As most vegans know, finding a foundation can be tough. Some companies can’t afford to offer a full color range, sending fair- and dark-skinned ladies to look elsewhere. Although loose mineral foundations are in abundance, some skin types are better suited to liquid formulations. Read on for a eco-friendly make-up artist’s recommendations for the best [...]
Natural sunscreens have become increasingly popular in recent years, creating a much bigger selection for vegans. Dermatologists often recommend broad-spectrum (UVA/UVB) protection of at least SPF 30 for daily wear, though SPF 15 is usually fine for those who aren’t outside for more than 20 minutes on a typical day. Read on for products that [...]
This is a guest post by Adrienne Orpheus of adorpheus.com.
When I first heard about Shiro Cosmetics, I fully admit I was pretty skeptical. There are a lot of eye roll-worthy brands desperately attempting to capitalize on “nerd culture” in any way possible these days. Being a geeky girl, this sort of thing used [...]
Johnny Concert Glamour is giving VBR readers the opportunity to name and WIN their newest vegan, yellow, organic eyeliner shade pictured here:
All you have to do to enter is leave a comment on this post with a name for this new shade (feel free to be as wild, funky and creative as your beautiful [...]
If you have an affinity for brightly intense colors and shimmery, glittery sparkles, you’re going to fall head-over-heels in ♥ with Sugarpill Cosmetics (like I did)!
Here’s my video review and makeup tutorial for peacock-inspired Sugarpill eyes. Enjoy!
Have you tried Sugarpill eye shadows yet? Which shades are your fave?
I’ve been rockin’ Manic Panic since my high school days (my hair used to be every color of the rainbow). Now that I’m all grownded up, I still use their products pretty regularly, especially their makeup (it’s all vegan and cruelty-free, super fun and mega affordable—everything’s only $8-20).
*Giveaway Deets* I’ll be randomly picking 3 winners, [...]
VBR reader Melinda brought this bit of news to my attention today → Urban Decay posted a disclaimer on their website saying their Eyeshadow Primer Potion was mistakingly labeled “vegan.” Thanks for havin’ our backs, Melinda!
What a bummer… but at least they’re honest about it. So yeah, go ahead and gift those primer [...]
Oh, how I ♥ Manic Panic. All of their colorfully creative and edgy beauty products are 100% vegan and cruelty-free (and affordable!).
They have a new fall cosmetics line called Creature of the Night, which is perfect for creating a fun, Halloweeny, gothy, to-die-for look.
The Goods:
Supernatural Pressed Powder ($9)
Dramatic Eye Kit - Melodrama ($12)
Eye Wear Crème Eyeshadow & Liner ($8)
Eye [...]
By now I’m sure you’ve all picked up on my affinity for Everyday Minerals. I fell in love with this makeup line the very first time I tried it. I plan on making a YouTube video/tutorial about achieving the smokey eye look using Everyday Minerals eyeshadows (look for it soon).
In the meantime, I wanted to [...]
All right makeup gurus, brace yourselves for Glittersniffer Cosmetics—”Bite-sized treats for you inner color fiend.”
Glitter, cupcakes, shimmery, colorful eyeshadows (←a few of my favorite things)… Umm, yes please! First off, the name Glittersniiffer is GENIUS! Seriously, if glitter was sniffable/snuffable, I would SO need an intervention.
I recently discovered this insanely, ridiculously cute (vegan & cruelty-free) line [...]

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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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