Month: March 2018

What’s on My Sephora Loves List?! | My Current Beauty Wish List (Vegan and Cruelty Free)

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Happy Monday! I recently saw a YouTube video from JAMBeauty89 in which she discussed the products on her Sephora Loves List. I thought this was a really fun idea, and wanted to share what is currently on my own Beauty Wish List with all of you! I love perusing the Sephora website, but it is rare that I actually make a purchase. Instead, I add products I’m interested in to my Loves List on the website so that I can easily find them again at a later date. I have ten products on my Loves List right now, some I may purchase in the future, and others that I may take off the list at some point. Let me show you the vegan and cruelty free beauty products on my wish list right now!

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Anastasia Beverly Hills Blush Trio in Berry Adore | $30.00 [BUY]

I’ve been on the hunt for a purple, berry-toned blush for a while now. I think this trio from Anastasia contains the perfect shade, but I’m hesitant to buy it because of the price, and because I only want one of the blushes in the trio. I might pick this up once the fall months roll around, but I’m currently still looking for a more affordable option of this purple shade.

Cover FX Power Play Foundation | $44.00 [BUY]

Cover FX just released this new line of vegan foundations, and I’m definitely curious to try it. In addition to buying vegan cosmetics, I’m also trying to be aware of supporting brands that cater to a wide variety of skin tones. I love that this line offers 40 different shades, including a variety of shades for those with deep skin tones. Of course, I love that this foundation is formulated to be matte and long-wearing, too.

Hourglass Vanish Seamless Finish Foundation Stick | $46.00 [BUY]

I was really disappointed when e.l.f. discontinued its foundation stick, and I’ve been looking for another option these past few months. This one from Hourglass has amazing reviews, but I cannot get over the price tag! I don’t think I could ever spend so much on a stick foundation, but I keep it on my list just in case it ever goes on sale.

IGK Low Key Cleansing Walnut Scalp Scrub | $36.00 [BUY]

I recently used up a deluxe sample of this scalp scrub from IGK, and I really enjoyed it. Because I have a flaky scalp, using a scrub helps to remove dry skin and excess product while providing a soothing cooling sensation. I use the IGK Mistress Hydrating Hair Balm every time I wash my hair, so I’m a huge believer in this brand’s effectiveness. I am looking for a more affordable scalp scrub, but I do see myself grabbing this one in the future.

Smashbox Iconic Photo Finish Foundation Primer | $49.00 [BUY]

Sephora now has a section on its website for Value Size products (shop HERE), and I saw one of my all-time favorite primers listed there from Smashbox. While $49.00 is a lot to spend at once, this jumbo size is a great value, and it’s also better for the environment to buy larger sizes and use less plastic. I currently have a few primers in my beauty stash, but I will probably purchase this one during a Sephora coupon event to get even more savings.

Smashbox Super Fan Mascara | $19.00 [BUY]

I typically do not buy high end mascaras, but Smashbox just released the Super Fan Mascara, and it looks amazing! I really like rubber mascara wands, and this mascara is designed to give long lashes without any clumps. I’m hoping Sephora will offer a mini size as a Point Perk sometime soon, because I would really like to try this mascara without spending nearly $20.00!

Summer Fridays Jet Lag Mask | $48.00 [BUY]

This face mask is taking over Instagram, and it has definitely piqued my interest. The Jet Lag Mask is a hydrating mask, inspired by how airplane travel dries out the skin. What’s really cool about this mask is that it can be worn in a variety of ways. I’m definitely hesitant to buy this mask because of the price tag, but the hype surrounding this product is so strong that I want to keep it on my wish list!

The Ordinary High -Adherence Silicone Primer | $4.90 [BUY]

I’m very curious to try out some products from the ultra-affordable brand The Ordinary. I’m not sure where to start with a lot of the skincare products, but this primer sounds amazing to me. Whenever Sephora restocks The Ordinary, the products seem to sell out instantly. That leads me to believe it is worth the hype! Plus, who can resist trying a mattifying and blurring primer that is under $5.00?

