cruelty free
Fight the good fight against animal cruelty in the beauty world; a roundup of cruelty-free makeup and skincare brands and how-tos to become a more conscious consumer.
My Honest LUSH Review Part Five
I don't know exactly what goes on in the LUSH labs, but it's probably safe to assume that it's full of experimentation. Tofu and ginger in your shampoo, sea salt in your toothpaste, lavender oil in your mouthwash--these sound like unusual ingredients, but LUSH manages to make it work, and every visit offers a new sensory experience.
By Kaitlin Shanks18 days ago in Blush
Your Skincare Routine Might Be Funding Things You Stand Against
Most people never think twice about their skincare. You see a nice bottle on social media or in the store it's trendy, it smells good, the packaging is aesthetic, you buy it. I get it. I really do I did the same thing for years.
By consciousglowabout a month ago in Blush
My Honest Farmacy Skincare Review
If you ask me, the best skincare products feel less like a soup of lab-synthesized chemicals and more like a refreshing lotion made from veggies and fruits. Farmacy appears to strike this balance, and after eyeing this brand in Ulta for a while, I finally had the chance to try their serums and creams. Using this brand felt like taking a milk-and-honey bath, and if you think your skin could use a treat, follow along with this honest, non-sponsored Farmacy review.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Blush
My Honest Rhode Review
Rhode has been on my list for a while. Unfortunately, only one Sephora in my area carries this brand, so it took a couple of months for me to try enough products. I'm not sure why Rhode is so exclusive, but I'll admit that trying their viral formulas made me feel like a rich influencer. Unfortunately, I'm still working on the "rich" part (and the "influencer" part)--but in the meantime, you can see what I thought in this honest, non-sponsored Rhode review.
By Kaitlin Shanks2 months ago in Blush
Does Topical Collagen Actually Work? The Truth About Collagen Creams (And What Actually Helps)
For a few months, I used a rich, extremely photogenic “collagen renewal cream” every morning, genuinely believing I was topping up something my skin was running low on. I wasn’t. And once I found out why, I didn’t throw the cream out — I just stopped expecting it to do a job it was never able to do in the first place.
By Barely Glowing 3 months ago in Blush
What Is EGF, and Does a Vegan Version Exist?
A few months ago I caught my reflection after a genuinely rough week and was surprised by what I saw. My skin still looked worn out, days after I’d actually caught up on sleep. Dull, a little swollen under the eyes, the kind of tired that usually fades within a day or two once I’m rested again. This time it didn’t. I chalked it up as one of those vague, unfixable parts of getting older, the kind of thing you’re just supposed to accept.
By Barely Glowing 3 months ago in Blush









