Gifts For Vegans: Cookbooks, Plant-Based Makeup and More

Vegan gift guide — Check out our list of top gifts for vegans. Rebecca Perlmutter/Bargain Hunter

Holiday shopping for a vegan may seem like a lofty task. However, it’s evidently quite simple. There are so many incredible gifts that animal lovers would seriously appreciate. Think: plant-based cookbooks, faux-suede yoga mats and even wine gift sets free of animal-derived products. Regardless, being plant-based myself, I’ve made things a little easier for you, and rounded up top gifts for vegans on your shopping list.

So take a look at my top 12 picks, below. They may be animal-free, but they’re still full of holiday cheer.

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Top Gifts For Vegans

Flushed: Ariana Grande’s makeup brand, R.e.m. Beauty, is vegan and cruelty-free. And the brand’s Eclipse Cheek and Lip Stick is a fan-favorite product, because it adds a perfect dash of color to your cheeks and lips. Mwah! — $22
Making Meals: Plant-based or not, Vegan for Everybody is an America’s Test Kitchen classic. It provides crowd-pleasing breakfast, lunch, dinner and snack recipes that just happen to be animal-free. Order up! — $11
Seasoned: As a vegetarian myself, I know all too well that spices definitely matter! So consider supplying your giftee with a vegan spice gift set that will truly make kitchen magic happen. Including all kinds of delicious global flavors, it’s a must-have for any home cook — $38
Natural Connection: Any avid nature enthusiast will appreciate Parks Project’s Yogi Bear x Parks Project Crew. While the design gives a nod to the beloved cartoon bear, the brand donates to national parks with every purchase. Just select expedited shipping to ensure it arrives by Christmas — $74
Too Sweet: Even without cream or butter, the Baked By Melissa Vegan Christmas Box gives your favorite vegan the sugar high they deserve! Since it comes with 25 cupcakes, it’s truly going to be a treat they won’t forget — $52
Host with the Most: Boasting three delicious varieties of plant-based smoked meats, Harry & David’s Vegan Charcuterie Collection is a savory delight. Pair with dairy-free cheese and crackers for the ultimate appetizer – $80
Cozy Toes: Plant-based footwear brand, Blowfish Malibu, offers a wide range of comfy, animal-friendly shoes like the Skylar Cozy Mules. Thanks to their many faux fur accents, they’re truly the coziest wintertime staple — $37
Pet Princess: Any plant-based pet parents out there will appreciate Sticks n’ Bones co’s hands-free dog leash. While it’s stylish and comfortable to use, it’s also free of animal-based materials. What more could a dog mom ask for? — $21
Flow: Vegan yogis will love PopFlex’s CloudCushion yoga mat. At .5-inches thick, it’s incredibly cushy for especially difficult poses, and its galaxy print looks beyond cool. And best of all, its vegan suede will last for many flow sessions to come — $79
Spa Day: Give the gift of an at-home manicure with Sundays’ Polish Box of 3. Pick whichever three colors remind you of your giftee. And rest assured everything is cruelty-, toxin- and animal-free — $54
Sip, Sip: Club Wild is a vegan wine brand from the Food Network’s Katie Lee. The brand’s holiday 6-pack comes with two sparkling, two white and two red wines for an ultra festive sip. So drink up! — $150
Light Up: Because many candles contain beeswax and other animal byproducts, Leoben’s hand-poured candle is a vegan fave. Boasting incredible notes of oranges and lemons, its soothing smell will be a smash hit — $19