We could all use something to look forward to as we wrap up this tumultuous year, so why not start the holiday season early? Celebrate your beauty- and style-loving friends and family with a vegan gift that shows how much you care. From faux-fur tracksuits for the fashion-obsessed friend to glitter peel-off masks for the mom of three, we’ve rounded up 18 wonderful gifts fit for any budget and any taste. Happy holidays!
Gifts for vegan fashion lovers
1 Valani Apparel
With a line of dresses, bottoms, and accessories perfect for the transitional, summer-one-moment-and-winter-the-next weather, biodegradable fashion label Valani is the ultimate gift for your sustainable-yet-fashion-forward friend. Founder Vanni Leung purposefully created pieces that will keep you warm in the cold yet cool in the heat with banana viscose (a vegan alternative to silk), hemp, and Tencel so you can wear them year-round. Plus, the eco-friendly items ship in sustainable packaging made out of straw, hemp, jute, and recycled materials.
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2 Ashoka Paris Pretty Full Apple Skin Bag
Aiming to create awareness of ethical fashion and a vegan lifestyle, founders Gwenaëlle Ferlicot and Frédéric Vergoz created their brand using only innovative, eco-friendly plant-based materials. Made of apples, the vegan leather Pretty Full shoulder bag comes in an array of colors to suit both minimalist and more vibrant tastes.
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Matt & Nat
3 Matt & Nat Aley Women’s Tall Vegan Boots
These (vegan) boots were made for walking, and that’s exactly what they’ll do! These vegan leather boots from Canadian brand Matt & Nat exude luxury without the use of any animal products. Wear these showstoppers with a mid-length knit dress and a faux-fur coat for a classy winter date.
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4 Grey State Londyn Pants
Everyone could do with a comfy, work-from-home outfit. That’s where Grey State comes in with its soft, eco-friendly cotton apparel. Committed to keeping its environmental impact low, the loungewear company is vertically integrated to handle the entire manufacturing process in its own solar-powered factory. Plus, a dollar from every purchase goes to the non-profit organization One Tree Planted. Pair these soft AF pants with a cropped Henley top for a polished yet comfortable lounge outfit perfect for anything from a virtual meeting to walking the dog.
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5 SportsChic Women’s Vegan Tote Bag
Running errands all day or heading to a holiday gathering? Grab this large SportsChic bag with deep, insulated pockets that fit everything you need and keep your water bottles chilled. It can also be easily sanitized thanks to the durable, vegan pebble-grain leather and waterproof nylon lining inside.
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6 T|W Lunch Tote
Whether you’re looking to save money or eat healthier come January 1, packing a nutritious vegan lunch for work can jumpstart your New Year’s resolutions. This luxury T|W lunch tote will keep all the chickpea tuna sandwiches and iced coffees chilled with its professional, waterproof insulation. And with its versatile vegan leather style, it can function as a camera bag or diaper bag for the weekends.
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Gifts for the beauty and skincare lover
7 Maison Sybarite Fragrances
Maison Sybarite is the first water-based fine fragrance line created to transform the perfume industry. Manufactured and packed in France (home of the most respected master perfumers), the gorgeous burgundy bottles include clean, gender-neutral, and sustainable fragrances such as sensual and elegant Bed of Roses with notes of saffron, bergamot, rose, and cedarwood; floral and hypnotic Amber Gaze featuring jasmine, tuberose, sandalwood, and vanilla; and woody and warm Spicy Calabria fusing orris and black pepper with bergamot.
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8 FarmHouse Fresh Sweet Cream Body Milk Lotion
This light, sweet cream-scented moisturizer nourishes the skin with vitamin E-rich rice bran oil, jojoba seed oil, organic cucumber extract, almond, and avocado. Even better? The hydrating lotion comes in a luxe decorative glass cruet worthy of front-and-center placement on your vanity. Plus, each purchase helps support abused farm animals that have a chance at a new life at the brand’s non-profit animal sanctuary.
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9 OrganiGrowHairCo Grow Diamond Bundle
Founded by mom of three and Grammy-nominated songwriter and artist Kay Cola, OrganiCo smoothes flyaways, tames frizz, and brings out the best in curls. This bundle nourishes and protects so hair can grow longer, stronger, and fuller. Get ready for good hair days every day of 2024.
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10 Versed Wrapped in Retinol Holiday Plaza Bundle
For the friend who is addicted to skincare, Versed’s Retinol Holiday Plaza bundle is the gift to get. The three-item bundle features all three of the brand’s best-selling retinol formulas. There’s the Press Restart Gentle Retinol Body Lotion, the Jumbo Press Restart Gentle Retinol Serum, and the Smooth Landing Advanced Retinoid Eye Balm. It’s a skincare lover’s dream.
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11 LUSH Winter Wonderland Set
For the friend who loves staying home and relaxing, self-care brand LUSH is your ultimate answer. Amongst its myriad of gift sets, this holiday bundle features the popular, sweet-smelling Yog Nog shower gel, Sweet Pudding bath bomb, the Cinnamon Roll bubble bar, and more. Light some candles, play some smooth jazz, and have a night to yourself.
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Gifts for the mom of the group
12 7th Heaven Peel-Off Masks
After a long day running after their kids, your mom friend will definitely need pampering with these cruelty-free and vegan peel-off masks. The Pink Guava mask blends antioxidant-rich vitamin C, purifying mangosteen fruit, and anti-aging guava to keep your face feeling fresh for the morning. As a bonus, kids will love its fun, glittery hue.
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13 Piggy Paint Santa’s Sweetie Gift Set
Non-toxic nail polish brand Piggy Paint brings joy to kids with its vibrant colors and a safe, water-based formula. This cute stocking stuffer is perfect for the little ones featuring red- and green-themed nail polish plus adorable 3D nail art decals. Mani/pedis, here we come!
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14 Olive & June The Pedi System
For a grown-up pedi, your mom friend will love this easy-to-use toolkit (complete with a footrest for easier color application) filled with everything needed for a salon-style pedi. Include a few of the brand’s vegan nail polish colors and your mom friends will be set for the ultimate, at-home spa day.
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Gifts for the friend who has everything
15 Haruharu Wonder Black Rice Hyaluronic Cream
For chic, modern packaging and patented hydrating technology, this Haruharu cream is the ultimate gift for the winter. The fermented black rice is rich in antioxidants and adds intense moisture to skin during the harsh winter cold while the chic packaging is a stand out on your beauty counter.
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16 Finchberry Best Seller Sampler Tin
Northern Florida-based Finchberry handcrafts each individual soap bar with natural, food-grade ingredients. This sampler set contains eight gorgeous bars with decadent scents for a truly sensory experience every time you step into the room.
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