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The Ultimate Vegan

Collagen Skincare Routine

 

Discover how vegan collagen transforms your skin.


Vegan collagen has become one of the most sought-after ingredients for anyone looking to achieve plump, hydrated, youthful-looking skin - without using animal-derived ingredients. With innovations in phytotechnology, vegan collagen is now more potent, effective, and accessible than ever. If you’re exploring how to incorporate this into your skincare routine, this guide will take you through everything you need to know.

Whether you’re new to vegan skincare, searching for the best vegan face cream, or simply curious about how vegan collagen works, this routine will help you unlock radiant, energised skin with our Advanced Botanical Kinetics.


What Is Vegan Collagen - and Why Does It Matter?


Traditional collagen is animal-derived, but vegan collagen is created using plants that have been engineered with a precise blueprint of Type 1 collagen—the same structure naturally found in our skin. This allows plants to produce pure, potent collagen within their own leaf tissue.

When incorporated into a vegan moisturiser or serum, vegan collagen helps:

• Plump skin with hydration
• Improve the look of fine lines
• Support firmness and elasticity
• Boost glow and radiance
• Help reverse the visible signs of collagen loss

It’s skincare powered by science and fuelled by nature—perfect for those who want results and conscious ingredient choices.


The Ultimate Vegan Collagen Skincare Routine


This routine is designed to maximise hydration, improve radiance, and maintain the skin’s youthful vitality. Use it daily, morning and evening for optimal results.

 

Step 1: Cleanse (AM & PM)

Why: Gentle cream foam cleanser that removes makeup, oil and pollution while keeping skin balanced (non-drying).

How to use: Pump a small amount into damp hands, lather, massage across face and jaw for 30–60 seconds, then rinse with lukewarm water.

Tip: Use a double cleanse in the PM if wearing heavy makeup or SPF.



Step 2: Prep with Revitalizing Essence Lotion (AM & PM)

Why: A serum is the most effective step to deliver vegan collagen deep into the skin. This hydrating essence smooths skin and refines pores — visible improvement in skin smoothness and pore appearance.

How to use: Pour a few drops or 1–2 pumps into your palm or onto a cotton pad, then press gently into the skin until absorbed.

Tip: While skin is slightly damp from cleansing is the best time to apply — it helps lock in moisture and primes skin for active treatments.

 

Step 3: Treat with the Vitality Serum (AM & PM)

Pairing vegan collagen with peptides helps target the visible effects of collagen loss. Vegan peptides work to firm, smooth, and support skin resilience.

Why: Potent treatment serum that targets lines and wrinkles and plumps with vegan collagen. Clinical testing note on pack: 91% of participants saw improvement in frown lines after 12 weeks (clinical testing on 33 women after using the products for 12 weeks, twice daily).

How to use: Apply 2–3 drops to face and neck, gently press into skin. Allow 30–60 seconds to absorb before the next step.

Tip: Use the serum consistently (twice daily) to maximise visible smoothing and firmness benefits.

 

Step 4: Lightweight Lotion (AM & PM)

Why: Lightweight lotion that delivers immediate plumping and boosts radiance. What's more, 86% instantly saw improvement in prismatic radiance (clinical testing on 31 women after using the product immediately).

How to use: Pump 1–2 pumps and smooth over face and neck to lock in serum actives while keeping the finish light.

When to favour: Ideal for combination or oilier skin, morning routines, or when you want hydration without a heavy finish.

 

Step 5: Moisturise (AM & PM)

Why: Multi-action vegan face cream vegan face cream and vegan moisturiser that plumps skin while firming and visibly reducing wrinkles. Pack claims: 91% instantly had smoother1, plump, hydrated2 skin

1CLINICAL TESTING ON 33 WOMEN AFTER USING THE PRODUCT ONCE.

2CLINICAL TESTING ON 27 WOMEN AFTER USING THE PRODUCT ONCE.

How to use: Apply a pea-to-nickel sized amount (adjust for seasonal needs) and massage upward over face and neck. Use as the final step to seal in treatments.

Tip: If you used the Milky Lotion in the AM, you can layer a lighter amount of crème, or use the crème alone in the PM for deeper overnight hydration and plumping.


Why Choose a Vegan Collagen Routine?


A vegan collagen routine is perfect for anyone who wants:

✔ High-performance skincare
✔ Plant-derived ingredients
✔ Hydrated, plump, radiant skin
✔ Anti-ageing benefits without animal products
✔ A clean, dermatologist-evaluated approach

Innovations like phytotechnology and vegan peptides mean you no longer need animal-derived collagen to see visible results. Vegan skincare has truly evolved - and your routine can too. Discover our vegan skincare collection, Advanced Botanical Kinetics.