Classic suntan lotions were built on lanolin, and sun sticks on beeswax. Here is what a vegan suntan lotion really means, the honest answer on tanning through SPF, and which cruelty-free format fits each summer day.

Scrubs have long hidden crushed pearl, eggshell and silk, and even lactic acid raises questions. Here is how to verify an exfoliant is vegan, whether acids or scrubs suit you, and how often each body zone wants them.

The right vegan moisturiser comes down to texture: gels for oily skin, creams for dry, minimal formulas for sensitive. Here is how to match yours, and the animal ingredients like lanolin and snail mucin to leave on the shelf.

A vegan skincare routine follows the classic order: cleanse, tone, treat, moisturise, protect. Here is the complete morning and evening sequence, which steps are essential, and how to choose a vegan product for every single one.

A complete vegan routine where every step costs under 25 euros is entirely possible. Here is what deserves your budget first, the multitasking tricks that stretch it, and the two places where saving money backfires.