5-Piece Green Bambu set includes the following makeup brushes: powder blending, slanted contour, precision concealer, duet fiber large tapered blending, and large shadow

5 Reasons I ♥ Bdellium Bambu brushes:

1. They are green—eco/sustainabilty-wise and literally (they add a li’l oomph to my otherwise bland makeup bag)
2. The bamboo handles are über light and easy to work with (now if I could just find a hair brush that is as light as air, too!)
3. This set contains 5 of the most important makeup brushes a gal could have (sers, I use every single one of these on a daily basis)
4. The synthetic bristles are crazy-redonkulously soft … it’s a relaxing treat to apply my powder foundation, na mean?
5. They’re hypoallergenic for all y’alls with sensitive skin (also, did you know that animal hair makeup brushes are a haven for bacteria?—mega ew!)

Top 7 Reasons [Cozzette] Vegan Makeup Brushes Are the Shit:

1. They aren’t made out of animal butt hair (eg. squirrel, mink, sable, goat, etc.)
2. High quality synthetic brushes like Cozzette are ridiculously soft
3. They don’t harbor bacteria (like animal brushes do)
4. These particular ones are purple (my fave color)
5. They are made with 100% renewable resources
6. Whether you need a brow brush or a blush brush, they’ve got ‘em (booty fur-free)
7. They’ll help you achieve a flawless, perfectly blended application every time.

Possible drawbacks:

• They are moderately pricey ($10-32 each)… but keep in mind you get what you pay for!
• Their brushes are SO awesome that you might not be able to contain yourself (my faves = their angled foundation brush, blending brush and their angled brow/liner brush)

‘Tis all.  Who makes your favorite cruelty-free makeup brushes? Dish!

Foundation Primer & Hydrating Serum ($28): Not only is this primer vegan, but it fills in all the lil’ wrinkles and lines in your face making it perfectly smooth and even for foundation application. This primer is so velvety and smooth. I can’t stop touching my face when I apply this serum. It’s like a magic potion for smooth skin. It also happens to be incredibly moisturizing and contains organic extracts (chamomile, mallow, cornflower, mint, peppermint, witch hazel aloe, calendula and ginkgo biloba) which help nourish your skin. Seriously, if you want to look years younger, you need to be rocking some foundation primer. I highly recommend incorpoating this into your beauty regimen.

Pressed Mineral Foundation ($30): After prepping your skin with Emani Hydrating Serum & Primer, you are all set to go for foundation. I’ve been using pressed mineral foundation for years. I’m addicted to this stuff. Your coverage can be light to heavy depending on how many layers you apply.  This talc-free, pressed mineral foundation is infused with organic rosemary and grape seed extract, which helps to balance your skin’s moisture and gives you even coverage. Plus, this compact is totaly portable, so you can plop it in your purse for touch ups.

Ingredients: Mica, Titanium Dioxide, Silica, Cyclomethicone, Dimethicone, Rosemary Extract, Grapefruit Seed Extract, Iron Oxide

Vegan Foundation Brush ($24): Emani makeup brushes are soooooo incredibly soft! The foundation brush is ideal for applying loose powder foundation, pressed foundation or translucent powder. This brush is 100% vegan and free of dyes. There really is no need to be using makeup brushes made out of squirrels booty fur (or whichever animal they steal fur from). Plus, these synthetic brushes last longer and don’t harbor bacteria like conventional makeup brushes do.

Crushed Mineral Eye Dust ($10): First off, I’d like to say how crazy I am about that bright shade of blue (Dare Devil) featured in the photo. It’s mesmerizingly beautiful. All of these eyeshadows are made with 100% pure mineral pigments and are free of talc and other fillers. Emani Mineral Color Dust goes on sheer but for an intense finish, you can wet your brush and then apply. There are lots of shades to choose from. They have earthy tones, pastels, bold, fun colors – they have it all! Some of these shades work perfectly for your lips. Get crazy and try a bunch of differnt stuff. Be your own makeup artist. For longer lasting eyeshadow, feel free to prep your lids with eye cream then layer foundation on top to create a smooth base. Then apply your rockstar makeup and go out and paint the town red (or Dare Devil blue)!

Ingredients: Mica, Iron Oxide, Titanium Dioxide

For more info: Emani Minerals

Sevi offers facial cleansers, toners, masks, perfumes, makeup, and check this out – vegan makeup brushes! I know being an avid makeup fan, I often jump at the opportunity to get my hands on some amazing vegan brushes. Believe it or not, they are kind of hard ,to find. Sevi stands behind the quality of their brushes.

A few products I have tried and recommend:

Lip Nectar Mineral Lip Gloss ($13.50) – these are named after healing fruits and berries such as Passion Fruit, Pom, Agave, Mango, Aronia and Noni, to name a few. They are completely natural, packed with minerals, creamy and provide that perfect hint of color.

Eye Spice Mineral Eye Shadows ($7.50) – Very natural looking colors, all named after yummy spices like Blue Sage, Cinnamon, Saffron, Double Ginger, Pink Peppercorn, again, to name a few. They are light, loose powders, perfect for mixing and matching. Some of them are shimmery and sparkly, others are semi-matte.

Chamomile Cream Cleanser ($18) – I’ve kind of been on a cream cleanser kick lately and this one is very impressive. I was really blown away by how chamomiley it smells. It smells amazing… very calming and soothing. It’s extremely moisturizing and helps remove makeup.

Sevi offers top quality products that are all handcrafted and natural. I really appreciate what the company stands for and I look forward to trying more of their goodies. I’m especially curious about their perfumes. That’s definitely next on my list. Vegan perfumes are hard to come by. Come to think of it, I can’t think of any. As a vegan, I’m so used to using essential oils to smell pretty. So, I consider this a special Sevi feature. I will definitely keep everyone posted once I get my hands on some . They offer two scents: Anatolia Natual Parfum (floral and bright citrus notes with a hint of dark chocolate) and Acacia Eau de Parfum (floral and sweet with a dash of spice), both of which sound very sensual. You can order sample sizes from their website.

For more info: Sevi