Disclaimer: This post is specific to my location. There may be more options at your local Sephora. If a company is on this list, they, nor do their parent companies, test on animals. If you see any mistakes, please let me know immediately! This post actually exists as a reference point for a co-worker on my days off. This list was last updated 9/3/2015.
Color Brands:
1. Too Faced
2. Josie Maran
3. Hourglass
4. Cover FX
5. Tarte*
6. Kat Von D**
7. Becca Cosmetics
Skincare Brands:
1. Dr. Dennis Gross
2. First Aid Beauty
3. AmorePacific
4. Drunk Elephant
5. DERMAdoctor
6. Lavanila
7. Sunday Riley
8. NUDE Skincare
9. Korres***
10. Coola Suncare
11. Supergoop! Skincare
Haircare:
1. Alterna
2. WEN by Chaz Dean
3. Verb Products (not in my store, but Texas local!!)
I have more research to do on haircare. I will add brands as I find more info on them.
For a more thorough list, check Cruelty Free Kitty's Sephora list. She is diligent and constantly updates it.
Tarte*: has been bought by Kose. I am having a hard time finding any information on this brand in general. They are a Japanese brand so I'm assuming they sell in mainland China, but I honestly don't know. If you have helpful information on the brand (in english), please link me!
Kat Von D**: is a Sephora brand. There for, it is Kendo, and falls under the LVMH umbrella. I list her here because for some reason a lot of people are still totally comfortable buying her despite this.
Korres***: Korres has taken control of their company again and become independent. The worrisome thing is their products have been seen on websites that operate in mainland China. The brand is claiming it's unauthorized and is working to get the items removed. For now, I believe them, but we'll have to see what the future holds for Korres.
I have since taken Murad & Kate Somerville off of the list. In June they were both purchased by Unilever. Both brands will remain cruelty free, but their parent company tests.
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Saturday, July 11, 2015
Tuesday, June 30, 2015
My Cruelty Free Routine for Adult Acne
Before we get started: Sadly, a handful of these brands are no longer cruelty free due to buy outs or expanding to the Chinese mainland market. As I run out of their products (which I often buy in multiples), I will find new, cruelty free products to replace them. Items that are not cruelty free will have some sort of alternative offered in their description. Also, many of these items were gratis from my work. This does not effect my opinion on them; if it works, it's here.
Please note: Shortly after writing this post, I found out that Kate Somerville had been bought out by Unilever. Sadly, she is still a cruelty free brand, but her parent company is not.
Please note: Shortly after writing this post, I found out that Kate Somerville had been bought out by Unilever. Sadly, she is still a cruelty free brand, but her parent company is not.
MORNING ROUTINE:
Wednesday, January 30, 2013
Phototutorial: Pink Bow Ties.
I was inspired to this tutorial because of a Makeup Forever Labshine t-shirt I have. I know, that doesn't really make a lot of sense, but these are the colors on the shirt, and that's what I wanted to capture, even if I didn't use Makeup Forever products to do it.
In today's tutorial, I use Tarte's Lash Primer & Gifted mascara, MSC pigments Adipose, Hello Sweetie, Bow Ties are Cool and the Silence, MSC Optimus Primer, and the Too Faced 3-Way Lash Lining Tool.
Wednesday, December 26, 2012
Tarte Vegan List!!
With Urban Decay selling out to L'Oreal, you may be wondering what on earth you're going to replace some of those must haves with.. I have an updated vegan list from Tarte!! I love Tarte so very, very much!
Face:
Eyes:
Lips:
Other:
This is the list that my Tarte rep passed along to me. He technically does not represent Tarte's official statement, and I technically do not represent Tarte OR Sephora's official statement(s). This list is subject to change at any time with no notice.
Face:
- Clean Slate Poreless Primer
- Clean Slate Flawless Primer
- Amazonian Clay Foundation
- Maracuja Miracle Foundation
- Maracuja Creaseless Concealer
- Amazonian Clay Finishing Powder
- Amazonian Clay Blush
Cheek Stain - Maracuja Blush & Glow
- Amazonian Clay Mineral Bronzer
- Amazonian Clay Matte Waterproof Bronzer
Eyes:
- Clean Slate Eye Primer
- Amazonian Clay Waterproof Cream Shadows
- Smoldereyes Jumbo Pencils
- Amazonian Clay Waterproof Cream Liner & Brush
- Lash Enhancing Liquid Eyeliner
- emphasEYES inner rim brightener
- Step 1 Lash Treatment & Enhancer
- Multipleye Lash Enhancing Primer
- Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara
- Amazonian Clay Gifted mascara
Lips:
- Glamazon Lipsticks
- Maracuja Lip Gloss
- Lipsurgence Lip Tint & Matte Lip Tint (NOT Luster!)
