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Vegan Skincare

If you're choosing skincare based on values alongside performance — vegan ingredients, cruelty-free production, and properly clean formulations — our vegan skincare collection brings together professional-grade brands that genuinely deliver on both fronts. Stocking trusted vegan-certified brands including +maskology (the modern professional sheet mask and serum specialist), Strictly Professional (comprehensive facial care across every skin type), Sienna X (waxing aftercare), Voesh (foot and body care), plus Hive Solutions, Lotus, Monuskin, Morgans, and Dear Barber. Whether you're a working beauty therapist building a fully vegan treatment menu, a salon owner stocking vegan retail, or a home user wanting properly clean professional skincare, you'll find the right products here.

What "vegan skincare" actually means

Worth understanding properly because the term gets used loosely in skincare marketing. Genuinely vegan skincare contains no animal-derived ingredients (no beeswax, lanolin, honey, milk extracts, collagen sourced from animals, gelatin, carmine colour, silk proteins, snail mucin, or animal-derived glycerin) AND isn't tested on animals at any stage of production. Most properly vegan brands also avoid common animal-derived ingredients in adjacent categories like fragrances and preservatives.

The brands in our vegan skincare collection are vegan across their range — not just "happens to have some vegan products." That distinction matters because it signals proper brand commitment to the values, rather than a single SKU released for marketing reasons. Choosing properly vegan brands also typically means choosing properly cruelty-free brands, since the two go together for genuine ethical retailers.

Shop vegan skincare by product type

Cleansers

The first step in any skincare routine — properly important for setting up everything that follows. Our vegan cleanser range covers every skin type:

  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Normal/Dry 500ml — gentle creamy cleanser for everyday use on normal-to-dry skin types
  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Combination 500ml — balanced formulation for combination skin (oily T-zone, drier cheeks)
  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Dry/Plus+ 500ml — richer formulation for very dry, mature, or compromised skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Cleanser 500ml — gentle hypoallergenic option for reactive or sensitive skin
  • Dear Barber Body Wash 250ml — for body cleansing alongside facial routines

The 500ml professional sizes are properly cost-effective for treatment-room use or committed home routines. Choose by skin type for proper everyday cleansing without irritation.

Toners

The often-skipped second step that genuinely matters for skin balance and product penetration:

  • Strictly Professional Toner Normal/Dry 500ml — gentle balancing toner for normal-to-dry skin types
  • Strictly Professional Toner Combination 500ml — balanced formulation addressing combination skin needs
  • Strictly Professional Toner Dry/Plus+ 500ml — richer hydrating toner for very dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Toner 500ml — gentle option for reactive skin
  • Lotus Witch Hazel 500ml — natural witch hazel astringent, properly classic for oily and combination skin types, plus brilliant as a calming post-treatment toner

Moisturisers

  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Normal/Dry 500ml — everyday hydration for normal-to-dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Combination 500ml — balanced hydration for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Dry/Plus+ 500ml — rich hydration for very dry or mature skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Moisturiser 500ml — gentle hydration for reactive skin
  • Morgans Age Defying Moisturiser 45ml — targeted anti-ageing moisturiser in retail-friendly size
  • Monuskin Skin Salvage 180ml — multi-purpose skin treatment for problem areas, dry patches, and damaged skin

Active serums

Where skincare actually delivers visible results. Modern professional serums concentrate active ingredients at meaningful percentages for genuine effect:

  • +maskology Hyaluronic Acid Daily Serum 30ml — for hydration and plumping. Hyaluronic acid is the gold-standard skincare hydrator — a single molecule holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water
  • +maskology Vitamin C Daily Serum 30ml — for brightening, even skin tone, and antioxidant protection. The most-used active ingredient in modern skincare for radiance
  • +maskology Niacinamide + Cica Daily Serum 30ml — for pore refinement, oil control, and skin barrier support. Niacinamide is the all-rounder workhorse active; cica adds calming for sensitive or reactive skin
  • +maskology Retinol Overnight Serum 30ml — for anti-ageing, line softening, and skin renewal. Retinol is the gold-standard anti-ageing active, used overnight to avoid sun sensitivity

