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When it comes tovegan beauty, there’s a lot to dissect.

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Why might someone make the switch to a vegan routine?

What’s the difference between vegan and cruelty-free?

What are the benefits to being vegan?

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Well, you came to the right place.

When a brand makes cruelty-free claims, that means it is promising not to test on animals.

Whereas for a brand to be considered vegan, all of the ingredients must not be animal-tested nor animal-derived.

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Why are so many people switching to vegan beauty products?

It’s also becoming easier for the consumer to find vegan beauty products.

CosmeticsandSummer Fridays), and there are so many more up-and-coming vegan beauty brands to choose from.

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Ecotools

What’s better than an affordable makeup-tool brand?

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One that is veganandaffordable.

Ecotools only makes vegan, synthetic makeup brushes, sponges, applicators, and bath accessories.

Our top pick from the brand is the Start The Day Beautifully Kit.

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Biossance

The fact that Biossance is a vegan brand is just the icing on the cake.

It’s made with paracress extract to smooth fine lines andsqualaneto lock in moisture.

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E.L.F.

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Cosmetics

Did you know that editor-favorite brand E.L.F.

The affordable brand continues to surprise us with its innovative launches, but theBite-Size Eye Shadowsreally steal the show.

These mini palettes come in an array of colors to choose from depending on your mood.

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This one, Cream & Sugar, is the perfect neutral color story for all skin tones.

This helps smooth the appearance of fine lines and keeps the skin hydrated.

We also love it for creating the Hydro Grip Primer (a2019 Best of Beauty Winner).

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The vegan brand started off its journey with the Jet Lag Mask.

This hydrating treatment is infused with brighteningvitamin Candniacinamideto calm irritation.

For us, the Agave + Intensive Lip Mask is a go-to when it comes to lip treatments.

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This includes the brand’s Superfood Antioxidant Cleanser, which was formulated to be used twice a day.

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