In a world where going green, eating vegetables and saving the planet are encouraged, going vegan, clean or cruelty-free almost seems to go hand in hand with sacrifice. But going vegan and supporting brands that support the environment don’t have to come with a hefty price tag. And while making the health-conscious choice to opt for more fruits and veggies may change your daily meal plan, it doesn’t have to change your beauty routine.
Gone are the days when vegan makeup was nearly sheer, watered-down formulas without much color payoff. Some of our favorite cosmetics brands are transitioning to vegan formulas with collections that still deliver. We rounded up the best vegan lipsticks from drugstore to luxury to indie that offer major color payoff with cleaner formulas.
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9 Vegan Lipsticks With Huge Color Payoff
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Hourglass
Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Refillable Lipstick in I Desire, $34 at Sephora
Vegan has never seemed so luxe as this silky lip color in a stiletto-shaped gold applicator. This orange-red hue pops great on olive and deep skin tones and knocks a basic red lip to the curb.
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E.L.F. Cosmetics
Christian Siriano Liquid Matte Lipstick in Electric Fuchsia, $6 at E.L.F. Cosmetics
This runway-inspired shade was picked by the fashionisto himself, Christian Siriano. It’s a bright, wearable pink that dries matte and lasts without chalking up.
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Pacifica
Plushious Liquid Mineral Lipstick in Flawless, $10 at Ulta Beauty
A chocolate brown that easily transitions from winter to spring. This liquid lipstick keeps your pout glossy all day long.
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Clove + Hallow
Lip Crème in Damsel, $20 at Clove + Hallow
Infused with organic jojoba, castor and sunflower oils, this lip crème is full of hydration and color. This universal deep red can dress up a tee and jeans or perfectly complement your favorite LBD.
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Kat Von D
Studded Kiss Crème Lipstick in Plan 9, $19 at Sephora
One thing’s for sure: Kat Von D isn’t afraid to go there when it comes to color. If you’re on board with a bold, unexpected lip hue, this seafoam green is saturated with color and won’t disappoint.
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ILIA
Satin Cream Lip Crayon in Walk This Way, $24 at ILIA
A dependable nude lippie is a must. This warm neutral has a moisturizing and nourishing formula that offers buildable color with each swipe.
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Jolii Cosmetics
Luxe Crème Matte in Scuro, $18 at Jolii Cosmetics
Formulated with waxes and oils to keep your color intact and your pout kissable at all times, this plum purple hue dries matte without fading.
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Aromi
Lipstick in Bombshell, $17 at Aromi
A Barbie pink shade with blue undertones makes this shade a keeper for warm weather seasons. Swipe on once for a tint or three times for major color.
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Wet N Wild
MegaLast Lip Color in Bare It All, $1.99 at Target
Vegan doesn’t always mean more money. This semi-matte nude lipstick is formulated to glide on smooth, doesn’t feather and will only cost you $2.
