10 of the best vegan and cruelty-free lipsticks

So, we put in the hard work and tracked down the best vegan and cruelty-free lipsticks on the market that don’t compromise on coverage, finish and longevity.

Here are the ones you need to add to your make-up stash, pronto.

Available in 20 matte shades, bareMinerals’ soft matte lipstick provides long-lasting coverage that doesn’t fade or feather.

bareMinerals Bare Pro Lipstick, £20

Hailed as the world’s first certified organic vegan range of lipstick, Inika has infused the formula with shea butter and jojoba oil to keep lips moisturised.

Inika Certified Organic Vegan Lipstick, £19.50 

Ever find it difficult to achieve that perfect blotted finish, without going through a handful of tissues? Glossier’s Generation G do the job in one easy swipe.

Glossier Generation G, £14

Good from the inside-out (yep, the packaging is recyclable, too), Lush’s Vegan Lipstick contains broccoli seeds. They’re cold-pressed to product an oil rich in fatty acids, which keeps lips hydrated.

Lush Vegan Lipstick, £10

Not only does Axiology’s Lip Crayon give high coverage in one swipe, its buttery soft texture feels comfortable on lips.

Axiology Vegan Lip Crayon, £19

This creamy lipstick has a satin sheen and contains essential oils to keep lips hydrated.

3ina The Essential Lipstick, £5.95

Matte but not drying, Dose of Color’s popular Matte Lipsticks are creamy, comfortable and come in a staggering 35 shades.

Dose of Colors Matte Lipstick, £18

Lipstick meets balm; this easy-to-apply bullet gives coverage and care in one hit.

Arbonne Smoothed Over Lipstick, £23

A power trio of argan oil, rose and vitamin E soothe the lips, while the matte formula locks in place.

e.l.f. Velvet Matte Lipstick, £4.50

Formulated with a virtually weightless base formula, this lipstick is cushiony and soft upon application.

KVD Vegan Beauty Satin-Matte Cream Lipstick, £17