Independent picks
Alternatives to Maybelline
Maybelline is owned by L'Oréal S.A.. These personal care brands score better on our vegan, cruelty-free and ownership checks. Every listing links back to its sources.
Bulldog Skincare
UK-based men's grooming and skincare brand offering moisturizers, face washes, scrubs, shave gels, body washes, and related products.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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e.l.f. Cosmetics
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Superdrug B.
Vegan and cruelty-free makeup, skincare, hair removal and men's grooming products sold exclusively at Superdrug stores. Product categories include B. Skincare (with ranges: Cleanse, Glow, Hydrate, Age Define, Oil Control), B. Make-Up, B. Hair Removal, and B. Men.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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The Ordinary
<cite index="5-1">Skincare, Makeup, Hair, and Body solutions</cite> featuring <cite index="59-1">clinical formulations</cite>
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Tropic Skincare
British skincare and cosmetics brand selling natural, vegan, cruelty-free beauty products including skincare, body care, makeup and hair care products, freshly made in-house.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Wild Deodorant
UK-based refillable natural deodorant, body wash, hand wash, and lip balm brand featuring plant-based ingredients and plastic-free packaging.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Charlotte Tilbury
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Dove
Personal care brand offering body washes, beauty bars, lotions, moisturizers, hair care, antiperspirants and deodorants for women, men, babies, and children.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Fenty Beauty
Cosmetics and beauty brand offering makeup, skincare, fragrance, and haircare products, known for inclusive shade ranges across skin tones.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Garnier
Mass-market cosmetics brand specialising in hair care, skin care, body care, sun protection and hair colour products
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Lush
British cosmetics retailer specializing in handmade fresh cosmetics including creams, soaps, shampoos, shower gels, lotions, moisturisers, scrubs, masks and other cosmetics for face and hair.
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Neal's Yard Remedies
Last verified 12 September 2026
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Simple
Last verified 12 September 2026
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The Body Shop
Last verified 12 September 2026
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