Showing posts with label no animal testing. Show all posts
Showing posts with label no animal testing. Show all posts

Saturday, July 11, 2015

Cruelty Free Brands at My Sephora

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.

Tuesday, August 21, 2012

My Top Five Vegan Foundations!

Looking for an updated version of this list?  Check this post here!

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).

Saturday, August 4, 2012

EOTD: the Joker?



Eyes:
Korres Quercetin & Oak Anti-Aging Primer
MSC Pop N Lock Shadow Base [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Acid Bath
[V, CF]
MSC pigment in Trashed [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Hold Fast [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Birfday Suit [V, CF]
MSC pigment in Bitch Slap [V, CF]
Eyeko Skinny Liner in Black [I think they're CF?]
Urban Decay 24/7 Glide on Pencil in Zero
[V, CF]
Lancome Hypnose Star mascara


Another angle, from my webcam.  Have a great day everyone! =D

posted from Bloggeroid

Friday, July 6, 2012

Christy Robinson Designs Giveaway!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

FTC:  Edited:  This giveaway is now sponsored because Christy wanted to offer one of her new cruelty free leaping bunny necklaces to a lucky winner!  Thank you Christy!!

Wednesday, May 23, 2012

Day Seven.






Oddly enough, I choose my LONG HAIR & drawn on eyebrows for this one, hahah.

So.. the last time I had long hair was in the fourth grade (for those of you counting, like 15 years ago).  Having long hair makes me think of being a little kid and pony tails and horribly tacky 90's hair accessories.. and that makes me happy.  Hell, thinking about the 90s in general makes me happy.  What a time that was.  Before that, I had chin length hair that was a long bowl cut that my granny used to give all of us (hence why my hair was really long once I had an opinion about my hair.. it was either bowl cut or no cut, haha).

My drawn on eyebrows?  Well, j0hn and I clearly have an odd relationship.  The night we waxed off our eyebrows together, though odd to most, was a bonding experience.  Also, it didn't hurt, like, at all, so it was an all around good night.  We giggled at how silly I looked, we laughed at how horrible I was at drawing them on, and we were bummed by how little anyone noticed that j0hn's were gone.

PS:  Also happy evoking in this photo?  The Cruelty Free necklace I'm wearing that Danielle unexpectedly sent me (makes me smile everytime I look in the mirror), my Tangerine Tango hair flowers and tank top (that I bought while training for Sephora in Minneapolis), and my snakebites, which were a gift to myself after I quit my "corporate" job, haha (see: Blockbuster).  My arm tattoos represent my veganism and my love for Batman, both of which are pretty awesome things.  =]

Sunday, March 4, 2012

Everyday Vegan Cosmetics List!

IMPORTANT NOTE:  Urban Decay is no longer cruelty free.  At the time of this article they were.  I have to find alternatives to list here, but in the mean time, please note, they are NOT cruelty free anymore!

Are you switching to veganism?  Looking to make the cruelty free switch?  Congratulations!  You are doing a very noble thing.  It's not always easy, and you will often find that there's a bit of leg work to do, but hopefully this post can be a step in the right direction.  =]  Some of these brands are high end, and there are always cheaper alternatives, but these are ones that are worth the money.

1.  Face Primer:  Hourglass Mineral Veil Primer - 10ml for $17.00 or 30ml for $52
This is probably my favorite primer that I've found.  It feels nice, it controls my ridiculously oily tzone, and it doesn't break me out.  Even better?  It's 100% vegan.  =]  Oh, and it has SPF 15!
http://www.hourglasscosmetics.com/index.php?type=complexion&item=complexion_primer

2.  Concealer: Beauty Without Cruelty Creamy Concealer Pencil OR Supercover - $15.95 to $16.95
This was the second concealer I've tried that I truly love a month after using it (the first being MAC's Studio Finish, which is not vegan, nor cruelty-free now).  It covers well, it's extremely easy to use, and there are no icky animal products that you wouldn't want to be slathering on your face.  The biggest drawback?  There are only two shades, neither of which would suit medium to deep skin tones (for darker skin I'd check the Urban Decay 24/7 Concealer Pencils, $18.00).
http://www.beautywithoutcruelty.com/scat.php?link=BEAUTYWITHOUTBEAUTY&subcat=0475&vendor_id=11150

3.  Foundation:  Pumpkin & Poppy - 30g jar for $11.25
Kristy is a vegan.  Kristy is cruelty free.  It goes without saying that her entire line is, as well.  She makes foundations, blushes, color correctors, contouring powders, eyeshadows, and she's even dabbling in cream liners and lip products now (with cute product names like Molly's Lips and Cat Liners).  She makes a range of colors for sensitive skin.  Her range is mostly light to medium tones, but I'm sure there will be deeper shades in the future.  The best part?  If you find the perfect combination of colors to make your perfect skin shade, Kristy will send you a custom mixed pot of your color.  That's the perfect vegan foundation right there.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/pumpkinandpoppy/0/0/168163

4.  Setting Powder: Tarte Smooth Operator & Smooth Operator in Bronze - 9.07g/0.32 oz for $28
You need a good setting powder, and while you can get one from Madd Style Cosmetix (Effin Perfektion Powder) or from Pumpkin & Poppy (Mineral Finishing Veil), sometimes you just want to pick one up for a major brand in a store.  In that case, I recommend the Tarte finishing powder Smooth Operator.  It is a part of what they call the vegan collection, as they clearly outline vegan items on their website.
http://tartecosmetics.com/tarte-item-smooth-operator-finishing-powder

