8 Amazing Finds You Won’t Believe Are Vegan

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World Vegan Day is just around the corner, folks! Mark your calendars because November 1st is a celebration of all-things vegan. So whether you’re already committed to eating plant-based or just vegan-curious, now is the perfect time to think about how our everyday lives impact the environment.

There’s no doubt that the plant-based movement is growing strong, with a huge number of high-profile brands now offering low-impact vegan products and services in the pivot towards more eco-friendly business practices. With everything from hot sauce to handbags, vitamins to beauty staples, consuming better doesn’t have to mean sacrificing the things you love.

So, to help you get in the plant-based groove we’ve put together a list of incredible vegan products from some of our favourite brands out there. Read on and get inspired for World Vegan Day.

Our 8 Favourite Plant-Based Products in Australia

Truffle Hot Sauce

Now, this little number is an essential luxury condiment we’re clearly OBSESSED with, and we’re certainly not alone in that. But did you know that everyone’s favourite black truffle-infused hot sauce is 100% vegan?

Not only does TRUFF give incredible depth and flavour to literally anything you put it on, it completely skips the animal products (like shrimp, cream or anchovies) that are surprisingly common in table-top hot sauces. Guilt-free flavour with a uniquely earthy touch sounds pretty good to us!

2. Classic Black Eyeliner

Kester black, blackout pencil ($36)

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Animal testing is an unfortunately common practice among the big names in the cosmetics industry, so finding a reliable all-rounder eyeliner that you love can be tough going for vegans and animal lovers.

Enter Kester Black, a New Zealand-based makeup brand that takes sustainability and ethical production seriously while delivering on quality and performance. This staple matte black eyeliner is perfect for everyday wear, for precision use on the waterline, or smudged out as a bold eye shadow.

3. Vegan Collagen

Edible beauty, Deep Sea Vegan Collagen Elixir ($60)

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Collagen-based products have become increasingly popular in the high-end skincare scene, and for good reason! Clinical trials have shown that collagen can moisturise your skin, improve elasticity and reduce the appearance of wrinkles. However, many of these products source their collagen mainly from marine animals, like deep-sea fish, that are at risk due to over-harvesting.

Edible Beauty sources its collagen from an entirely plant-based, sustainable supply chain, using natural fermentation processes to produce a rich serum that protects your skin and keeps it looking youthful and healthy.

4. Vegan Meal Plan

For many trying to make the transition to a plant-based lifestyle, finding vegan alternatives to everyday staple foods in your pantry can be a time-consuming and difficult process. So whether you’re short on time or culinary know-how, a vegan meal delivery service is a great place to start.

Soulara is an Australian company that delivers ready-made, plant-based meals that are absolutely packed with nutrients and flavour. Soulara’s meals are all developed and prepared by in-house chefs and are inspired by a wide variety of cuisine cultures from around the world.

5. Gourmet Vegan Chocolate

As we’ve said, going plant-based doesn’t have to mean going without the things you love. Koko Black is a premium Australian chocolatier with a range of vegan treats, perfect for eco-conscious gifting and your own plant-based indulgence.

This vegan hamper features Koko Black’s most imaginative and tempting formulations, like lemon myrtle or rich espresso-infused dark chocolate, or dark chocolate bars alive with zesty candied orange and whole almonds.

6. Must-Have Omega Elixir

beauty chef omega elixir vegan — The Beauty Chef, Omega Elixir ($59)

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One of the trickier parts of adopting a plant-based diet is keeping up with key nutrients that are most commonly found in animal products. Omega fatty acids are one of these: essential for brain function, happy skin and all-round health, but sometimes hard to come by in a vegan diet.

Per The Beauty Chef philosophy, glowing skin is best achieved by starting within the body. And the Omega Elixir really delivers, keeping your insides happy and healthy with 100% plant-based omega 3, 6, 7 and 9 for smooth, supple complexion and happy skin.

7. Chic Vegan Leather Bag

Sans beast, PEARL LONG LUNCH MINI TOTE ($269)

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Vegan leather isn’t such a novelty in the luxury fashion space these days. With greater awareness of the costs of the leather industry, more and more prestigious brands have been exploring vegan alternatives to the widely used animal fabric.

Not many have chosen to build their entire offering on cruelty-free leather, however, which makes supporting vegan brands like Sans Beast all the more attractive. This stunning Mini Tote is just one of many stylish and versatile accessories by Sans Beast that deliver on quality as well as sustainability.

8. Vegan Leather Shoes

vegan leather sneakers — Rollie, vegan prime sneakers in white/gold ($200)

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Another great way to up your fashion game without costing the planet is with a pair of stylish vegan kicks. Most shoes, including those made from canvas and other non-leather fabrics, are still made using animal glues, which are often derived from the byproducts of fish and meat production.

Melbourne shoe company Rollie Nation offers a range of vegan products, such as these sneakers, which are made with 100% plant-based ingredients, including no-nonsense vegan glues. Comfortable, stylish, and cruelty-free, what’s not to love?

So, there you have it, folks. Switching to a plant-based lifestyle doesn’t have to be a daunting process. With premium vegan alternatives available for so many of our favourite kitchen staples, accessories and cosmetics, we can all try to be more conscious consumers without sacrificing the things we love.

Check out these brands for more premium vegan products and celebrate World Vegan Day like a plant-based pro!

Want to make eating vegan easy? Learn more about Soulara’s plant-based meal delivery, here.