Other:
- Pure Maracuja Oil
- "The Buffer" Foundation Brush
- Amazon Bronze Body Bronze
- Amazonian Clay Waterproof Brow Pencils
This is the list that my Tarte rep passed along to me. He technically does not represent Tarte's official statement, and I technically do not represent Tarte OR Sephora's official statement(s). This list is subject to change at any time with no notice.
Tuesday, August 21, 2012
My Top Five Vegan Foundations!
Looking for an updated version of this list? Check this post here!
I have combination to oily skin, so please keep that in mind when reading this. However, I combat this fact by using a great primer (usually Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer) to make my skin appear a little more normal. I fully believe that all of these foundations can be worn by all skin types.
1. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 – 1.7 oz - $38.00
This is definitely my current favorite foundation. It is NOT full coverage immediately, but you can very easily build it up to be. I have been wearing this as both my foundation and concealer. It has fantastic coverage, even when applied lightly, and offers good oil control. I haven’t had any issues with patchiness, and although I wouldn’t say it lasts 12 hours on me, I definitely get a minimum of eight hours. They want you to use their big bamboo brush with this foundation, and while I agree that a large, dense synthetic brush is necessary, I strongly dislike the size of the brush head. I use a Real Techniques buffing brush, the Sephora Mineral Powder Brush #45, the Sephora Pro Airbrush #55 or #56, or the Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush if you get my second favorite foundation.
2. Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation – 1 oz - $38.00
This foundation is everything you want out of a lightweight foundation. It offers color coverage without adding any texture (which is both good and bad, depending on your needs). It feels amazing because it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all, yet for those with no texture issues, you will be left with flawless skin. I am a huge fan of the finish of this foundation, and really love it. This is a fantastic foundation for anyone who likes how lightweight a tinted moisturizer is, but want more coverage. This foundation nearly won out the spot for number one, but I am in a long term relationship with my Amazonian Clay foundation at this point. They want you to apply it with their smaller, dense, synthetic fiber brush, and re-designed their pre-exisiting Good Karma foundation brush to make it perform even better with the formula. Important notes: it’s very liquid-y, and you have to shake the bottle before each application.
3. Beauty Without Cruelty Ultimate Natural Liquid Makeup-up – 0.5 oz - $23.95
I hadn’t realized that this was only a half an ounce, and that’s mainly because this bottle has lasted me so long (and still isn’t finished). It’s a beautiful, naturally radiant formula that looks like your skin, only better. I would compare the finish to NARS Sheer Glow, so if you prefer a more matte look, or are more on the oily side, you’ll need a good primer and setting powder. It applies easily, and it’s also wonderful with a fluffy, dense, synthetic brush (though I’ve also used a beauty blender type sponge and a flat foundation brush with no issue). It’s a great foundation since it’s so natural looking, I can’t imagine anyone truly disliking the finish. I will warn that the shades run possibly a tad dark, so keep that in mind when you order. I wear fair, and it’s still possibly a little too dark for me.
4. Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation – 1 oz - $55.00
Where to begin: I love this foundation. If price were no factor in how I graded things, this foundation would certainly be in the top three. However, it is a little pricy and it kills me just a little every time I walk by it at work (because I’ll never bring it home with me). The price, however, is due from it’s promises (not claims!) that you do NOT need a powder with it, it WILL control oil, and it WILL have and maintain a matte finish all day. That is a pretty big list of demands, but this foundation delivers. I pair it with the Mineral Veil Primer and a stippling or buffing brush, and couldn’t be happier. The coverage is great and the range of colors is excellent (except for deep to very deep skin tones).
5. Pumpkin and Poppy Full Coverage Mineral Foundation – 30 grams - $10.75 (on sale)
I am not a huge fan of mineral powders of any sort, but I do make an exception when it comes to Pumpkin and Poppy. The owner is a long time internet friend, and I know that a lot of time and love goes into every product she creates. She worked very hard to bring out a full coverage mineral powder foundation that also has a large range of shades. She is currently reformulating all of her foundations, so look for those to return later this year. Another awesome thing about Pumpkin & Poppy? In the past, you could order a "refill" for your empty foundation, which helps reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills! I think she will be bringing this program back. She also offered custom mixed colors (ie: if you find that mixing two parts of one foundation to one part of another was your perfect shade, she'd send you that, instead of having to buy both).
