Clean Vegan Eyeshadows
By Tracey Steele
April 7, 2025
When I was looking to make the switch to clean eyeshadows, I didn’t want to sacrifice quality and have the shadow disappear throughout the day or get those deep creases on my lid. It took some time, but I found some amazing clean/vegan eyeshadow formulas that have amazing color choices and stay put. And all the price points!
In this post:
Why you should switch to clean eyeshadows
My top five vegan/clean eyeshadows
*Why you should switch to clean eyeshadows
Eyeshadow formulas can be loaded with toxic chemicals, such as heavy metals like lead, nickel and cadmium. They can also contain coal tar dyes which have been linked to cancer and other health problems and talc which can contain asbestos, which is a known carcinogen. And those are just a few of the bad ingredients that can be lurking in your eyeshadow formulas.
Pacifica Eye Shadow Palette - $18
My favorite color palette from this brand is the pink nudes you get a combination of cool shades and warmer shades. The color is not quite as vibrant as some of the other eyeshadows I have tried, but I am okay with that. The lighter shades need a little more layering, and the darker shades are bold enough for a daytime make up look.
Well People Power Palette Shadow - $22
These shadows are very pigmented, and the palette contains an assortment of matte and shimmer colors. The palette also comes with a mirror, which is great for travelling or taking to the office. They contain grapeseed oil, jojoba seed oil, so they have staying power and won’t. They have a velvety texture and are easy to apply with a brush or your finger.
I have the No1 palette that is warmer based colors as well as the No2 palette that is a combo of pinks and greys.
Lily Lolo Eye Palette- $34
With eight colors to choose from in these palettes you are bound to find your perfect combo for day or evening. There is a mix of matte and shimmer colors. They have an almost creamy texture and have great staying power with no creasing. These shadows are formulated with pomegranate oil which acts as an antioxidant and manuka oil that is anti-bacterial. You can also purchase their colors as singles, so you always have your favorite color on hand.
Ilia The Necessary Eyeshadow Palette- $40
The Ilia palette offers six shades. These colors have amazing depth, and they have such a smooth rich texture. The colors stay throughout the day with no creasing or fading. They offer a nice variety of matte and shimmer finishes to make it easy to go from day to evening looks.
MOB Eyeshadow -$18 (single shadow)
These shadows pack a punch with the color. They have great pigmentation and a little goes a long way. MOB has a great assortment of matte and sheen as well as shimmer shades to choose from. I find the older I get that I really gravitate to simpler matte/sheen looks verses the shimmer. I don’t want anything to accentuate in the lines around my eyes!
*** I use my concealer to prime my lids to cover any discoloration before I apply my shadows.
There you have my favorite vegan/clean/cruelty free eyeshadows at various price points. Drop a comment if you have tried any of these and what you thought.
Vegan/Clean/Cruelty Free
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With Love,
Tracey
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