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September 7, 2017
Is it truly cruelty free? Find out what’s hiding in cruelty free beauty products.

“It takes nothing away from a human to be kind to an animal” – Joaquin Phoenix

Cruelty free is not what it seems. In fact, cruelty free only means that a brand doesn’t test their products on animals, not that no animals have been harmed in the making of their products. Just because a company has taken the first step in finding alternative methods to testing on animals, that doesn’t mean that they don’t exploit our furry friends in other ways.

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August 30, 2017
Review by Dale: Anastasia Beverly Hills Foundation Stick

“A highly pigmented, buildable cream formula that leaves a natural matte finish. Apply Anastasia Beverly Hills Stick Foundation as an all-over foundation, sheered out as a tinted moisturizer, or for highlighting and contouring.”

Once I heard that Anastasia were coming out with their first foundation I could not wait to get my hands on it. When I heard that it was ideal for oily/combo skin and that there were 30 shades I was practically giddy with excitement.

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March 24, 2016
Review: Hot Tresses Rehab Trio

What Hot Tresses say about this vegan haircare range:

“As a result from using Hot Tresses, hair is healthier, thicker, stronger and smoother. You’ll feel less need to use heat styling to achieve a beautiful finish. That means you’ll have more time so you are free to do the things you love!

Hot Tresses combines highly organic botanical ingredients with easily absorbable vegan proteins and carefully selected vitamin supplements. The quantity of each ingredient is balanced too, so the product as a whole has the highest efficacy when it comes to cleansing, unraveling, healing and smoothing locks, making your hair best version of itself.”

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January 28, 2016
Review + Swatches: Adorn Cosmetics Luxe Mineral & Organic Lipstick

 

This review is for the Adorn Cosmetics Luxe Mineral & Organic Lipsticks in Natural Pink – Matte & Deep Red which retail for $36 AUD.

What Adorn say about this lipstick:

“The Minerals and Certified Organic ingredients in Adorns Vegan Lipsticks provide effortless nourishment and hydration without compromising on performance or colour. Certified Organic Jojoba Seed Oils and Shea Butter create a creamy, flawless application that feels as luxurious as it looks.”

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January 25, 2016
Review + Swatches: GlamNatural Lip Cream in Poco Loco & Dolcetto

This review is for the GlamNatural Lip Creams in Poco Loco & Dolcetto which retail for $20 USD.

What GlamNatural say about this lip cream:

“Shouldn’t lip color be made without harmful ingredients? We think so. Our BodySafe™ Lip color is Shea-butter based, creamy, and highly pigmented. It glides on smoothly and nourishes your lips while you wear it. Not too matte: not too shiny, our GlamNatural™ LIP transcends trends to provide soft, comfortable, non-sticky color that never goes out of style.”

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January 8, 2016
Review + Swatches: GlamNatural Cream Blush in Barely There

This review is for the GlamNatural Cream Blush in Barely There, which retails for $28 USD.

What GlamNatural say about their blush:

“Our Cream Blush offers a smooth, satin finish and a healthy flush appropriate for all skin types. Please note: Our cream blush is rich and highly concentrated. You need to use only the tiniest bit and blend along cheekbones. Take care not to over-apply.”

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November 11, 2015
Review: Cover FX Custom Cover Drops

This review is for the Cover FX Custom Cover Drops in N20 which retail for $44 USD.

What Cover FX say about these drops:

“Custom Cover Drops contain concentrated pigments that allow you to customize any product and adjust the level of coverage you desire. What it does: Custom Cover Drops can be mixed with anything liquid to add coverage – moisturizers, serums, oils, primers, foundations and tinted moisturizers that are water, oil or silicone-based. These revolutionary drops feature our Flash Fusion Technology™ formula, so as soon as you drop, the solution flashes off leaving behind the pigment that weightlessly transforms your favorite beauty product into the sheerest tint all the way to a total coverage foundation, depending on how many drops you add. The pigments are coated with Lecithin, which is biochemically similar to the skin, to ensure ease of blending and the smoothest application. With unprecedented control, you are free to customize coverage like never before.”

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October 20, 2015
Review: Blue Beautifly Skincare

This review is for the Blue Beautifly Organic Regenerating Oil Serum ($52 USD), Fruit Infusion Cream ($48 USD), and Hydrating Tonic (soon to be re launched).

Blue Beautifly Organic Regenerating Oil Serum

What Blue Beautifly say about this face oil:

“Organic Regenerating Oil Serum is a powerful botanical age fighter that accelerates the skin’s natural renewal process resulting in a younger looking complexion.  A luxurious combination of pure organic precious oils and flower stem cells supports your skin’s natural lipid barrier function and seals moisture within your skin.  Its delicate extracts of Immortelle, Calendula, Chamomile, and Lavender flower petals offer potent soothing and anti-inflammatory properties while its exquisite oils, such as Sea Buckthorn Berry, Pomegranate, Tamanu, Black Seed, Argan, Jojoba, Camellia Seed, Coconut, and Olive restore the skin’s youthful glow, increase collagen production, and combat age spots and wrinkles.  Its seductive aromatherapeutic blend of Tangerine, Lavender, Ylang Ylang, Jasmine, and Orange Blossom essential oils regenerates the skin and uplifts the mood.  With continuous use, visibly healthier, hydrated, and luminous skin is revealed.”