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| Not pictured: Hourglass Immaculate Foundation |
I have combination to oily skin, so please keep that in mind when reading this. However, I combat this fact by using a great primer (usually Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer) to make my skin appear a little more normal. I fully believe that all of these foundations can be worn by all skin types.
1. Tarte Amazonian Clay 12 Hour Full Coverage Foundation SPF 15 – 1.7 oz - $38.00
This is definitely my current favorite foundation. It is NOT full coverage immediately, but you can very easily build it up to be. I have been wearing this as both my foundation and concealer. It has fantastic coverage, even when applied lightly, and offers good oil control. I haven’t had any issues with patchiness, and although I wouldn’t say it lasts 12 hours on me, I definitely get a minimum of eight hours. They want you to use their big bamboo brush with this foundation, and while I agree that a large, dense synthetic brush is necessary, I strongly dislike the size of the brush head. I use a Real Techniques buffing brush, the Sephora Mineral Powder Brush #45, the Sephora Pro Airbrush #55 or #56, or the Urban Decay Good Karma Optical Blurring Brush if you get my second favorite foundation.
2. Urban Decay Naked Skin Weightless Ultra Definition Liquid Foundation – 1 oz - $38.00
This foundation is everything you want out of a lightweight foundation. It offers color coverage without adding any texture (which is both good and bad, depending on your needs). It feels amazing because it feels like you’re wearing nothing at all, yet for those with no texture issues, you will be left with flawless skin. I am a huge fan of the finish of this foundation, and really love it. This is a fantastic foundation for anyone who likes how lightweight a tinted moisturizer is, but want more coverage. This foundation nearly won out the spot for number one, but I am in a long term relationship with my Amazonian Clay foundation at this point. They want you to apply it with their smaller, dense, synthetic fiber brush, and re-designed their pre-exisiting Good Karma foundation brush to make it perform even better with the formula. Important notes: it’s very liquid-y, and you have to shake the bottle before each application.
3. Beauty Without Cruelty Ultimate Natural Liquid Makeup-up – 0.5 oz - $23.95
I hadn’t realized that this was only a half an ounce, and that’s mainly because this bottle has lasted me so long (and still isn’t finished). It’s a beautiful, naturally radiant formula that looks like your skin, only better. I would compare the finish to NARS Sheer Glow, so if you prefer a more matte look, or are more on the oily side, you’ll need a good primer and setting powder. It applies easily, and it’s also wonderful with a fluffy, dense, synthetic brush (though I’ve also used a beauty blender type sponge and a flat foundation brush with no issue). It’s a great foundation since it’s so natural looking, I can’t imagine anyone truly disliking the finish. I will warn that the shades run possibly a tad dark, so keep that in mind when you order. I wear fair, and it’s still possibly a little too dark for me.
4. Hourglass Immaculate Liquid Powder Foundation – 1 oz - $55.00
Where to begin: I love this foundation. If price were no factor in how I graded things, this foundation would certainly be in the top three. However, it is a little pricy and it kills me just a little every time I walk by it at work (because I’ll never bring it home with me). The price, however, is due from it’s promises (not claims!) that you do NOT need a powder with it, it WILL control oil, and it WILL have and maintain a matte finish all day. That is a pretty big list of demands, but this foundation delivers. I pair it with the Mineral Veil Primer and a stippling or buffing brush, and couldn’t be happier. The coverage is great and the range of colors is excellent (except for deep to very deep skin tones).
5. Pumpkin and Poppy Full Coverage Mineral Foundation – 30 grams - $10.75 (on sale)
I am not a huge fan of mineral powders of any sort, but I do make an exception when it comes to Pumpkin and Poppy. The owner is a long time internet friend, and I know that a lot of time and love goes into every product she creates. She worked very hard to bring out a full coverage mineral powder foundation that also has a large range of shades. She is currently reformulating all of her foundations, so look for those to return later this year. Another awesome thing about Pumpkin & Poppy? In the past, you could order a "refill" for your empty foundation, which helps reduce the amount of plastic that ends up in landfills! I think she will be bringing this program back. She also offered custom mixed colors (ie: if you find that mixing two parts of one foundation to one part of another was your perfect shade, she'd send you that, instead of having to buy both).
