MAKEUP

Here you’ll find my favorite makeup finds!

• Pacifica’s Blushious Cheek Color (Blush) Hands down this is my favorite blush! It gives you natural, buildable, blendable, beautiful color without shimmer or glitter -I can’t stand sparkly blush. You can find it on Pacifica’s website, Ulta’s website,  Amazon, or in select Ulta, WF, or Target stores.
• Alima Pure Highlighter in Lumina This is my all time favorite highlighter! It goes on so smoothly, is blendable, and very natural looking. I just use my fingers to apply it and I like to put it on my cheekbone, under my brow, in the corner of my eyes, on the tip of my nose, and on my cupids bow. (Not everything Alima Pure offers is vegan, though all of their powder-based products are, and it’s all absolutely cruelty-free!)
• Tarte Cosmetics Tarte has some of my favorite go-to’s including their Shape Tape pressed powder foundation, their Park Ave Princess bronzer (very natural looking), their Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara, and their Sex Kitten eyeliner. If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop where you’re very likely going to fall in love with every single thing you purchase then this is the place for you! Tarte’s products can be found on their website as well as at Sephora and Ulta. (Not everything at Tarte Cosmetics is vegan but they do make it very easy to see what is! Everything is 100% cruelty-free as always!)
• K Voss Fairy Dust Pressed Highlighter in Moonlight Another great highlighter to consider is this subtle one from K Voss. It’s buildable but it’s definitely best used for a more natural look or when you’re not wearing makeup and just want to make your face look a little more dewy and fresh!

• Pacifica’s Stellar Gaze Mascara This is a really good everyday, natural looking mascara! I love the formula, I love the brush (and I’m a brush snob), and of course I love the way it makes my lashes look. You can find it on Pacifica’s website, Ulta’s website, Amazon, or in select Ulta, WF, or Target stores.
• Pacifica’s Eyeshadow Palettes Pacifica’s eyeshadow palettes are some of my favorites! The one I keep coming back to is called “Pink Nudes” which features shades of pink and brown. You can find it on Pacifica’s website, Ulta’s website,  Amazon, or in select Ulta, WF, or Target stores.
• Lush’s Eyes Right Mascara Another great mascara option is Lush’s Eyes Right mascara! It’s formula is great but a little wet so I suggest saving it for days when you’re not rushing to do your makeup. You can find it on Lush’s website or in a Lush store near you. (Not everything Lush sells is vegan, though it is all cruelty-free, but what is vegan is clearly marked both online and in store so you never have to scan ingredients lists!)
• Julep’s When Pencil Met Gel (Eyeliner) This waterproof eyeliner blew me away the 1st time I tried it. It goes on incredibly smooth, has great color payoff, and lasts all day! There are currently 23 standard colors to choose from, plus some special colors only offered in gift sets and collections, but it should be noted that not all of the colors are vegan-friendly. The current list of colors to avoid if you’re vegan are Lilac Shimmer, Aubergine, Smoky Plum, Ocean Blue, Ultraviolet, and Radiant Amethyst. (Not everything Julep sells is vegan, though it is all cruelty-free.)
• Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara This is my absolute favorite mascara! My lashes get long, thick, and fanned out thanks to both the awesome brush and the fantastic formula, and all in just 1 coat (but I still do 2 because why not). Fair warning though, this stuff dries out and thickens up pretty quickly so be sure to not dilly dally when you have it open and close it up tight when done. Better Than Sex mascara can be found on Two Faced’s website and at Sephora and Ulta. (Not everything at Two Faced is vegan but they do have a decent selection of vegan-friendly products and, as always, it’s all cruelty-free!)
• Tarte Cosmetics Tarte has some of my favorite go-to’s including their Shape Tape pressed powder foundation, their Park Ave Princess bronzer (very natural looking), their Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara, and their Sex Kitten eyeliner. If you’re looking for a one-stop-shop where you’re very likely going to fall in love with every single thing you purchase then this is the place for you! Tarte’s products can be found on their website as well as at Sephora and Ulta. (Not everything at Tarte Cosmetics is vegan but they do make it very easy to see what is! Everything is 100% cruelty-free as always!)

• Red Apple Lipstick This is my absolute favorite brand of traditional lipstick! Not only do these lipsticks smell amazing but they’re also moisture rich, have beautiful color payoff, and go on like vegan “butter.” My go-to shade is Audrey, I wear that color nearly every single day, but I also really love Petal Pusher which is a fun, bright pink color.
• AuNaturale’s su/Stain Matte Liquid Lip Stain I’ve tried a lot of different brands of matte liquid lipsticks, and lip stains, and this one is by far the best! It’s easy to apply, has a fantastic texture, is long-lasting, and comes in a variety of amazing colors. I’m addicted to the color they call On Pointe!
• French Girl Organics Le Lip Tint I absolutely adore a good lip tint because there are some days when a lipstick is just too much. These lips tints smell amazing, feel amazing, and come in a whole slew of amazing colors. I’m seriously trying to collect them all -preferably 2 of each so that I can have a set at home and a set at work!
• Crazy Rumors (Lip Balm) If you’re looking for a vegan and cruelty-free lip balm look no further than Crazy Rumors! They have a whole slew of untinted, flavored lip balms (and some tinted ones too) in flavors like Grape Jelly, Ginger Ale, Coffee Bean, Banana Split, and Honeycomb, just to name a few. Each and every one feels great on your lips and tastes hella yummy!
• Beautycounter Sheer Genius Conditioning Lipstick This is another fantastic lipstick option! This stuff is both ultra conditioning and moisturizing, plus it’s long lasting too. The colors are gorgeous as well though there isn’t that many to choose from. Two of my favorites are Rosewood and Petal. And can I just mention that the lid is magnetic so it wont accidentally open in your purse or pocket – it’s a little thing that makes me so happy! (Not everything at Beautycounter is vegan but they do have a very good selection of vegan things and everything is cruelty-free!)

• Eye of Horus’ Brow Define I’m pretty proud of my brows, they’re amazing and I get told that often, but even my amazing brows need a little help and that’s why I use this product! It looks natural, it’s easy to apply, it lasts, and it lets you get your brows done fast without the mess eyebrow powders and other pencils can cause. (Not everything Eye of Horus offers is vegan, though most of their stuff is, and it’s all absolutely cruelty-free!)
• Beautycounter Brilliant Brow Gel This is another great brow product to consider especially if you’re in a hurry every morning or if you have unruly brows. This goes on easy and fast and it gives you fuller-looking, darker, more controlled brows. My natural hair color is a medium brown and I use the shade “medium” but I could definitely use 1 shade lighter if I wanted to. (When in doubt, lean to the lighter side when it comes to brow gels!)