It is important to have the right warm-weather essentials, but it can be hard to find vegan and cruelty-free options. From sunscreen to apparel, here are some vegan and cruelty-free essentials for summer.
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Vegan Sandals
A pair of sandals for the summer is essential. However, it isn’t always easy to find vegan options. Here are a few brands that offer vegan sandals.
- T.U.K. (vegan options)
- Dr. Marten’s (vegan options)
- Sanuk (vegan options)
- Will’s Vegan Shoes (100% Vegan)
- Birkenstock (vegan options)
Vegan Body Sunscreen
Sunscreen is important! Unfortunately, a lot of popular sunscreen brands are not cruelty-free including Banana Boat, Neutrogena, and Coppertone. Thankfully, there are lots of vegan and cruelty-free sunscreen and SPF products available. Here are some vegan and cruelty-free sunscreen options.
- Alba Botanica Hawaiian Sunscreen
- Bare Republic Mineral Spray SPF 30
- Bare Republic Mineral Sport Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- Coola Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Lotion SPF 50
- Coola Classic Body Organic Sunscreen Spray SPF 50
- Kopari Sun Shield Body Glow Gel SPF 50 use code veganbeautyaddict for 15% off
- Paula’s Choice Extra Care Non-Greasy Sunscreen SPF 50 (Paula’s Choice is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Sun Bum Sunscreen Lotion SPF 30 (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Sun Bum Sunscreen Spray SPF 50 (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Suntegrity Natural Mineral Body Sunscreen SPF 30
- Supergoop PLAY Everyday Lotion SPF 50
- Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 30 Sunscreen
- Vacation Classic Lotion SPF 50 Sunscreen
- Vacation Classic Spray SPF 30 Sunscreen
- Vacation Classic Spray SPF 50 Sunscreen
- Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse
Vegan Face Sunscreen
It’s important to wear SPF daily, especially during the warmer months when the sun is shining. Here are some cruelty-free and vegan facial SPF options.
- Bliss Block Star Invisible Daily Sunscreen
- Cocokind Daily SPF 32
- Coola Organic Classic Face Sunscreen SPF 50
- Coola Sun Silk Drops Sunscreen SPF 30
- Elf Holy Hydration Face Cream SPF 30
- Elf Suntouchable Whoa Glow SPF 30
- Good Molecules Sheer Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30
- Kinship Self Reflect Probiotic Moisturizing Sunscreen Zinc Oxide SPF 32
- Kopari Antioxidant Face Shield Mineral SPF 30 use code veganbeautyaddict for 15% off
- Pacifica Vegan Collagen Every Day Lotion use code Jess15 for 15% off
- Paula’s Choice Essential Glow Moisturizer (Paula’s Choice is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Paula’s Choice Super Light Daily Defense (Paula’s Choice is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Sun Bum Original Glow SPF 30 Sunscreen Lotion (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Supergoop Unseen Sunscreen SPF 40
- Vacation Classic Whip SPF 30 Sunscreen Mousse
- Versed Guards Up Daily Mineral Sunscreen SPF 35
After Sun Body Care
- Jason Soothing 98% Aloe Vera Moisturizing Gel
- Sun Bum Cool Down Gel (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Sun Bum Cool Down Lotion (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Sun Bum Cool Down Spray (Sun Bum is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Vacation After Sun Gel
Vegan Deodorant
- Billie AHA Deodorant
- Certain Dri Antiperspirant Solid (Certain Dri is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Certain Dri Prescription Strength Clinical Dry Spray (Certain Dri is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Drunk Elephant Sweet Pitti Deodorant Cream (Drunk Elephant is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Kosas Chemistry AHA Serum Deodorant
- Schmidt’s Sensitive Skin Formula (Schmidt’s is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
- Tom’s of Maine Deodorant (Tom’s of Maine is owned by a parent company that tests on animals)
Vegan Bug Spray
Self Tanner
- Coola Organic Sunless Tan Anti-Aging Face Serum
- Coola Organic Sunless Tan Firming Lotion
- Isle of Paradise Express Ultra Dark Mousse
- Isle of Paradise Glow Clear Color Correcting Self-Tanning Mousse
- Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Body Butter
- Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Drops
- Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Water
- KORA Organics Gradual Self-Tanning Lotion
- Loving Tan 2 HR Express Self Tanning Mousse
- Loving Tan Deluxe Bronzing Mousse
- Loving Tan Deluxe Face Tan
Hydration Electrolye Packs
Staying hydrated with electrolytes is important, especially in the summer. I personally love Liquid IV, my favorite flavors are Watermelon, Golden Cherry, Tropical Punch, Lemon Lime, Concord Grape, Pear, Raspberry Melon, White Peach, and Strawberry.
- Cure
- Liquid Death
- Liquid IV (use affiliate discount code veganbeautyaddict for 15% off and free shipping)
- Salud
- Ultima
Reusable Water Bottle
I figure most people already have a reusable water bottle but in case you don’t, they are super handy, especially the ones that insulate for hours and keep your water cold.
- Hydroflask Water Bottles
- Owala Water Bottle (my personal favorite!)
- Stanley Cups
- Yeti Water Bottles
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Love this! Super helpful and I wasn’t familiar with a bunch of things on this list and I can’t wait to check them all out! ☺️
Yay! I’m so glad it was helpful for you 🙂