pharmacies  

Big Green Smile

More and more people consciously opt for ecological so that they can contribute to a greener world. Those who choose natural products for personal care soon notice that the skin not only looks younger and also looks and feels healthier. With Green Big Smile you can choose sustainability for yourself, your family and your environment.

To their website

The Organic Pharmacy

Recognising the questionable ingredients in many cosmetics, The Organic Pharmacy’s founder wanted to create a shopping haven free from the typical chemicals and “a place where expert knowledge on well being, herbs and homeopathic remedies were readily available”

The Organic Pharmacy is based on the principles of organic ingredients, honest expert advice, quality service, effective products and a caring environment.

To their website

skin, Nails, Haircare and perfume 

Aveda

Looking for cruelty-free hair, skin, body care and aromas with naturally-derived ingredients? Aveda has you covered.

They do not test any products on animals and all ingredients are naturally-derived.

Aveda products feature aromas formulated through the art and science of aromaology in their Botanical Aroma Lab. Aromas are artful blends of flower and plant extracts distilled to their very essence.

Aveda is first beauty company to power manufacturing using 100% wind power, and the first to use 100% post consumer recycled PET.

To their website

Pureology

Pureology pioneered the “no nasties” movement with sulphate free shampoos and 100% vegan formulas.

Their concentrated sulphate free shampoos use a blend of corn, coconut and sugar; and their vegan formulas are made with sustainably-sourced natural plant extracts and without animal products or by-products.

Bottles are made of 50% post-consumer recycled materials and are 100% recyclable; even the labels are printed with soy ink.

To their website

Jason Natural Care

Jason Natural Care offers natural hair, skin and oral care free from parabens, petrolatum, phthalates and sulfates.

Jason products are not tested on animals and all products have the leaping bunny symbol. They do not claim to be strictly vegan however they state that the use of animal products is limited "to ingredients that are deposited by and have no future benefit to the animal, such as beeswax”

To their website

Kure Bazaar 

Kure Bazaar has created a range of beautiful nail colours with up to 85% natural ingredients including wood pulp, potatoes, cotton, wheat and corn.

No formaldehyde, toluene, synthetic camphor, dibutyl phthalate, and never tested on animals!

To their website

To their UK stockist

Nailberry

Award-winning, non-toxic, breathable nail polish.

The spirit of the Nailberry brand has a sensitivity to health & wellness and a respect to the environment & nature. Each shade has been formulated to be 12 Free, certified Vegan, Cruelty Free & Halal, breathable, oxygenated, moisture permeable, long wear and high shine.

“Colour your nails healthy!”

To their website

Optiat

“We commit to creating products that give new life to ingredients that otherwise would be discarded”

Skincare products from quality ingredients, such as coffee grounds and other natural by-products, which would otherwise be discarded. These ingredients are an ethical alternative to toxic beauty staples such as micro-beads.

Optiat coffee scrub is 100% vegan, natural and cruelty-free. They also have travel size naturally-scented sustainable coffee scrubs, created from repurposed coffee grounds collected from cafes and restaurants across London.

Their chai soap bars are made with residual chai spices used to create Henny & Joe's chai syrup, and are COSMOS & Soil Assocation certified-natural, palm-oil free & vegan.

Optiat also have 100% natural, certified organic face masks made from repurposed hemp husks, a natural by-product of the manufacture of hemp seeds.

Natural, sustainable and handmade in the UK.

To their website

Dolma Perfumes

“Cruelty-free fragrances”

Vegan, paraben-free perfumes and aftershaves, made in Britain and free from palm oil.

What about packaging? Dolma products are delivered in a ethically accredited recyclable cardboard box which is FSC approved. The soft white chips are made from EcoFlow potato starch, a sustainable raw material which conforms to European Standard EN13432. Glass perfume bottles are recyclable, and leaflets are printed on recycled paper.

To their website

The Body Shop

Never afraid to stand out from the crowd and stand up for what’s right, The Body Shop search the world for the finest ethically-sourced ingredients to create a range of naturally-inspired beauty products.

They are a vegetarian and cruelty-free brand, and over half their products are vegan. The brand also offers a Return. Recycle. Repeat initiative where customers may take any empty, clean cosmetics packaging (bottles, tubs, tubes or pots) into participating stores to be recycled by The Body Shop under the TerraCycle® scheme.

To their website

Green People

British skincare brand, Green People have created a scent-free sun lotion free from both oxybenzone and octinoxate, suitable for both face and body! It does not contain pore clogging ingredients (something you may find personally frustrating when using chemical suncreams), and is water resistant!

Vegetarian, Coral Reef Safe, and 30p from every sale donated to UK charity the Marine Conservation Society!

It comes in fully recyclable, renewable sugar cane packaging; farmed on sustainable land, this plant-based packaging is completely carbon-neutral!

To their website

Badger

Badger have created a vegetarian sunscreen made from all-natural and certified organic ingredients which protects form both UVA and UVB rays.

