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New! Pacifica Dreamy Cover Bare Faced Serum Foundation

New! Pacifica Dreamy Cover Bare Faced Serum Foundation

Pacifica products have always been a brand I enjoyed, but their new skincare and makeup products have really stood out to me this summer. Their Jasmine Iris Oil Control Primer is amazing for oily skin and I am really looking forward to getting my hands on their new blush and bronzers! I recently picked up their new serum foundation because, well, I’m just a sucker for any new foundation,…

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Blog Crossover: Christie Write Reviews checks out the Think Dirty App!

Blog Crossover: Christie Write Reviews checks out the Think Dirty App!

Hey everyone! Today I am very excited that we have a special guest post from a great new blog, Christie Writes Reviews. She took a look at the increasingly popular Think Dirty app for us. I also have the app and really like it. To note, it does not tell you if a product is cruelty free/vegan, but does do a great job telling you about the ingredients in the products you use and how toxic or safe…

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Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Glove

Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Glove

Let’s cut right to the chase…I have a lot of makeup brushes and I hate cleaning them. I mean, who enjoys standing over a sink for an hour trying to clean out foundation from densely packed brushes? No one, that’s who. So any product that makes this easier and faster? Sign me up. And while it will never be my favorite makeup activity, the Sigma Spa Express Brush Cleaning Glove makes me hate the…

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First Impression: Becca Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed from Jaclyn Hill

First Impression: Becca Champagne Pop Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed from Jaclyn Hill

If you are into beauty blogs and YouTube makeup videos, you definitely know who Jaclyn Hill is. One of the most famous and successful beauty guru’s out there, she has been around forever. It’s no surprise, then, that she (and many other big name guru’s) are starting to collaborate with different makeup brands. Attaching their name to something instantly makes that product even more sought after.…

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Soapbox Soaps - Shampoo & Conditioner (Now at Target!)

Soapbox Soaps – Shampoo & Conditioner (Now at Target!)

Soapbox Soaps is a relatively new company (they have been around since 2012) that makes soap, body wash and shampoo & conditioner. Sounds pretty normal right? Well, not only are their products cruelty free but for every item sold, Soapbox donates a bar of soap, a month of water or a year’s worth of vitamins. Pretty awesome right? Keep reading for more details. (more…)

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June 2015 Petit Vour Box

June 2015 Petit Vour Box

Petit Vour is a recurring monthly subscription beauty box that contains cruelty free and vegan products. For only $15 a month, a pretty pink box gets delivered in your mailbox filled with 4-5 samples and sometimes full size makeup, haircare, perfume, nail polish and skincare products. It’s one of my favorite subscription box out there. Keep reading for a peak inside the June 2015 box. (more…)

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NEW 100% Pure Maracuja Oil Mascara

NEW 100% Pure Maracuja Oil Mascara

Two weeks ago, 100% Pure had a sneak peak of their brand new product, the Maracuja Oil Mascara. It was only available for a day or so online and I was lucky enough to snag one to try. As of today, June 8th, the mascara is back on their website for purchase. Keep reading for more details. (more…)

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Buy This, Not That: E.L.F. High Definition Powder

Buy This, Not That: E.L.F. High Definition Powder

Another day, another great cruelty free dupe from E.L.F. This time, I took a look at the E.L.F. High Definition Powder. Not only cruelty free, but also vegan and a fraction of the price of high end loose powders. This is a win-win situation. (more…)

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e.l.f. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation Review

e.l.f. Studio Flawless Finish Foundation Review

If you are a regular reader of my blog or a follower on social media, you know about my love affair with e.l.f. products. Affordable, accessible, vegan, cruelty free, they really are one of my favorite brands. Keep reading to find out my thoughts on their Flawless Foundation. (more…)

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Cruelty Free Living: 1801 Handcrafted Candles (GIVEAWAY!)

Cruelty Free Living: 1801 Handcrafted Candles (GIVEAWAY!)

When shopping for cruelty free alternatives for you home, it’s easy to overlook home fragrance products, especially candles. Luckily, there are many candle-makers out there, many of them small business and artisan craftsman, who produce cruelty-free plant-based candles that are usually better quality than those from big name brands. 1801 Handcraftedis one of those companies. p.s. keep reading for…

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Oil Cleansing: What is it and how do I do it?

Oil Cleansing: What is it and how do I do it?

Last summer I glanced at an article about washing your face with oil and sort of laughed at it, thinking it would be a joke to do that with my already oily skin. Wouldn’t it be a terrible idea to add more oil to my face? It would cause me to break out. right? Would it feel gross? The answer to all of those questions, I came to find out, is a giant NO.

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LUSH Emotional Brilliance Face Powder

LUSH Emotional Brilliance Face Powder

While browsing around LUSH one day, I started chatting with one of the girls who worked there. We talked about my skin type (oily) and long story short, not only did she help push me into the world of oil-cleansing (post coming up on that soon) but she also introduced me to the LUSH Emotional Brilliance powder.

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My Favorite Cruelty Free Oil Control Moisturizers

My Favorite Cruelty Free Oil Control Moisturizers

After a very brief reprieve at the end of this winter, my oil skin is back with a vengeance. And when I say I am oily, I mean OILY. Like without the right products I’m shiny 30 minutes after makeup application oily. Using three blotting papers a day oily. I have a whole arsenal of oil control/shine-free makeup and skincare. I don’t want to say I’m an expert on the subject but…

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Cruelty Free Living: Lil' Green Wagon Laundry Wash & Cleaning Supplies

Cruelty Free Living: Lil’ Green Wagon Laundry Wash & Cleaning Supplies

I am always on the look out for natural, vegan, cruelty free cleaning supplies. With two small dogs (and a husband) constantly messing up my house, I am always cleaning and I don’t want to use products with harsh chemicals. Enter, Lil’ Green Wagon….

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Petit Vour April 2015 Box

Petit Vour April 2015 Box

Petit Vour is a monthly beauty box that contains cruelty free and vegan products. For only $15 a month (yes, you read that right), a pretty pink box gets delivered in your mailbox filled with 4-5 deluxe samples and sometimes full size makeup, haircare, perfume, nail polish and skincare products. It’s my favorite subscription box out there. Keep reading for a peak inside the April 2015 box. (more…

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First Impression: First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel

First Impression: First Aid Beauty Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattifying Gel

First Aid Beauty is a brand I don’t have too much experience with but a lot of their products are on my wish list. I was lucky enough to get a Sephora gift card last week and picked one of their newest products, the Skin Rescue Oil-Free Mattyfying Gel, up on a whim. This is a Sephora exclusive, you can’t even order it on the First Aid Beauty website.

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My Favorite Cruelty Free Mascaras

My Favorite Cruelty Free Mascaras

I am a mascara junkie, always on the look out for something new, more volumizing, more defining, more lengthening. The truth is, there is no one mascara that everyone will agree is the best. We all have different lashes, different styles and different looks we want to achieve. That said, there are a ton of mascara options out there, some really great, some horribly bad. Below are my favorite 100%…

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