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Vegetarian Cosmetics
Veggies, unite! Vegetarian beauty is taking the world by storm and it's firmly here to stay.
Vegetarian products don't contain any ingredients derived from animal slaughter and are typically made using plant extracts, essential oils and organic, naturally harvested animal by-products (ingredients that were made by animals but aren't animal parts).
If you're looking for cosmetics that don't contain any animal products whatsoever, including by-products, you can find what you need on our vegan makeup page.
See our vegetarian friendly guide to answer your questions like what are the skin care benefits of vegetarian beauty products and what’s the difference between vegetarian and vegan beauty products.
Vegetarian Friendly Beauty Brands
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This Works Perfect Legs Skin Miracle

Paul Mitchell Super Skinny Serum

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Foundation Stick

Nuxe Huile Prodigieuse Florale

TAN-LUXE Super Glow Hyaluronic Self Tan Serum

Hourglass Ambient Lighting Palette

Real Techniques Powder Brush

Sigma Beauty 3DHD Max Kabuki

Amika Un.Done Volume & Texture Spray

Neom Organics Great Day Body & Hand Lotion

Amika The Wizard Detangling Primer

Charlotte Tilbury Cheek To Chic

Charlotte Tilbury Hot Lips

Amika Brooklyn Bombshell Blowout Spray

PIXI Rose Tonic

PIXI Retinol Tonic

Hourglass Veil Mineral Primer

Skinny Tan Pre Tan Primer

Alpha-H Beauty Sleep Power Peel

Rodial Skin Tint SPF 20

Rodial Dragon's Blood Sculpting Gel

Illamasqua Beyond Powder

Kjaer Weis Cream Foundation

Illamasqua Beyond Liquid Highlighter

Emma Hardie Moringa Cleansing Balm

Urban Decay Naked Honey Palette

Kjaer Weis Lip Tint

Amika Sexture Beach Look Shampoo

Amika Polished Perfection Straightening Brush

Rodial Dragon's Blood Eye Masks

Urban Decay Brow Beater 2.0

Rodial Glamolash Mascara XXL Black

Dr Hauschka Rose Day Cream

Murad InvisiScar Resurfacing Treatment

Alpha-H Triple Action Cleanser With Thyme

ELEMIS Pro Radiance Cream Cleanser

NYX Professional Makeup Matte Bronzer

Tata Harper Concentrated Brightening Essence

Amika Phantom Hydrating Dry Shampoo Foam

Tata Harper Purifying Cleanser

Tata Harper Clarifying Moisturizer

Tata Harper Resurfacing Serum

FACE HALO Makeup Remover Pads

FACE HALO Pro Makeup Remover Pads

Amika The Kure Intense Repair Mask

Tata Harper Regenerating Cleanser

Tata Harper Resurfacing Mask

Amika The Shield Anti-Humidity Spray

Amika Silken Up Dry Conditioner

Egyptian Magic All Purpose Skin Cream

Tata Harper Hyaluronic Gel Moisturizer
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vegetarian Friendly products
What does vegetarian beauty mean?
Vegetarian means that these products contain no animal-derived ingredients that were obtained through animal slaughter. They may, however, contain animal by-products, which are ingredients created by animals – like honey, for example.
What are the skin care benefits of vegetarian beauty products?
There are no skin care benefits of choosing vegetarian products. However, veggie products are more likely to be made from naturally occurring ingredients and fewer chemicals. Using skin care products with fewer chemicals is always a plus!
Who should use vegetarian beauty products?
If you’re vegetarian then you should always try and opt for vegetarian products. If you’re vegan, then stay away from some vegetarian products as they may still contain honey or other by-products.
What’s the difference between vegetarian and vegan beauty products?
Vegetarian skin care products may contain animal by-products such as beeswax and honey, whereas vegan skin care doesn’t contain any form of animal products or by-products.
Do beauty products lose their quality when animal ingredients are removed/they're made vegetarian?
Absolutely not. You can always guarantee great quality cosmetics without the use of animal-derived ingredients. Vegetarian brands typically go above and beyond to ensure their products are made from pure love.
If a beauty products is vegetarian, does that make it cruelty free?
Not always. Most vegetarian and vegan brands will be cruelty free but in some cases a product may not contain any animal-derived ingredients and could still have been tested on animals.
Always check the product’s and brand’s certifications, keeping an eye out for the vegan, vegetarian and leaping bunny logos.
How do I know if a beauty product is vegetarian?
It’ll be Vegetarian Society Approved and will state in its ingredient preferences that it’s vegetarian.

Written by Carly Cochrane, Beauty Editor