Sheet masks

Properly effective targeted treatments delivered in 15-20 minute sessions. Brilliant for treatment-room add-on services, salon retail, and home self-care:

  • +maskology Hyaluronic Acid Face Sheet Mask 22ml — intensive hydration boost
  • +maskology Niacinamide Face Sheet Mask 22ml — pore refinement and oil balance
  • +maskology Retinol Face Sheet Mask 22ml — anti-ageing and renewal
  • +maskology Vitamin C Face Sheet Mask 22ml — brightening and antioxidant boost
  • +maskology Squalane Face Sheet Mask 22ml — barrier support and gentle hydration
  • +maskology Detoxifying Cleansing Face Mask 22ml — deep cleanse and clarification
  • +maskology Retinol + Vitamin C Under Eye Mask 3 x 3.5ml — targeted under-eye treatment for fine lines, dark circles and puffiness

Cream and treatment masks

  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Normal/Dry 450ml — treatment-room cream mask for normal-to-dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Combination 450ml — balanced treatment mask for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Dry/Plus+ 450ml — rich treatment mask for very dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Facial Mask 450ml — gentle treatment mask for reactive skin
  • Hive Solutions Anti-Ageing Peel Off Mask 30g — peel-off mask for anti-ageing benefits and visible skin renewal

Exfoliators

  • Strictly Professional Facial Exfoliator 450ml — proper professional exfoliating treatment for treatment-room use, brightening dull skin and improving cell turnover. Use 1-2 times per week between deep treatments

Specialist treatments

  • Hive Solutions Deincrustation Galvanic Gel 500ml — professional galvanic treatment gel for deep pore cleansing during electric facials. Treatment-room essential for therapists offering galvanic services
  • Strictly Professional Facial Massage Cream 450ml — proper professional massage cream for facial treatments. Slip without grease, works alongside the rest of the facial care system
  • Strictly Professional Body Contour Wrap Total Treatment Kit — complete body contouring treatment kit for spa and salon use
  • Strictly Professional Massage Oil 4000ml — bulk trade-quantity body massage oil, properly cost-effective for high-volume practices

Pre and post-wax skincare

  • Sienna X Pre Wax Cleansing Gel 500ml — vegan pre-wax skin prep for properly clean adhesion and reduced post-wax irritation
  • Sienna X Post Wax Cooling Creme 500ml — soothing aftercare for freshly waxed skin, reducing redness and supporting recovery

Foot and body care

  • Voesh Phyto Collagen & Peppermint Infused Socks 1 Pair — single-use moisturising sock treatment for proper foot hydration and softness. Brilliant pedicure add-on or take-home retail

Complete facial care kits

For clients building a complete routine or salons creating retail bundles, the Strictly Professional facial care kits combine cleanser, toner, moisturiser and treatment products into matched sets:

  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit for Dry/Plus+ Skin — complete routine for very dry or mature skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit for Normal/Dry Skin — complete routine for the most common skin type
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit Combination — complete routine for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit For Sensitive Skin — complete routine for reactive or sensitive skin

The kits work out properly cost-effective versus buying products separately, and they make brilliant retail bundles for salons. Properly thoughtful gift options too.

Featured vegan skincare brands

+maskology

The modern professional sheet mask and serum specialist. +maskology focus on delivering meaningful concentrations of clinically proven active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C, squalane) in vegan, cruelty-free formulations. Their sheet mask range is properly comprehensive across the most-asked skin concerns, and the daily serums deliver salon-grade actives in retail-friendly 30ml format. Particularly strong for buyers wanting clean-beauty credentials alongside genuinely effective active ingredient performance.

Strictly Professional

The British professional skincare workhorse offering the most comprehensive vegan facial care range we stock. Strictly Professional cover every skin type (Normal/Dry, Combination, Dry/Plus+, Sensitive) across cleansers, toners, moisturisers, masks, exfoliators and treatment kits — all in proper professional 450-500ml sizes. The right choice for salons offering full facial menus with proper skin-type matching, and for home users committed to a full multi-step routine. Significantly better value than prestige skincare brands while delivering comparable professional results.

