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- If you're looking to give someone a beauty or skin-care gift this holiday, you might want to consider going cruelty-free.
- None of the products in this list have been tested on animals, nor do they contain any animal-derived ingredients. However, some of the brands we've included make products that aren't 100% vegan (we've noted which ones below).
- From skin-care and hair-care bundles to sultry highlighter sets, here's what we recommend buying for anyone on your list.
Through trial and error, I've learned that beauty and skin-care gifts are almost always a safe bet - whether your loved one is a skin-care expert, makeup novice, or somewhere in between. Even as a well-adjusted adult, I still revel in unwrapping cosmetics and skin-care gifts around my family's Christmas tree.
However, many beauty brands still use animal testing on their products. Globally, over 115 million animals undergo experiments each year, and according to Cruelty Free International, that figure is growing - even as more shoppers opt for ethically-made products.
The good news is that there are tons of cruelty-free beauty products that make great presents. From soothing lip scrubs to personalized bundles, all of these gifts are vegan and cruelty-free (though if a brand also makes products that are not vegan, we've noted it below). And for added assurance, everything on this list is either Leaping Bunny or PETA certified.
See our picks for cruelty-free beauty gifts, below:
Still looking for gift ideas? Check all of our 2019 holiday gift guides.
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