It‘s no secret that veganism is quickly becoming mainstream. And buying Christmas presents is tough enough as it is, finding gifts that are totally free from animal products is a much harder feat. We’ve put together a list of eleven of the finest vegan-friendly gifts on the market right now – and absolutely zero animals were harmed in the making.
Looking for more inspiration? Check out our full Christmas gift guide.
Winter got your skin feeling a little worse for wear? Look no further than Glossier’s signature cleanser – it’ll not only wash away makeup and grime but leave your face feeling as soft as a baby’s bottom. Bliss.
£15. www.glossier.com
A vegan foodies’ dream: inside are nine vouchers offering 50 percent off your food bill at nine of the best vegan restaurants in the capital.
£34.99. www.timeout.com/veganbox
Booja-Booja truffles are lovingly made with organic, dairy-free, tip-top ingredients. And they’re some of the tastiest chocolates out there, vegan or otherwise.
From £17.49. www.ocado.com
Bring the festive spirit into your home with this 100% natural candle blending neroli, ylang ylang, cinnamon and clove. Sounds good enough to eat.
£38. www.cowshed.com
Free from both dairy and gluten (but certainly not free from naughty indulgence), this plant-based boozy tipple is perfect over ice or in a cup of coffee or hot chocolate.
£16. www.waitrose.com
You thought we knew what’s up when it comes to the best places to eat in London? Well, when it comes to vegan dining, Serena Lee has tried and tested it all. And this book is jam-packed full of her wisdom.
£9.99. www.amazon.co.uk
Made from 100% recycled materials, this unisex bracelet is not only cute AF, but each time one is bought, a pound of rubbish is cleared from the oceans. Karmic shopping, now how about that?
£16.99 www.londonsurf.co.uk
These small-but-mighty shampoo bars are perfect for a travelling vegan – they last up to 80 washes. Not to mention they smell bangin’. This one? A blend of argan oil, lemon oil, rose and geranium.
£8.50. www.lush.com
A welcome salvation from fact-heavy news headlines on global warming, Timothy Morton’s book is a radical critique of how we know and relate to the world around us.
£8.99. www.waterstones.com
Is there a boot more timeless than the Dr Marten? We think not. And now they’ve got a vegan collection, we love them even more.
£130 www.drmartens.com
Say no to single use plastics with this pocket-size toolkit – there’s a stainless steel straw and a fork, spoon, and chopsticks made from a wheat straw and PP blend.
£10. www.brightzine.co
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