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.

The “Corpse-Skin Needle” Is Korea’s Hottest Anti-Aging Trend. Doctors Say the Data Stops at 20 Weeks.
They Fly to Seoul to Inject the Dead’s Skin Into Their Faces 1 In August 2026, Fu Na from Guangdong was lying in a dermatology clinic in Seoul when she first heard the name Re2O.
By Jinabout 23 hours ago in Blush
HYROX Let a Champion Soil the Course and Win. The Real Story Is the Double Standard.
When excrement is more "compliant" than spit: HYROX's incontinence scandal and the collapse of fairness in commercial racing
By Jin2 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 consciousglow14 days 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 Shanksabout a month 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 Shanksabout a month ago in Blush
National Lipstick Day 2026 Trends
So, National Lipstick Day 2026 trends are focused on effortless radiance, rather than bold shades. Additionally, the shades feature glossy and high-shine finishes.
By Lynne Black2 months ago in Blush
One Meal a Day for 10 Years: The Surprising Science Behind Louis Koo’s Extreme Discipline – and Why You Shouldn’t Copy It
It’s 11 p.m. The cha chaan tengs in Mong Kok are still open. Steam seeps through the gaps in the kitchen doors, mingling with the clink of ice cubes in iced lemon tea, the sizzle of stir‑fried noodles hitting a hot wok, and the brief screech of plastic chair legs scraping across the floor. For the night‑shift workers, the after‑party crowd, the insomniacs, this is the easiest hour of the day to break a rule. A bowl of wonton noodles. A plate of curry fish balls. Cheap, scalding comfort, available at any corner.
By Jin2 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 2 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 2 months ago in Blush
Is There a Vegan Alternative to Snail Mucin That Actually Works? Here’s What I Found
Snail mucin is the ingredient everyone already has an opinion on. You’ve either been using it for years and will not hear a word against it, or you’ve side-eyed a jar labeled “snail secretion” at the beauty counter and quietly kept walking. I was somewhere in between — genuinely convinced by the results, less enthusiastic about where they were coming from.
By Barely Glowing 2 months ago in Blush
Salmon Sperm Facials Are Everywhere. Here’s the Vegan Swap I Use Instead.
“Salmon sperm facial” has been in my feed constantly — usually a video of someone lying back in a clinic chair while a practitioner works a needle across their cheekbones. Clinics are booked out weeks in advance for a treatment named, unfortunately, exactly what it sounds like. Every time I watched one of these videos, I had the same two-part reaction: the skin in the after-shot looked genuinely better, and there was no version of this where I was booking myself in for it.
By Barely Glowing 2 months ago in Blush
How to Strengthen Your Core and Pelvic Floor Naturally
Strong core muscles and a healthy pelvic floor are essential for stability, posture, mobility, and overall well-being. Yet many people only start paying attention to these areas after experiencing symptoms such as back pain, pelvic pressure, urinary leakage, or discomfort during daily activities. Fortunately, improving core and pelvic floor strength doesn’t always require intensive workouts or complicated routines. With the right approach, you can naturally support these muscles and build a stronger foundation for long-term health.
By Elevate You Studio3 months ago in Blush