Hi guys! Today I wanted to do a review of my current makeup routine and talk about if and what products I use are already sustainable / natural / cruelty-free, etc. I thought this would be a fun and honest way to start looking at my beauty routine more critically and see where I can make adjustments to live a more sustainable lifestyle!
F A C E
Smashbox Photo Finish Primer (Reduce Redness) | Smashbox is an entirely cruelty-free brand, and this primer is also vegan! The Smashbox website also lists this item has been paraben-free, phthalate-free, fragrance free and also gluten free.
Maybelline Fit Me Concealer | Maybelline is owed by L'Oreal, whose policy is that animal testing is only done in parts of the world where is it required by law. Given that Maybelline products are sold in places like China where animal testing is mandatory, Maybelline isn't considered a 100% cruelty free brand.
Rimmel Stay Matte Translucent Pressed Powder | Rimmel has a very similar policy to Maybelline and L'Oreal as a whole, which is not cruelty free.
Elf Beautifully Bare Cream Blush | Elf is known as a cruelty free drugstore makeup brand, and all its makeup products are also vegan. This is even more awesome given the price point of Elf products!
NYX Matte Bronzer | Both cruelty free and vegan, again!
E Y E S
Lorac Behind the Scenes Eyeshadow Primer | According to Cruelty Free Kitty, Lorac may work with suppliers that are not cruelty free, and thus cannot be labeled as 100% cruelty free.
Lorac Pro 3 Palette | Same applies for this one.
L'Oreal Lineur Intense Felt Tip Eyeliner | L'Oreal again - definitely not cruelty free or vegan.
NYX Eyeliner Slim Eye Pencil in Emerald City | Once again, NYX is both cruelty free and vegan, however this product is not listed as one of NYX's vegan items according to this list.
L'Oreal Lash Paradise Mascara | By this point we know... L'Oreal is NOT CF or vegan !!
L I P S
Burt's Bees Beeswax Lip Balm | Burt's Bees has long been known as a cruelty free company, but just recently began selling its products in China where animal testing is required. Also, beeswax is an animal product which makes Burt's Bees not vegan.
NYX Soft Matte Lip Creams | The SMLCs are unfortunately not listed as vegan, according to the same NYX list. Their metallic counterparts, however, are supposedly vegan.
N A I L S
I use Essie products for base coat, top coat, and color, and Essie is not a CF brand, as L'Oreal is its parent company.
So what does this mean for my makeup routine?
While I'm sad that many of my favorite products are not CF, vegan, or natural, I can't say that I am surprised. I will say that I'm excited NYX and Elf are both CF, since I wear those brands a lot and they can be found at really great price points, which makes trying new products fun and easy since you don't feel bad about wasting lots of money. It would be nice if Lorac had a more concrete policy on animal testing, since their eyeshadows are my favorite. As for the many L'Oreal branded products I use in my routine - it would be awesome to switch them out for more natural products! I am just dipping my toe into this world, and know that testing and trying new products can unfortunately break the bank without proper research before purchasing. I've always prided myself on having a minimal makeup routine that didn't involve fancy brand names or expensive items, but it might be time to look for products that are a bit more earth-friendly.
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