Vegan and cruelty free makeup brand, Antonym, with sustainable and vegan bamboo makeup brushes.

Black Friday: My Favorite Vegan & Sustainable Products!

Today is Black Friday, so I’m sharing my favorite vegan and sustainable products with you! Whether you’re overhauling your cosmetics and beauty products, are looking to incorporate more plant based food into your diet, or are searching for cruelty free and plant based household items, these vegan products are for you! Happy shopping! 🛍

I have included products in all price ranges. I have also provided all of the links for you to purchase these products. This is simply for your convenience. Certain links may be affiliate links, but I fully stand by all products I promote and personally use. By clicking on affiliate links, I may earn a small commission, at no additional cost to you. You can read more about affiliate links here.

I’m super excited to tell you that some companies are offering special promotions and discounts, exclusively for A Case for Plant Based readers! Additionally, other companies are also offering Black Friday deals, which I have shared with you. Enjoy! 💗

Beauty

Bug Spray

Vegan and cruelty free products by Meow Meow Tweet: outdoor spray and bug repellant.

If there’s one mosquito within a 5 mile radius, it will find me. 🙄  However, this repellant by Meow Meow Tweet works well. I have to frequently re-spray, but it’s a natural way to help keep the bugs away. 🙌

Meow Meow Tweet brand:

  • organic 
  • vegan and cruelty free
  • fair trade certified
  • eco-friendly packaging

Chapstick

Variety of scents of vegan lip balm by Merry Hempsters.

Merry Hempsters quickly became my favorite lip balm. Hemp is naturally moisturizing and leaves lips soft and hydrated. My favorite scents are lemon lime, orange, and spearmint. 

Order Merry Hempsters through lipbalmsandsalves.com.

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • organic hemp seed oil

**Merry Hempsters and Lip Balms and Salves have provided an exclusive 15% off discount just for you! At checkout, select add coupon, and use code: VEGANFAVS

Deodorant

Vegan and cruelty free deodorant by Acure.

Acure Deodorant

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • no parabens, sulfates, or petrolatum 
  • some organic ingredients
  • essential oils

Exfoliant

Root Beauty organic, vegan, and cruelty free products.

Coconut and Peppermint Sugar Scrub by Root Beauty is amazing! Minty and refreshing, your skin will feel rejuvenated! I also recommend Root Beauty’s moisture whip deep conditioning body lotion after use.

Root Beauty:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • organic 
  • ethically sourced

Enjoy buy one, get one 50% off at Root Beauty, now through December 6!

Face Mask

I love this Matcha Lime Exfoliant Face Mask by Meow Meow Tweet. Minty, tingly, and fresh smelling and feeling, my face always feels very refreshed after use.

Facial Cleanser

Vegan, cruelty free, and organic skin care products by Juice Beauty.

Cleansing Milk facial cleanser by Juice Beauty has a wonderful scent and a great feel. (And despite the name, it is 100% vegan). It is designed for makeup removal, but I like to use it as my daily cleaner, even when I don’t wear makeup.

Facial Moisturizer

Vegan, cruelty free, and organic skin care products by Juice Beauty.

It pains me to say that I use “age defy” anything. 😩  But, of all the Juice Beauty products that I have tried, the Green Apple Age Defy Serum and Age Defy Moisturizer were by far my favorites. Maybe God is trying to tell me something… 🤔  My skin feels amazing after use, and these are now part of my daily skincare routine. 

Juice Beauty:

Special promotions from Juice Beauty:

Hair: Shampoo and Conditioner

Giovanni shampoo, conditioner, and hair spray.

Giovanni shampoo and conditioner vegan hair products leave my hair feeling and looking healthy and beautiful. 💁‍♀️

Giovanni:

  • vegan (except for Magnetic products and the hot chocolate scrub)
  • cruelty free

Hair Spray

Giovanni L.A. Hold Hair Spritz provides a strong hold and a great feel.

Hair Ties

Eco-friendly, biodegradable, and compostable hair ties.

Epically Eco hair ties are made from organic cotton and are plastic free, biodegradable, and compostable.

Body Lotion

Vegan lotions by Avalon Organics, Derma-E, Dr. Bronner's and Thesis.

