#cf makeup

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So awhile ago I said I’d do a bit of cruelty-free beauty blogging and here’s the first one! (Note: I will include brands whose parent companies are not cruelty-free on occasion, but will always be sure to mention it. Not relevant this time though!)

This is the Modern Renaissance palette from Anastasia Beverly Hills, which is a brand I can recommend everything from, but this is the palette that took the internet by storm. The formulas are so smooth, and there’s a nice mix of shimmer and matte, so you can complete any look your heart desires! At $42 on Sephora, it comes in cheaper than most other palettes of similar quality (which is to say, amazing) and the shadows are highly pigmented, so a little goes a long way. It also comes with a double-ended brush (small eyeshadow and blender) of higher quality than most included tools, which is a lovely bonus, and one less thing for you to worry about.

And the case is pink velvet, how fucking cute is that??

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Vegan Makeup Brands

Natural & Green

W3ll People

This is one of the top green makeup brands out there. They offer high-quality makeup that you’ll love if you’re into more natural looks, and everything is free of petrochemicals, artificial preservatives, GMOs, parabens, dyes, fragrance, sulfates, phthalates, glycols, and nano particles. Their brushes are also synthetic and cruelty-free!

RMS Beauty

Another established green makeup brand offering awesome, minimalist makeup!  Their range mainly consists of versatile paint pot-like items for face, cheeks, lips, and eyes. RMS Beauty is a great brand for those into organic makeup and glowy skin!

ILIA

More reknown for their lipsticks and lip products, ILIA is a Leaping Bunny-certified natural and organic makeup company that also offers some staples such as their Mascara that’s available in several shades, and nifty multi-use sticks. Everything is high-quality, both in terms of ingredients and final products.

Kjaer Weis

Kjaer Weis is the crème de la crème of green makeup. This is a luxury brand that offers beautiful, sturdy, sleek packaging along with high-quality products. Their makeup is organic, eco-friendly, and sustainable, and their containers are refillable. If you  like luxurious makeup on the natural side, look into their foundations and cream blushes.

Vapour

Another great brand that’s both Leaping Bunny-certified and organic! Vapour Organic Beauty offers an attractive line of cruelty-free makeup. One great thing about this company is that they have a large selection of foundation shades, and the lightest shade matches even the palest skin tones.

Jane Iredale

This Leaping Bunny-certified company markets itself as “the skin care makeup”. Jane Iredale offers a very wide range of makeup made from nourishing ingredients free of harsh synthetics and parabens. They have a very wide range of makeup, mostly in natural shades and finishes but they also offer some shimmery or colorful items.

100% PURE

This brand is mostly vegan except for the products that contain honey, and free from harmful synthetics such as parabens and fragrance. They also use fruit and vegetable dyes as their makeup pigments! Their foundations and face products are also high in antioxidants.

Sappho

Natural and organic makeup as well as fully synthetic and cruelty-free makeup brushes that are very good quality. Based in Canada.

Au Naturale

Au Naturale offers both mineral-based and cream-based makeup for natural makeup lovers. They also have a line of cruelty-free and 100% vegan brushes. Everything is made in the United States.

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Cruelty Free Makeup Brands

CF Drugstore Brands

E.L.F

e.l.f. offers inexpensive products (typically around 1$ to 3$ per individual item) in sleek packaging that mimics higher-end brands. They’re a hit or miss brand and the prices mostly reflect the quality, meaning their makeup most often doesn’t measure up to high-end brands, but they do have some great products and very decent dupes. Their affordable prices make them a great brand for those on a budget, or just starting out with makeup. Note that NOT all of their brushes are cruelty-free, as some are made of natural animal hair

Hard Candy

This brand is a Walmart exclusive, and you can find it both in the United States and Canada. Their products are inexpensive and sometimes on the bold or shimmery side. One of their best-sellers is the Glamouflage concealer: a liquid concealer with a thick consistency that’s full-coverage and a good deal at only 6$! They also have some colored mascaras.

Milani

An overall solid and good quality drugstore brand that’s also certified cruelty-free by the Leaping Bunny. Check out their Baked Blushes (Luminoso in particular is a popular favorite), eyeshadows and eyeshadow primer, pencil and liquid eyeliners, as well as lip products; most of these are long-lasting and very pigmented. They have a great selection of both natural and bold colors, and some good makeup staples!

NYX

NYX remains cruelty-free despite their acquisition by L’Oreal in 2014. This is another good quality drugstore makeup brand, offering highly pigmented products in both natural and bold shades. Their lip products are particularly worth checking out, especially the soft matte lip creams and lip glosses. Their blushes and eyeshadows are also a good bang for your buck — Taupe blush is a good contour if you’re on the lighter side. Their Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Milk is pretty much a cult favorite, cheap, and versatile: you can use it as an eyeshadow primer, highlighter, and concealer. It’s a must-have if you want to make less-pigmented shadows pop!

Physicians Formula

Physicians Formula specialize in “hypoallergenic” makeup that’s also mostly paraben-free. Some of their products do however contain ingredients such as talc or fragrance; always check the ingredients, which are easy to find on their website! Most of their mascaras are great if you have sensitive eyes, and they make a talc-free loose powder. Also noteworthy is their Eye Booster liquid eyeliner for ultra-black and precise lines.

Wet’N’Wild

Wet’n’Wild is a very commonly available and inexpensive drugstore brand. Their products are hit or miss but they do have some gems: they have some great eyeshadows, especially their popularWalking on Eggshells palette which has dupes for MAC’s eyeshadows in Shroom, Cork, and Naked Lunch. Their popular MegaLast lipsticks are also worth checking out: great color selection (and some shades are MAC dupes) for only around 2$. Their Mega Eyes Creme Eyeliner is also a great find, but stay away from their waterproof liquid liner or eye makeup remover.