Going palm oil-free this year to save the rainforests? Great idea! Palm oil and its derivatives can be found in a huge percentage of our everyday products, and makeup is no exception. Finding a palm oil-free mascara is tough as is, but finding one that is vegan-friendly and available in your region is a whole other story. So, keep reading and check out our top picks for palm oil-free vegan mascaras you can try!

Plant Makeup Plant Shadow Mascara

Price | $20.00

Color(s) | Black.

Organic | YES

Looking for a mica free, organic, plant-based mascara to complete your natural beauty routine? You have to try this all natural option! Made with zero palm oil, potentially-irritating essential oils, and with a cruelty-free formula, this mascara ticks all the boxes. Plus, it comes in a glass vial with a detached reusable bamboo wand to help protect our planet. Give it a try!

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Biome Dusk By Adele Mascara

Price | ±$22.18

Color(s) | Black.

Organic | YES

This all-natural mascara was crafted with totally non-toxic and certified organic ingredients like chamomile hydrosol, corn starch, and carnauba wax. And interestingly enough, it's colored with coffee powder and iron oxides instead of synthetic dyes! Just keep in mind that as a natural product, it doesn't dry instantly, so you'll have to allow a moment for the formula to dry. Otherwise, enjoy the difference and peace of mind of using this clean, palm oil-free product!

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ZAO Mascara

Price | $22.51 - $25.91

Color(s) | Black, Brown, Blue, Plum.

Organic | YES

Featuring natural, eye-catching pigments and all-organic ingredients, ZAO’s vegan mascaras are totally sustainable—each is refillable and 100% palm oil-free! Go for their Velvet, Aloe Vera, Definition, or Volume & Sheathing Mascaras to enjoy fuller, healthier lashes with zero clumps!

Izzy Zero Waste Mascara BLK

Price | $39.00 (One-Time Purchase), $85.00 (Yearly Supply: 1 Mascara + 3 Refills)

Color(s) | Black, Brown.

Organic | N/A

Made safe with non-toxic and vegan ingredients, this mascara is totally clean, zero waste, and Certified Carbon Neutral. It even comes in a zero waste reusable shipper with no additional outer packaging. However, what you'll love the most is its ultra-effective curling and lengthening formula! If you can't get enough of this product, you'll want to go for one of their refill programs to receive a new supply every 3 months.

Once you've subscribed, send the shipper back every 90 days to receive a sterilized and refilled mascara. After 25 refills, you'll have left a 78% smaller carbon footprint than you would've with conventional brands. They also offset their carbon emissions by planting trees for each purchase. Just make sure to avoid tossing out your shipper or empty mascara to avoid their restocking fee!

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Chantecaille Faux Cils Longest Lash Mascara

Price | $73.00

Color(s) | Black.

Organic | N/A

For a natural, luxe look, try Chantecaille’s Longest Lash Mascara! Enhance your natural beauty with a light formula designed to lengthen, thicken, and increase the fullness of your lashes with the latest lash peptide technology. Plus, it features conditioning rose oil to easily soften and detangle!

Ready to enjoy long-lashes and a clear conscience, knowing your purchase did not contribute to habitat destruction or climate change? Although it’s not necessary to go totally palm-free to be vegan, it’s a good idea to ditch this ingredient if you have the means to do so. For more info on how palm oil affects our planet and the animals, check out our complete breakdown here.

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