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❝ Cruelty-Free Products

( posted on March 1, 2016 @ 7:55 PM )

In the past year or so, I've been exposed to many posts, videos (watch at your own risk) and websites that promote cruelty-free products. This led me to research more about the process that goes behind animal testing, as well as brands that claim to be cruelty-free, but in fact are not.

Now I'm not saying you must only own cruelty-free products and that I will judge every person out there for not using cruelty-free products. I, for one, cannot guarantee that all the brands and products I own are against animal testing. If there is a cruelty-fee alternative, I'll definitely choose that over the other brands. I just want to share my knowledge with you so that you are aware of what you're buying as a consumer.

The best way to know whether a product is cruelty-free is to actually check the product. Usually, it would say so on the side or the back of the item. Some of the following images are examples of what you might find on the item if it is against animal testing.

(Image Source: GetVegucated )

Another way of knowing is to check the PETA website to see if a brand is cruelty-free.

So, after the seriousness of the above information, here are some of my favourite cruelty-free products.

Too Faced Chocolate Bar

This is the most delicious smelling eyeshadow palette I've ever bought. Not only is it visually appealing, it's also my favourite eyeshadow palette ever. My first branded eyeshadow palette I've purchased was Urban Decay's NAKED 2. I honestly failed to see the hype around the Urban Decay Naked Palettes because it did not live up to my expectations. Maybe it's because my skin is more on the tan side, so it doesn't show up as much as I would like. The Chocolate Bar, on the other hand, is much more pigmented and easy to blend. There's also a greater variety of colour available, which makes it that much more versatile.

NYX Intense Butter Gloss in Chocolate Crepe

I'm kinda ashamed to admit that I actually own 12 of the NYX butter glosses. All but one were purchased on the same day in packs. They had a great deal at Target if you bought them in a 3 pack, and they were also 30% off. I got 2 regular butter gloss packs and 2 intense butter gloss packs. I have to say that the intense ones are much better because I prefer the high pigmentation in the glosses.

Australis 'Tint my Brow' Brow Tint in Light Brown

For the longest time, I searched for a coloured brow tint that did not contain any sparkles or shimmer. I hated the look of my Dolly Wink tint because every time that I tilted my head down and looked in the mirror, it looked like I didn't have eyebrows. I think it did that because the light reflected the shimmers and made it look like I had no brows. I FINALLY found Australis' brow tint and have loved it ever since. It makes my brows lighter, as my natural eyebrows are quite dark compared to my hair colour.

Gerard Cosmetics Lipstick in 1995

My sister was the one who introduced me to Gerard Cosmetics. I was a bit iffy at first because I had never heard of the brand before. My sister wanted to make an order and asked if I wanted anything. She suggested that I get the 1995 lipstick, and so I agreed. I'm so glad I did get it because it's now one of my go-to lipsticks. It's perfect for everyday wear and I love the matte finish of it as well. Only downsides are that the smell of the product reminds me of cheap/old lady lipsticks and the light plastic packaging. However, they have slightly changed the packaging. It's now slimmer and the plastic packaging is actually heavier (so therefore means it feels more expensive) and has a nicer shade of gold.

Milani Liquif'eye Metallic Eye Liner Pencil in 05 Brown

I actually did a lot of research before buying this eyeliner because I wanted an eyeliner that did not smudge. Every eyeliner I've ever owned has always betrayed me because of the smudging that I get from them. Many people recommended this eyeliner for its smudge-proof quality, and quite a few people even said it's a dupe for the Urban Decay 24/7 eyeliner. Now I don't know about the Urban Decay one (I have it but haven't opened it yet), but this Milani one still smudges. It just doesn't smudge as much as the others. I also love how creamy the formula is because it's extremely easy to apply.

I hope this gives a great insight into some great cruelty-free products. I will continue to search for cosmetic products that don't test on animals, but I have also said that I'm going to stick to a product if I can't find a cruelty-free alternative for it.

Emma x

Jenny D. said on May 13, 2016 at 8:41 AM

I had no idea too faced was cruelty free! That's great to know! I love the chocolate bar palette :-)

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Autumn Diamond said on August 22, 2016 at 4:34 AM

@Jenny D.
It is! Best palette ever!

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