Sienna X

British professional waxing brand with a properly comprehensive pre and post-wax skincare line. Sienna X products are vegan and cruelty-free across their range. The Pre Wax Cleansing Gel and Post Wax Cooling Creme are the go-to for any salon offering waxing services with proper aftercare integration.

Voesh

The American spa brand with a properly comprehensive vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free range. Their infused socks are a properly clever product — single-use moisturising treatments that deliver visible foot transformation in 30 minutes. Brilliant as pedicure add-ons or salon retail.

Hive Solutions, Lotus, Monuskin, Morgans, Dear Barber

The supporting specialist brands across our range. Hive Solutions for galvanic treatments and anti-ageing masks. Lotus Witch Hazel for the classic natural toner. Monuskin Skin Salvage for problem skin treatment. Morgans Age Defying Moisturiser for retail-friendly anti-ageing. Dear Barber for body cleansing.

Building a complete vegan skincare routine

For most users, a complete vegan skincare routine looks like this:

  1. Cleanse — choose by skin type from the Strictly Professional cleanser range. Cleanse morning and evening.
  2. Tone — apply the matching Strictly Professional toner or Lotus Witch Hazel after cleansing to balance pH and prep the skin for actives.
  3. Apply active serums — Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Vitamin C in the morning for brightening and antioxidant protection, Retinol Overnight at night for renewal. Niacinamide + Cica is the all-rounder if you can only commit to one serum.
  4. Moisturise — choose the matching Strictly Professional moisturiser or Morgans Age Defying for anti-ageing focus.
  5. Targeted treatments — sheet masks 1-2 times per week for accelerated results; under-eye masks for tired eyes; cream masks for deeper weekly treatment; exfoliator once or twice weekly for cell turnover.
  6. Don't forget body and feet — Voesh Infused Socks weekly for proper foot care; the Strictly Professional Massage Oil 4000ml is brilliant for body massage and self-care.

You don't need every product to start — most home users build a routine around 4-5 staples (cleanser, toner, one or two serums, moisturiser, weekly mask). Salons offering full facials carry the broader range for client variety.

Why vegan skincare matters

Choosing vegan skincare isn't just about animal welfare (though that matters genuinely). The wider benefits include:

  • Cruelty-free credentials — vegan skincare brands are almost always also cruelty-free certified, which is a separate but related ethical commitment
  • Cleaner ingredient profiles — vegan brands typically avoid not just animal ingredients but also many of the harsher synthetic ingredients common in older skincare
  • Better for sensitive skin — many animal-derived ingredients (lanolin, beeswax, animal-source collagen) are common allergens; vegan formulations often work better for reactive skin
  • Environmental benefits — plant-based ingredient sourcing typically has lower environmental impact than animal-derived ingredient farming
  • Modern formulation philosophy — vegan brands tend to be the modern, innovation-led brands working with the latest active ingredients and formulation science

For salons retailing vegan skincare

The vegan and clean-beauty buyer segment is properly committed once they find a retailer that takes the category seriously. For salon owners, retailing vegan skincare to clients delivers strong margins and reliable repeat purchase behaviour because committed values-driven buyers don't switch brands lightly.

The Strictly Professional ranges are particularly strong for salon retail because the skin-type matching makes recommendation properly straightforward — assess the client's skin type during the facial, then recommend the matching kit or individual products. The +maskology serums and sheet masks make brilliant treatment-room add-ons (a sheet mask while the client relaxes after the facial) and natural take-home retail. Properly straightforward upsell that genuinely benefits client skin while building meaningful retail revenue.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vegan skincare" actually mean?

Properly vegan skincare contains no animal-derived ingredients (beeswax, lanolin, honey, animal collagen, carmine, gelatin, silk proteins, snail mucin, animal-source glycerin) and isn't tested on animals at any stage of production. The brands in our vegan skincare collection meet both standards across their range, not just on individual products. Most are also Leaping Bunny or PETA certified for the cruelty-free credentials.

