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We’ve all agreed that animals suffering for us to look good is wrong, right? Few people now willingly buy makeup animals have died for. Makeup is a privilege, not a necessity, after all. Putting a living creature through that level of suffering for it is immoral at best. The trouble is, when you start digging, you may find that most of the makeup brands you use right now are involved with animal testing in some way.
Many of the brands we know put at least some of their budget towards this. So many brands are guilty that you may feel like a rabbit in headlights when you first decide to shop more ethically. All of a sudden, every high-street brand you thought you could trust is off-limits. You’ll be left staring at those shelves without a clue what you can actually buy.
It can be so frustrating that you may just pick up those tested products and promise to do better next time. But, we’re here to tell you that it doesn’t have to be that way. In reality, getting on top of a vegan makeup bag is easy if you do these things.
Research a few brand names
The thing that’s going to help you the most here is knowing a few brand names before you go. While you once had the pick of any makeup stand, that isn’t the case now. As such, this is going to be a lot easier for you if you know which brands to reach for.
In high street makeup, options like Barry M are an excellent go-to. Companies like Gloss & Co. are the perfect option for your vegan nail polish needs. Brands like Lush even have whole shops full of cruelty-free skincare goodies for you to get your hands on. Once you know these names, shopping sustainably should be as easy as ever.
The increased awareness of animal cruelty means there are now plenty to choose from.
The Leaping Rabbit is probably the most well-known out of these options. It allows you to scan any barcode to check against approved cruelty-free lists. PETA themselves have even released a similar app called Bunny Free. With these in hand, you can check anything at the click of a button.
As such, the beauty brands which are tackling this often do what they can to make that fact apparent. Some will advertise themselves as vegan.
Others will display the PETA rabbit symbol on all their packaging. By looking out for these, you can rest easy that you’re shopping right without having to do a single bit of planning. That way, you can remain cruelty-free, even when you have to do some last minute shopping.
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Download an App
If you still like the idea of finding new brands while you’re out, get an app to give you a hand.The increased awareness of animal cruelty means there are now plenty to choose from.
The Leaping Rabbit is probably the most well-known out of these options. It allows you to scan any barcode to check against approved cruelty-free lists. PETA themselves have even released a similar app called Bunny Free. With these in hand, you can check anything at the click of a button.
Know the tell-tale signs
At the very least, you can look out for tell-tale signs and they should be enough to guide you. As mentioned, most beauty shoppers are now aware of animal cruelty in the beauty industry.As such, the beauty brands which are tackling this often do what they can to make that fact apparent. Some will advertise themselves as vegan.
Others will display the PETA rabbit symbol on all their packaging. By looking out for these, you can rest easy that you’re shopping right without having to do a single bit of planning. That way, you can remain cruelty-free, even when you have to do some last minute shopping.
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How it Works
Every year, you could be using at least 24 single-use plastic containers for your skincare routine – that’s 1,400 plastic containers over a lifetime. Au only uses four aluminium containers that you refill over and over again.
The Skincare Products
The AU Natural Skinfood products are formulated from high quality, natural ingredients that are ethically-sourced from New Zealand. The skincare product's concentrated levels of high-grade active manuka honey, bee venom, and kiwifruit extract help to firm, plump and restore your skin to health using nature’s dependability. You can trust that every skincare product from AU Natural Skinfood is of premium quality, honest and chemical free.
The skincare products from Au Natural Skinfood work by naturally strengthening and improving the skin and helping to increase its resistance to environmental damage, instead of just using targeted ingredients to treat specific skin conditions like acne and aging.
The Au Natural Skinfood Day Serum is a fast-acting all-day moisturiser that uses a combination of Active 16+ Manuka honey and powerful antioxidants to nourish, strengthen and protect your skin. The serum aids in maintaining your skin's natural pH balance and helps in improving its overall health. It works on improving your skin’s appearance by lifting, tightening, firming and smoothing.
I wore this product directly underneath my daily foundation with absolutely no dramas or negative effects. The product is thick and creamy but dries nice and firm on the skin.
Scoop a pea-sized amount of the night creme out of the container and dot it across your face before massaging it in. After you gently massage it into your skin you will probably feel a bit tingly and numb which would be due to the bee venom. There was a possibility of some redness due to this but I didn't experience any, and my skin was left feeling smooth and tight.
The skincare products from Au Natural Skinfood work by naturally strengthening and improving the skin and helping to increase its resistance to environmental damage, instead of just using targeted ingredients to treat specific skin conditions like acne and aging.
The Cleanser
Every good skincare collection has a great cleanser behind it and the Au Natural Skinfood cleanser is no exception. This powerful yet gentle facial cleanser easily removes makeup and bad bacteria from your skin while promoting good bacteria growth in its place. The cleanser unclogs pores and helps to stimulate cell turnover, nourishing your skin and maintaining a low pH balance. The product is light and creamy and you only require a small amount for each cleanse of your face.The Brightening Lotion & Toner
The second step in your Au Natural Skinfood skincare treatment is the brightening toner & lotion. This invigorating and pH balancing skin lotion gently removes every last trace of cleanser and any surface debris. It hydrates your skin and reduces pore size. Filled with ingredients that are rich in natural antioxidants, its calming and antibacterial properties assist in strengthening and protecting your skin, lightening and tightening, as well as improving your skin’s health and overall appearance.