Too Faced Peach Perfect Comfort Matte Foundation | $36.00 [BUY]

I had no intention of picking up anything from the Too Faced Peaches and Cream Collection, but I keep hearing glowing reviews of this foundation from YouTubers I trust (namely Kelly Gooch and Love Heatherette). This foundation is supposed to provide medium coverage that stays matte all day. While it is on the expensive side, you do get 1.6 fl. oz. of product, as opposed to the standard 1 fl. oz. that comes with most foundations. I hope to pick this up once I’ve used the other foundations in my collection!

Verb Hydrating Mask | $16.00 [BUY]

My hair is very dry, and I want to start using more hydrating products on it. This mask sounds great, as it is formulated to be weightless and suitable for all hair types. I haven’t heard anyone talk about this product yet, but the price seems very fair, so I might pick it up soon.

That wraps up all of the current products on my Sephora Loves List! I would love to hear from you in the comments – have you tried these products? Do you recommend them? Please let me know! I think sharing our wish lists is not only a lot of fun, but it can be very helpful as well. If you would like to know what is on my Ulta Favorites list, let me know in a comment! I would be happy to share those products as well.

What is on your Sephora Loves List? Let me know in the comments!

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All the Vegan Options During the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale | Spring 2018

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Happy Wednesday! This year I’ve been doing a lot more of my makeup and beauty shopping at Ulta. I love that I can shop from drugstore, high end, and indie beauty brands all in one place. Plus, Ulta has amazing sales going on all the time. One of the store’s biggest events is the 21 Days of Beauty Sale, which is taking place this spring from March 18, 2018 through April 7, 2018. I thought it would be helpful to put together a list of all the vegan options available during Ulta’s 21 Days of Beauty so you can easily plan ahead and fill those shopping carts!

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Please note that I referenced THIS blog post from BeautyBudgetCollection while creating this list. Thank you to Ashley for the helpful information!

New to the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty Sale? Here’s how it works! Each day during the sale there are a few products on a big discount. These sales only last for one day, so make sure to plan your shopping accordingly! At the end of this post will be the Hot Buys, which are available for the entire duration of the sale while supplies last.

March 18 | Tarte Lights, Camera Lashes 4-in-1 Mascara – $10.00 [BUY]

March 19 | No Vegan Options

March 20 | Pür Cosmetics 4-in-1 Pressed Mineral Powder Foundation SPF 15 – $14.75 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: Juice Beauty Stem Cellular Anti-Wrinkle Moisturizer – $35.00 [BUY]

March 21 | Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water – $16.00 [BUY]

March 22 | No Vegan Options

March 23 | Urban Decay Eyeshadow Singles (Vegan Shades: Bender, Blackout, Buck, Bust, Chase, Darkhorse, Deep End, Desperation, Easy Baked, Faint, Foxy, Haight, Half Baked, Hijack, Kush, Laced, Loaded, Lost, Maui Wowie, Midnight Cowboy Rides Again, Mildew, Mushroom, Naked, Peace, Roach, Smog, Tease, Twice Baked, Uncut, Virgin, Zephyr) – $10.00 [BUY]

March 24 | No Vegan Options

March 25 | It Brushes for Ulta Airbrush Smoothing Foundation Brush #102 – $11.00 [BUY]

March 26 | BECCA Backlight Priming Filter – $19.00 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: First Aid Beauty Love Your FAB Skin – $22.00 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: DERMAdoctor Kakadu C Peel Pad – $39.00 [BUY]

March 27 | Online Only Deal: St. Tropez In-Shower Gradual Tanning Lotion – $12.50 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: Kopari Coconut Melt – $14.00 [BUY]

March 28 | Tarte Tarteist Double Take Eyeliner – $12.00 [BUY] 

Online Only Deal: Skin Laundry Select Cleansers – $10.00 [BUY]

March 29 | No Vegan Options

March 30 | Online Only Deal: Lime Crime Hi-Lite Palettes – $19.00 [BUY]

March 31 | Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz – $10.50 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: OFRA Banana Powder – $6.00-$9.50 [BUY]

April 1 | No Vegan Options

April 2 | Butter London Glazen Eye Gloss – $12.00 [BUY]

April 3 | No Vegan Options

April 4 | No Vegan Options

April 5 | Urban Decay Eyeshadow Primer Potion (Vegan Varieties: Anti-Aging, Fix) – $10.00-$12.00 [BUY]

Juice Beauty STEM CELLULAR Anti-Wrinkle Booster Serum – $40.00 [BUY]