Is vegan skincare also cruelty-free?

Almost always, yes — the two go together for any reputable vegan brand. Vegan refers to ingredients (no animal products); cruelty-free refers to testing (no animal testing). A genuinely ethical brand commits to both. The brands we stock are vegan AND cruelty-free.

Is vegan skincare as effective as non-vegan skincare?

Yes, and often more so. Modern vegan skincare brands tend to be the innovation-led, formulation-modern brands working with the latest clinically-proven active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C). The "animal-derived equals more effective" assumption is a marketing myth — plant-derived alternatives perform identically to most animal-derived ingredients (e.g. plant-based hyaluronic acid is identical at the molecular level to animal-derived hyaluronic acid).

Can vegan skincare be used on sensitive skin?

Yes — and often vegan formulations work better on sensitive skin than conventional formulations because they avoid common allergens like lanolin and beeswax. The Strictly Professional Sensitive range is specifically designed for reactive skin, with gentle hypoallergenic formulations across cleanser, toner, moisturiser and mask. Always patch test new products before full application if you have known sensitivities.

What's the difference between vegan, cruelty-free, and clean beauty?

Vegan = no animal-derived ingredients. Cruelty-free = no animal testing. Clean beauty = avoiding common questionable ingredients (parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrance, etc.). The three categories overlap but aren't identical — a product can be cruelty-free but not vegan (e.g. honey-based products), or vegan but not "clean" (e.g. vegan but with synthetic fragrances). The brands in our vegan skincare collection generally meet all three standards.

Are these products suitable for professional use?

Yes — Strictly Professional, +maskology, Sienna X and the rest of the brands we stock are designed for professional treatment-room use. The 450-500ml professional sizes are properly cost-effective for treatment-rooms running multiple facials per day. The retail-size products (Voesh socks, Morgans Age Defying, the +maskology serums) work brilliantly as treatment-room retail offerings.

How long do vegan skincare products last?

Properly stored, most vegan skincare products last 12-24 months unopened, and 6-12 months after opening (PAO — period after opening — is usually marked on the bottle as a number followed by M, e.g. "12M" means 12 months after opening). Active serums (vitamin C, retinol) typically have shorter shelf lives because the actives oxidise — use within 3-6 months of opening for best potency. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.

What's the right order to apply skincare?

The general rule: thinnest to thickest. Cleanser → toner → serums (lightest first) → eye creams → moisturiser → SPF (in the morning). Active ingredients like vitamin C work best in the morning, retinol at night. Sheet masks fit between toner and moisturiser. Always allow each layer 30-60 seconds to absorb before applying the next.

Can I use vitamin C and retinol together?

Generally not at the same time — vitamin C in the morning, retinol at night is the proper way to use both without irritation or reduced effectiveness. Both are powerful actives that don't combine well in the same routine, but used in alternating morning and evening applications, they complement each other brilliantly for properly comprehensive anti-ageing and brightening results.

Are facial care kits good value?

Yes — the Strictly Professional Facial Care Kits work out properly more cost-effective than buying each product separately, while ensuring the products are matched for skin type. Particularly strong as gifts, retail bundles for salons, or for clients committing to a complete routine for the first time.

Do salons need different vegan skincare for different services?

Generally yes — facial services use facial-grade products (cleansers, toners, moisturisers, masks); body treatments use body-specific products (massage oils, body wraps); pre/post-wax services use waxing-specific aftercare. The Strictly Professional range covers all these categories with vegan formulations across the different product types.

Shop the vegan skincare collection

Browse the full vegan skincare range below. For broader skincare options across all brands, see our wider skincare collection. For pre and post-wax aftercare alongside the Sienna X range, see our waxing collection. For manicure and pedicure products that pair with the Voesh foot care, see our manicure and pedicure collection. Free UK delivery on all orders.

