45 best gifts for vegans, according to a plant-based writer
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Ah, the minefield that is buying gifts for vegans. Contrary to popular belief, your plant-based pal doesn’t want to unwrap yet another mug or tote bag emblazoned with the phrase ‘the future is vegan’. The vegan in your life will likely be just as keen as anyone else to receive a new lipstick, bag, or skincare gift set — the only difference is that you’ll need to do a little more research into what materials or ingredients are used to make it. In short, the best vegan gifts are typically just a more sustainable and ethical take on an already popular product.
A season synonymous with cheese boards and chocolate selection boxes, edible Christmas gifting can be a little tricky to navigate if you’re trying to cater for someone who completely avoids animal products. And when it comes to selecting fashion and pamper products, you’ll need to be sure that the brands you choose to shop from have ditched any common animal-derived ingredients altogether — or have at least created a separate vegan and cruelty-free line.
Thankfully, loads of brands are now playing ball — and there’s never been an easier time to shop for vegan food, vegan leather bags, and beauty gifts that have been produced through sustainable and cruelty-free methods.
From the cult famous Resurrection Duet Hand Wash & Hand Balm duo from PETA-approved Aesop, to the gorgeous Dimension Face Palette by proudly cruelty-free and vegan brand, Vieve, we’ve got all your gifts for vegans bases covered in this gift guide. And don’t worry — we’ve of course chucked in some delicious plant-based vegan hampers, too.
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Ahead, the best vegan gift ideas to shop in 2023.
New Balance 530 trainers in white and grey
If the trainers look like the kind of thing your Dad would go for a run in, then they’re perfect for AW23. Chunky and funky, you can’t go wrong with a classic pair from New Balance — and it just so happens that these beauties are completely vegan!
Save when you shop for vegan trainers with these ASOS discount codes.
Kylie Kyshadow Pressed Powder Palette 16g
Hats off to Ms. Jenner, whose Kylie Cosmetics line is 100% vegan! We were seriously impressed with the rich shades and pigment on her Kyshadow Pressed Powder Palettes, and the Mauve Nudes palette is ideal for both natural daytime and smoky nighttime looks.
Save when you shop for vegan make-up palettes with these Selfridges discount codes.
BIRKENSTOCK Arizona Two Strap Sandals
Designed to be waterproof, these Birkenstock sandals have been made with highly flexible and odour-neutral EVA — instead of cork and leather or suede — and are therefore vegan! Lightweight and super comfy to wear, they’ve got the classic two-strap silhouette, and come in a range of different colours.
Save when you shop for vegan boots with these Office discount codes.
Katie Loxton Birthstone Jewellery Roll, June
Made from a soft vegan leather material, this jewellery roll would make a really thoughtful birthday present. It’s got a handy zipped pocket, and some compartments specifically for organising earrings and bracelets. For some personalisation, it’s adorned with a gorgeous birthstone charm, and the month is engraved in gold on the inside — alongside some specific personality traits.
Save when you shop for vegan leather accessories with these John Lewis discount codes.
Vegan Organic rosé 750ml
During the winemaking process, animal-derived “fining agents” like gelatin, egg whites, and isinglass (a protein found in fish bladders) are typically used to remove any cloudiness and unwanted particles. But this gorgeous Spanish rosé is a great organic and vegan alternative!
Save when you shop for vegan wine with these Selfridges discount codes.
Eucalyptus Silk Bed Sheets
This luxuriously soft bedding set is made from gorgeous eucalyptus silk — which is far more affordable and sustainable than classic mulberry silk. The set includes a fitted sheet, two pillowcases, a duvet cover, and a free sleek mask, and it’s designed to keep you cool and comfy all night long.
TRIP Orange Blossom CBD Oil
This unique blend of premium CBD, MCT oil, and natural adaptogens has been infused with soothing and calming chamomile, and is a great gift for anyone who struggles to find a sense of calm and balance. Super easy to use, simply place a few drops of CBD oil under your tongue, and hold it there for a minute before swallowing.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Oliver Bonas discount codes.
15 Minute Vegan
If the vegan in your life is more into quick dinners than fine dining, then this plant-based cookbook might be more their speed. Filled with one hundred vegan recipes that can all be cooked in under fifteen minutes, it’s the perfect gift for a pal who’s always short on time.
Save when you shop for vegan cookbooks with these Amazon discount codes.