Online Only Deal: Skyn Iceland Icelandic Relief Eye Cream – $22.50 [BUY]

April 6 | Tarte Tarteist Creamy Matte Lip Paint (Vegan Shades: Adorbs, Bae, FOMO, Frenemy, Hangry,  Lovespell, Manbun, Namaste, Selfish, So Fetch, TBT, Twerk, Yaassss) – $10.00 [BUY]

Tarte Tarteist Glossy Lip Paint – $10.00 [BUY]

Tarte Tarteist Lip Crayon – $10.00 [BUY]

Dermalogica Daily Microfoliant – $28.50 [BUY]

April 7 | Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara – $11.50 [BUY]

HOT BUYS (As mentioned, these deals last for the duration of the event, or while supplies last)

DERMAdoctor Kakadu C High Potency Evening Oil – $44.40 [BUY]

Tarte Ready, Set, Radiant Skin Mist – $15.00 [BUY]

Pür Cosmetics Miracle Mist Hydrating Spray – $10.00 [BUY]

Cover FX Anti-Aging Primer – $22.00 [BUY]

The Better Skin Co. Better Skin Lava Magik – $19.20 [BUY]

Organic to Green Great Barrier Chap Guard – $10.80 [BUY]

Special Sale from Tarte: Buy any Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Foundation at $39.00 [BUY], and Get the Double Duty Beauty Shape Tape Contour Concealer for $15.00 [BUY]. Only the Matte foundation (not the Hydrating foundation) is vegan. The concealer line is all vegan.

Special Sale on Minis: Buy 3, Get 1 Free [MORE INFO]. 

Vegan Mini Products are:

  • Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer Pore Minimizing [BUY]
  • Smashbox Photo Finish Foundation Primer [BUY]
  • Smashbox Photo Finish Primer Water [BUY]
  • Tarte BB Tinted Treatment 12-Hour Primer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 [BUY]
  • Urban Decay All Nighter Long-Lasting Makeup Setting Spray [BUY]
  • Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara [BUY]
  • Tarte Brazilliance PLUS+ Self-Tanner [BUY]

*Please Note: I have done my best to provide an accurate and complete list of all the vegan products available during the sale. If I could not confirm that a product is vegan, I did not put it on this list. If you have any questions or further information, kindly leave me a comment. Make sure to visit the Ulta website HERE for complete sale information closer to the event’s start.

Will you be picking up any products from the Ulta 21 Days of Beauty?

Let me know in the comments!

 

 

5 Beauty Brands I Wish Would Go Vegan!

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Happy Monday! Today I thought it would be fun to share with you my top five beauty brands that I wish would go vegan. Of course, in a perfect world, all brands would stop testing on animals and using animal ingredients and byproducts. That being said, there are a handful of brands that I really miss using now that I’m vegan. While I can almost always find vegan replacements for products I used to enjoy, there are a few things that I would love to be able to repurchase with a vegan formula. Here are the five beauty brands that I wish would go vegan!

1. Sally Hansen

Adventures in Polishland began purely as a nail polish blog, and my favorite brand was always Sally Hansen. Not only does Sally Hansen have extremely budget friendly options, but the quality of the polishes is excellent as well. From the ultra-affordable Xtreme Wear line, to the stunning Miracle Gel formulas, I could always find a polish I loved from this drugstore brand. I would love to see Sally Hansen go vegan, as it can be difficult to find affordable vegan nail polishes at the drugstore.

2. CoverGirl 

Another drugstore brand I miss using is CoverGirl. My favorite product was the TruBlend Liquid Makeup foundation. I went through several bottles of this product, and it was my go to foundation. I also really liked the Clump Crusher mascara. While I have been able to find a drugstore foundation from Wet ‘n Wild that I like, it still doesn’t compare to my old faithful TruBlend. Plus, it would be great if this classic makeup brand would take a stance against animal cruelty, and provide customers with affordable and vegan products.

3. Benefit

The one high end brand on this list is Benefit. I liked testing and trying a lot of Benefit’s products, but the ones I miss the most are the blushes. My go to shade for years was Hervana, and I even had a Benefit blush palette that I used all the time. I currently love the blushes I use from Tarte, but the vegan shades I own are all limited edition. I would love for Benefit to stop testing on animals and begin creating product formulas that do not contain any animal derived ingredients.

