Isoi Vegan
isoi's vegan line swaps animal-derived ingredients for plant and mineral alternatives while keeping the brand's Bulgarian rose and Sika Deer skincare philosophy intact. The range spans base makeup (cushion foundation, liquid foundation, sebum-control powder) and skincare staples (family lotion, tone-up sun cream, and a Sika ampoule starter kit), so you can build a full vegan routine from a single Korean brand rather than mixing formulas from different labels.
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Buying guide
How to build a vegan routine with isoi
isoi labels a formula vegan when it skips animal-derived inputs such as beeswax, collagen, or carmine and replaces them with plant oils, mineral pigments, and fermented actives. The vegan tag sits across both makeup and skincare in this brand, so the products below cover different steps of a routine rather than one single product type.
What makes an isoi product vegan
The vegan versions in this lineup replace common animal-derived cosmetic inputs (beeswax, lanolin, carmine, collagen) with plant-based waxes, mineral pigments, and fermented plant extracts. isoi keeps its usual actives, such as Bulgarian rose water or Sika deer-inspired ferment complexes, in the formula base; the vegan claim applies to the ingredient sourcing, not the active-ingredient story.
Vegan cushion and liquid foundation
The Skincare Vegan Cushion and its travel-size Mini No. 21 version give light, skin-like coverage with SPF built into the base. The Skincare Vegan Foundation is the liquid counterpart for buildable coverage without a puff. Both share the same vegan pigment system, so shade behavior stays consistent whether you reach for the cushion or the bottle.
Vegan Sebum Control Fact
This pressed powder targets midday shine on the T-zone without the talc-and-beeswax base found in many mattifying powders. It layers over the cushion or foundation for touch-ups and works as a standalone finishing step on oilier skin types.
Vegan Tone-up Sun
The Skincare Vegan Tone-up Sun doubles as sunscreen and a light brightening base, so it can replace a separate SPF step before makeup. It sits under the vegan cushion or foundation without pilling when both are applied in thin layers.
Chicago Vegan Family Lotion
The Chicago Vegan Family Lotion (also listed as the Chicago Universal Lotion) is a fragrance-forward, all-skin-type body and face lotion sized for shared household use. It is the everyday moisturizing step in a vegan isoi routine, separate from the Sika-based facial ampoules.
Sika Start Kit with vegan lotion
The Sika Start Kit bundles the Ghost Ampoule and Sika Pad with a vegan lotion, giving a low-commitment way to trial the brand's core Sika actives alongside a vegan moisturizer before buying full sizes separately.
Putting the routine together
A simple order: vegan tone-up sun or family lotion as the last skincare step, then vegan cushion or foundation for coverage, and vegan Sebum Control Fact to set the T-zone. The Sika Start Kit runs as a separate evening step since the ampoule and pad are treatment products, not base makeup.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
What does the vegan label mean for isoi products?
It means the formula swaps out animal-derived ingredients such as beeswax, lanolin, or carmine for plant-based waxes and mineral pigments, while keeping isoi's usual Bulgarian rose or Sika-based actives.
What's the difference between the Vegan Cushion and the Vegan Foundation?
The cushion is a compact, dab-on format with built-in SPF for a lighter finish; the liquid foundation gives more buildable coverage and works well with a brush or sponge. Both use the same vegan pigment base.
Is the Vegan Cushion Mini No. 21 the same formula as the full-size cushion?
Yes, the Mini No. 21 is the same formula in a 7g travel size versus the 13g full size, useful for testing the shade or for on-the-go touch-ups.
Can I use the Vegan Sebum Control Fact over makeup?
Yes, it's a pressed powder meant for touch-ups over the cushion or foundation during the day, and it also works alone as a mattifying step on oilier skin.
Can the Vegan Tone-up Sun replace my sunscreen and makeup base in one step?
It's designed to do both: it provides SPF protection and a light brightening tint, so many people skip a separate makeup base and go straight into cushion or foundation over it.
Is the Chicago Vegan Family Lotion the same as the Chicago Universal Lotion?
Yes, it is the same 350ml product; isoi lists it under both the Family Lotion and Universal Lotion names, and it works as an everyday moisturizer for the whole family.
What's included in the Sika Start Kit with vegan lotion?
It bundles the Sika Ghost Ampoule, a Sika Pad, and a vegan lotion, giving a trial-size way to test the Sika treatment step alongside a vegan moisturizer.