
Are condoms vegan? Casein and five brands compared
Not reliably. Casein, a milk protein, often goes into latex condoms. Glyde, HANX, Fair Squared and EXS cite Vegan Society certification; SKYN self-declares.

Not reliably. Casein, a milk protein, often goes into latex condoms. Glyde, HANX, Fair Squared and EXS cite Vegan Society certification; SKYN self-declares.

Shellac is not vegan because it's made from the resin secreted by female lac bugs, and many bugs are killed during the harvesting process.

The easiest way to know if a beauty product is vegan is to look for official certification logos from trusted organizations like The Vegan Society, V-Label, or PETA on the packaging.

The good news is that major drugstore brands like CoverGirl, NYX, ELF, Milani, and Too Faced now offer high-quality vegan options that won't require you to take out a second mortgage.