Thursday 10 February 2011

Uk Vegan Make-up

So since i've been vegan i have still been using my previously bought make-up.

NOT because i think it's ok to put crushed up bugs and animal fat on your face, but because throwing it away would be wasteful and because i was not prepared to go out and buy a whole new set of make up.

Since then i have done a little research and as my foundation runs low and i am searching for new eye colours or lipsticks, i can make informed choices.

Even if you're not vegan, buying ethical products helps stop animal cruelty.

Cover-ups:The Animal Aid Shop (animalaidshop.org.uk) do a large range of inexpencive foundations, tinted moisturiser, powders and concealers, although i have not tried them, this liquid foundation is the closest "style" to what i currently use with a loose powder on top to get medium/high coverage.

Urban Decay also have a small range of Vegan cover-up's, i have not used these either, however i have been told by a friend that they are not of a great standard.

Eyes:
BarryM
Cosmetics do not test on animals and SOME of their products are Vegan.
Look out on the web link below for more info on which are vegan! (also vegan products come with a little green V)
I have a couple of the Dazzle Dust pots that are Vegan and i swear by them, they really are awesome!


Lips: Detox your World do this range of flavoured vegan lipbalms.

most lip products contain either Beeswax or Lanolin (wool oil).
Though there are Vegan lip balms out there (check links below!)
I have been told by a Vegan friend that some Cath Kidston lip balms are vegan, i can't find an ingredience list though so i have to take her word for it.

Lush Cosmetics also have some, but please check the packet!!!

Toiletries:
Their website is currently down, but LUSH is the only uk highstreet company which not only has none of their products tested on animals, but none of the ingredience have ever been tested either.
All of their products are Vegetarian, and about 75-80% are Vegan. All of which are clearly labelled.

Original Sorce has many vegan products for hair/bath/shower. They are vegan society approved, just check the labels! Some products contain honey.


Links:
www.animalaidcosmetics.org.uk/cosmetics.htm
(Mascara, Brushes, Foundation, Eye shadow, lipstick, nail varnish)

www.urbandecay.com/vegan.cfm
(Eyeshadows, Eyeliner, Mascara, Lipgloss, Bronzer, Mineral make-up, Nail Varnish)

www.barrym.com/info/animal-friendly.asp
(Eye shadows, and other products, slightly confusing list though...)

www.detoxyourworld.com
(bits and pieces, vegan lipbalm)

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