Face powder is an essential part of nearly every woman’s makeup collection; vegan women included. As a vegan, you may be frustrated as you try to find a face powder that matches your skin tone and conforms to your lifestyle at the same time. Many face powders are made by companies who conduct or endorse animal testing. Fortunately, there are a variety of vegan-friendly face powders available on the market to fit within any beauty budget. Here is a list of the best vegan face powders that I have tried, all completely free of animal derived ingredients and produced by cruelty-free cosmetic companies.
e.l.f. Studio Pressed Powder
Priced at only $3.00, e.l.f. Studio Pressed Powder is by far the most affordable vegan-friendly face powder available. It goes on easily and has a pretty satiny finish, though I have found several reapplications are often necessary throughout the day. It is available in six different shades, making it easy for you to find the right shade to match your skin tone. For every day, informal wear, this is my favorite face powder, though I do not recommend it for important days when you really need your face powder to hold up. This powder is also better suited for dry climates over humid regions. You can purchase e.l.f. Studio Pressed Powder at Target stores or online through the official website of e.l.f. cosmetics.
Ecco Bella FlowerColor Pressed Face Powder
This lovely vegan face powder is composed of a talc-free formula that contains flower waxes, vitamin E, aloe vera and green tea to hydrate and protect your face while providing your skin with a flawless, smooth finish. Ecco Bella FlowerColor Pressed Face Powder is available in four shades ranging from pale to medium. Priced at roughly $26.00, this is a slightly expensive vegan-friendly and gluten-free face powder that is definitely worth the investment. I found mine lasted approximately three months. You can purchase Ecco Bella FlowerColor face powder from Ecco Bella’s official website.
Manic Panic Pressed Powder
For fair skinned vegans, Manic Panic Pressed Powders are an ideal and affordable option. Manic Panic has three different skin powders to match even the fairest of skin tones. The powder works as a foundation when mixed with water, or can be worn as a traditional face powder when applied dry. Priced at $10.00, this is a moderately priced vegan-friendly powder but is great if you find your pale skin hard to match to drugstore brand face powders.