So… what is vegan + cruelty-free beauty?
A product is labeled “vegan” if it contains no animal products or by-products. You can see a list of animal ingredients commonly found in cosmetics in this article by Ethical Elephant. Cruelty-free means that none of the products were tested on animals.
Vegan beauty is great, admirable, and ethical in many respects! But just because a product is vegan doesn’t necessarily mean that its free of harmful and synthetic ingredients (like Parabens). Just make sure to double-check the ingredient list! If vegan and cruelty-free are in line with your personal values, keep reading for some skincare mask options!
Purifying Masks
Lani – Tropical Cacao Detox Mask
This clay-based product is great for dessert-lovers because it dangerously smells like brownie mix. It comes in power form and once water is added, it activates the ingredients and turns it into a mousse-like consistency. It works to deep clean your pores and draw out toxins, and it gives you an overall enjoyable sensory experience.
Skin Type // acne-prone, oily, or combination skin
Superstar Ingredients // It’s rich in antioxidants from raw cacao and creamy coconut milk. Pink and Beige Australian Clay work to deep-clean pores and draw out toxins, while aloe vera, turmeric, and vitamin C tone and tighten your complexion.
Bloom Effects – Dutch Dirt Mask
This Danish mask also works as an exfoliating scrub and a detoxifying mask to help clear out pores and clarify skin. The texture feels like mud (hence the name) but it feels luxurious, is gentle, nourishing, and has antioxidant-rich ingredients.
Skin Type // Recommended for oily, acne-prone, and combination skin.
Superstar Ingredients // It’s made with botanical plant extracts, fruit enzymes, and Dutch tulips farmed in the Netherlands. On top of being V and CF, it’s also made out of 100% recyclable materials!
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Kara Maree – The Revival Clay Mask
This LA-based skincare brand is family-owned and was inspired by their Creole and Trinidadian family culture. This 15 minute mask absorbs and draws out dirt, oil, and impurities. My skin looks glowy, hydrated, and healthy after, especially the next day!
Skin Type // All skin types, including those prone to irritation.
Superstar Ingredients // Made with dead sea and Rhassoul clay, turmeric, tea tree oil, lavender oil, and which hazel.
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Brightening + Exfoliating Masks
Wabi Sabi Botanicals – Light Reveal
This 2-in-1 powder facial mask and brightening exfoliant is a solution for uneven skin tone and texture, hyper-pigmentation, dullness, and blemishes. This California-based skincare line is a personal favorite of mine because their ingredient list is unique, effective, and gentle. Check out a recent post I wrote about the brand here.
Skin Type // All skin types but especially formulated for sensitive and stressed skin.
Superstar Ingredients // Raw, volcanic Balinese Cacao and an adaptogenic Mushroom Complex boosts skin radiance, smoothes, and plumps skin. Caffeine-rich Balinese Coffee, Guarana fruit, and natural alpha-hydroxy-acids from Hibiscus gently exfoliate and leave skin bright and even.
Biossance – squalane + glycolic renewal facial
This crowd favorite mask works to exfoliate, reduce fine lines, and treat discoloration and large pores. It’s a peel, exfoliator, and mask! Leaves my skin feeling smooth and fresh. Reminder: Don’t over-exfoliate – only use 1x a week or every other week!
Skin Types // Aging, combination, acne-prone skin. Patch test first if you have sensitive skin.
Superstar Ingredients // Glycolic, lactic, malic and tartaric acids renew and brighten skin. Fine mineral spheres gently polish to smooth and soften. Squalane and hyaluronic acid plump and hydrate.