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Vegan Skincare

If you're choosing skincare based on values alongside performance — vegan ingredients, cruelty-free production, and properly clean formulations — our vegan skincare collection brings together professional-grade brands that genuinely deliver on both fronts. Stocking trusted vegan-certified brands including +maskology (the modern professional sheet mask and serum specialist), Strictly Professional (comprehensive facial care across every skin type), Sienna X (waxing aftercare), Voesh (foot and body care), plus Hive Solutions, Lotus, Monuskin, Morgans, and Dear Barber. Whether you're a working beauty therapist building a fully vegan treatment menu, a salon owner stocking vegan retail, or a home user wanting properly clean professional skincare, you'll find the right products here.

What "vegan skincare" actually means

Worth understanding properly because the term gets used loosely in skincare marketing. Genuinely vegan skincare contains no animal-derived ingredients (no beeswax, lanolin, honey, milk extracts, collagen sourced from animals, gelatin, carmine colour, silk proteins, snail mucin, or animal-derived glycerin) AND isn't tested on animals at any stage of production. Most properly vegan brands also avoid common animal-derived ingredients in adjacent categories like fragrances and preservatives.

The brands in our vegan skincare collection are vegan across their range — not just "happens to have some vegan products." That distinction matters because it signals proper brand commitment to the values, rather than a single SKU released for marketing reasons. Choosing properly vegan brands also typically means choosing properly cruelty-free brands, since the two go together for genuine ethical retailers.

Shop vegan skincare by product type

Cleansers

The first step in any skincare routine — properly important for setting up everything that follows. Our vegan cleanser range covers every skin type:

  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Normal/Dry 500ml — gentle creamy cleanser for everyday use on normal-to-dry skin types
  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Combination 500ml — balanced formulation for combination skin (oily T-zone, drier cheeks)
  • Strictly Professional Cleanser Dry/Plus+ 500ml — richer formulation for very dry, mature, or compromised skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Cleanser 500ml — gentle hypoallergenic option for reactive or sensitive skin
  • Dear Barber Body Wash 250ml — for body cleansing alongside facial routines

The 500ml professional sizes are properly cost-effective for treatment-room use or committed home routines. Choose by skin type for proper everyday cleansing without irritation.

Toners

The often-skipped second step that genuinely matters for skin balance and product penetration:

  • Strictly Professional Toner Normal/Dry 500ml — gentle balancing toner for normal-to-dry skin types
  • Strictly Professional Toner Combination 500ml — balanced formulation addressing combination skin needs
  • Strictly Professional Toner Dry/Plus+ 500ml — richer hydrating toner for very dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Toner 500ml — gentle option for reactive skin
  • Lotus Witch Hazel 500ml — natural witch hazel astringent, properly classic for oily and combination skin types, plus brilliant as a calming post-treatment toner

Moisturisers

  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Normal/Dry 500ml — everyday hydration for normal-to-dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Combination 500ml — balanced hydration for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Moisturising Lotion Dry/Plus+ 500ml — rich hydration for very dry or mature skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Moisturiser 500ml — gentle hydration for reactive skin
  • Morgans Age Defying Moisturiser 45ml — targeted anti-ageing moisturiser in retail-friendly size
  • Monuskin Skin Salvage 180ml — multi-purpose skin treatment for problem areas, dry patches, and damaged skin

Active serums

Where skincare actually delivers visible results. Modern professional serums concentrate active ingredients at meaningful percentages for genuine effect:

  • +maskology Hyaluronic Acid Daily Serum 30ml — for hydration and plumping. Hyaluronic acid is the gold-standard skincare hydrator — a single molecule holds up to 1,000 times its weight in water
  • +maskology Vitamin C Daily Serum 30ml — for brightening, even skin tone, and antioxidant protection. The most-used active ingredient in modern skincare for radiance
  • +maskology Niacinamide + Cica Daily Serum 30ml — for pore refinement, oil control, and skin barrier support. Niacinamide is the all-rounder workhorse active; cica adds calming for sensitive or reactive skin
  • +maskology Retinol Overnight Serum 30ml — for anti-ageing, line softening, and skin renewal. Retinol is the gold-standard anti-ageing active, used overnight to avoid sun sensitivity

