There’s been a growing interest in vegan beauty in recent years. As beauty junkies, we are becoming increasingly savvy - and that means we’re making more conscious choices when it comes to our lifestyle and the beauty products we buy. If you’re shopping around for lipsticks, why not consider these vegan lipstick options that are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients?
Common animal products used in lipsticks include beeswax, which helps to solidify the product and comes with moisturising properties, and carmine, a red pigment derived from crushed beetle shells. But do take note: just because a product is vegan doesn’t necessarily mean that it’s also cruelty-free. You can do a cross-check on Leaping Bunny or PETA to see if any animal testing is involved.
Read on for a list of vegan lipsticks that are also long-lasting and pigmented!
#1 Sahur’s Art The Kiss Collection
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Founded by beauty influencer and award-winning celebrity makeup artist Sahur Saleim, Sahur’s Art products are all alcohol-free, cruelty-free and of course, vegan. The brand carries two types of lipstick formulas - Comfort Matte and Glazed Crème - which offer long-lasting, buildable and full coverage.
Our favourite? The Comfort Matte lipstick in the shade Adele. It’s a vibrant, statement-making hue of red, and the matte formula sits comfortably on your lips without drying them out. According to Sahur, this was the only matte lipstick she could comfortably wear while on Accutane, an acne medication that can cause dry and chapped lips.
Price: $23
Get it from sahursart.com.
#2 Lush Refillable Lipstick Collection
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If you’re part of the zero-waste movement, consider Lush’s Naked Refill Lipsticks. You’ll have to purchase the Refillable Lipstick Case first, but consider it a one-time expense to reduce single-use packaging. It’s made from recycled aluminium and brass, so it’s completely plastic-free.
The lipstick itself is packed with nourishing ingredients like organic castor oil and jojoba oil, ensuring a smooth application and keeps your lips moisturised. And it’s inclusive too - all 5 shades in this collection are suitable for all skin tones.
Price: Naked Refill Lipsticks: $30 | Refillable Lipstick Case: $20
Get it from Lush Wisma Atria, Raffles City or Vivocity and online.
#3 Rare Beauty With Gratitude Dewy Lip Balm
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With many of us staying home and wearing masks for the past one and a half years, it’s only normal that we’ve started gravitating towards more natural (pun intended!) makeup looks. Think tinted sunscreens in place of full-coverage foundations, blendable cream blushers instead of heavy contouring, and fluffy soap brows.
Selena Gomez’s Rare Beauty line has some great picks for the subtle but glowy makeup look, including its With Gratitude Dewy Lip Balm. These vegan and cruelty-free lip balms come with a light to medium tint that lasts all day while providing nourishment for your lips with a blend of botanicals like lotus, gardenia and white waterlily.
Price: $26
Get it from Sephora.
#4 The Body Shop SPEAK UP Vinyl Lip Glosses (limited edition)
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Talk about making a statement. The Body Shop’s SPEAK UP Vinyl Lip Glosses comes in four bold, aptly-named shades: Bite Back, My Choice, Power Move and My Voice. The vegan lip glosses are enriched with vitamin E and help to retain your lips’ moisture levels for up to 12 hours. We think the bold colours and high-shine finish will definitely get people talking when you take your mask off!
Price: $18
Available in stores only, while stocks last.
#5 Bite Beauty Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick
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As we inevitably end up ingesting small amounts of the lip products that we wear, Bite Beauty’s gluten-free formulation is great news for those with gluten intolerance or allergy. All of their products are also clean, vegan and cruelty-free. They recently launched the Power Move Hydrating Soft Matte Lipstick collection, which comes in 20 flattering and work-appropriate shades. Just in time for when we start returning to our offices!
Price: $40
Get it from Sephora.
#6 KVD Beauty Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick
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Mention vegan beauty and KVD Beauty is probably one of the first few brands to come to mind. Since its launch in 2008, the brand was committed to producing cruelty-free cosmetics from the get-go. In 2010, it launched its first vegan product, the Tattoo Liner, and the brand has been 100% vegan since 2016.
KVD Beauty’s most recent lipstick collection is the Epic Kiss Nourishing Vegan Butter Lipstick, available in 15 bold shades. Just one swipe is enough to give you an intense colour payoff with a high-shine finish. And just like its name suggests, the lipstick contains vegan cupuaçu butter that makes application well, smooth like butter. ?
Price: $35
Get it from Sephora.
#7 NUDESTIX Magnetic Matte Lip Colour
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If you’re looking for a multi-tasker, then look no further than NUDESTIX Magnetic Matte Lip Colour. It triple-hats as lipstick, lip stain and lip liner, and reportedly lasts all day without smudging or fading. NUDESTIX claims that this is kiss-proof too - just remember to wait 30 seconds for the lip colour to set before doing anything else. Do note that only three shades in this range are vegan: Freckle (burnt brownish-pink), Boho (muted brownish-rust), and Greystone (grayish-brown).
Price: $42
Get it from Sephora.
#8 Dear Dahlia Sensuous Matte Lip Suit Liquid Lipstick
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Luxury vegan brand Dear Dahlia is inspired by the timeless beauty of the Dahlia flower. Their products come infused with Dahlia Variabilis flower extract, which has powerful antioxidant benefits for the skin. Try their Sensuous Matte Lip Suit Liquid Lipstick range, which glides on like a dream and ensures long-lasting wear and hydration.
Price: $46
Get it from Sephora.
#9 Sephora Collection Rouge Matte Lipstick
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You don’t have to avoid matte lipsticks because you have dry or cracked lips - just deeply moisturise your lips first with a lip mask or balm, and choose lipsticks that have a creamy formula packed with hydrating ingredients! Take for example, the Rouge Matte Lipstick from Sephora Collection. It’s enriched with shea butter for all-day comfort and the creamy vegan formula makes it a dream to apply. Available in 20 different shades.
Price: $19
Get it from Sephora.
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