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    These are the best vegan skincare brands to have on your radar

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    We like to think of vegan skincare a little bit like vegan milk alternatives. From oat and soy, to almond and coconut, there is an awful lot to choose from, and it's hard to know which one is best. So, we took it upon ourselves to do some research and try out some of the best vegan skincare brands out there, and the results were seriously impressive.

    From more affordable skincare brands to luxury beauty and even some recent newcomers, there is a range of products for you to choose from. We've included the best cleansers, best toners, best face serums and more, to complete every step of your skincare routine.

    Vegan beauty is undeniably one of the fastest growing skincare categories out there, so have a read of some of our favourite brands and try them out for yourselves. You won't regret it.

    The best vegan skincare brands to try now:

    1. Byoma

    Byoma is the new brand on the block. Not only do the products come in fun, colourful packaging, but they are also super affordable. The best bit? This skincare line is all about boosting your skin's barrier, instead of stripping it, thanks to the simple ingredients and scientific formulas. If you didn't know, your skin's barrier works hard to keep the bad stuff out (such as pollution and irritants) and keep the good stuff in (such as water and ceramides), so you really want to take care of it.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser

    Byoma Creamy Jelly Cleanser
    £9.99 AT CULT BEAUTY

    Byoma Hydrating Serum

    Byoma Hydrating Serum
    £12.99 AT CULT BEAUTY

    2. Summer Fridays

    You'll all have heard of Summer Fridays, the Insta-worthy brand that has taken the skincare world by storm. Founded by two beauty bloggers, Marianna Hewitt and Lauren Gore, the brand is all about easy-to-use, clean ingredients, with packaging that you will definitely want on display.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask

    Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask
    £26
    SHOP NOW

    Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm

    Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm
    £21
    £23 AT SPACE NK

    3. Pai Skincare

    Pai Skincare was founded by Sarah Brown, after her skin became irritated, hyper-sensitive and acne-prone out of the blue. Sarah set out to create products that would nourish sensitive skin without irritating it. The result? A dreamy vegan skincare line that customers can't stop raving about.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Camellia and Rose Gentle Cream Cleanser

    Pai Skincare Middlemist Seven Camellia and Rose Gentle Cream Cleanser
    £34 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil

    Pai Skincare Light Work Rosehip Cleansing Oil
    £33 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    4. Aesop

    Aesop may be famous for their luxury body care range, but did you know that they do skincare, too? The vegan beauty brand's products are formulated from the finest quality ingredients for that luxury feeling. Plus, the packaging looks super chic out on display. A win win.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Aesop Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk

    Aesop Gentle Facial Cleansing Milk
    £27 AT JOHN LEWIS

    Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner

    Aesop Parsley Seed Anti-Oxidant Facial Toner
    £30 AT JOHN LEWIS

    5. Youth To The People

    Youth To The People's products are powered by superfoods, and their formulas are full of beneficial ingredients for your skin. Greg Gonzalez and Joe Cloyes developed the plant-based formulas that have since blown up on social media, and they make sure that every product is cruelty-free and 100% vegan.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser

    Youth To The People Superfood Cleanser
    £34£11
    SHOP NOW

    Youth To The People Superfood Air-whip Moisture Cream

    Youth To The People Superfood Air-whip Moisture Cream
    £36£29
    SHOP NOW

    6. Biossance

    This brand is really something special. Their patented, vegan and sustainable squalane is the key ingredient in all of their formulas, and works to hydrate and support the skin's barrier. We can confirm that the products feel amazing to use, and the brand itself is 100% vegan.

    Marie Claire recommends:

    Biossance Squalane and BHA Pore Minimising Toner

    Biossance Squalane and BHA Pore Minimising Toner
    £23 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

    Biossance 100% Squalane Oil

    Biossance 100% Squalane Oil
    £26 AT LOOKFANTASTIC

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