5.  Blush:  Everyday Minerals - currently on $ale!
I haven't tried Everyday Minerals yet, but I've only heard good things so far.  They have a HUGE range of shades, which is why they are my choice for blushes, AND they're currently on sale!  Give them a try!
http://www.everydayminerals.com/store/color/cheeks.html

6.  Eye Primer: MTcoffinz Under the Rainbow Eye Primer - 7.5g for $14
I first got this primer eight months ago, and have used it on and off again since that time.  I often use it as a neutral base, but truth be told it's a great stand alone primer.  Once upon a time, Urban Decay Primer Potion was THE vegan primer, but they found out their lanolin wasn't synthetic and it has gone downhill since for UDPP.  Under the Rainbow lasts for a good eight hours, is affordable, and does well with bright colors.
http://www.mtcoffinz.com/Shop/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=49_54&products_id=335


7.  Eye Shadow:  Madd Style Cosmetix - 5g pots for $5 or 5/$20
You should have expected this.  I'm not just a model of Madd Style Cosmetix, I'm a HUGE fan.  I would never represent a brand I wasn't 100% behind.  Mo Love offers the most amazing range of colors, finishes, collections, and foiling mediums and basses to boot.  If there is a color that MSC doesn't have.. just wait.
http://www.artfire.com/ext/shop/studio/maddstyle

8.  Eyeliner:  Urban Decay 24/7 Glide On Pencil (Perversion/Yeyo) - 1.2g e 0.04 US oz. for $19.00
If you need a good liner, Urban Decay has you covered.  The best part is that many of the formulas are vegan, and they are clearly marked by a purple "Marley Paw".  The best news yet?  Their "blackest black", Perversion, and matte/mattene white, Yeyo, are both vegan formulas!
http://www.urbandecay.com/perversion-eye-pencil/45060,default,pd.html?start=1&cgid=1

9.  Mascara:  Beauty Without Cruelty Full Volume Mascara - 0.24 oz for $23.95
Beauty Without Cruelty is actually a full color vegan line that also has skin care options.  I've only had good experiences with their products, and recently reviewed them both here on my blog as well as on youtube.  I haven't personally tried this mascara, but I've only heard good things about it.  If the price tag seems steep, just take into consideration the next vegan mascara I know of is blinc mascara (formerly Kiss Me, which runs $24 per 0.21oz tube, it is available at Sephora).  I am researching more options if neither of these sound desirable to you.
http://www.beautywithoutcruelty.com/item.php?item=047750

10.   Setting/Touch Up Spray:  Urban Decay All-Nighter, De-Slick & Dew Me - $11-$34
If you've never tried a setting spray and you use a lot of powder products, you're really missing out.  Some people actually use setting sprays in place of finishing powders because of a preference is how their makeup wears.  Others will wait until they finish their entire face of makeup, then use the spray.  Urban Decay recommends them both before and after makeup.
http://www.urbandecay.com/makeup-setting-spray/4_500,default,sc.html?prefn1=isVegan&prefv1=true

11.  Brushes - Sigma Bunny Collection Brushes - $59-$109
This collection is 100% vegan.  The Mrs. Bunny set is more fun & colorful, the Mr. Bunny more sleek and professional.  The travel sets are available for $59+s&h, and the full size sets are $109+s&h.
http://www.sigmabeauty.com/category_s/141.htm?Click=66296

FTC:  No one is paying me to write this article.  These are my honest recommendations.  I have tried most of these items personally, and have noted which items I have not tried. 

Thursday, January 12, 2012

I emailed Sephora about cruelty-free brands.

Disclaimer: This list is obviously inaccurate.  Please check my list of cruelty free brands on the top bar.

Dear Beth,

Thank you for contacting Sephora.com.

Our private label brand Sephora Brand is cruelty free (meaning that the products have never been tested on animals). At Sephora we carry over 200 other brands and we cannot guarantee that all the products from these brands are cruelty free.

Here is a list of some of brands that we carry that do not test on animals:

Amazing Cosmetics
Anthony Logistics
B. Kamins Chemist
Balmshell
Bare Escentuals
Benefit Cosmetics
Blinc
Bliss
Boscia
Bremenn Research Labs
CARGO
Carol's Daughter
Caudalie
CHANEL
Clarins
Clean
Cosmedicine
DDF
Dermadoctor
Dr. Brandt Skincare
DuWop
Frederic Fekkai
Fresh
Jack Black
Jonathan Products
Juice Beauty
Kat Von D
Korres Natural Products
L'Occitane
Laura Mercier
LaVanila Laboratories
Murad
Mustela
NARS
Nude
Ojon
Ole Henriksen
Perfekt
Perricone MD
Peter Thomas Roth
Philosophy
Phyto
REN Clean Skincare
René Furterer
Rosebud Perfume Co.
Skyn Iceland
Smashbox
Stila Cosmetics
Tarte
TheBalm
Too Faced Cosmetics
Urban Decay
Zirh

If we can assist you further please feel free to contact us at www.sephora.com.

Sincerely,

Valerie
Sephora.com Beauty Advisor