B EAUTY the bible WORDS BY DAISY DICKINSON
N ew Year, new you? Personally, I feel that January is the worst time of year to try and motivate yourself to exercise more or create change. It’s cold, and finances are stretched after the festive period… However, January also means Veganuary – with thousands across the country challenging themselves to ditch the dairy and animal products in favour of a healthier, cruelty-free lifestyle – and this cannot be sniffed at. If you’re not quite ready to don your trainers and hit the gym, then consider making a change with your beauty routine; the products you’re parting with your cash for, and the impact they could be having on the planet. This month (and hopefully more) why not go vegan with beauty? When I chose to kick out companies from my shopping list that were cruel to animals, it took me a while to find a really good shampoo and conditioner, so to save you the trouble, look no further than these little gems. Champions of doing the right thing when it comes to cosmetics, Green People is a great one-stop-shop for cruelty-free, and the Quinoa and Artichoke Shampoo and Conditioner (£14.95 each, greenpeople.co.uk) is awesome. It smells fab, with added lemon peel and ginger for fresh and clean hair. With 99% natural ingredients, and tested on humans, the Original Shine Bar (£9.50, shinehairgroup.com) is a solid shampoo resulting in fabulously shiny hair and impressively minimal waste. The packaging is biodegradable and the bar comes in a cute little tin, making it
easy to transport. For vegan haircare in refreshingly modern packaging, pop to Boots and seek out the Noughty range. Shampoo and Conditioner are just £4.66 each; try To the Rescue with shea butter to smooth and tame frizz. Grab the Intensive Leave-in Conditioner (£4.66) and Rise and Shine Serum (£5.99) for added gloss. For those suffering with synthetic product build-up, Tropic Nourishing Cleanser (£18, topicskincare. com) restores shine and vitality. Use in combination with Scalp Massager (£5) for an ultra-relaxing experience. New to John Lewis, vegan and organic company Evolve handmake skincare formulas in small batches in Hertfordshire, including the Daily Renew Facial Cream (£24, John Lewis) with Argan oil and hyaluronic acid. The vanilla and coconut scent of this gentle, everyday moisturiser appeals to me big time. I’m genuinely excited about this range, and each product is packed in glass, cardboard and recycled plastic. For calming relief, Lush Bunny Moon Jelly Face Mask (£7.95, Lush) contains a chamomile and marigold petal infusion in a weird and wonderful wobbly jelly: smush it onto your mush, and enjoy the benefits! Splash out on Neal’s Yard Wild Rose Beauty Elixir (£45.50) for a luxuriously rich serum packed with goodies like turmeric, geranium and patchouli for brightening the skin. I’m always interested in unique products, and the new Alive Prebiotic Balancing Mask from Algenist (£38, Space.NK) is just that. Formulated with
a prebiotic from algae, this clay-like mask changes from green to pink as it detoxifies, working to re-establish the balance of the skin’s surface ecosystem. Sounds fancy? My skin felt great afterwards, and it’s become a fast favourite in my cabinet. Concerned that a vegan deodorant won’t be tough enough for the job? Try out Ben and Anna’s Natural Soda Deodorant. Free from aluminium, and created by a ridiculously cute vegan couple, this clever formula can be purchased in an eco-friendly cardboard push tube or plastic stick (£9.95, ecco- verde.co.uk) in a variety of scents. Green People also offer a Quinoa and Prebiotics Deodorant (£9.95, greenpeople.co.uk ), free from aluminium, in handy roll-on. For make-up, tons of brands are wising up and saying no to animal testing, with many offering vegan products too. Kat Von D is fab for eyeliners and lip colours, Anastasia Beverly Hills is the one for brows on fleek, Too Faced for cute packaging and fun eyeshadows, Charlotte Tilbury for creamy lipsticks and blusher and E.L.F for highlighters. Brushworks are amazing for vegan, fluffy brushes like the HD Powder Blush Brush (£8.99, feelunique.com), along with So Eco – opt for the Face Kit (£20, feelunique. com) for starters. Highlighter queens Iconic London’s silk lashes (£19.99, iconiclondoninc.com) give a beautiful, full flutter. GOSH Copenhagen can be picked up cheaply in Superdrug and has a whole vegan selection including mineral foundation powder for £7.99. And for a hardworking
balm, Purple Tree Skincare’s Miracle Balm (£3.99, purpletreeskincare.
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