Collection: Vegan Makeup

Vegan cosmetic products don't automatically equate to being cruelty-free. There is a lack of legal definitions for terms like 'vegan' and 'cruelty-free.' Typically, 'vegan' indicates that a product is made without any ingredients derived from animals. On the other hand, 'cruelty-free' suggests that the product and its ingredients have not been newly tested on animals, and that any animal-derived components were avoided or sourced through humane practices. The Credo Clean Standard™ prioritizes the ethical treatment of animals, which includes adopting humane methods for sourcing any animal-derived ingredients, avoiding such ingredients whenever possible, and prohibiting animal testing entirely. At our core, we advocate for beauty without cruelty, ensuring that all our products are cruelty-free.

Clean vegan cosmetics are becoming increasingly popular as consumers become more conscious of the ingredients in their beauty products and the impact on animals. At Credo Beauty, our clean vegan products go through the same rigorous vetting process as all our other clean products, ensuring that they are free from over 2700 potentially harmful ingredients and also meet our sustainability standards. Additionally, all of our clean vegan cosmetics adhere to our strict cruelty-free standards.

You’ll find a clean vegan makeup product to suit every skin type, as clean vegan makeup is well known for its versatile, inclusive nature. Our clean vegan cosmetic products contain gentle, plant-based ingredients that make them more suitable for sensitive skin, too (as sensitivities can vary, always test patch first). With plenty of skin type-based formulas to choose from, you’ll see that clean vegan makeup is incredibly inclusive and provides everyone with a variety of skin health benefits.

Clean vegan cruelty-free makeup brands ensure their products are cruelty-free by using alternatives to animal testing and seeking certifications from cruelty-free organizations such as PETA and Leaping Bunny. These organizations have strict criteria for products to meet and ensure that no animals have been tested on at all throughout the entire production process. With The Credo Clean Standard™, you can also shop with confidence knowing that our products have passed our industry-leading guidelines, too.

Advancements in clean vegan formulations and the vegan cosmetic industry have led to the creation of high-quality products, such as vegan lipstick and foundation, that have comparable longevity and pigment intensity to conventional cosmetics. They are capable of lasting just as long, if not longer, than conventional products and include a variety of ingredients that contribute to their staying power and vibrant color payoff, such as natural waxes and finely milled mineral powders.

Clean vegan makeup at Credo Beauty is designed with sustainability in mind, adhering to our sustainability and packaging standards to mitigate the ecological impact of beauty products. Many of the brands we work with favor the use of recycled, recyclable, or biodegradable materials for their packaging, and some even provide refillable options to minimize waste even further.

If you’re looking to use vegan makeup, some commonly used animal-derived ingredients in cosmetics to avoid are beeswax, lanolin, cholesterol, shellac, carmine, and collagen. Instead, try to find vegan cosmetics containing plant-based oils such as jojoba or coconut oil, and minerals such as mica and zinc oxide, as these are well-known for their many skin health benefits and are safer for the planet, too. The good news? We’ve done the research for you, so all you need to do is shop in our vegan section.