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Mother’s Day Gift Guide 2024: The Best Vegan Nail Polish For Travelers

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If your travel-loving mom loves painting her nails before or during her travels, she’ll love to open her Mother’s Day gift and see nail polishes in colors just right for her. These vegan, cruelty-free nail polish options can help make your mom’s life more colorful and fun. Also, nail polish is a gift that can last for months or even years, and your mom is sure to think of you and remember your thoughtfulness every time she goes to choose one of her favorite shades.

Mooncat Lost in a Folktale Nail Polish Gift Set

Mooncat nail polishes are not your average nail polishes. Each one of their vegan, cruelty-free nail polishes seem to be formulated with a bit of whimsy and mystique. If your mom likes to wear polishes that stand out, she is sure to appreciate all six of the shades in the Lost in a Folktake gift set.

These special-effect lacquers include a wide variety of finishes. Among them are a shade called Pixiestick, a white nail lacquer that has a green shimmer and sprinkle of glitter, and a shade called Poisonberry that is a lilac berry color with a purple shimmer. Also, a percentage from every order goes to helping rescued cats find their forever homes. Shop Now: Mooncat, $79 at the time of publication

Sundays Nail Polish Gift Set

As a nail care brand that’s focused on wellness, sundays makes nail polishes that are non-toxic, vegan, and cruelty-free in creative and classic colors. This gift set allows you to pick and choose three nail polish colors that will most appeal to your mom this Mother’s Day. You can go with pearly pastels, deep reds, pretty pinks, several shades of blue, or choose from many other nail polishes. All their polishes come in a comfy-grip bottle that makes it easy for applying on the go. Each polish is formulated for long-lasting wear, too. Shop Now: sundays, $54

Le Mini Macaron Le Pastel Gel Trio

This collection of Le Mini Macaron’s gel nail polishes is created to last and provide salon-quality nails at home. This set has three appealing pastel polishes. Vanilla Milk is a soft, off-white color. The Bleu Ciel nail polish is a very light shade of blue, and the Créme d´Abricot is a vivid but creamy shade of coral apricot. Each gel polish in this collection combines the base coat, primary polish, and top coat in one bottle. Shop Now: Le Mini Macaron, $33 at the time of publication

Blossom Nail Lacquer

Blossom nail lacquers are travel-friendly and available in vibrant colors for every taste. You can choose from such colors as a bold blue shade called Hydrangea, a hot pink called Poppy, a light peach shade that’s aptly named Peach Purée, or a light shade called Lady In White, among others. These lacquers come with a brush that’s easy on the cuticles and is formulated to be long-lasting which can be convenient for long trips. Shop Now: Blossom, $7

Ella+Mila Dorothy's Stilettos

If your mom is a fan of Oz or glittery red nail polishes, she’s sure to adore this popular nail polish from Ella+Mila. It’s eye-catching and fun, and it’s perfect for a night on the town. If your mom loves cruises, this nail polish is made for formal night. She can also easily wear it for everyday leisure travel and business trips. It’s vegan and PETA-certified as cruelty-free. Shop Now: Ella+Mila, $10.50

BeautyGARDE Spring Collection Nail Polish Collection

The spring collection of BeautyGARDE offers beautiful colors that are sure to pair well with all your mom’s styles while she travels this season. They were inspired by the idea of sunny days spent in fields of wildflowers. The striking pastel colors included in this collection are Eat the Cake, Picnic Attire, The Smell of Rain, Ode To The Poppies, and New Beginnings.: These TSA-friendly nail polishes are not only vegan, but they are also cruelty-free and made in the United States. Shop Now: BeautyGARDE, $65

Pacifica Plant Magic Nail Polish

Available in an impressive 21 shades, Pacifica’s Plant Magic Polish is a nail polish collection that’s great for travel. Made from bio-sourced ingredients, this nail polish comes in fun colors like a light blue called Ocean Surf, a purple color called Royals, a light green called Minty, and an orange called Summertime, among others. It’s healthy for one’s nails and dries quickly for moms on the go. Shop Now: Pacifica, $10

Suzanne Somers 4-Piece Spring Collection

Not only did Suzanne Somers leave a rich legacy as an entertainer, but she was also a very successful businesswoman who has a beauty business that continues to thrive. Whether your mom was a fan of Suzanne’s entertainment or simply loves a pastel nail polish that’s picture-perfect for spring and summer, this collection of four vegan, chip-resistant nail polishes is a thoughtful gift. The four polish colors – Wisteria, Coral Poppy, Camellia, and Pink Petals – match their floral names perfectly. The long-lasting wear also makes them an excellent choice for travel. Shop Now: Suzanne Somers, $114.99

DEMIblue Signature Nail Polish

If your mom loves wearing blue or trying different stand-out polish colors, she’ll adore the signature blue polish from DEMIblue Natural Nails, a vegan brand founded by Michelle L. Robinson. This non-toxic, cruelty-free polish is eye-catching and fun to wear, and it’s sure to be a memorable present this Mother’s Day. Shop Now: Walmart, $12.95

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