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This was harder than I expected.

Most brands I researched were cruelty free, but said nothing about their products being vegan. Many people assume cruelty-free products are vegan, but that is definitely not the case. Cruelty free means the company does not test their cosmetics on animals, or buy any products from companies that test on animals. Vegan means that the makeup itself doesn’t carry any animal byproducts in it, such as honey or milk.

I came across a couple great websites for learning about vegan and cruelty free beauty. www.crueltyfreekitty.com and www.logicalharmony.net . They have guides and info on how to shop cruelty free and vegan at drugstores, high end brands, and online.

So far, I have found a small amount of vegan, cruelty free products that look appealing, affordable and accessible for me. To start off, here’s three that stood out to me:

1. Hourglass Cosmetics - www.hourglasscosmetics.com

Hourglass cosmetics is a great quality makeup line that is completely cruelty free, and carries many vegan products. You can buy Hourglass makeup at Sephora, plus, if you look on their website you can find out exactly what makeup is vegan. Their ambient lighting palette looks amazing if you are looking for a glowy highlight!

2. Pacifica - www.pacificabeauty.com

Pacifica has got some beautiful skincare, perfumes, makeup and hair products. They are 100% vegan and cruelty free so you can’t go wrong. I recently ordered their stellar gaze mascara, so I may do an review on some of their products in the near future.

3. Lush - www.lush.ca

I’ve been obsessed with Lush for YEARS, so I had to include it in this post because they are cruelty free AND vegan. (they label their vegan products with a V) If you are a bath taking, face mask wearing, self-care queen like me, you must stop in to a Lush. They have gorgeous smelling bath bombs and shower gels. Plus, if you’re in need of a cruelty free skin care routine, Lush is the place to go. They have cleansers, toners, moisturizers and everything you’ll need for healthy, glowing skin.

I’d love for you to join me in this makeup bag upgrade project. Making these kinds of conscience decisions truly impacts the world, for the better, and it’s amazing what a difference it can make.

til next Sunday,

xoxo