4. L’Oreal

When it comes to hair care, I really miss the L’Oreal shampoos, conditioners, and styling products I used to use. Not only are L’Oreal hair products really affordable, but they were also very effective in caring for my hair. Since going vegan, I’ve struggled to find products that work as well at the same price point. I don’t mind spending more if it means getting a vegan product, but it would be awesome if L’Oreal would commit to going vegan. I also need to mention that the L’Oreal mascaras were some of my absolute favorites. Wouldn’t it be awesome if I could buy the Voluminous Million Lashes Mascara again?!

5. Rimmel

Last but not least is Rimmel, another budget friendly brand from the drugstore. The main reason I miss Rimmel is because the brand makes my Holy Grail setting powder in the Stay Matte Pressed Powder. I went through several of these powders, and am having a hard time finding a vegan dupe. Of course, I also loved the Stay Matte Liquid Mousse Foundation and the Keep Calm Lip Balms. I hope that Rimmel will take a stance against animal cruelty, and go vegan very soon!

Some Final Thoughts

It’s important to note that many of the brands I mentioned today either claim to be cruelty free, or write misleading animal testing policies on their websites. I highly recommend checking out sources like Ethical Elephant, Logical Harmony, and Cruelty Free Kitty if you are ever unsure about a brand’s cruelty free or vegan status. Please click HERE to learn more about why Benefit, L’Oreal, and Rimmel are not cruelty free.

Moreover, while I do miss using some non-vegan products, particularly the ones mentioned today, going cruelty free and vegan is overall quite easy and always worth the extra effort. There are so many brands that are either 100% vegan, or offer a lot of vegan products. I can still go to the drugstore or Target and pick up many of the products I need, or I can place an online order with Ulta, Vitacost, or Sephora if I have trouble finding things in the store. I highly encourage you to transition to a cruelty free and vegan lifestyle, and I think you will find it is much easier than you expect!

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If All My Makeup Disappeared | Rebuilding a Vegan and Cruelty Free Makeup Collection for $100

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Happy Saturday! I recently saw a YouTube video from Jacks Lorraine where she built a makeup collection from scratch for $100. I really liked this idea, and wanted to share which products I would pick if all of my makeup disappeared, too. Some of the products I’m mentioning today are ones I’ve already tried and loved, and others are brand new to me. The idea is that if I only had $100 to spend, I could go out and purchase everything I needed to create the makeup looks I like. Of course, all of the products I am choosing are vegan. I hope this goes to show that being vegan can actually be extremely affordable!

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Primer | Wet ‘n Wild Photo Focus Matte Face Primer | $4.99 [BUY]

While I haven’t yet tried this primer, I have a feeling it is very similar to the one I am currently enjoying from Milani, but at a smaller price point. I have large pores in my T-zone, and my skin gets oily throughout the day. I think this matte primer will tackle both of those concerns well!

Foundation | Wet ‘n Wild Photo Focus Foundation | $5.99 [BUY]

I currently use this foundation from Wet ‘n Wild, and really enjoy it. I find this is a medium and buildable coverage, and I believe it will work well any time of year. I do find that it can enhance dry skin, but it should work well when paired with the primer I chose.

Concealer | Wet ‘n Wild Photo Focus Concealer | $3.99 [BUY]

I decided to complete my face base routine with the Wet ‘n Wild Concealer. I currently use this concealer, and I really enjoy the formula. The lightest shade matches my skin tone exactly, so while I can’t use this for highlighting, I want this in my makeup collection for covering blemishes. I also use this alone on days where I don’t want to use foundation, but have some redness to cover.

Brows | Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Powder Duo | $23.00 [BUY]

My one high end product in this list is my Holy Grail eyebrow product – the Brow Powder Duo from Anastasia. This is the only product I’ve used for my brows since I purchased it over a year ago. I find it is very natural looking, and does a great job at filling in my sparse but wide brows. While expensive, this product lasts forever! I’ve used the same one for nearly a year and a half now, and it still works beautifully with a lot of product remaining.

Brow Gel | e.l.f. Cosmetics Clear Brow and Lash Mascara | $2.00 [BUY]

The other half of my beloved eyebrow routine is the ultra-affordable brow gel from e.l.f. I use this clear mascara to set my powder in place, and it does a great job. I use each side of this product for about three months, which means this $2.00 eyebrow gel lasts me half a year!

