Chances are you're probably familiar with vegan, clean, and cruelty-free [1] makeup products, but the term "Halal-certified" might be new to you. That's because as a category in the mainstream beauty space, Halal-certified brands are still far and few between, but that's slowly changing.

When a brand is Halal-certified, that makes it "permissible" in Muslim culture. This means the products are manufactured and formulated in a way that is compliant with Islamic standards. Similar to when a brand is deemed "cruelty-free" or "vegan" there is a list of criteria that beauty brands have to meet to obtain the Halal-certification. For one, there is a list of forbidden ingredients that are not allowed to be used in product formulations, like pork, and there are also rules for how animal-derived ingredients are obtained. With that in mind, it's important to note that not all Halal-certified brands are automatically cruelty-free or vegan, but some are.

Lyda Beauty founder Lida Djarar Fischer [2] recently explained to POPSUGAR why this is important. "As Muslim women, we pray five times a day, and before we pray, we have to wash our hands and face to be clean," she said. "Imagine how much work it is for a woman wearing makeup to wash it off and put it back on five times a day. But when the makeup is Halal-certified, that means it's permissible, so you don't have to keep washing it off."

Regardless of your background or practice, this type of diversity and representation in the beauty industry is important. Ahead, we're rounding up a few Halal-certified makeup and nail polish products and brands for you to discover.

Lyda Beauty Cleopatra Cat Eye Stamp

The Lyda Beauty Cleopatra Cat Eye Stamp [3] ($25) allows you to create a perfect wing in seconds using the dual-ended eyeliner pen and stamp. The entire brand is Halal-certified as of 2020.

Nails.Inc Plant Powder Nail Polish

The Nails.Inc Plant Powder Nail Polish [4] ($10) collection is Halal-certified and made with plant-based ingredients.

Amara Halal Cosmetics Organic Lipstick

Amara Halal Cosmetics was the first Halal-certified makeup brand in the U.S. The Amara Halal Cosmetics Organic Lipstick [5] ($14), as well as the rest of its products, are made with ingredients derived from plants.

Inika Organic Certified Organic Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid

The Inika Organic Certified Organic Liquid Foundation with Hyaluronic Acid [6] ($49) is a bestseller of the brand with over 60 reviews. Its products are all vegan and cruelty-free.

Sampure Minerals Enchanting Look Mascara Mysterious Extra Long Lashes

The Sampure Minerals Enchanting Look Mascara Mysterious Extra Long Lashes [7] ($18) nourishes lashes while coating them in a rich-black pigment. This UK-based brand is vegan and cruelty-free, as well as Halal-certified.

Halal Beauty Cosmetics Classic Red Matte Lipstick

The Halal Beauty Cosmetics Classic Red Matte Lipstick [8] ($39) is a richly-pigmented liquid lipstick that's made with all Halal ingredients.

Orly Breathable Treatment + Colour Nail Polish

The Orly Breathable Treatment + Colour Nail Polish [9] ($9) collection is made with a clean formula of plant ingredients and is also Halal-certified.