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20 Cruelty-Free, Vegan Beauty Steals Under $20

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    Ashlee Piper, the lady beyond eco-conscious blog The Little Foxes, is a staunch supporter of cruelty-free living. But, even if you're not ready to adopt a vegan lifestyle, Ashlee's on hand for everything from spotting animal products in your shampoo to the best natural mascaras on the market.

    It’s a common misconception that finding effective and truly cruelty-free beauty products — that means sans animal testing and animal byproducts — is a daunting and expensive task. Not so! We found 20 gorgeous goodies are easy to spot at your local drugstore, provide excellent results, and cost no more than $20. Animals and beauty mavens, rejoice!

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    Perfect the ever-elusive cat eye with this feline-friendly product that's angled for success.
    Milani Eye Tech Perfection, $7.49, available at Milani.
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    Desert Essence's ingenious little oil is ideal for busting blemishes, healing dandruff, freshening your gym bag, and soothing midday stress.
    Desert Essence Organic Tea Tree and Lavender Oil, $11.69, available at Vitamin Shoppe.
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    This whipped anti-aging cream is tough on wrinkles without ravaging your skin, and the whopping 4 ounce jar is a steal.
    Derma E Refining Vitamin A Creme, $9.62, available at Vitacost.
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    Backstage at every runway show and red carpet, these bad boys are a makeup artist staple. Not only can they cleanse and remove stubborn makeup, but they're so gentle on the skin.
    Seventh Generation Baby Wipes, $5.18, available at Diapers.com.
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    The Godfather of cruelty-free since 1980, Paul Mitchell recently rejected selling products in China on principle (the country mandates animal testing on all cosmetics), showing that money doesn’t always win out over core values. This massive 16.9 ounce version of the classic can be left in for thicker hair or rinsed out for fresh volume.
    Paul Mitchell The Conditioner, $16.49, available at CVS.
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    Silky soft, synthetic bristles and gorgeous design make these animal-friendly brushes a makeup artist favorite.
    Eco Tools Fresh and Flawless 5-Piece Complexion Set, $12.99, available at Lucky Vitamin.
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    This dewy tint is packed with good-for-you shea butter and vitamin E to give your lips and cheeks that perfect peony-pink hue.
    Kiss My Face Sheer Organic Shimmer, $4.99, available at Drugstore.com.
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    Frequent flyer? This oh-so-pretty kit packed with natural coconut cleansing wipes, day-to-night face cream, lit-from-within illuminator, and rosy lip tint in travel-friendly sizes will actually make you look forward to showing TSA your carry-on.
    Pacifica It's A Beautiful Life Natural Skincare Collection, $19.99, available at Pacifica.
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    With its million-and-one uses (body wash, shampoo, facial cleanser, laundry soap, toothpaste — though, we pause at that one…) and heavenly scent, this organic, convenient bar soap will even make washing your skivvies in a hostel sink feel glamorous.
    Dr. Bronner's 18-in-1 Hemp Rose Castile Bar, $4.49, available at GNC.
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    As if you hadn't heard, bushy, statement brows are a must-try trend. And, this fine-point pen allows you to fill in sparse areas with ease. It also works wonders for enhancing (or faking) beauty marks.
    NYX Eyebrow Marker, $9.79, available at Ulta.
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    The budget-friendly classic has garnered a cult following for good reason: With hundreds of uses and an iconic rose-scent, this tin is a makeup bag staple.
    Smith's Rosebud Salve, $6, available at Sephora.
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    This four-color pan is great for faking an endless summer glow. Even better? It doubles as a neutral eye shadow, saving you valuable makeup bag space and time.
    Physicians Formula Bronze Booster Season-to-Season Bronzer, $12.08, available at Walgreens.
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    Feeling non-committal? Weleda’s four-piece kit gives you pocket sized, natural hydration in scents like citrus and pomegranate. Stash one in your desk, car, purse, and by your bedside for an anytime pick-me-up.
    Weleda Indulgent Body Lotion Kit, $13.49, available at Target.
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    Wet 'n' WIld's vegan formula is fortified with hydrolyzed soy protein to give your lashes a clump-free nutrient boost.
    Wet n Wild MegaVolume Mascara, $2.99, available at Drugstore.com.
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    Chase away the winter blues (and fly-aways) with this rich shampoo that smells like an island paradise.
    Alba Botanica Botanica Hawaiian Extra-Rich Coconut Milk Hair Wash, $10.10, available at Soap.com.
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    Sport an indelible bubblegum pink, ruby red, or berry pout with these long-wearing stains. Top with some balm or gloss and you’ve got a winning look that lasts all day.
    E.L.F. Essential Lip Stain, $2, available at e.l.f. Cosmetics.
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    We all need a little polish every now and then, and Yes To's gentle scrub smells like a bowl of ripe summer berries — a welcome whiff during this polar vortex.
    Yes To Blueberries Softening Facial Exfoliator, $9.99, available at Yes To.
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    The entire Klorane line is vegan and wonderfully gentle, and this pick is perfect for those days when you hit the snooze button too many times.
    Klorane Extra-Gentle Dry Shampoo, $19.50, available at Klorane.
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    With an ingredient list that boasts more than 20 of the world’s most nutritive and precious oils and extracts, Shea Moisture's emollient wonder isn't just for babies.
    Shea Moisture Raw Sea Chamomile Ointment, $9.99, available at Harmon Discount.
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    Leave it to flower child (and our Editor-at-Large) Drew Barrymore to create an affordable cosmetics line in irresistibly cheery shades. This three-free polish (free from free of DBP, Toluene, and Camphor) in “May Flowers” has us dreaming of warmer weather.
    Flower Beauty Nail'd It Nail Laquer, $4.98, available at Walmart.
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