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Another
month come and gone! I’m not amused that the last “summer month” is over… Here
are the my favorite five cruelty-free products I’ve been liking lately, in no
particular order:
1. Urban Decay Revolution High-Color
Lipgloss in Bittersweet
I received
a sample of this in my May ipsy bag (read my review here) and loved it so much I got the
full-size. This gloss is a beautiful purple that isn’t too out there. It isn’t
sticky at all either, sits nicely on the lips and is really pigmented. The
dough foot applicator is pointed making precise application easier. There is a
slight makeup smell to it (no vanilla or cookies here), but it doesn’t linger.
I definitely would like another one of these, perhaps in a neutral color.
2. Whish Shave Cream in Blueberry
I received
this sample in my April Birchbox (read my review here). If found this shaving cream to be
moisturizing. It doesn’t foam or lather up, it is like a lotion. It is free of
parabens, sulfates, phthalates, DEA, petrochemicals, etc. It contains shea
butter and coconut oil, along with other moisturizing ingredients. The
full-size of this item (5 oz.) is $20—very expensive for a shaving cream. I may
add it to my Christmas list. I really liked it, but can’t justify spending that
much on shaving cream.
3. e.l.f. Flawless Concealer Brush
e.l.f.
makes some great brushes and most range in price from $1-$6. This is a fluffy
concealer brush that works really well to blend concealer around the eyes,
especially the space between your eyes and nose. It cleans off really easily (I
use baby shampoo) which is a big plus in a brush that you use to apply cream
products. I would recommend this brush (and most other e.l.f. brushes)—you can
find e.l.f. at Target and some CVS are
starting to carry e.l.f. I’ve even found e.l.f. at The Christmas Tree Shop.
4. the Balm Nude Dude Volume 2 Mini
Nude Eyeshadow in Flirty
I received
this eyeshadow sample in my April 2015 ipsy bag (read my review here). What would I do
without subscription boxes! This is a mid-tone purple with a hint of taupe and
gold duo chrome. It is absolutely gorgeous. I’ve been using this on the outer V
of my eyes because it goes really well with the Maybelline Color Tattoo in
Hydrangea Hype that I’m trying to use up as part of my Finish 5 By Fall
Challenge (read about my challenge here). The two purples play well off each other and my green
eyes. I’m yet to be disappointed by a the Balm product.
5. Skin Perfecting Blush in SPB1
Rose Gold (Limited Edition)
I received
this in my July Starlooks subscription box (read my review here). I’ve been using
this as an eyeshadow crease color instead of a blush. It goes really nice when
I have Hydrangea Hype on my lid and Flirty on my outer crease. This rose gold
color goes really well with the purples.
I originally thought this was peachy-bronze, but it is definitely more
of a rose gold. |
| Swatches (left to right): Urban Decay's Bittersweet, the Balm's Flirty and Starlooks's Rose Gold |
What products have you been loving lately? Let me know!
Disclaimer: All products are purchased by me or my lovely husband unless otherwise noted in the post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. I do not provide positive reviews for payment. Products that work for me may not necessarily work for you. This post is not sponsored.
Disclaimer: All products are purchased by me or my lovely husband unless otherwise noted in the post. All opinions are 100% honest and my own. I do not provide positive reviews for payment. Products that work for me may not necessarily work for you. This post is not sponsored.
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