because DERMA E has strict standards they must meet for every formulation that they create. This company has a Refuse to Use™ list which contains more than 2,700 banned ingredients. All of these ingredients are known to be toxic to humans and the planet. You will never find parabens, sulfates, soy, GMOs, petroleum, or mineral oils.

Best Cruelty-Free Vegan Skincare

So there you have it: 20 of the best cruelty-free vegan skincare companies in 2020. We hope this article was able to provide you with some helpful insight into each of these companies and products. If you already own any of these products or decide to try them, leave us a comment and let us know your experiences!

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3 Comments

Jennifer Prince
March 31, 2020
I love Alder New York and LATHER. Both are amazing brands that I use daily. Vegan and eco-friendly is super important to me. Love your choices!
Stephanie
April 1, 2020
There are so many familiar products on this list – but also tons that I didn’t recognize. I’d love to try the first exfoliator you mentioned, along with the glow balm, the blemish clearing serum, and the caffeine eye cream! So many awesome vegan options here!
Julia Comil
April 1, 2020
I love Pai and Osea! Need to try your other recommandations!