Depending on my mood, I have several lotions that I use. 

Avalon Organics Refreshing Lemon hand and body lotion is my go-to in the summer. Very moisturizing and skin doesn’t feel oily after use. Avalon Organics:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • Leaping Bunny certified
  • certified organic, non-GMO

Derma-E leaves skin feeling incredibly soft and moisturized. And, Lemongrass and Thyme is one of my favorite scents ever. Derma-E:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • non GMO
  • paraben free
  • no gluten or soy
  • wind energy certified

Derma-E Black Friday Weekend sale: 30% off, plus FREE Holiday Favorites Kit with purchase of $40 or more! Use code: HOLIDAY30

Dr. Bronner’s Peppermint Hand and Body Lotion is my go-to, especially in the winter. Skin feels soft and smooth, and the scent is refreshing and invigorating. Dr. Bronner’s offers special monthly discounts on their website, and free shipping on orders over $35 (in U.S.) Dr. Bronner’s:

  • certified vegan and cruelty free
  • Leaping Bunny certified
  • certified organic 
  • certified fair trade
  • organic hemp oil, sourced in the U.S.

Thesis Antioxidant Cream Patchouli Decadence is absolutely amazing! It is the most beautiful scent and hydrates the skin well. Thesis:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • certified organic
  • fair trade certified
  • eco-packaging 

**Thesis has provided an exclusive 15% off discount just for you! At checkout, use code: PLANTBASED

Muscle Rub

Vegan hot hemp muscle rub by The Merry Hempsters.

The Merry Hempsters Vegan Hot Hemp Muscle Rub is perfect for those achy muscles and sore joints!

Order Merry Hempsters through lipbalmsandsalves.com.

**Merry Hempsters and Lip Balms and Salves have provided an exclusive 15% off discount just for you! At checkout, select add coupon, and use code: VEGANFAVS

Nail Polish

Raw Beauty Minerals is a small business and local near me. Even though their products are hand made in small batches, there is a wide variety of products to purchase: from cosmetics and beauty products to candles and brushes. This nail polish color is Merlot.

**Raw Beauty is also offering you an exclusive 5% off with coupon code: ACFPB

Shave Soap

Dr. Bronner's liquid shave soap and lotion.

Y’all know I love me some Dr. Bronner’s! This liquid shave soap gives you a close shave with no irritation, and leaves the skin smooth and hydrated. My only complaint is the packaging needs a better design, because it can get a little messy. However, it’s well worth it! Lemongrass lime is my favorite scent ever!

Toothbrush

Sustainable and vegan toothbrushes by Brush with Bamboo.

These plant based bamboo toothbrushes are amazing for sustainable living. Brush with Bamboo consists of fully plant based bristles and a bamboo handle. Both the toothbrush and packaging are compostable and biodegradable. 

Brush with Bamboo:

  • vegan 
  • certified biobased product
  • non-GMO
  • BPA free
  • non toxic
  • FDA registered

Toothpaste

Dr. Bronner's toothpaste: peppermint and spearmint flavors. Pictured with a sustainable bamboo toothbrush.

Containing no artificial colors or flavors and utilizing natural ingredients to clean and whiten teeth, I really like Dr. Bronner’s toothpaste. I am not a huge fan of the peppermint, but love the Spearmint.

Makeup

Brushes

Antonym makeup and bamboo vegan brushes.

These bamboo and vegan brushes by Antonym are absolutely amazing!

Antonym Cosmetics:

  • vegan (except for lipsticks, which contain beeswax)
  • cruelty free
  • certified vegan makeup brushes
  • organic and natural ingredients
  • no chemicals
  • compacts and brushes made from sustainable bamboo

Foundation

Hush and Dotti makeup and foundation.

Hush & Dotti’s Pressed Mineral Foundation feels very light and provides a really good coverage. They also offer free samples on their website.

Hush & Dotti:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • organic 
  • does not use palm oil

I also really like Pretty Booster Liquid Minerals and Pearl Powder Mineral Foundation by Root Beauty. They are both very light feeling and skin feels natural. Samples are also available on their website.

Blush

Delilah (41) by Root Beauty is a natural and subtle blush color (pictured on the right).

