We’ve been there: You’re walking up and down the beauty aisle trying to find eyeshadow that’s not only cruelty-free but also vegan—that is, it doesn’t contain any animal-derived ingredients—and you’re having some trouble. Finding cruelty-free vegan makeup is generally easy, but things can get tricky when shopping for eyeshadow because so many of them contain carmine, which is made from crushed-up dead bugs.
No worries, though. Your friends at peta2 did some digging and found plenty of vegan eyeshadows from your favorite beauty brands. Check them out:
100% Pure Fruit Pigmented Satin Eye Shadow
This company uses all nontoxic, organic, and vegan ingredients. ?
blinc Shadow Fusion Palette
This palette contains 10 neutral shades that are perfect for anyone. ?
The Body Shop Down to Earth Eyeshadow Palette
This nature-inspired palette comes in eight shades in three different finishes: matte, shimmery, and sparkly.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Everyday Smoky Eyeshadow Palette
These shadows are super-easy to build—perfect for day and evening looks.
e.l.f. Cosmetics Flawless Eyeshadow
All shades are vegan. ?
e.l.f. Cosmetics Mad for Matte Eyeshadow Palette—Nude Mood
Also available in Holy Smokes and Summer Breeze.
Glamour Dolls Lisa Frank Eyeshadow
This company prides itself on being affordable, vegan, and cruelty-free, so be sure to check out its products, like this unique Lisa Frank–themed eyeshadow. ?
Lime Crime Venus 3 Palette
All of Lime Crime’s products are certified vegan and cruelty-free, AND the company offers a student discount … just sayin’. ?
Kat Von D Alchemist Holographic Palette
Just look at these colors! ?
Kat Von D Metal Crush Eyeshadow
The following shades are vegan: Doce, Electric Warrior, Paranoid, Thrasher, and Thunderstruck.
Milani Everyday Eyes Eyeshadow Palette
These palettes come in eight different color combinations—all of which are vegan.
NYX Cosmetics Hot Singles Eyeshadow
All 81 shades are vegan. ?
Pacifica Beachy Punk Mineral Eyeshadows
Pacifica is a vegan company, so all of its products are cruelty-free and free of animal-derived ingredients. ?
Physicians Formula Eyeshadow Quad
Both shades—Classic Nudes and Smoky Plums—are vegan.
tarte Chrome Paint Shadow Pot
All nine shades are vegan.
tarte Rainforest of the Sea Foil Finger Paints Shadow Palette
We’re suckers for mermaid-themed colors. ?♀️✨
Too Faced Boudoir Eyes Soft & Sexy Eye Shadow Collection
We love these soft, beautiful shades.
Too Faced Semi-Sweet Chocolate Bar Eye Shadow Collection
Y’all, this palette smells like chocolate.
Urban Decay Liquid Moondust Eyeshadow
This sparkly, vegan cream eyeshadow is available in eight shades. ?
Remember that every time you #ShopCrueltyFree, you’re sending a powerful message to companies that DO test on animals that you DON’T support their testing policies. And by going a step further and ensuring that your beauty products are also free of animal-derived ingredients, you can be sure no animals suffered for your #MOTD. ♥️
For more ways to help animals, check out our “Animals Are Not Ours to Experiment On” campaign, and ask your friends to shop cruelty-free, too!