The Ins-and-Outs of the Vegan Beauty Regime.

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On Thursday, I was talking to some friends about how difficult it can be (especially in the area where I live) to find vegan-friendly beauty products. Things as simple as, like, deoderant or facial moisturizer. Luckily, I have been able to find those things, but when it comes to facial cleansers, acne medication, etc. I have really had a hard time in the past.

So, I have compiled a list of the products that I use, all of which are cruelty-free.

Shower time:

- E-sen-cia by Samy "white lotus, barley & nettle" shampoo & conditioner

- Alba Passion Fruit bodywash

- Desert Essence "Throroughly Clean Face Wash"

Beauty time:

- Tom's of Maine Apricot deoderant (this is the BEST deoderant I have ever used, ever.)

- Alba hibiscus facial toner

- Alba papaya-mango body butter

- Sonia Kashuk mineral concealer

- Sonia Kashuk SPF15 tinted moisturizer

- Sonia Kashuk powder blush

- Wet 'n Wild eyebrow pencil

- Clinique Touch-Tint for Eyes (Nude Sparkle)

- Clinique eyeliner

- Clinique lash-doubling mascara

In my purse:

- Grounded in Nature Tangerine lip balm (new favorite!!!)

- Victorias Secret "Love Rocks" body mist

- Bath & Body Works "Sea Island Cotton" hand lotion OR

- Burt's Bees lotion

So, that's about it. Seeing it in writing, it looks like I spend a ton of time in front of a mirror, doesn't it? Haha! I really don't. Most of my time is spent at the store scanning the fine-print on the backs of bottles to make sure they're cruelty-free! There is, however, a faster/easier way - CaringConsumer.com has .pdfs that list companies that DO and companies that DON'T test their products on animals. Very cool!

And, the Burt's Bees company just came out with an all-natural toothpaste! Awesome! Go to their website to print out a $1 off coupon! I already got mine!