Organic, vegan soaps from Hawaii make me feel like a tropical princess

I’m very proud to say there is definitely no shortage of organic, vegan bars of soaps. Vegan soaps are not only the healthiest for your skin but the quality of these soaps is unlike anything else. There happen to be a lot of fabulous vegan soap companies in Hawaii but I recently discovered a new [...]

LUSH has your vegan Valentine’s Day gifts!

If you haven’t already gone shopping for Valentine’s Day, I’m here to help you! Whether you’re looking for a romantic gift for your snuggle bunny or you’re completely anti V-Day altogether because some goon douched his way out of your heart, there are plenty of fun products from LUSH that are sure to please. LUSH [...]

Pamper yourself with vegan skin care from Lather

Lather has a line of luxurious top-quality skin care products that are paraben-free, sulfate-free and cruelty-free. Not all of Lather’s products are vegan so just make sure to read the ingredients beforehand (available on their website). All the products featured on VBR are vegan. And if you live in the LA area, feel [...]

Homage to my affinity of mintity

Cactus & Ivy makes natural spa and body products (i.e. lotions, body scrubs, body washes, lip balms, soaps), all created by hand, and they’re all 100% cruelty-free and vegan. I love it when companies like Cactus & Ivy rock the leaping bunny logo. It instantly makes me a fan.
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‘Tis the season for Belov’d Everlasting

The Blisoma aromatherapy collection by Irie Star uses a range of pure essential oils that are sure to spark memories, enhance your mood and put you in that state of mind you’ve been longing for. Irie Star has a variety of soy candles, bath and body care products and beautiful hemp clothing. All of their [...]

Something to buzz about: There is vegan deodorant that works!

Bubble & Bee Organic Bath and Body puts it simply. There is “no bad stuff” in their products. Their products are all handmade, organic, cruelty-free, vegan and quite charming. You are sure to be entertained while reading the labels on their products. For instance, their shower gel has a zipper on the sticker and [...]

Beauty and cupcakes go hand in hand!

Wild Woozle Soap Company is an indie business that not only has a fun and cutesy name but this company makes pure and natural hand-crafted soaps, scrubs, lotions and other natural beauty products that are cruelty-free and certified vegan. All of their products have fun scents to fit every mood.

Sunny must haves:

Cupcake Sugar Body Polish [...]

Escape to Maui… anytime!

I’ve decided I’m on a Hawaiian beauty kick right now. I’ve been craving tropical scents and my latest obsession is anything with coconuts and mango! Maui Tropical Soaps has the answer to all of my coconutty needs. They are a wonderful green company that supports sustainable, earth-friendly, cruelty-free, socially responsible practices while manufacturing some of [...]

Kilynn Cosmetics make you go Mmmm…

Kilynn Cosmetics are vegan, cruelty-free and are made with natural oils, butters, proteins and extracts that leave your skin feeling soft and silky smooth. This unique line features sweet smelling body creams, body washes, mineral makeup and hair products.

A couple of faves:

Kilynn’s Champagne Whipped Body Cream ($15): This creamy concoction has an delicate, feminine aroma [...]

LUSH brings us such goodies as the Sex Bomb

LUSH Handmade Cosmetics is such an amazing company which caters to the girliness in all of us that begs to be ravished by arousal overdose. Every single LUSH product, many of which contain mood enhancing essential oils, is unbelievably yummy-smelling to the point where you either want to eat it or call in sick from [...]