While it’s important for your skincare to be cruelty-free and vegan, remember to check off clean! When we talk clean beauty, we’re talking about products made with safe and wholesome ingredients for everyone. We spoke to Tower 28’s founder Amy Liu about how she’s making non-toxic skincare and makeup products the norm in the industry. Tower 28 Makes Clean Beauty Accessible for All After much trial and error on what works best for her skin, founder Amy Liu created Tower 28—a clean beauty brand for all skin types, including the most sensitive ones! “As someone who suffered from pretty severe ..read more

Happy AAPI Heritage Month! To celebrate, we’re highlighting 15 AAPI-owned vegan beauty brands to support now and forever. This list has everything you need to level up your entire get-ready routine, from hair and skin to body and makeup. What are you waiting for? Keep reading to find your new beauty staple! Krave Beauty Level up your skin’s hydration with Krave Beauty! The vegan skincare line features many beauty must-tries, but their Oat So Simple Water Cream is at the top of our list. Its lightweight texture and moisturizing ingredients—like oats, trehalose, and squalene—make it the perfect ..read more

These sustainable sandal brands have the looks you’ll love this summer. From slides boasting scrunchie style to flip-flops crafted from recycled rubber, there’s an eco-friendly design for every need. So grab those sunnies, choose your shoes, and get ready to have some summer fun. Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen! BHAVA This Latina-owned brand features handmade sustainable sandals you’ll love! BHAVA offers strappy looks with chunky wood heels, everyday sandals with padded heels, and more. Looking for slides? They’ve got those, too! Courtesy of BHAVA Native Shoes Whether repurposed algae or ..read more

We’re ditching single-use plastics this Earth Month, and you should too. Every year, over 550 million shampoo bottles end up in landfills, taking up to 450 years to decompose. Yeah—no thanks! So, if you’re considering adopting a sustainable hair routine, we’re here to help. Check out these 10 eco-friendly shampoo bars! ATTITUDE Hydrating Shampoo Bar Give your scalp a gentle detox with ATTITUDE’s Hydrating Shampoo Bar! This shower staple boasts vanilla, citrus, and musky notes while revitalizing follicles with Indian cress and watercress extracts. Is your scalp on the oilier side? The bar’s key ..read more

Thrift and vintage stores have become ever-so-popular in recent years and for a good reason. Not only is shopping pre-loved items a great way to save money, but it also helps keep your closet more sustainable. Here are the 10 best secondhand clothing shops in Los Angeles. The RealReal 8500 Melrose Ave. The flagship location for the popular online secondhand platform, The RealReal is brimming with like-new luxury items. Head here (or to the Santa Monica location) for your red carpet and gala finds or just to get some style inspo. Courtesy of WAG MAG Wasteland 7428 Melrose Ave. Curated is the ..read more

Earth Day is every day for Axiology’s founder, Ericka Rodriguez! The vegan beauty brand is tackling mass waste in the cosmetic industry with plastic-free, zero-waste, and versatile products. Rodriguez is determined to reshift the conversation about overconsumption in the makeup community—we spoke to her about how she’s doing just that. Keep reading to learn how Axiology is paving the way for a plastic-free future. Axiology’s Zero-Waste Lip Balmies After taking a guided tour of her local landfill, Rodriguez saw firsthand the devastating effects of massive waste. “When I learned the amount of wa ..read more

Did you know over 120 billion units of makeup packaging end up in landfills—every year? Now more than ever, tackling plastic waste in the beauty industry is crucial. For Earth Day, we highlight 10 low-waste makeup brands doing their part in lowering their carbon footprint. So, add these buzzworthy brands to your get-ready routine! Trust us; the planet will thank you later. Axiology Are you looking to adopt a low-waste beauty routine? Axiology makes it easy! Founder Ericka Rodriguez created the brand’s plastic-free zero-waste lipstick to reduce waste in the beauty industry. Each item is formula ..read more

Fashion lovers, this one’s for you! In exciting news for sustainable fashion, Blue District has launched “Ethical Plumes,” the world’s first vegan alternative to ostrich feathers. The company’s founder, Cici Voise, has spent two years collaborating with experts to develop a product that is lightweight, soft, and cruelty-free, making it a viable option for fashion designers who want to reduce their environmental impact and avoid using animal products. Are Ostrich Feathers Vegan? Ostrich feathers have long been a popular choice in the fashion industry, thanks to their softness, fluffiness, and u ..read more

Experimenting with skin care doesn’t have to come with a heavy price tag! There is a multitude of affordable beauty lines that won’t compromise performance and results. This article highlights 10 vegan-friendly drugstore skincare brands that will leave you and your skin obsessed. e.l.f. Cosmetics e.l.f. Cosmetics is known for its impressive range of affordable makeup staples, but have you tried their buzzworthy skincare line? The vegan beauty line features products that target various skin concerns. Find your new favorite in their Holy Hydration!, Pure Skin, Blemish Breakthrough, and Supers co ..read more

We’re highlighting the 23 most buzzworthy vegan beauty brands owned by women of color! These cosmetic companies are breaking boundaries in the makeup industry—and we’re all for it. In this article, we spotlight women empowering a new generation by leading a more inclusive beauty community. So, celebrate Women’s History Month by adding these must-try brands to your get-ready routine! Krave Beauty Upgrade your skin’s protection with Krave Beauty! The vegan skincare line features many beauty must-tries, but their Beet The Sun SPF 40 PA+++ is at the top of our list. Its lightweight texture and hyd ..read more