Sheet masks

Properly effective targeted treatments delivered in 15-20 minute sessions. Brilliant for treatment-room add-on services, salon retail, and home self-care:

  • +maskology Hyaluronic Acid Face Sheet Mask 22ml — intensive hydration boost
  • +maskology Niacinamide Face Sheet Mask 22ml — pore refinement and oil balance
  • +maskology Retinol Face Sheet Mask 22ml — anti-ageing and renewal
  • +maskology Vitamin C Face Sheet Mask 22ml — brightening and antioxidant boost
  • +maskology Squalane Face Sheet Mask 22ml — barrier support and gentle hydration
  • +maskology Detoxifying Cleansing Face Mask 22ml — deep cleanse and clarification
  • +maskology Retinol + Vitamin C Under Eye Mask 3 x 3.5ml — targeted under-eye treatment for fine lines, dark circles and puffiness

Cream and treatment masks

  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Normal/Dry 450ml — treatment-room cream mask for normal-to-dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Combination 450ml — balanced treatment mask for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Mask Dry/Plus+ 450ml — rich treatment mask for very dry skin
  • Strictly Professional Sensitive Facial Mask 450ml — gentle treatment mask for reactive skin
  • Hive Solutions Anti-Ageing Peel Off Mask 30g — peel-off mask for anti-ageing benefits and visible skin renewal

Exfoliators

  • Strictly Professional Facial Exfoliator 450ml — proper professional exfoliating treatment for treatment-room use, brightening dull skin and improving cell turnover. Use 1-2 times per week between deep treatments

Specialist treatments

  • Hive Solutions Deincrustation Galvanic Gel 500ml — professional galvanic treatment gel for deep pore cleansing during electric facials. Treatment-room essential for therapists offering galvanic services
  • Strictly Professional Facial Massage Cream 450ml — proper professional massage cream for facial treatments. Slip without grease, works alongside the rest of the facial care system
  • Strictly Professional Body Contour Wrap Total Treatment Kit — complete body contouring treatment kit for spa and salon use
  • Strictly Professional Massage Oil 4000ml — bulk trade-quantity body massage oil, properly cost-effective for high-volume practices

Pre and post-wax skincare

  • Sienna X Pre Wax Cleansing Gel 500ml — vegan pre-wax skin prep for properly clean adhesion and reduced post-wax irritation
  • Sienna X Post Wax Cooling Creme 500ml — soothing aftercare for freshly waxed skin, reducing redness and supporting recovery

Foot and body care

  • Voesh Phyto Collagen & Peppermint Infused Socks 1 Pair — single-use moisturising sock treatment for proper foot hydration and softness. Brilliant pedicure add-on or take-home retail

Complete facial care kits

For clients building a complete routine or salons creating retail bundles, the Strictly Professional facial care kits combine cleanser, toner, moisturiser and treatment products into matched sets:

  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit for Dry/Plus+ Skin — complete routine for very dry or mature skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit for Normal/Dry Skin — complete routine for the most common skin type
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit Combination — complete routine for combination skin
  • Strictly Professional Facial Care Kit For Sensitive Skin — complete routine for reactive or sensitive skin

The kits work out properly cost-effective versus buying products separately, and they make brilliant retail bundles for salons. Properly thoughtful gift options too.

Featured vegan skincare brands

+maskology

The modern professional sheet mask and serum specialist. +maskology focus on delivering meaningful concentrations of clinically proven active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C, squalane) in vegan, cruelty-free formulations. Their sheet mask range is properly comprehensive across the most-asked skin concerns, and the daily serums deliver salon-grade actives in retail-friendly 30ml format. Particularly strong for buyers wanting clean-beauty credentials alongside genuinely effective active ingredient performance.

Strictly Professional

The British professional skincare workhorse offering the most comprehensive vegan facial care range we stock. Strictly Professional cover every skin type (Normal/Dry, Combination, Dry/Plus+, Sensitive) across cleansers, toners, moisturisers, masks, exfoliators and treatment kits — all in proper professional 450-500ml sizes. The right choice for salons offering full facial menus with proper skin-type matching, and for home users committed to a full multi-step routine. Significantly better value than prestige skincare brands while delivering comparable professional results.

