An increasing number of people are choosing to abstain from using animal products.
But it's not just food that can be vegan - beauty products can be too.
Aside from not containing any animal by-products, to be considered 'vegan' a brand must not use any ingredients tested on animals (or test on them themselves).
Want to know more? Here are five brands helping people to feel as good as they look...
5 Vegan Beauty Brands (list)
Hurraw(01 of05)
Need a new lip balm? You're in luck! Hurraw makes an all-vegan offering made from premium raw, organic and fair trade ingredients, complete with the most fun flavours around (think Earl Grey tea, chai spice and coconut.)
Available from Cutecosmetics.co.uk
Available from Cutecosmetics.co.uk
Lush(02 of05)
Proud vegetarian brand Lush also sell a range of clearly-labelled Vegan products. We love the Veganese conditioner and Big Salt shampoo. The company is also an avid fighter against animal testing and uses containers made from recycled materials.
Available from Lush.com
Available from Lush.com
Arbonne(03 of05)
Arbonne is one of the biggest game changers when it comes to botanical based beauty, health and wellness products. With everything from mineral foundation to lip liner on offer, you wouldn't even need to look anywhere else.
Available from Arbonne.com
Available from Arbonne.com
Maria Nila(04 of05)
Stockholm-based haircare brand Maria Nila is now available in the UK. Great news for vegans wanting to experiment with temporary colours - its 'Colour Pop' range is perfect for adding pastel hues to hair.
Available from SallyExpress.com
Available from SallyExpress.com
B. Makeup(05 of05)
Superdrug's own beauty brand boasts some of the best vegan brushes around - the secret is in the bristles, made from silky-soft synthetic material Taklon. The tapered edges give a precise, professional finish.
Available from Superdrug.com
Available from Superdrug.com
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Vegan Instagram Accounts
Plant Based Pixie(01 of17)
This is a breakfast fit for vegan royalty, and yet you don't need a crown to enjoy it: Banana chocolate chip pancakes with blueberry chia jam, blueberries, strawberries and chocolate.
See more @plantbased_pixe
See more @plantbased_pixe
Nom Yourself(02 of17)
Coffee glazed doughnuts combine everything required for a perfect breakfast into one, adorable pastry circle.
See more @nomyourself
See more @nomyourself
Sweet Simple Vegan(03 of17)
Ice cream for breakfast is permitted when it's this banana ice cream with fresh fruit, chocolate sauce and granola.
See more @sweetsimplevegan
See more @sweetsimplevegan
Kai Nora(04 of17)
This sandwich is stuffed with vegan cream cheese, banana, strawberry and hazelnut butter.
See more @knfx (credit:Instagram/knfx)
See more @knfx (credit:Instagram/knfx)
Slow Club Cookery(05 of17)
It's always soup weather when this sriracha lime-spiked miso broth with bok choy, shallots and pickled shiitake mushrooms is being served.
See more @SlowClubCookery
See more @SlowClubCookery
The Dreamy Leaf(06 of17)
Tacos are terrific, especially these ones, which are made from whole wheat tortillas and generously stuffed with hummus, grilled vegetables and so much more.
See more @TheDreamyLeaf
See more @TheDreamyLeaf
Pure Vegan Food(07 of17)
No dairy. No flour. No butter. And yet, a raspberry cheesecake that looks like this exists.
See more @pureveganfood
See more @pureveganfood
Mamtaseats(08 of17)
Pizza lovers, rejoice! This pie comes together beautifully with tomato paste, herbs, vegan mozzarella, red onion, courgette, mushrooms, tomato, spinach and black pepper.
See more @mamtaseats
See more @mamtaseats
Dana Shultz(09 of17)
Do not attempt to take a bite of your screen, just make these chocolate cupcakes at home.
See more @minimalistbaker
See more @minimalistbaker
The Vegan Pecan(10 of17)
Why wouldn't you stuff your veggies inside a sushi roll? All snug in red rice is avocado, celery, mint, sweet potato, fennel, cucumber, green beans and kale.
See more @theveganpecan
See more @theveganpecan
A Vegan Frenke(11 of17)
If you could have a smoothie that tastes like mounds of ice cream for breakfast, why wouldn't you?
See more @a_vegan_frenke
See more @a_vegan_frenke
Oh Holy Basil(12 of17)
This cranberry fig crostata in an almond oat crust is vegan and gluten-free. How's that for pie?
See more @ohholybasil
See more @ohholybasil
Fruit And Chia(13 of17)
Pesto + zucchini noodles = a dinner staple.
See more @fruitandchia
See more @fruitandchia
Diem Ly(14 of17)
Avocado toast can't possibly get old, especially when it invites squash to join.
See more @dltvo
See more @dltvo
Yvonne Ardestani(15 of17)
These waffles are talented: They manage to be light, crispy on the outside and fluffy on the inside -- all at once!
See more @yvonne_deliciously_vegan
See more @yvonne_deliciously_vegan
Whole Food Bites(16 of17)
Creamy sweet potato and coriander soup puts cold weather in its place.
See more @wholefoodbites
See more @wholefoodbites
Steph Yu(17 of17)
Baked potatoes can be considered fries when they look like this. Add a point for dipping them in vegan barbecue sauce.
See more @happyandhealthy96
See more @happyandhealthy96