Super Healthy Skin™ Amazing Sleep Oil
Lightweight and lovely, this beautifying facial oil is packed full of vegan ingredients. Highlights include anti-ageing algae extracts that improve the skin’s firmness and elasticity, hydrating and soothing evening primrose oil, and apricot kernel oil — which reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles, and encourages a radiant complexion.
Save when you shop for vegan skincare with these Beauty Pie discount codes.
Bulk Box of Compostable Coffee Pods
The first UK brand to produce certified home-compostable coffee pods, the team at Grind have revolutionised the coffee games with their stylish and sustainable brand. So, treat the caffeine-loving vegan in your life to a bulk box of 100 pods for them to use at home.
BOY SMELLS Suede Pony 65ML
When in doubt: perfume. Boy Smells has become somewhat of a cult phenomenon, and it's not hard to see (or smell) why. This new fragrance, listed as vegan on the Boy Smells website, is a sultry blend of suede and hazelnut, with notes of sweet violet and warm golden amber. *Adds to checkout*.
Save when you shop for vegan perfume with these Cult Beauty discount codes.
Sol de Janeiro Bum Bum Jet Set
With its deliciously indulgent scent, there’s something about the Sol de Janeiro Cheirosa ‘62 range that just instantly bring the good vibes. In this travel-friendly collection, you’ll find a mist that’s ideal for spritzing on your hair, clothes, and body, a creamy body wash, and — best of all — the iconic Bum Bum cream, that leaves skin silky and sculpted. And it’s all vegan!
Save when you shop for vegan beauty products with these LookFantastic discount codes.
Vegan Treats Gift Bag
Inside this gorgeous M&S gift bag, you’ll find four best-selling vegan products from their Plant Kitchen range — salted caramel fudge, smooth hazelnut chocolate, a pack of double chocolate chip cookies, and a jar of smooth hazelnut spread. And they’ve even thrown in a tin of luxury gold tea bags for good measure!
Save when you shop for vegan treats with these M&S discount codes.
Vegan Acres Tall Western Boots
Great for dressing up or down, you can’t go wrong with a statement pair of Western-inspired boots. Most cowboy boots are made from leather and suede — but these ones are helpfully made from fully vegan materials.
Save when you shop for vegan leather accessories with these Free People discount codes.
This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray, 75ml
If you haven't heard just how darn good the This Works Deep Sleep Pillow Spray is by now, then seriously, where have you been? Made from a natural, aromatherapeutic super blend of Lavender, Chamomile and Vetiver, it’s been designed to calm both the mind and body when spritzed on a pillow — and it’s completely suitable for vegans.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Monty Bojangles Vegan Tower
An ideal stocking filler or affordable secret Santa gift, these dairy-free vegan chocolate truffles from Monty Bojangles via Amazon are 10/10 delicious and come in three flavours: Caramel Haze; Cocoa Berry Blush; and Cocoa Nib Nights, and all come with a light cocoa dusting. Warning: they won't want to share, so best get some for yourself, too.
Save when you shop for vegan chocolate truffles with these Amazon discount codes.
Mindful Chef Gift Card
Although most meal kit delivery services have a few vegan options, Mindful Chef always seems to have the most variety. Plus, they handpick their suppliers based on their ethical and sustainable values, and only get their fruits and vegetables from LEAF Marque certified farmers and growers. With a £30 voucher, you’ll be giving a plant-based pal their first box for free!
ICONIC London Chase the Glow Bundle (Worth £50.00)
The perfect pair for anyone who loves a golden glow, this vegan and cruelty-free duo from ICONIC London will certainly leave the skin looking radiant. With its light-reflecting pigments, the primer will help create the perfect luminous and dewy base, while the gorgeous roll-on highlighter will leave behind a pretty pearlescent glow.
Save when you shop for vegan beauty products with these LookFantastic discount codes.
AESOP Resurrection duet
Finding vegan skincare that leaves skin supple, nourished and smelling heavenly can be tricky. But thankfully, the guys at Aesop know just how to do it! Made from solely natural ingredients — rather than any animal-derived ones — this gorgeous gift set duo will leave your hands soft, and smelling of zesty mandarin rind and fresh rosemary. Delicious!
Save when you shop for Aesop sets with these Selfridges discount codes.
Pasta Evangelists Vegan Pasta Making Kit
Treat the Italian foodie in your life to this step-by-step guide to creating their own plant-based fresh pasta. Inside, they’ll find instructions for making orecchiette and trofie, Italian 00 pasta flour, Italian sea salt, and four separate beechwood pasta tools; a tapered Italian rolling pin, a square ravioli stamp, a fluted pasta cutter, and a gnocchi board.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Not On The High Street discount codes.
