More cosmetics companies are going cruelty-free (finally!) but some still make products with animal ingredients like lanolin, collagen, or carmine (grrrr). Sounds crazy, but as long as they don’t test on animals, products with animal-derived ingredients can be certified cruelty-free. But now that vegan makeup is set to become the year’s biggest beauty trend, companies are waking up. In fact, a recent Research and Markets report estimates that by 2025, will be a $20.8 billion business. Here, our favorite products from truly cruelty-free, vegan brands that are way ahead of the curve. Be sure to check out more about vegan fashion categories and trends.

1. Clove + Hallow Conceal + Correct makes dark circles disappear without tell-tale caking or creasing, so you can pretend you got eight hours of sleep. ($18, cloveandhallow.com)

2. E.L.F. Instant Lift Brow Pencil performs like a high-end pencil for a tiny fraction of the price. The two-sided tool smoothly fills in arches and rakes them into shape. ($2, elfcosmetics.com)

3. Milk Makeup KUSH High Volume Mascara swapped typical beeswax for cannabis oil and added volumizing fibers for lush lashes that are animal labor-free. ($24, milkmakeup.com)

4. RCMA Color Process Foundation is pro makeup artist favorite for its extensive shade range—over 100 colors— and easy-to-build coverage. ($23, rcmamakeup.net)

5. Kat Von D Beauty Creamfoil Long-Wear Eye Shadow Kat Von D’s eye-catching metallic comes in a cream-powder formula with a unique plush texture. ($21, katvondbeauty.com)

6. Pacifica Natural Eye Pencil offers rich, long-lasting eye color with shea butter, jojoba oil, and mineral pigments—a gentle choice for sensitive eyes. ($11, pacificabeauty.com)

7. NCLA Mercury Retrograde Jelly Balm magically combines with skin’s pH levels to soften lips and create a custom pretty pink tint. ($16, nclabeauty.com)

8. Jillian Dempsey Lip Tints and Cheek Tints. The celebrity makeup artist behind Kristen Stewart and Kate Winslet is a hardcore animal lover and has a stunning collection of creamy eye and cheek colors—we could never choose just one. ($28, jilliandempsey.com)

9. Axiology Valor Lip Crayon is “100% Evil Free,” meaning nothing inside is harmful to you, animals, or the people who make their products. ($28, axiologybeauty.com)

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