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🌟 We’re Finalists at the BASA Awards — And We Need Your Magic ✨ I have news that still feels surreal: VE Cosmetics has been named a finalist in the BASA Awards! This moment means so much more than recognition — it’s proof that even a one-woman brand, operating from midnight spells and determination, can reach for the stars. What Are the BASA Awards? The BASA Awards (Best of United Kingdom Small Business Awards) celebrate small businesses and entrepreneurs who are making waves in their industries. They shine a light on innovation, passion, resilience, and the kind of heart that makes a brand more than just a product line. BASA Awards® Each year, finalists are selected through a rigorous judging process, and those who score above a threshold (an average of 75% from the judges) are invited to a public vote round. BASA Awards® That’s where you come in. You can cast your vote here:➡️ Vote for VE Cosmetics Why This Matters to Me (And to You) Because this isn’t just about trophies and titles. For me, as VE Cosmetics, this nomination is: Validation of the hustle — the late nights, the learning curves, the trial and error. Proof of community power — that even in niche beauty spaces, people care deeply about values, cruelty-free ethics, and creativity. A platform — an opportunity to introduce VE Cosmetics to new witch-hearts and beauty lovers who might not yet know us. It’s also a reminder that small brands, especially ones guided by one person, carry immense weight in turning dreams into reality. How We Got Here: The Journey & the Challenges You know I don’t believe in glossing over the hard parts. Getting to this point has involved more than just creativity and product development , it’s been about wading through red tape, customs, tariffs, and the emotional rollercoaster of being a small, independent beauty brand. So this BASA nomination isn’t just for VE. It’s ours yours, mine, and everyone who’s whispered encouragement in DM threads or left a hopeful comment. How You Can Help: Vote, Share & Amplify If VE Cosmetics has ever whispered magic into your makeup bag, I’m asking for a small gesture: vote for us in the BASA Awards public round. 🖤 Click this link ➡️ Vote for VE Cosmetics 🖤 Use your social media to share — stories, posts, a quick “I voted for VE” shout-out. 🖤 Tag fellow beauty lovers, indie brand supporters, and those who would love what we do but haven’t discovered us yet. Every vote is a spark. Every share is a ripple. And together, they carry energy straight into that finalists’ circle. A Thank You, From My Heart Whether or not we take home the award, being a BASA finalist is already a triumph I’ll carry into every product launch, every new idea, every midnight spell session. Thank you for being part of this journey. Thank you for believing in vegan cruelty-free beauty, for rooting for indie brands, and for letting VE Cosmetics be more than just makeup. Let’s see where this path leads  together. 🌙🔮 👉https://www.basawards.com/en-gb/pages/public-vote👈

VE Cosmetics reflects on the local business awards, staying true to its vegan, cruelty-free, and ethical roots and proof that integrity is its own victory.

“VE Cosmetics celebrates winning a Stevie Award 2025—honouring our decade of vegan, cruelty-free, ethical beauty and alternative innovation.”

Under the flicker of candlelight and the watchful gaze of the moon, we’ve been keeping a little secret… The veil has finally lifted, and we can share the news — VE Cosmetics has been named a finalist in the UK Small Business Awards 2025. Out of tens of thousands of small businesses across the UK, our little coven has been recognised in the Best Beauty Business category. The competition was fiercer than ever, with stricter judging and higher entry standards, making this achievement all the more spellbinding.

Lynsey Drewett, the visionary founder of VE Cosmetics, has recently been recognised for her outstanding achievements, earning a nomination for the prestigious Business Mum of the Year Award at the Women in Business Awards. 

VE Cosmetics has been recognized with a 2025 Global Recognition Award for its innovative approach to ethical beauty innovation and exceptional commitment to addressing environmental and social challenges.

🖤 Finalist – Going Green Award, E-Factor Small Business Awards 2024 🖤 This means more than we can put into words. We’re honoured to have been named a finalist in the Going Green category at the 2024 E-Factor Small Business Awards — a moment of recognition that reflects not just what we do, but why we do it. At VE Cosmetics, we’ve built our brand on uncompromising ethics — from rejecting child labour and animal cruelty, to demanding transparency in an industry that often hides behind glitter and gloss. We’ve made it our mission to shine a light on the darker underbelly of the beauty world — one where exploitation is far too common and accountability far too rare. To be seen for this work is incredible — but the truth is, it shouldn’t make us stand out. This should be the baseline. Ethical sourcing. Environmental responsibility. Zero cruelty.These shouldn’t be revolutionary — they should be standard. Still, we’re deeply grateful for the recognition, and for every single one of you who continues to support our magick-fuelled rebellion. Your love keeps the fire burning. 💚 Here’s to pushing the industry forward — one lipstick, one spell, one act of defiance at a time. #VECosmetics #GoingGreenAward #EthicalBeauty #VeganMakeup #CrueltyFreeCosmetics #GothicBeauty #WitchOwned #NoMoreGreenwashing