EcoTools Start The Day Beautifully Kit
With their sustainable bamboo handles, synthetic taklon bristles, and recycled aluminium ferrules, these 100% cruelty-free brushes come presented in a compact storage tray. The set includes an angled foundation brush, a blurring brush, a defined crease brush, a full blush brush, and an angled liner brush.
Save when you shop for vegan beauty products with these LookFantastic discount codes.
VIEVE Dimension Face Palette
Finding a cruelty-free and vegan beauty brand that truly lives up to the hype can be tricky. But the team at Vieve has well and truly nailed it! This face palette boasts four of the brand's perfectly rich and pigmented powders, and has rave reviews from its many die-hard fans.
Save when you shop for vegan make-up with these Cult Beauty discount codes.
Dr. Martens Vegan 1460 8 Eye Boots F
With their iconic yellow stitching, bouncy air-cushioned sole, and classic Goodyear welt, these boots still have all the hallmark features we’ve come to expect from a pair of Docs — but they’re 100% vegan. Available in thirteen different UK sizes, they’re the perfect unisex lace-up boots for winter.
Save when you shop for vegan boots with these Office discount codes.
PARAVEL + NET SUSTAIN Main Line vegan leather-trimmed canvas duffel bag
A good-quality leather bag is a must-have for a frequent jet-setter — and this one is a great vegan alternative. It’s lightweight and roomy, comes in black or tan, and has handles and a detachable strap made from a stylish and durable vegan leather material.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Net-A-Porter discount codes.
Layla Vegan Mini Skirt
With its seamed panelling, curved bottom hem, and classic A-line silhouette, there’s something effortlessly edgy about this retro mini skirt. It’s made from a buttery vegan leather fabric, and would look chic when styled with tights in the winter months.
Save when you shop for vegan leather skirts with these Free People discount codes.
Dream In Color Belt
All handwoven and embroidered by indigenous artisans in rural Peru, these soft wool belts come in three different sizes, and can be worn on the hips or waist. They come in eight different colour palettes, and all boast beautiful floral motifs.
Save when you shop for vegan accessories with these Free People discount codes.
Luxury Personalised Gift Hamper Vegan, Gluten Free, Gin
Filled with sweet treats, chocolate bars, crackers that are ideal for smothering in vegan cheese, and some high-quality plant-based alcohol, this vegan gift hamper is a seriously great gift for the festive season. Plus, it’s also gluten-free!
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Not On The High Street discount codes.
Vegan Afternoon Tea for Two at the 5* Athenaeum, Piccadilly
This voucher entitles two lucky plant-based people to enjoy a luxurious plant-based afternoon tea at the 5* Athenaeum hotel in Piccadilly, central London. They'll be treated to an array of delicious plant-based sweet and savoury treats — from vegan versions of some finger sandwich staples, to scones served with strawberry jam and dairy-free clotted cream.
Save when you shop for experiences with these Virgin Experience Days discount codes.
The Little Book of Vegan Bakes
Dairy free desserts can still be quite hard to come by in cafes and restaurants — so learning to make your own is crucial for most vegans. With recipes ranging from simple chocolate orange fridge fudge, to slightly more technical honeycomb doughnuts, this cookbook will definitely keep the plant-based person in your life inspired in the kitchen.
Save when you shop for vegan cookbooks with these Amazon discount codes.
SKANDINAVISK Regn scented candle 200g
To ensure minimal environmental impact, these candles are made from local Swedish rapeseed wax that’s been sustainably farmed, and they come in painted glass jars with engraved beechwood lids that are perfect for reusing as storage tins. There are loads of different scents to explore — but this one smells of misted peonies, wet grass, and slippery cobblestones.
Save when you shop for vegan candles with these Selfridges discount codes.
Viva La Vegan Clutch
With its stylish knotted shoulder strap, pleated detailing, and shiny gold finish, this eye-catching clutch is perfect for festive nights out. It comes with a detachable chain, has plenty of room inside for your essentials, and has a plush-looking cotton lined interior.
Save when you shop for vegan leather accessories with these Free People discount codes.
Aromatherapy Associates Ultimate Bath & Shower Oil Collection Bodycare Gift Set
Listed as suitable for vegans, this Aromatherapy Associates bath and shower oil gift box contains mini sizes of the brand's award-winning fragrances, and would make the perfect thoughtful gift for those in need of a bit of R&R (so, all of us?)
