Cruelty-Free Makeup Gifts
20 Absolutely Gorgeous and Cruelty-Free Beauty Holiday Gifts
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If you want to give ethically this holiday season, give cruelty-free. These products haven't been tested on animals (a practice that is both unnecessary and not required by law) and are PETA or Leaping Bunny approved.
Some of your favorite beauty brands are surprisingly animal friendly, so it's easy to go cruelty-free this year. Whether the loved ones in your life want makeup, skin care, or hair products, there are plenty of great choices right here.
Keep reading to reveal 20 ethical, cruelty-free products to gift your animal-adoring friends with this year.
Shade + Light Crème Contour Palette
Why we love it: This has become a cult favorite for its impeccable range of shades and ability to sculpt incredible cheekbones.
Shop it: Shade + Light Crème Contour Palette ($46)
Festive Body Butter Seasonal Trio
Why we love it: The deliciously scented products will assist your friend with relaxing and they come in a cute, striped package.
Shop it: Festive Body Butter Seasonal Trio ($11)
#Coveted Our Favorite Polish Minis 12-Piece Nail Set
Why we love it: Your manicure-obsessed friend will love cute mini polishes in a variety of shades.
Shop it: Julep #Coveted Our Favorite Polish Minis 12-Piece Nail Set ($36)
Baked Blush
Why we love it: Milani blushes are packed with pigment and make everyone look more awake and luminous.
Shop it: Milani Baked Blush ($8)
Matte Revolution — Mini Lipstick Charms
Why we love it: A little bit of luxury goes a long way, and nothing is more glamorous than these mini Charlotte Tilbury lipsticks.
Shop it: Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution — Mini Lipstick Charms ($39)
Too Faced Under The Kissletoe The Ultimate Liquified Lipstick Set
Why we love it: Liquid lipsticks that are comfortable to wear are rare, and these will make any beauty-lover beam with joy.
Shop it: Too Faced Under The Kissletoe The Ultimate Liquified Lipstick Set
($25)
Urban Decay Troublemaker Eyeshadow Palette
Why we love it: For the makeup collector who has it all, this rainbow-hued palette includes unique, vibrant shades that might be missing from your friend's kit.
Shop it: Urban Decay Troublemaker Eyeshadow Palette ($33, originally $39)
Ambient Lighting Surreal Light Blush, Bronzer & Strobe Powder Palette (Limited Edition)
Why we love it: Strobing makes everyone feel a little more glamorous, and these powders will give your face an airbrushed, glowing finish.
Shop it: Hourglass Ambient Lighting Surreal Light Blush, Bronzer & Strobe Powder Palette (Limited Edition) ($80)
GP's Faves Kit
Why we love it: Gwenyth Paltrow is the queen of natural living and she teamed up with Juice Beauty for a collection as effortlessly chic as she is.
Shop it: Juice Beauty GP's Faves Kit ($50)
Freezes Over Plumping Mini Lip Collection
Why we love it: Pumping lip glosses in an assortment of colors will give your friend the pretty pout she deserves.
Shop it: Buxom Freezes Over Plumping 15 Pc Mini Lip Collection ($59)
Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault
Why we love it: The Soft Matte Lip Creams are one of NYX's most iconic products. They're richly pigmented and never dry out your lips.
Shop it: NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream Vault ($90)
Bite Beauty Best Bite Redux
Why we love it: The four full-size Matte Creme Lip Crayons are creamy, long-lasting, and come in ultrawearable colors.
Shop it: Best Bite Redux ($25)
Kiss Bliss Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint & Crayon Set
Why we love it: We're already huge fans of the velvety opaque Lip Paint Formula. This set includes coordinating liners.
Shop it: Tarte Kiss Bliss Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint & Crayon Set ($35, originally $46)
Greek Yoghurt Winter Skin Rescue
Why we love it: As Winter approaches, our skin is going to need some major TLC. This skin care kit will solve Winter dryness and redness and is suitable for all skin types.
Shop it: Korres Greek Yoghurt Winter Skin Rescue ($45)
3-Pc. Mini Nude Lip Set
Why we love it: A trio of nude lip crayons is a foolproof gift. These shades will flatter any skin tone and can be combined for an ombré effect.
Shop it: NUDESTIX 3-Pc. Mini Nude Lip Set ($24)
FAB Beautique
Why we love it: A set of five skin-loving products that will solve dryness, dullness, and uneven skin tone will improve anyone's skin.
Shop it: First Aid Beauty FAB Beautique ($48)
Beautifully Precise Face Brush Collection
Why we love it: The Premium brushes are incredibly chic and look incredibly expensive.
Shop it: e.l.f. Beautifully Precise Face Brush Collection ($34)
Chill in the Six Eye Shadow Palette
Why we love it: The festive packaging holds Winter-inspired shades that pack a ton of pigment.
Shop it: Cargo Limited Edition Chill in The Six Eye Shadow Palette ($34)
Give in Take Dual-Intensity Eye & Cheek Palette
Why we love it: The Sarah Moon collection features gorgeous vintage-inspired photographs and the eye shadows can be used wet or dry.
Shop it: Nars Give in Take Dual-Intensity Eye & Cheek Palette ($69)
Moonchild Glow Kit
Why we love it: The cool highlighters in this palette give off an ethereal glow.
Shop it: Anastasia Beverly Hills Glow Kit — Moonchild ($40)