🖤 VE Cosmetics Named One of Britain’s Top 100 Small Businesses 🖤 Posted: August 2024 We’re beyond proud to share that VE Cosmetics has been chosen as one of the UK’s official #SmallBiz100 for 2024 by Small Business Saturday. To be recognised as one of the top 100 small businesses in Britain is an incredible honour — especially as a fiercely independent, vegan, cruelty-free, and unapologetically gothic brand that refuses to follow the mainstream. This recognition shines a spotlight on our values: ethics over trends, rebellion over conformity, and beauty that doesn’t harm animals, people, or the planet. It’s proof that doing things differently can still earn you a seat at the table — or better yet, let you build your own altar. 🖤 Thank you to everyone who’s stood with us, supported us, and helped this magickal little brand rise from the shadows. We’re just getting started. [Read the full feature in The Grimsby Telegraph here.] #SmallBiz100 #VECosmetics #GothicBeauty #CrueltyFreeMakeup #VeganBrand #WitchOwned #SmallBusinessBigImpact

Today we received a rather exciting email from Louise Jane CEO Of The Vegan Choice Awards. Please see below:  I have been a huge supporter of VE Cosmetics for quite some time now, so I couldn't contain my excitement when I got my hands on their Magickal Multi Tint. This incredibly ethical company has consistently amazed me with its fantastic range of cruelty-free vegan cosmetics, and this stunning product has only strengthened my admiration for them. Personally, I'm obsessed with the shade 'The Answer'! It was the perfect choice for my recent holiday makeup. The colour complemented my sun-kissed skin flawlessly, and its versatility was a great help in simplifying my packing and speeding up my daily routine. One of the things I loved most was how effortlessly it blended onto my skin and how buildable it was. Whether I wanted a subtle, sunkissed glow on my cheeks and nose or a more intense color on my lips, this tint delivered. Plus, it had miraculous staying power. It stayed put all day long, even in the water. In all, I can't praise this product enough! It's not only unbelievably effective but also a guilt-free choice for makeup enthusiasts who care about ethical practices in the beauty industry. - Louise Jane, CEO The Vegan Choice Awards You can find our magical multi tints here   Displaying CEO Endorsement - VE Cosmetics UPDATED.pdf.

🖤 VE Cosmetics – Finalist for Best Online Small Business 2023 🖤 We’re thrilled to share that VE Cosmetics was named a finalist in the Screen Stars category at the 2023 E-Factor Small Business Awards — celebrating the best online small businesses in the region. As a gothic, vegan, and cruelty-free brand born from rebellion and built online, this recognition means the world. Our digital coven has always been our power — a space where we can connect with likeminded souls, raise awareness about unethical industry practices, and offer beauty with backbone. These awards shine a much-needed light on the passion, grit, and magick that goes into running small independent businesses — and we’re honoured to stand among so many other incredible local entrepreneurs. 🕯️ From our haunted lab to your screen — thank you for being part of the journey. #VECosmetics #ScreenStarsAward #SmallBusinessFinalist #EthicalBeauty #WitchOwned #OnlineBusinessMagic #CrueltyFreeCosmetics #GothicBeauty #RebelWithACause

Following on from your nomination acceptance, we have now completed our research stage within the Global Vegan Awards hosted by LUXlife, I am thrilled to email you with our highly anticipated results – some good news through recent crazy times! VE Cosmetics are among this years’ Global Vegan champions and have been awarded: Most Innovative Independent Vegan Make-Up Brand - UK   Read it here

Indie Beauty Awards Finalist at the Indie Business Awards

Best Vegan Cosmetics Provider! How amazing is that! 

🖤 We Won! Best Product – Luxe Health & Beauty Awards 2017 🖤 We are beyond thrilled (and still a little in shock!) to announce that VE Cosmetics has won Best Product in the LUXE Health & Beauty Awards 2017. As a fiercely independent, vegan, and cruelty-free brand, this recognition means the world. Every potion we create is hand-crafted with purpose, performance, and principle — no shortcuts, no compromise, no animal testing ever. To be honoured among the best in beauty is not just a win for us — it’s a win for conscious consumers, ethical rebels, and anyone who believes that dark glamour and integrity can go hand in hand. Thank you to everyone who has supported our magickal little brand. This is only the beginning.🖤 #VECosmetics #LuxeBeautyAwards #BestProduct2017 #VeganMakeup #CrueltyFreeBeauty #GothicGlamour #WitchOwnedBrand