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August 18, 2015
Review & Swatches: ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip

This review is for the ColourPop Ultra Matte Lip liquid to matte lipsticks in Vice, Midi, Trap, Koala, Buds, Creeper, Avenue & Limbo, which retail for $6 USD. 

What ColourPop say about this liquid to matte lipstick:

“This thin and lightweight formula glides onto the lips smoothly and leaves SUPER intense pigment-rich colour with a bold, ultra matte look. It’s very long wearing and completely kiss proof!”

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July 22, 2015
Review: Gressa Minimalist Corrective Serum Foundation & Air Focus Foundation Brush

This review is for the Gressa Minimalist Corrective Serum Foundation which retails for $54 USD, and the Gressa Air Focus Foundation Brush which retails for $32 USD.

What Gressa say about this serum foundation:

“It’s a serum. It’s a foundation. It’s a multivitamin for your face. Perfect your face with long-term benefits of this revolutionary serum to powder foundation. GRESSA Healing ComplexTM is a proprietary powerhouse blend of carefully selected botanical extracts that care for your skin by providing it with overall balance, radiance and clarity. Minerals provide a tone-correcting coverage natural finish.”

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July 1, 2015
I ❤ Oils!

After years of avoiding them, people are now paying close attention to the many benefits oils have for our health, and the health of our skin. I am a lover of oil based products for all skin types. From dry and sensitive, to mature, oily, blemish prone, and everything in between. Different oils have different benefits, and depending on our skin’s needs we can use oils that are naturally antimicrobial and assist in clearing and healing blemishes, control sebum production, penetrate into the deepest layers of the skin to lock in moisture, even out skin tone, reduce redness, regenerate skin cells, and improve the elasticity of the skin.

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June 9, 2015
Review: Everyday Minerals Cheek

This review is for Everyday Minerals Cheek (matte blush), which retail for $12USD.

What Everyday Minerals say about this blush:

“Shades that naturally complement your skin tone and never overpower your look. Bouquets of fresh flowers and ripe fruits are the inspiration behind these delicate colors, ranging from fine neutrals to sheer pinks, corals and shades of berries. Offers a matte finish and long lasting wear. Loose mineral powders diffuse easily giving a flawless application that never looks streaky.”

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May 28, 2015
Review: Hurraw! Balm

This review is for Hurraw! Balms, which retail for $3.79-4.29USD.

What Hurraw! say about this lip balm:

“Hurraw! Balm started out of pure intent; a personal obsession to create the perfect balm:
all natural, vegan, made from premium raw, organic and fair trade ingredients, complete with a bunch of natural and fun flavor options! It also had to meet some tough criteria… Super smooth, not draggy, not sticky, not sweet, not too glossy, not too smelly, never grainy, long lasting; plus, it had to hold up to being in a back jeans pocket all day without melting! It took us several obsessed years to formulate Hurraw! Balm and put it through all the rigors. We love it, use it, and hope you do too.”

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May 21, 2015
Review: Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Cosmetic Colour Pencils

This review is for the Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics (OCC) Cosmetic Colour Pencils, which retail for $16USD.

What OCC Say About these cosmetic pencils:

“A long-wearing multipurpose pencil for the eyes, lips, and body. This versatile range of cosmetic pencils perfectly complement Lip Tar. From everyday neutrals to bold hues, each pencil can stand alone as highly pigmented liners for the eyes and beyond.”

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April 30, 2015
Review: Adorn Vegan Kabuki Foundation Brush

This review is for the Adorn Vegan Kabuki Foundation Brush, which retails in Australia for $40.

What Adorn say about this vegan kabuki brush:

“An Adorn Foundation essential. Our unique flat top, Kabuki Brush gives an effortless, flawless finish to any of our foundation types, without the need for ‘overbuffing’ the skin, whilst gently exfoliating and stimulating skin cell regeneration. This amazing brush can be used wet or dry!”

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April 28, 2015
Review: Adorn Anti-Aging Loose Mineral Foundation

This review is for the Adorn Anti-Aging Loose Mineral Foundation in the shade Light, which retails in Australia for $55 ($45 for refill only).

What Adorn say about this mineral foundation:

“This AWARD WINNING – BEST SELLING foundation feels just like your very own skin – it ‘s coverage is absolutely flawless and suitable for ALL skin types, and ages – for MEN or WOMEN! It actually looks and feels as if you are not wearing any make-up at all and will not accentuate any lines or wrinkles! This flawless, yet breathable, water and sweat resistant foundation also provides natural anti-ageing SPF 15+ sun protection that helps guards against both UVA and UVB rays. Now a foundation you don’t even have to feel guilty falling asleep in! Why? Because Adorns toxic free formulations are non-comodogenic which means they will not clog the pores and still allow the skin to breathe! This complexion-perfecting, anti-aging Loose Foundation calms redness and covers: pigmentation, Psoriasis, scars, Rosacea, bruising, blemishes, veins and even birth marks!”

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March 11, 2015
Truly Cruelty Free

The ever expanding world of truly cruelty free makeup is so exciting! Truly cruelty free is what I call products that are free from all animal ingredients and never, ever tested on animals. I want to show you that just because these products come with a vegan label, they are in no way inferior! In fact, because these vegan products are created by people who are so incredibly passionate, they are very often superior in many ways. Including length of wear, pigment, and ranges of colour. They are generally even created with ingredients that are less harmful when absorbed by our skin or licked off of our lips. Our skin is our body’s largest organ and it absorbs any cosmetic and beauty products we apply, but skin friendly is not my number 1 goal.

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