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The Ultimate Vegan Christmas Gift Guide
Another World Vegan Month has been and gone and with the start of a new month, December turns our attention to the looming festivities and excitement to gather together with our loved ones. So whether you’re shopping for a fabulous free-from foodie, ethical fashion lover or green beauty queen, we’ve found some of the best vegan-friendly gifts to leave under the tree this year...

1. Vegan Eye Makeup Brush Set, £58
With nine essential eye makeup brushes these will fast become a staple to your morning routine. Plus they come packaged in an eco-friendly canvas bag.

2. Aduna Superfood Powders, £19.99
Choose from either baobab (rich in vitamin C), super-cacao (high in antioxidants) or moringa (rich in iron).

3. Bamford Jasmine Duo Gift Set, £45
A little bit of ethical luxury for a loved one who adores essential oils of jasmine, orange blossom and cedarwood.

4. Kissa Bamboo Whisk, £12.95
For the matcha fan in your life! They'll love their perfectly smooth matcha latte thanks to 80 fine natural baby bamboo bristles.
5. Goupie, from £4.50
A devilishly moreish chewy chocolate confection with a hint of crunch. The limited-edition Taste of Christmas flavour is gluten-free and suitable for vegans.

6. Reversible Vegan Crossbody, £38
The perfect versatile bag with removable and adjustable long leather strap.

7. Olive Blossom & Eucalyptus Gift Set, £47
Scrub away winter dryness with a cleansing body polish and moisturise with a luxurious body butter.

8. Women's Dock Boots Chestnut, £82
These PETA approved vegan boots are the perfect accessory to a winter wardrobe, and they're water-resistant, too!

9. The Vegan Snack Attack hamper Gift Box, £45.95
Filled with 25 assorted vegan snacks to discover, enjoy and to share!
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10. Dream After Dark Pillow Mist
Give the gift of a peaceful slumber with this 100% natural room mist, to soothe the soul at bedtime and encourage deeper sleep.

11. Black & Gold Purse, £139
Oh-so-luxurious woven Italian fabric print and lined with glimmering geometric faux leather, we're adding this purse straight to our wishlist.

12. Chocolate and Love, £3
Five bars from this colourful range are vegan. We love the Panama 80% using Fairtrade cacao, cane sugar and Bourbon vanilla.

13. Inika Vegan Lipstick, £18
Available in eight shades, INIKA lipsticks are the perfect addition to their natural beauty routine.

14. Deborah Durrant Fresh Start Cookery Course, £347
The best kick start to their New Year's healthy eating habits with a weekend dedicated to raw and plant-based recipes.

15. Too Faced Born This Way Foundation, £29
A cruelty-free and oil-free foundation formulated without parabens. Available in a range of shades to suit all skin tones.

16. Dr Gaye Super Cereal, £15.50
This grain-free raw superfood mix is packed with chia seeds, sprouted buckwheat, hulled hemp, flax seed, almonds, coconut, apricots, mulberries and pumpkin seeds. Breakfast has never tasted so good!

17. YAB Nail Polish, £7
A range of vegan nail polishes, hand-blended in small batches and sure to add a hint of glamour to the festivities.

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