All powders by Root Beauty are loose, but some powders and eyeshadows are sold pressed also. Then, you can also purchase compacts separately for those pressed powders. The great thing about Root as well is that most products come in trial sizes for you to sample.

Eye shadow

High quality eyeshadow that goes on smoothly and stays all day. I absolutely love Antonym products!

Lipstick

I usually don’t wear lipstick. However, these Tinted Moisturizers by Juice Beauty are great!

Mascara

Highest Lash Chronic Volume Mascara by Pacifica is very volumizing with a great brush design. Be sure to check out Pacifica’s promos and special offers here.

Pacifica:

  • vegan and cruelty free
  • vegan brush
  • hemp oil infused

But, my all-time favorite mascara is by Antonym.

Vegan Lifestyle Products

Book

The Vegan Way book by Jackie Day.

The Vegan Way by Jackie Day was the very first book I read right after we transitioned to a plant based diet. This was also the book that convinced me not just to adopt a plant based diet, but to start living a fully vegan lifestyle as well. 💚

Jackie has been vegan for over 30 years, so she is extremely knowledgeable and an excellent resource. She provides practical and gradual tips for making the change to a vegan lifestyle. I reference this book often.

Blog for Vegan Recipes

Homemade loaded vegan nachos made with TVP "beef," cashew plant based cheese sauce, tomatoes, green onion, black olives, black beans and corn, cilantro, and guacamole. Served with a vegan friendly beer. Recipe by Nora Cooks.

Nora Cooks is one of my go-to places for plant based recipes. Sweet or savory, her recipes are simple, approachable, and absolutely delicious. Every time. Highly recommend! (You can find the recipe for these fully loaded vegan nachos here.)

Cookbook

But I Could Never Go Vegan book by Kristy Turner.

But I Could Never Go Vegan by Kristy Turner. Witty and humorous, Kristy writes exactly what many of us are thinking. Having worked in the “fancy” cheese industry, cheese was Kristy’s livelihood and something she was passionate about. She admits to claiming for years that she could never be vegan. 

Not only is this a how-to vegan’s dream, But I Could Never Go Vegan will make you laugh out loud and find the humor in something as simple as the way we think about food.

The author counters each of our excuses as to why we could never go vegan with amazing plant-based recipes that are colorful, flavorful, and enough to make even the biggest skeptics go vegan. Includes 125 recipes. The tofu chevre cheese recipe is to die for! 🌱

Magazine

VegNews magazine holiday issue.

VegNews magazine is packed full of vegan products, plant based recipes, and all the latest vegan news.

Household

Cleaning Cloths

Sustainable paperless bamboo reusable un-paper towels.

These bamboo towels by Eco Being are great for more sustainable living. Washable, reusable, and absorbent, these “un-paper towels” save on lots of paper towel waste.

Dish Cleaner

Vegan and cruelty free dish soap by Ecos.

In addition to being tough on grease, Ecos dish soap is plant based, not tested on animals, and biodegradable. Additionally, their products are produced in facilities that use 100% renewable energy. If you live in the U.S. or Canada, email Ecos your mailing address, and they will mail you special coupons and offers: info@FollowYourHeart.com

Household Cleaner

Vegan and cruelty free all purpose household cleaner by Better Life.

Plant based, cruelty free, biodegradable, and no harsh ingredients, Better Life is a great all purpose cleaner. Their products are packaged in facilities using primarily solar energy and using recyclable materials.

Laundry Detergent

Dr. Bronner's unscented pure castile liquid soap and Dr. Bronner's Sal Suds biodegradable cleaner.

For liquid laundry detergent, I love using diluted Dr. Bronner’s pure castile liquid soap (or Sal Suds for those tougher laundry needs). See the dilution guide here.

Laundry Sheets

Non liquid laundry detergent sheets by EcosNext.

EcosNext liquidless laundry detergent sheets are eco-friendly and biodegradable, and of course plant based and never tested on animals. Each square dissolves completely in all water temperatures and is made without dyes, parabens, and phthalates. 

My only complaint is that the laundry sheets come packaged in plastic. However, the plastic is recyclable. And all-in-all, this is the lowest-waste product on the market.