Sienna X

British professional waxing brand with a properly comprehensive pre and post-wax skincare line. Sienna X products are vegan and cruelty-free across their range. The Pre Wax Cleansing Gel and Post Wax Cooling Creme are the go-to for any salon offering waxing services with proper aftercare integration.

Voesh

The American spa brand with a properly comprehensive vegan, cruelty-free, gluten-free range. Their infused socks are a properly clever product — single-use moisturising treatments that deliver visible foot transformation in 30 minutes. Brilliant as pedicure add-ons or salon retail.

Hive Solutions, Lotus, Monuskin, Morgans, Dear Barber

The supporting specialist brands across our range. Hive Solutions for galvanic treatments and anti-ageing masks. Lotus Witch Hazel for the classic natural toner. Monuskin Skin Salvage for problem skin treatment. Morgans Age Defying Moisturiser for retail-friendly anti-ageing. Dear Barber for body cleansing.

Building a complete vegan skincare routine

For most users, a complete vegan skincare routine looks like this:

  1. Cleanse — choose by skin type from the Strictly Professional cleanser range. Cleanse morning and evening.
  2. Tone — apply the matching Strictly Professional toner or Lotus Witch Hazel after cleansing to balance pH and prep the skin for actives.
  3. Apply active serums — Hyaluronic Acid for hydration, Vitamin C in the morning for brightening and antioxidant protection, Retinol Overnight at night for renewal. Niacinamide + Cica is the all-rounder if you can only commit to one serum.
  4. Moisturise — choose the matching Strictly Professional moisturiser or Morgans Age Defying for anti-ageing focus.
  5. Targeted treatments — sheet masks 1-2 times per week for accelerated results; under-eye masks for tired eyes; cream masks for deeper weekly treatment; exfoliator once or twice weekly for cell turnover.
  6. Don't forget body and feet — Voesh Infused Socks weekly for proper foot care; the Strictly Professional Massage Oil 4000ml is brilliant for body massage and self-care.

You don't need every product to start — most home users build a routine around 4-5 staples (cleanser, toner, one or two serums, moisturiser, weekly mask). Salons offering full facials carry the broader range for client variety.

Why vegan skincare matters

Choosing vegan skincare isn't just about animal welfare (though that matters genuinely). The wider benefits include:

  • Cruelty-free credentials — vegan skincare brands are almost always also cruelty-free certified, which is a separate but related ethical commitment
  • Cleaner ingredient profiles — vegan brands typically avoid not just animal ingredients but also many of the harsher synthetic ingredients common in older skincare
  • Better for sensitive skin — many animal-derived ingredients (lanolin, beeswax, animal-source collagen) are common allergens; vegan formulations often work better for reactive skin
  • Environmental benefits — plant-based ingredient sourcing typically has lower environmental impact than animal-derived ingredient farming
  • Modern formulation philosophy — vegan brands tend to be the modern, innovation-led brands working with the latest active ingredients and formulation science

For salons retailing vegan skincare

The vegan and clean-beauty buyer segment is properly committed once they find a retailer that takes the category seriously. For salon owners, retailing vegan skincare to clients delivers strong margins and reliable repeat purchase behaviour because committed values-driven buyers don't switch brands lightly.

The Strictly Professional ranges are particularly strong for salon retail because the skin-type matching makes recommendation properly straightforward — assess the client's skin type during the facial, then recommend the matching kit or individual products. The +maskology serums and sheet masks make brilliant treatment-room add-ons (a sheet mask while the client relaxes after the facial) and natural take-home retail. Properly straightforward upsell that genuinely benefits client skin while building meaningful retail revenue.

Frequently asked questions

What does "vegan skincare" actually mean?

Properly vegan skincare contains no animal-derived ingredients (beeswax, lanolin, honey, animal collagen, carmine, gelatin, silk proteins, snail mucin, animal-source glycerin) and isn't tested on animals at any stage of production. The brands in our vegan skincare collection meet both standards across their range, not just on individual products. Most are also Leaping Bunny or PETA certified for the cruelty-free credentials.