Eyeshadow | ColourPop Double Entendre Pressed Powder Shadow Palette | $16.00 [BUY]

Believe it or not, but I have not tried any products from the cult favorite brand ColourPop! Now that it is  available at Ulta, that will probably change very soon. That being said, I would be very excited to add the Double Entendre Palette to my stash. This neutral eyeshadow palette contains twelve shades – cool tones, warm tones, mattes, metallics, and a satin, too! While I don’t wear eyeshadow all that often, this will be perfect for the days I wish to do so. Plus, I can easily use my concealer as an eyeshadow primer and save myself a few dollars.

Mascara | Wet ‘n Wild MegaLength Mascara | $2.99 [BUY]

I’ve tried seven different mascaras since I’ve gone vegan, and the best by far is the MegaLength from Wet ‘n Wild. This mascara lives up to its name, and makes my lashes very long. I find that I get fuller-looking lashes without any clumps. Even though this doesn’t add too much volume, it is my go-to mascara and I would absolutely buy it again (and again!).

Blush | e.l.f. Powder Blush Palette in Light | $6.00 [BUY]

I owned this blush palette a few years ago, and absolutely loved it. I ended up decluttering it because it was very old, but I would definitely recommend this product. The blushes from e.l.f. are extremely pigmented, and they blend really well. Plus, having a blush palette means I can wear a variety of shades, and also get a custom shade by mixing them.

Highlighter | bh Cosmetics Nude Rose Highlighter Palette | $11.99 [BUY]

I decided to go the same route with highlighters, and chose this palette from bh Cosmetics. I’ve never tried highlighters from this brand before, but the shades look absolutely gorgeous! The palette also has good reviews online, so I think this would make a great addition to my makeup stash. I’m especially loving the rosy pink shade!

Setting Powder | Pacifica Neutralizing Mattifer Soft Focus Translucent Powder | $12.00 [BUY]

To set my face I am grabbing a new favorite product from Pacifica. This powder applies easily and looks beautiful on the skin. I use a fluffy blush to set my face, and so far I think it does a great job at keeping my oil in check. I also love that this comes in a cardboard compact that can be recycled better than plastic.

Lips | Pacifica Color Quench Lip Tint in Guava Berry | $5.00 [BUY]

When it comes to lip color, I typically wear a tinted lip balm or some other subtle product. I used to own a Color Quench Lip Tint from Pacifica, and used it until it expired. I would love to try another shade from this line and have it be my daily color. It’s an added bonus that this lip tint moisturizes the lips, too!

Setting Spray | The Body Shop Make-Up Setting Spray | $7.00 [BUY]

Last but not least, I will lock everything in place with this setting spray from The Body Shop. I recently started testing this, and I’m really loving it! Not only does it help keep my makeup in place, but it helps to soothe the skin with aloe vera. The mister also works very well when applying the product.

What’s not included? You may notice I don’t have an eyeliner, bronzer, or contour on this list. That’s because those are products I don’t use regularly, and could easily leave out of my daily makeup routine. I’ve made sure to pick out everything I need with my budget!

THE GRAND TOTAL: $100.95

If you’ve done the math with me, you’ll know I’m technically over my budget by $0.95. I am totally fine with that, though, because some of these products can almost always be purchased on sale or with a coupon.

Here is an example of how my prices would fall today, March 10, 2018:

  • Purchase Wet ‘n Wild Mascara in-store at Target – $2.99
  • Purchase bh Cosmetics Palette in-store at Urban Outfitters – $12.00
  • Purchase The Body Shop Setting Spray in-store – $7.00
  • Purchase everything else at Ulta online – $75.47 (using $3.50 off $15.00 coupon; free shipping at $50.00)

TOTAL: $97.46

Ta da! I’m now under budget! Today’s sales are not even that great either! Nonetheless, if all my makeup disappeared, I would be happy purchasing everything on this list for under $100.

I would love to know how you would rebuild your makeup collection!
Leave me a comment sharing your picks!

 

Support other Vegan and Cruelty Free YouTubers/Bloggers Who Have Done This Tag:

  • Jacks Lorraine: LINK
  • Unnatural Vegan: LINK
  • Too Much Tash: LINK

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