Laundry Stain Remover

All Natural stain remover by Puracy is amazing! Puracy:

  • plant based
  • certified cruelty free
  • natural ingredients; no harsh chemicals
  • hypoallergenic
  • no perfumes or dyes
  • biodegradable products
  • recyclable bottles
  • give back to community (for every purchase made, Puracy makes a donation to local children and families in need)

Hand Soap

Dr. Bronner's peppermint hand and body lotion, peppermint liquid sugar soap, and lavender castile bar soap.

Dr. Bronner’s organic sugar soap keeps skin nourished, hydrated, and smooth–even during those harsh winter months!

Vegan Food Products

Burgers

Vegan Impossible Burger patties.

Among other stores, Impossible Burgers are now widely available at Target. And, if you use Target Circle, they often run additional deals on the Impossible burger patties and ground plant meat.

Cheese

I definitely prefer homemade vegan cheese over store bought, but there are some delicious options! For burgers or grilled cheese, my go-to is Chao. For everything else, I love Miyoko’s or Follow Your Heart.

Chocolate

Endangered Species brand of vegan dark chocolate candy.

Not only is Endangered Species dark chocolate absolutely delicious (with lots of different flavor options), but the company also gives back to wildlife conservation. 💚

Coffee Creamer

Silk is consistently my favorite coffee creamer brand. Our go-to flavor is creme brulee. However, in the fall it’s pumpkin spice, and in winter, it’s dark chocolate peppermint. 😋

Meals

When you’re in a rush, Amy’s and Annie Chun’s have really tasty plant based meal options.

Subscribe to Amy’s email newsletter to receive product coupons. Also, sign up for Annie Chun’s newsletter for exclusive deals.

Snacks

Popcorn is my favorite snack of all time. For a healthy, no oil snack, I add ⅓ cup Anthony’s organic yellow popcorn kernels to a brown paper lunch bag, and fold down the top of the bag. Microwave for about 2 minutes, and enjoy! Toss in nutritional yeast for a quintessential vegan treat.

If I’m feeling too lazy to make my own popcorn 🙈, I choose Skinny Pop brand. Another delicious plant based snack is Hippeas vegan white cheddar puffs. 

Wine

Trader Joe's brand Charles Shaw vegan red wine.

You just can’t beat this deal at Trader Joe’s! TJ’s Charles Shaw brand red wine is vegan friendly and absolutely delicious for only $2.99 per bottle.

Cooking Equipment

I use these all the time, and couldn’t survive vegan cooking without them! In fact, I use my food processor so often, I’m upgrading to a larger and more powerful one. And still keeping this smaller one because, literally, use all the time! 🙈

Tofu Press

Rice Cooker

Food Processor

Spiralizer

So were you able to find some good Black Friday deals? Which of these vegan products are you excited to try? Let me know in the comments below! And happy shopping for all these wonderful vegan products! 🛍 🎁

3 thoughts on “Black Friday: My Favorite Vegan & Sustainable Products!”

  1. Pinned some of your recipes for our holiday guests. Does the coconut whipped cream have a strong coconut taste?
    And, anti-aging! Good for you for starting early! I didn’t start until later in life and after years of abusing the sun! So keep at it. Have read quite a bit about makeup. Hearing what they put in the products makes me shudder! Formaldehyde in certain products! UGH!! Glue in mascara! Another UGH!! Just to name a few! I read women in Bible times used berries for makeup. We should go back to that! Though the manufacturer would have pesticides on the berries they use!! It never ends. Good to know there’s so many wonderful products out there! Thanks for the study and information! ❤️

    1. Yum, I hope you enjoy! Coconut whipped cream does have a slight coconut flavor, but in my opinion it’s very subtle. I didn’t used to like anything coconut, but the more I eat it, the more I absolutely love it. So I’ve gotten used to the flavor, and it’s now one of my favorite things!

      Get to a certain age and all of a sudden it’s time to admit to yourself–you need anti-aging skincare. 🙈 Oh well! There are far worse things in life!
      Ingredients in certain cosmetics and skincare is disturbing. And animal testing of these products is equally horrifying and inhumane. I agree–time to get back to basics!

      Happy shopping! 🛍

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