Vegan makeup products we're buying on repeat

A-list makeup artist Lisa Eldridge (she counts Eva Green and Keira Knightley as clients!) has built a reputation for creating naturally glowing complexions. Her foundation does exactly that, offering buildable coverage that leaves skin looking its very best. 

"It's one of the finest foundations I've ever used," says beauty writer Medina Azaldin. "I have constellations of acne and scars on my cheeks, but somehow this just leaves my skin looking pretty and polished, without masking it entirely."

It goes on smoothly, even when applied and blended with fingers, and stays put once it sets. Expect a second skin finish, not too matte, not too radiant, but somewhere perfectly in the middle. Available in 40 shades.  

There's a lot to love when it comes to Elf's makeup, but don't sleep on the brushes. They're some of the best around, with soft synthetic bristles that last through multiple washes. You'll find everything from spoolies and eye brushes to this versatile stippling brush that works beautifully with all your cream products. 

Beauty director Eve Cameron keeps this liquid concealer in her arsenal to cover redness and spots. It offers buildable coverage that blends out seamlessly, and stays put until you take it off.  

Formulated without oil or talc, this concealer looks good on all skin types as it doesn't settle into fine lines and looks fresh throughout the day, no caking in sight. Available in 17 shades.

Beauty writer Medina Azaldin is a big fan of Emolyne's lip liners. "They glide on smoothly and makes my lipstick last much longer. The colour pigments are rich and vibrant too," she says. Whatever your undertone, you're bound to find the perfect red and neutral shades with Emolyne's lip collection.  

Among our top faves (and there are many) from vegan brand Vieve are the Eye Wands, which have a solid place in senior beauty editor Alex Friend's makeup bag.  

"The shades are really useful – they’re all soft neutrals, apart from the black, though there’s a burgundy (Mahogany, pictured) shade which has a lot of impact and is a great beginner’s entry to that very modern red/orange palette that looks so current but can feel off-putting," says Alex . 

She describes the wands as "easy to crayon on and blend with a finger, but they dry to a sheer, matte finish rather than an opaque creamy one."

These pencils make it easy to get a beautiful fade with as they diffuse very well.  If you’re more adept with your makeup, you can create advanced effects by using more than one shade, and creating contoured and ombré looks or graphic shapes.

Beauty editor Gillian Davies is never without a bottle of this skin-enhancing foundation. 

"It provides subtle coverage and makes my skin look significantly better but I don't feel like I'm caked in heavy makeup," explains Gillian. The formula, infused with glycerin and squalane, is forgiving on dry and mature complexions. 

This lightweight base sits in between a tinted moisturiser and full-on foundation, with a natural soft matte finish that negates any need for powder.  

Supermodel Rosie Huntington-Whiteley knows a thing or two about beauty, having worked with the industry's biggest names. 

Her range of products are thoughtfully-crafted from start to finish using good-for-skin ingredients, and good-for-planet, refillable packaging. While most lip and cheek tints fall short in the lip department, this cream colour excels at both thanks to a pigmented formula that diffuses into a pretty, watercolour finish. 

We highly rate Blink Brow Bar for expert threading and lash lifts.

For at-home maintenance, try their extensive brow range, which includes this superfine brow pencil. The fine tip makes light work of creating believable, hair-like strokes and is available in 3 shades. 

The revamped version uses packaging made from sustainable wood, rather than plastic. A portion of sales go towards planting new trees in Mexico in an effort to lower the brand's global carbon footprint. 

For velvety textures in punchy colours, Bite's lipstick is the one to beat. They last beautifully through multiple cups of tea and come in an array of long-wearing shades to suit all skin tones, from rich berries to wearable dusky pinks such as Sugar Buns, pictured. 

Trust Trinny London to streamline our makeup bags with its clever stacks and now this 2-in-1 lash and brow mascara. On one end you'll find a jet black mascara that works hard to define and volumise lashes, and on the other, a tinted brow gel (available in 5 shades) to beef up brows and keep them in place.

If there's one thing that Hourglass does exceptionally well, it's luxurious, finely-milled face powders. 

The modern formula simply bathes skin in a soft, candlelit radiance. It takes away excess shine without obliterating your natural glow and doesn't look heavy on dry or mature complexions. This palette features 2 blushes,  finishing powder, a highlighter and bronzer, which easily doubles as eyeshadow. A worthwhile investment if there ever was one.