30 Dec True Beauty: Our Top Vegan-Friendly Cosmetic Picks for 2014

The resolution to embrace a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle is one many eco-warriors will be making as the New Year approaches. To make the process that much simpler, Faithful to Nature has an excellent selection of cruelty-free, vegan-friendly body care products available. Our good friends at Odyssey Magazine recently featured a list of these fabulous animal-friendly products, which inspired us to put together this blog post. Take a look at the list below and you’ll find cruelty-free suncare, skincare, hair care and body care options for your whole family!

1. Zao Liquid Lipbalm
Accredited by the Leaping Bunny Organisation; a light velvety balm that keeps your lips hydrated and glamorously glossy.

2. Zao Liquid Silk Foundation
Lightweight mineral foundation that’s hypoallergenic and suitable for even the most sensitive skin. Cruelty-free foundation in a range of shades to perfectly match your skin tone.

3. Esse Cream Cleanser
For normal/ combination skin. A gentle, natural facial cleanser made with vegan-friendly ingredients, not tested on animals.

4. Sanctum Men’s Moisturiser
An organic, vegan-friendly moisturising cream for him, with the warm scent of cedarwood, sandalwood and bergamot.

5. Esse Lip Conditioner
Locks in moisture for lasting natural protection. Made with 100% vegan ingredients and not tested on animals.

6. Sante Organic Schisandra Night Cream
A gentle, hydrating night cream for your beauty sleep; certified organic by BIDH and NaTrue, made with soothing  camellia and Schisandra berry extract.

7. Victorian Garden Rosemary & Vanilla Shower Gel
Our Victorian Garden products are certified as cruelty-free by BWC. This luscious botanical shower gel gently cleanses and pampers the skin, leaving you feeling fresh from head to toe.

8. Badger Damascus Rose Face Oil
A moisturising and restorative oil for delicate facial skin, made with precious organic rose oil and chamomile. Badger is accredited by the Leaping Bunny Organisation.

9. Africa Organics Kalahari Melon Body Lotion
A sweet, melon-scented treat for sensitive skin, rich in natural moisturising ingredients and full of antioxidants. Certified cruelty-free by BWC.

10. Victorian Garden Mango & Vanilla Body Butter
A nourishing, moisture-rich body butter to leave your skin feeling soft and supple. Part of the Victorian Garden’s African Indigenous collection, this body butter is accredited by BWC as being cruelty-free.

 11. Sante HOMME 2 in 1 Facial Moisture Fluid
A lightweight, non-greasy facial moisturiser with a warm spicy scent, perfect as a soothing aftershave treatment. Made with plant-based, vegan-friendly ingredients.

12. Sparitual Drop Dead Gorgeous Nail Lacquer
A 100% natural, vegan-friendly nail polish in a rich ruby shade. Lovingly hand-blended and cruelty-free.

13. Pure Beginnings Eco Roll-On – Forest
A fresh natural aluminium-free roll-on deodorant with a crisp peppermint scent suitable for guys and girls. Pure Beginnings is cruelty-free accredited by BWC.

14. Natraloe Hand & Body Lotion
A velvety blend of aloe ferox gel and shea butter; vegan friendly and lovingly made with certified organic ingredients.

15. Africa Organics Baobab Treatment Oil for Dry Damaged Hair
Certified cruelty-free by BWC, this intensive hydrating treatment will leave your hair and scalp feeling naturally healthy.

16. Eco Suncare Sun Cream SPF30 (Tinted)
With pomegranate, sea buckthorn and olive extracts, this lightly tinted sunscreen will protect sensitive skin against UVA and UVB rays. Certified organic and vegan-friendly.

17. Sunumbra Sunscreen for Kids SPF40
Specially formulated for kids’ sensitive skin, this dermatologically tested natural sunscreen provides excellent protection and is water-resistant for up to 40 minutes. Vegan-friendly and certified organic.