The Day Serum
The Au Natural Skinfood Day Serum is a fast-acting all-day moisturiser that uses a combination of Active 16+ Manuka honey and powerful antioxidants to nourish, strengthen and protect your skin. The serum aids in maintaining your skin's natural pH balance and helps in improving its overall health. It works on improving your skin’s appearance by lifting, tightening, firming and smoothing.I wore this product directly underneath my daily foundation with absolutely no dramas or negative effects. The product is thick and creamy but dries nice and firm on the skin.
The Night Creme
The final step in the skincare routine, the Night Creme. It should be applied after cleansing and toning in the evening. This deeply moisturising and hydrating night crème contains Active 16+ Manuka honey and pure bee venom working to nourish your skin and support skin cell regeneration as you sleep. It lifts, plumps, tightens and firms the skin, evening out skin tone and brightening dull skin.Scoop a pea-sized amount of the night creme out of the container and dot it across your face before massaging it in. After you gently massage it into your skin you will probably feel a bit tingly and numb which would be due to the bee venom. There was a possibility of some redness due to this but I didn't experience any, and my skin was left feeling smooth and tight.
How to Get Started!
Joining Au Natural is easy – simply visit the Shop, select the Essential Monthly Plan, and choose a membership that suits your budget.
If you select the Trial option, you'll receive your Discovery Kit, with a 14-day supply of product for you to try, risk-free for only $14.95. By subscribing to Au you’re also taking an active part in an industry-leading sustainability initiative to reduce waste and help care for the environment.
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How Can You Help?
So get into the store and pick your pet some goodies! You'll be contributing to a great cause at the same time!
Head to the Pound Paws x Merrier Store
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I started using the Avene Cleanance Expert Tinted Lotion instead of foundation in the morning.
Many moisturisers and cosmetic products can worsen or cause acne. Products labelled ‘oil free’ and ‘suitable for acne-prone skin’ are a good start, but even some of these can make acne worse for some people.
The Avene Cleanance Expert Tinted Lotion is a creamy tinted emulsion that spreads easily and is quickly absorbed. It leaves my skin feeling hydrated and mattified, and it helps to even out my skin tone and provide a healthy glow. Its unique formula prevents and controls blemishes and blackheads thanks to advanced ingredients.
Diolényl® helps limit the proliferation of skin bacteria, reduce redness and eliminate spots and blackheads
X-PressinTM smooths the skin's texture
Monolaurin helps regulate the hyperproduction of sebum
Avène Thermal Spring Water provides all its soothing and anti-irritating benefits
A little peek at my Avene collection... |
My morning routine before applying any makeup has been applying Cleanance Micellar Water to the face, eyelids and neck using a cotton pad. It has been good at removing my makeup of a night as well. It leaves the skin clear, cool and clean afterwards.
Then I have been following with a light mist of Avène Thermal Spring Water. This product has been tested by dermatologists, it provides soothing and anti-irritating benefits for sensitive, hypersensitive and allergic skin. My skin is generally pretty good overall, but a spritz of this still feels lovely.
Finally, I apply the Avene Cleanance Expert Tinted Lotion. Which I either leave for the whole day or I go ahead with my regular makeup. My night time skincare routine contains a few more steps, but I'll leave that for another time.
You can find pretty much all of the Avene products at My Chemist Warehouse, and the Avene Cleanance Expert Tinted Lotion is even on sale right now!
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Some Facts About Liquid Gold
- It's owned and manufactured in Queensland, Australia!
- When you apply it to your skin at night it tingles momentarily… The reason is the low pH… and by dropping the pH of your skin we make it work harder to reset itself. That’s why your skin feels firmer in the morning because it’s literally had “a workout”! So while you sleep, your skin works out!
- Alpha H doesn't test on Animals! But Liquid Gold isn't technically vegan as it contains Crossillk (Silk Amino Acids)
- It's owned and manufactured in Queensland, Australia!
- When you apply it to your skin at night it tingles momentarily… The reason is the low pH… and by dropping the pH of your skin we make it work harder to reset itself. That’s why your skin feels firmer in the morning because it’s literally had “a workout”! So while you sleep, your skin works out!
- Alpha H doesn't test on Animals! But Liquid Gold isn't technically vegan as it contains Crossillk (Silk Amino Acids)
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The First & Second Cleanse: TRIPLE ACTION CLEANSER
PRO X GEL PEEL
LED Light Therapy
VITAMIN B SERUM
HYDRO PLUS COMFORTING MASK
VITAMIN C CHERRY MASK
LIQUID GOLD 24HR MOISTURE REPAIR CREAM
Put the code "TEEGLY" in the comments section when you're making a booking with Nicole and receive 10% off any treatment you want!
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The Realisation
The Audit
Scrolling Through + Deleting
What to Look For
- Following 7000+ People
- Very small amount of followers
- Indian Account
- No pictures/Hasn't posted in a long time/Lots of really weird images or ads
- Username is basically gibberish
Other Reasons to Delete Spam/Bot/Fake Followers
What I Learnt from Clearing Out My Followers
Results
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"Named after the Hindu god of transformation and yoga, Shiva is a powerful yet gentle aid for tightening and toning. Shiva uses a targeted formulation to help firm problem areas so you can look your best!"
"Shiva's active fat-reducing & anti-cellulite properties encourage the body to release and oxidise fat, tightening and toning problem areas for a leaner look."
I can't give a definitive response on whether or not I've seen results. I didn't just slather it on to try and tone up my butt without doing any exercise. I've been lifting weights, doing squats and trying to eat reasonably well. (Even though I had mostly cheese and crackers for dinner last night...)
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