Is vegan skincare also cruelty-free?

Almost always, yes — the two go together for any reputable vegan brand. Vegan refers to ingredients (no animal products); cruelty-free refers to testing (no animal testing). A genuinely ethical brand commits to both. The brands we stock are vegan AND cruelty-free.

Is vegan skincare as effective as non-vegan skincare?

Yes, and often more so. Modern vegan skincare brands tend to be the innovation-led, formulation-modern brands working with the latest clinically-proven active ingredients (hyaluronic acid, niacinamide, retinol, vitamin C). The "animal-derived equals more effective" assumption is a marketing myth — plant-derived alternatives perform identically to most animal-derived ingredients (e.g. plant-based hyaluronic acid is identical at the molecular level to animal-derived hyaluronic acid).

Can vegan skincare be used on sensitive skin?

Yes — and often vegan formulations work better on sensitive skin than conventional formulations because they avoid common allergens like lanolin and beeswax. The Strictly Professional Sensitive range is specifically designed for reactive skin, with gentle hypoallergenic formulations across cleanser, toner, moisturiser and mask. Always patch test new products before full application if you have known sensitivities.

What's the difference between vegan, cruelty-free, and clean beauty?

Vegan = no animal-derived ingredients. Cruelty-free = no animal testing. Clean beauty = avoiding common questionable ingredients (parabens, sulphates, synthetic fragrance, etc.). The three categories overlap but aren't identical — a product can be cruelty-free but not vegan (e.g. honey-based products), or vegan but not "clean" (e.g. vegan but with synthetic fragrances). The brands in our vegan skincare collection generally meet all three standards.

Are these products suitable for professional use?

Yes — Strictly Professional, +maskology, Sienna X and the rest of the brands we stock are designed for professional treatment-room use. The 450-500ml professional sizes are properly cost-effective for treatment-rooms running multiple facials per day. The retail-size products (Voesh socks, Morgans Age Defying, the +maskology serums) work brilliantly as treatment-room retail offerings.

How long do vegan skincare products last?

Properly stored, most vegan skincare products last 12-24 months unopened, and 6-12 months after opening (PAO — period after opening — is usually marked on the bottle as a number followed by M, e.g. "12M" means 12 months after opening). Active serums (vitamin C, retinol) typically have shorter shelf lives because the actives oxidise — use within 3-6 months of opening for best potency. Store in a cool, dark place away from direct sunlight.

What's the right order to apply skincare?

The general rule: thinnest to thickest. Cleanser → toner → serums (lightest first) → eye creams → moisturiser → SPF (in the morning). Active ingredients like vitamin C work best in the morning, retinol at night. Sheet masks fit between toner and moisturiser. Always allow each layer 30-60 seconds to absorb before applying the next.

Can I use vitamin C and retinol together?

Generally not at the same time — vitamin C in the morning, retinol at night is the proper way to use both without irritation or reduced effectiveness. Both are powerful actives that don't combine well in the same routine, but used in alternating morning and evening applications, they complement each other brilliantly for properly comprehensive anti-ageing and brightening results.

Are facial care kits good value?

Yes — the Strictly Professional Facial Care Kits work out properly more cost-effective than buying each product separately, while ensuring the products are matched for skin type. Particularly strong as gifts, retail bundles for salons, or for clients committing to a complete routine for the first time.

Do salons need different vegan skincare for different services?

Generally yes — facial services use facial-grade products (cleansers, toners, moisturisers, masks); body treatments use body-specific products (massage oils, body wraps); pre/post-wax services use waxing-specific aftercare. The Strictly Professional range covers all these categories with vegan formulations across the different product types.

Shop the vegan skincare collection

Browse the full vegan skincare range below. For broader skincare options across all brands, see our wider skincare collection. For pre and post-wax aftercare alongside the Sienna X range, see our waxing collection. For manicure and pedicure products that pair with the Voesh foot care, see our manicure and pedicure collection. Free UK delivery on all orders.