Brace yourselves for age-defying, WTF-awesome skincare courtesy of the SeaBuckthornWonders posse! Quick 411 on the Sea Buckthorn berry: it’s a superfruit that grows on a spiny shrub in the Himalayas, and it’s packed full of powerful antioxidants, vitamins (A, C & E), essential fatty acids, and the entire family of Omegas [...]
April’s Vegan Presence goodie bag – everything was 100% RAW (and amazeballs!)
I friggin’ LUUUURVE Vegan Presence (←video review here)! My homegirl, Andrea (we’ve never met, but I feel like we’re sisters from another mister), has a BOMB-ass vegan subscription service for all you homies out there that like the latest and greatest vegan [...]
Hello, my lovies! It’s getting warm out, the sun is starting to shine, clothes are coming off, and skin is, err… well, it needs some attention!
Thankfully, North Coast Organics has some awesome spray lotion (which is appropriately named Untitled) that soothes and moisturizes all while being in a convenient little spray bottle. I think this [...]
It’s no secret that I’m a sugar fiend! I like sweets (a LOT), and I like ‘em 24/7/365! My all-time fave sweet treats are Go Max Go candy bars! They’re mega yumz (we’re talkin’ rice-milk based chocolate, caramel, nougat, and peanut buttery goodness), free of artificial ingredients and trans fat, and they’re cleverly-named vegan versions [...]
Ellovi Butter ($26) is your skin’s new BFF.
The breakdown:
It’s cruelty-free and vegan!
It’s contains moisturizing and nutrient-rich shea butter and macadamia nut, coconut, hemp seed, and marula nut oils ←the motha of all anti-aging kick-assers.
All ingredients are ethically produced.
The packaging (which is glass—not plastic) is luxuriously gorge and reusable/recyclable.
Ellovi Butter is made by hand [...]
Here are a few handy tips for saving money and getting free vegan stuff!
7-piece makeup sample kit for a penny from Everyday Minerals: http://bit.ly/QgMelS
Free derma e samples: http://bit.ly/LgLZIH
DIY beauty recipes on VBR: http://bit.ly/UkMgiG
Host or attend a clothing swap party!
Link for Opinion Outpost: http://bit.ly/VipAkJ
Sunny Subramanian
Longtime vegan, hardcore compassionate beauty junkie, serious cake aficionado, and lover of [...]
Guys… guys… GUYYYYYYYSSSSS!!!!! I’ve found something extraordinary. Something you will not be able to fathom. It’s miraculous. It’s marvelous. It’s—it’s MORE VEGAN DEODORANT THAT ACTUALLY WORKS!!!!
You’re probably thinking I say this about every vegan deodorant I’ve tried as of late, but let me just tell you—I’ve sampled three times as many as I’ve reviewed and [...]
We at VBR are very serious about our vegan deodorant. We know that an effective, cruelty-free anti-stank product is a good thing to have.
I’m sure y’all are familiar with Rock Deodorant, but did you know that they’ve come out with a line of body sprays that rival AXE’s—except these are all natural, vegan, and [...]
Hello, beautiful VBR readers! I hope you have all had wonderful holidays, great relaxation time, and delicious vegan treats!
Since the holidays are nearing an end, it’s probably time to start working on a cleanse and getting back to the gym after all of that vegan pumpkin pie and Silk Nog. Am I right or am [...]
EeEeeeee! It’s time to win some free shizzzz, yo! Bikini Kitty‘s been my friend through all my waxin’, shavin’, and general hairy sitches, so I’ve obvi got heaps of mad ♥ for BK. I’m excited to announce Bikini Kitty‘s NEW vegan skin and hair care products (which I got to sample – WOOT!).
BK’s [...]

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A Few Good Reasons to Go Vegan: • You'll save lives
• You'll live a lot longer
• You'll have more energy
• You'll reduce your risk of cancer
• You'll reduce your risk of heart disease
• You'll have lower blood pressure and cholesterol
• You'll get better nutrition
• You'll lower your chances of getting food poisoning
• You won't be ingesting growth hormones and antibiotics
• You'll get sick less often
• You'll fit into your old jeans
• You'll give your body a spring cleaning
• You'll have healthier skin
• You'll make a strong political statement
• You'll reduce waste and air pollution
• You'll earn good karma points
• You'll save money
• You'll help save the planet
Famous Animal Friendly Quotes "Animals are my friends... and I don't eat my friends."
~George Bernard Shaw
"You put a baby in a crib with an apple and a rabbit. If it eats the rabbit and plays with the apple, I'll buy you a new car."
~Harvey Diamond
"We can judge the heart of a man by his treatment of animals."
~Immanuel Kant
"I am in favor of animal rights as well as human rights. That is the way of a whole human being."
~Abraham Lincoln
"To become vegetarian is to step into the stream which leads to nirvana."
~Buddha
"To consider yourself an environmentalist and still eat meat is like saying you're a philanthropist who doesn't give to charity"
~Howard Lyman
Ingredients to avoid when shopping for cosmetics and skin care: • Animal products
• Animal by-products
• Animal testing
• Parabens
• Sulfates
• GMOs
• Silicones
• BHA/BHT
• Artificial colors
• Artificial fragrances
• Propylene glycol
• Phthalates
• PEG 15
• Toluene
• Pesticides
• Petroleum
• Mineral Oil
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