17 cruelty-free beauty gifts to give for the holidays from limited-edition makeup sets to skin-care essentials
Get the Full StoryKosas InstagramIf you're looking to give someone a beauty or skin-care gift this holiday, you might want to consider going cruelty-free.
None of the products in this list have been tested on animals, nor do they contain any animal-derived ingredients. However, some of the brands we've included make products that aren't 100 vegan we've noted which ones below .
From skin-care and hair-care bundles to sultry highlighter sets, here's what we recommend buying for anyone on your list.
Through trial and error, I've learned that beauty and skin-care gifts are almost always a safe bet whether your loved one is a skin-care expert, makeup novice, or somewhere in between. Even as a well-adjusted adult, I still revel in unwrapping cosmetics and skin-care gifts around my family's Christmas tree.
However, many beauty brands still use animal testing on their products. Globally, over 115 million animals undergo experiments each year, and according to Cruelty Free International, that figure is growing even as more shoppers opt for ethically-made products.
The good news is that there are tons of cruelty-free beauty products that make great presents. From soothing lip scrubs to personalized bundles, all of these gifts are vegan and cruelty-free though if a brand also makes products that are not vegan, we've noted it below . And for added assurance, everything on this list is either Leaping Bunny or PETA certified.
See our picks for cruelty-free beauty gifts, below:
Still looking for gift ideas? Check all of our 2019 holiday gift guides.Bite Beauty 4-Piece Lipstick Set
Sephora
21, available at Sephora
Bite Beauty's Agave Lip Scrub exfoliates flaky, parched lips with natural ingredients, including fair-trade golden sugar. Bite Beauty has earned the "Clean at Sephora" seal, which means their products are free of potentially harmful ingredients.
Checklist:
Cruelty-free: Brand does not test on animals
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived ingredients, brand is not 100 vegan
Certifications: Leaping Bunny and PETA
Clove Hallow Lip Sets
Clove Hallow
53 on sale originally 59 , available at Clove Hallow you save 6
Clove Hallow's lip sets feature different variations of reds and pinks, from neutral and understated to more vibrant and bold. They work well for everyday wear or fancy occasions.
Checklist:
Cruelty-free: Brand does not test on animals
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived ingredients, brand is vegan
Certifications: PETA
Milk Makeup MVPs Set
Milk Makeup
39, available at Sephora
A beloved media darling, Milk Makeup has bundled its bestsellers, like the Deluxe Kush Mascara, and cooling stick in this set.
Checklist:
Cruelty-free: Brand does not test on animals
Vegan: Does not contain animal-derived ingredients, brand is vegan
Certifications: Leaping Bunny
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