Friday, May 25, 2012
My Favorite Mascaras (Long Lashes)
The time has come that you won't be seeing a lot from me about mascaras because as you guys know, I've gotten very strict on my cosmetics being not only cruelty free, but also vegan. In the past, if I didn't see a blatently non-vegan ingredient, I tended to not worry about it. Nowadays, it's the opposite; if I don't see that a product is blatently labeled vegan, I don't buy it. I do get a lot of product to try from work, so those items still come and go and that's why you occasionally see me wearing a product that is not only not vegan, but also occasionally not cruelty free (though I try to avoid those unless it's associated with brand training).
As I part my ways with non-vegan mascaras, I will leave you with my top five choices. These will all be cruelty free, but not vegan. You WILL see vegan mascara reviews in the future. I can also try out mascaras from any brand we carry in store, but occasionally the quality is compromised because it's a tester and people leave lids open, etc, etc. None the less, don't feel like you can't ask me about other mascaras, just don't expect to see a full write up on them; if that makes sense?
Okay! Onward with my top five mascaras!
1. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara - $19 (also available in a waterproof formula)
I first tried this mascara in a tiny trial size when one of the lovely ladies at my Sephora offered it to me with a smile in response to my question, "Do you guys ever do mascara samples? I'm scared to try the ones here in store and I know it's kind of impossible to sample out the testers..." I tried it that same day and fell in love immediately. I was terrified of the $19 price point, but realized that all of the drug store cruelty free mascaras were also pretty expensive ($9 and up for common brands like Almay and Physician's Formula) outside of my beloved Wet n Wild and NYC. Even Hard Candy mascaras are at least $8. Besides, none of those drug store mascaras had ever wowed me like this one had. The formula wasn't too wet or dry, so it applied easily without making a giant mess of my long lashes. The brush was a more traditional nylon style, without being large or bushy. I later found that this was my favorite brush type. I never had problems with flaking or raccoon eyes until the mascara was spent and ready to be thrown out. The packaging was cute, and it was from a much more natural brand. I was sold. I was especially happy to find that there was a waterproof version as well, should I need it.
Update: This formula is now vegan!
2. Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay mascara - $19
This one was much more recently discovered, as it's just come out in the last six month. Again from Tarte, it had great packaging, a more natural formula, and damn near the same brush as my beloved Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara. I noticed that this one has easy to build volume, assumably from the clay, and I never had issues with flaking. I generally only needed one coat with this mascara, though I did occasionally wear two coats when I just wanted.. more. It also had the not too wet, not too dry consistency that works so well with my long lashes. I recommend this one to client who want to try something that's recently come out but isn't Diorshow New Look, haha.
Update: This formula is now vegan!
3. Sephora Lash Plumper mascara - $12
I received this mascara as a birthday gift from Sephora in 2010, and have loved it since. I've repurchased it many times, though it's not what I typically reach for, brush wise. It's a slightly fluffier brush to go with it's more voluminous formula. This mascara is everything I want, though I will tell you, it's a bit stubborn to remove. I did a full write up on my love for this mascara here.
4. NYC Show Time Waterproof Volumizing Mascara - around $3-$4
This is the only waterproof mascara that I keep in my drawer on a regular basis. The formula is nice, though slightly wetter than anything else on this list. I've never actually tested how waterproof it is (ie: no crying, rain, etc), but I do know that I never had problems with flaking or raccooning, which can easily happen with drug store brands. I don't wear a waterproof formula that often, only if I'm going to be sweating, so I don't like to spend a ton on a mascara that won't be used to it's full potential. This one is awesome. It's cheap. And the brush is pretty similar to the kind I love.
5. Lumene Natural Code Eye Dramatizer Lash-Extending Mascara - price unknown
I received this mascara in a swap with my friend Emilia who lives in Finland. Sadly, I can't find this mascara online anywhere to buy, but I'm guessing it has to do with the fact that I'm not searching for it in Finnish. It's a great formula, though more wet than I usually like. The brush helps tame how wet it is, as it's short and tapered (as it should be for a good lengthening formula). I don't need a ton of length, but I have noticed that this does a great job of actually get from root to lash tip. It offers definition without having a pesky rubber bristle brush. The ingredient list is more natural than I'm used to, and with any luck, it may be vegan! Emilia emailed Lumene for me to find out if the formula is vegan or not, since my Finnish is.. well, I don't speak it. At all.