Compliant with the Leaping Bunny Standard ensuring that no products or ingredients are ever tested on animals, is Coral Reef Safe, and is water resistant for up to 40 minutes!

Find them at Ecco-Verde

Tropic

Tropic offer a highly concentrated touch up facial sun protection balm which is 100% natural using emollients derived from coconuts! Zinc oxide guards from both UVA and UVB and it contains vitamin E to protect skin from free radicals.

Certified by both vegan society and cruelty free international!

To their website

Salt of the Earth

Vegetarian and vegan society approved, Salt of the Earth offer a range of spray pumps, roll-ons and crystal deodorants for men, women and children.

Their sprays pump spray with no CFC or propellents, and roll-ons are made with 100% natural ingredients including mineral salts, magnesium oil and organic aloe vera. Sprays and roll-ons are manufactured in the UK by Crystal Spring in their specially designed deodorant factory.

Salt of the Earth’s award-winning crystal deodorants are made from natural potassium alum and are not tested on animals.

Free-from aluminium Chlorohydrate, Alcohol, CFC's, Propellents, Paragons, Perfumes, Triclosan, Mineral Oils, you can find Salt of the Earth in selected Waitrose stores, Ocado, Holland & Barrett and some independent health stores and pharmacies.

To their website

The Greeench deodorant by Lush

“Clean (and green) but not mean”

Not your typical deodorant, The Greeench vegan natural deodorant powder is packed with herbal goodness.

Lush know their stuff when it comes to natural ingredients with a purpose. They use thyme, tea tree and sage to remove odour and a handful of rosemary, sage and thyme to battle bacteria and keep you smelling fresh. Finally, the absorbent lycopodium powder will keep things dry.

They do not test finished products on animals and only purchase from ingredient suppliers who do not test on animals. 

To their website

womenscare 

Charlie Banana Reusable Cloth Pads

Want to ditch the disposables? Charlie Banana’s soft, chemical free, highly absorbent and odour-free reusable feminine pads can help save money and reduce waste each month.

Available in the UK via Sweetness and Pea.

To their website

Lunette menstrual cups

Lunette menstrual cups are made of soft medical grade silicone and are BPA free. This means no yeast, bacteria or odor. Just cleanliness and comfort. It’s also reusable and lasts several years meaning less time, money and stress!

To their website

Lunapads Menstrual Pads

100% pure cotton, Lunapads and inserts are designed to provide flexibility according to your flow.

To their website

Mooncup

The Mooncup is designed to be comfortable, convenient, reliable and gentle. Made from soft, medical-grade silicone, the Mooncup is designed by women to be a convenient, safe and eco-friendly alternative to tampons and pads.

To their website

vegan & cruelty-free cosmetics

Spectrum

Looking for cruelty-free, bold, beautiful make-up brushes and accessories? Spectrum are Vegan Society and PETA registered. You can also get a free reusable Kind Cup with all orders over £30!

To their website

Cover FX

“Makeup you can feel good about using—and feel good wearing”

Cover FX offer everything from primer, concealer, foundation, highlighter, powder and eye make-up; all PETA approved, vegan and never tested on animals.

Their products are enriched with good-for-you ingredients and without parabens, fragrance, gluten, mineral oil or talc.

To their website

Available at Cult Beauty

B. by Superdrug

B. by Superdrug have a range of makeup, skincare and men’s products for all ages and skin types! All products are vegan and cruelty-free - this means that they don’t contain animal by-products and they have not been tested on animals.

While the full range can be found online; the entire makeup collection is available in all Superdrug stores across the UK. Great news if you’re out and about looking to pick something up last minute!

To their website

Urban Decay

Achieve a guilt-free make up look you’ll love with Urban Decay. From foundation and highlighter to eyeliner and lip pencils - and even make-up brushes - Urban Decay have got you covered.

Test out their vegan make-up yourself at one of their stores across the UK; or check-out their clearly labelled range online!

To their website

Inika

Inika offer 100% vegan make-up which has not been tested on animals. They are certified Organic and only use natural ingredients!

To their website

ZAO Make-up

ZAO Make-up was started by 4 friends in France who had a deep passion for the environment. Their brand is certified Cruelty Free, organic by ECO-CERT and approved by the Vegan Society. The also use bamboo for their product packaging.

Use code ‘klooker’ for 15% off your order!

To their website

Evolve Organic Beauty

“Society is coming full circle and realising that choosing natural ingredients is better for us and our world.”

Evolve Organic Beauty makes artisan skincare from a small studio in Hertfordshire. All of their products are both cruelty-free and suitable for vegans. The brand uses recycled packaging for all of their products, their glass bottles are made from fully recyclable glass, they use recycled card for all of their cartons and 75% to 100% recycled PET plastic. Every piece of card and paper used is FSC to help limit deforestation and their labels and packaging are printed using non-toxic soy and vegetable-based inks.

To their website