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Ultimate Foodie Cookery Masterclass for Two at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School
A great gift for foodies, this voucher entitles the recipient to partake in one of the nine incredible cookery masterclasses for two that are available at The Jamie Oliver Cookery School. Veggies and vegans alike will definitely enjoy the plant-based course — where they’ll spend five epic hours learning from professional chefs.
Save when you shop for vegan experiences with these Buyagift discount codes.
BYBI Beauty Eye Plump Overnight Eye Cream 15ml
Kind to both our skin and the planet, all BYBI products have 100% vegan formulas, and are made using low-carbon production methods. With its infusion of moisturising hyaluronic acid, glow-inducing broccoli seed oil, and bakuchiol — which is a natural alternative to Retinol — this gorgeous eye cream leaves skin looking firmer, plumper and rejuvenated.
Save when you shop for vegan beauty products with these LookFantastic discount codes.
Nails Inc Plant Power Vegan Nail Polish, Mani Meditation
Vegans deserve cute nails too! Boasting a revolutionary 73% plant-based formula that’s completely free from nasty chemicals like formaldehyde, acetone, and parabens, this nail polish range is one of the cleanest out there.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Urban Originals Liberty Crossbody Bag
This little crossbody bag has enough room for all your essentials, and is made from a durable and stylish vegan-friendly faux leather material. It’s got four inner slip pockets for storing your cards, and comes with a signature patterned strap that’s completely detachable.
Save when you shop for vegan bags with these Anthropologie discount codes.
Babymel Robyn Convertible Vegan Leather Backpack Changing Bag, Grey
Treat a plant-based parent to this gorgeous vegan leather changing backpack. Super practical, it’s got a pocket with a dispenser slot for easy access to wipes, an insulated bottle holder, and loads of different internal and external compartments. Plus, it even comes with a machine-washable changing mat!
Save when you shop for vegan leather accessories with these John Lewis discount codes.
The Big Vegan Cheese Making Kit
With cheese being the food that many vegans say they miss the most, there’s no denying that this DIY kit will help fill a serious gap. In this set, your dairy-free friend will find all the ingredients and instructions needed to make up to twenty batches of six different types of cheese — mozzarella, ricotta, mascarpone, halloumi, feta, and parmesan.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Selfridges discount codes.
Multicoloured Reusable Glass Straws Pack of Six
Let’s face it — although plastic straws pollute the ocean, paper straws just aren’t fit for purpose. Reusable straws are definitely the way forward! In this pack of six tinted glass straws, there are three curved ones, three straight ones, and also a wire and cotton cleaning brush.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these Oliver Bonas discount codes.
Koi Tira Mary Jane Shoes
Preppy with a splash of punk, Mary Janes make the perfect chic Autumn shoe. Intent on creating 100% vegan shoes — right down to the glue and stitching — KOI also strives to be as sustainable as possible by using a unique polyurethane (PU) production method that massively cuts down on energy consumption and water usage.
Save when you shop for vegan leather shoes with these Urban Outfitters discount codes.
The Bottled Baking Co. Vegan Brownies, 575g
The perfect stocking filler for a chocolate-loving vegan friend or family member, this bottled baking mix has been designed with novice bakers in mind. At the end, they’ll be able to tuck into a tray of gooey dark chocolate and walnut brownies.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Neal's Yard Remedies Lavender Bath Salts
Made from mineral-rich sea salt crystals that have been infused with organic lavender essential oil, these best selling bath salts are completely vegan approved, and make a great gift for anyone who loves and long soak in the tub.
Save when you shop for vegan gifts with these John Lewis discount codes.
Revive Hair Moisturiser
Designed for coily and Afro hair, this vegan hair moisturiser is infused with nourishing avocado and olive oil that’ll strengthen and condition strands, and fully enhance the finished look of your hair. It’s got rave reviews, and also smells delicious.
Can't Believe They Are Vegan Macarons
Dainty and delectable, there’s something so chic about unwrapping a box of pretty macarons. These macarons from Oh La La! Macarons are made without eggs, completely dairy-free, and come in four delicious flavours. They’re bound to be devoured in one sitting!
Dream Cream
Here to nurse sore or sensitive skin back to health, this bestselling body lotion is filled with calming ingredients like oat milk, chamomile, and lavender. Completely vegan, it’ll hydrate any dry or flaky areas, soothe any itchiness and redness, and leave skin feeling dreamy and soft.