FTC: Mascara one I received a free sample of, but purchased a full size of. Mascara two I received for free from work. Mascara three I initially received a free sample of, but bought many full sizes later. Mascara four I purchased. Mascara five I received as a gift from my friend. These are my honest opinions and I am not being compensated for this post.
As I part my ways with non-vegan mascaras, I will leave you with my top five choices. These will all be cruelty free, but not vegan. You WILL see vegan mascara reviews in the future. I can also try out mascaras from any brand we carry in store, but occasionally the quality is compromised because it's a tester and people leave lids open, etc, etc. None the less, don't feel like you can't ask me about other mascaras, just don't expect to see a full write up on them; if that makes sense?
Okay! Onward with my top five mascaras!
1. Tarte Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara - $19 (also available in a waterproof formula)
I first tried this mascara in a tiny trial size when one of the lovely ladies at my Sephora offered it to me with a smile in response to my question, "Do you guys ever do mascara samples? I'm scared to try the ones here in store and I know it's kind of impossible to sample out the testers..." I tried it that same day and fell in love immediately. I was terrified of the $19 price point, but realized that all of the drug store cruelty free mascaras were also pretty expensive ($9 and up for common brands like Almay and Physician's Formula) outside of my beloved Wet n Wild and NYC. Even Hard Candy mascaras are at least $8. Besides, none of those drug store mascaras had ever wowed me like this one had. The formula wasn't too wet or dry, so it applied easily without making a giant mess of my long lashes. The brush was a more traditional nylon style, without being large or bushy. I later found that this was my favorite brush type. I never had problems with flaking or raccoon eyes until the mascara was spent and ready to be thrown out. The packaging was cute, and it was from a much more natural brand. I was sold. I was especially happy to find that there was a waterproof version as well, should I need it.
Update: This formula is now vegan!
2. Tarte Gifted Amazonian Clay mascara - $19
This one was much more recently discovered, as it's just come out in the last six month. Again from Tarte, it had great packaging, a more natural formula, and damn near the same brush as my beloved Lights, Camera, Lashes! mascara. I noticed that this one has easy to build volume, assumably from the clay, and I never had issues with flaking. I generally only needed one coat with this mascara, though I did occasionally wear two coats when I just wanted.. more. It also had the not too wet, not too dry consistency that works so well with my long lashes. I recommend this one to client who want to try something that's recently come out but isn't Diorshow New Look, haha.
Update: This formula is now vegan!
3. Sephora Lash Plumper mascara - $12
I received this mascara as a birthday gift from Sephora in 2010, and have loved it since. I've repurchased it many times, though it's not what I typically reach for, brush wise. It's a slightly fluffier brush to go with it's more voluminous formula. This mascara is everything I want, though I will tell you, it's a bit stubborn to remove. I did a full write up on my love for this mascara here.
4. NYC Show Time Waterproof Volumizing Mascara - around $3-$4
This is the only waterproof mascara that I keep in my drawer on a regular basis. The formula is nice, though slightly wetter than anything else on this list. I've never actually tested how waterproof it is (ie: no crying, rain, etc), but I do know that I never had problems with flaking or raccooning, which can easily happen with drug store brands. I don't wear a waterproof formula that often, only if I'm going to be sweating, so I don't like to spend a ton on a mascara that won't be used to it's full potential. This one is awesome. It's cheap. And the brush is pretty similar to the kind I love.
5. Lumene Natural Code Eye Dramatizer Lash-Extending Mascara - price unknown
I received this mascara in a swap with my friend Emilia who lives in Finland. Sadly, I can't find this mascara online anywhere to buy, but I'm guessing it has to do with the fact that I'm not searching for it in Finnish. It's a great formula, though more wet than I usually like. The brush helps tame how wet it is, as it's short and tapered (as it should be for a good lengthening formula). I don't need a ton of length, but I have noticed that this does a great job of actually get from root to lash tip. It offers definition without having a pesky rubber bristle brush. The ingredient list is more natural than I'm used to, and with any luck, it may be vegan! Emilia emailed Lumene for me to find out if the formula is vegan or not, since my Finnish is.. well, I don't speak it. At all.
FTC: Mascara one I received a free sample of, but purchased a full size of. Mascara two I received for free from work. Mascara three I initially received a free sample of, but bought many full sizes later. Mascara four I purchased. Mascara five I received as a gift from my friend. These are my honest opinions and I am not being compensated for this post.
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