Updated March 2024
There’s one key ingredient that can make some lipsticks off limits to vegans. Carmine. For those who haven’t heard about it, it’s a red dye extracted from the insides of bugs. It’s a pretty horrible thought that thousands of insects are dying when there’s actually no need for that cruel practice to continue.
So here are 10 cruelty-free, vegan friendly lipsticks that you can enjoy safe in the knowledge no animals were harmed. With over 180 shades featured here, you’re bound to find one that takes your fancy!
Charlotte Tilbury – Hot Lips – £28
- Available in 10 shades
- 3D glowing pigments
- UV protection
- Buy yours here.
NEEK – Skin Organics Lipstick – £15
- Available in 6 shades
- Bamboo casing & recycled packaging
- Organic, moistening formula
- Buy yours here.
Superdrug – B. – £6.99
- Available in 12 shades
- Matte finish
- Hydrating formula
- Buy yours here.
Charlotte Tilbury – Matte Revolution – £28
- Available in 18 shades
- Square bullet end for accurate application
- Softening and protecting formula with blended oils
- Buy yours here.
Beauty Without Cruelty – Moisturising Lipstick – £9.99
- Available in 31 shades
- Fragrance, GMO and gluten-free
- 40% jojoba oil for moisturising
- Buy yours here.
3INA – Essential Lipstick – £5.95
- Available in 24 shades
- Paraben free
- Satin sheen finish
- Buy yours here.
Bodyshop- Lip Liquid – £6
- Available in 9 shades
- High-shine
- Weightless, non-sticky liquid
- Buy yours here.
Beauty Without Cruelty – Moisturising Lipstick – £6.95
- Available in 21 shades
- Fragrance GMO, gluten-free and hypoallergenic
- Apricot kernel extract for hydrating lips
- Buy yours here.
Charlotte Tilbury – K.I.S.S.I.N.G – £28
- Available in 12 shades
- UV Protection
- Paraben Free
- Buy yours here.
LUSH – Lipsticks – £13.50
- Available in 36 shades…!
- Predominantly natural ingredients (including broccoli!)
- Plastic free refills available (pictured) for £8.50
- Buy yours here.
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