Showing posts with label Ecotools. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Ecotools. Show all posts
Thursday, November 19, 2015
Ethical shopping- why I choose what I choose
Tuesday, November 3, 2015
Updated Shopping Guide to Cruelty Free Brands and Products
Cntd: A work in progress guide for the cruelty free novice..
Updated shopping list as of November 30th, 2015
Makeup
Friday, October 23, 2015
A Shopping Guide to cruelty free makeup and household products - what to buy and where
A work in progress guide for the cruelty free novice...
Updated on October 23rd 2015)
Monday, August 17, 2015
Aspirations of no perspiration, an update. What I have found not wearing deodorant for 5 weeks
My aspiration of no perspiration began just over a month ago now, 5 weeks to be exact. I took this leap to rid myself of my dependancy on antiperspirant and deodorant once and for all. I must confess I did attempt this cold turkey in 2009 whilst working in Dublin and well, the results were an epic fail. Two days in I caved and grabbed a co-workers spray and doused myself. I couldn't cope with my own smell and that's saying something. I feared everyone could see this stench surround me like a decomposing discoloured aura.
I know a few people, three in total that don't use an antiperspirant or deodorant and never have. All three claim that when they do use it they sweat more and smell worse than if didn't put it on. My interest was triggered again upon my first visit to Los Angeles. I bought a cream antiperspirant stick and when I read a possible side effect being linked to kidney function and failure I thought that's a bit weird, what on earth is in this stick that would affect my kidneys? As a side note I did not think that I would be living in the beautiful La La land years later. Life is good that way. Thinking no more about my kidneys I blindly went about my day. I carried on as normal smelling powder fresh for the next 6 years.
I know a few people, three in total that don't use an antiperspirant or deodorant and never have. All three claim that when they do use it they sweat more and smell worse than if didn't put it on. My interest was triggered again upon my first visit to Los Angeles. I bought a cream antiperspirant stick and when I read a possible side effect being linked to kidney function and failure I thought that's a bit weird, what on earth is in this stick that would affect my kidneys? As a side note I did not think that I would be living in the beautiful La La land years later. Life is good that way. Thinking no more about my kidneys I blindly went about my day. I carried on as normal smelling powder fresh for the next 6 years.
Thursday, July 23, 2015
Paint your face... cruelty free cosmetics using Ecotools and The Body Shop
The Body Shop
Eco Tools
Josie Maran Cosmetics
Physicians Formula
The Body Shop brushes which I'm certain if you have used these before namely the Face and Body brush, the Kabuki and the Blusher brush know that they are excellent. I love them and have been using since a friend bought me a large bronzer brush for my 19th birthday. Thanks Nicola! They provide great coverage and are extremely soft. They are easy to clean and dry as soft as when first purchased. Prices are approximate at $28.00 / €26.00 respectively. A staple in my list and as they are cruelty free I think a must try if you haven't already.
Ecotools Brushes, blusher, eye shadow etc. These are great and cheaper than The Body Shop. They are 100% cruelty free and natural. They are soft and absolutely worth buying. I love these brushes. Both the face and eyeshadow brushes are brilliant providing a good finish. They are available almost everywhere, Boots Ireland, Tesco, CVS, Target and Ralph's. Example: The blusher brush is €10.99 in Boots and prices start at $4.79 in Target.
The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Highligher/Bronzer $22.00 / €23.00 approx. A
go to, I've bought this palette three times. I love the
colour and I think it's similar to the Bobbi Brown block only half the price.
The packaging is however useless. The plastic box even on my third one is as bad
as the first. It's not durable for an on the move makeup bag within your
handbag. I swore on the second one that that was it, I'm not buying this again because it breaks every time in the
same place (the lid) but I'm known to be a little mouthy that way and I like the colour and the price and I may just be a cheapo!
Josie Maran Cosmetics is a cruelty free company and available from
Sephora. This was first given to me as a gift and I loved it.
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil- $48.00. This is the BEST product to hydrate my skin. I have dry skin in places and am prone to acne break outs on my chin. The argan oil helps moisturise my face and deal with any acne. Contrary to what you would think, I know putting oil on acne feels wrong, this works wonders and is another staple in my bag. I put it on before bed and sometimes under moisturiser. It can be a little too oily if you use too much so a tiny few drops is enough to cover your face and neck. I have also used it on the dry ends of my hair. A warning though, it can make your eyelashes oily if used under a day moisturiser and your mascara will make for a getaway. Found out the hard way! I made the mistake of buying the light oil to try instead of the regular and hated it, but light is available for those who'd prefer.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturiser SPF 47 . This has a lovely scent. I use it every day. It provides good coverage and protection but it is hard-ish to rub in and I think it's a little expensive at $32.00 for a 2oz bottle. I haven't found another that I like enough to re-place this one yet and I'm on my second bottle. I will be on the look out for a cruelty free replacement but I may just be a loyal argan f-oillower.
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation in fair /light. I LOVE this! It goes on white and matches to your skin colour and tone. It again is a little pricey at $42.00 but it gives a flawless finish and you don't need that much to cover your face, therefore the bottle lasts ages. Be sure to try and match your skin tone to the right colour choice before purchase. It comes in 3 different shades, fair/light, light/medium and medium/dark. One downside to this is it can get grainy near the end of the bottle.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free
Mineral Airbrushing Pressed Powder SPF 30 in Creamy Natural. $12.79 in Target. This provides a flawless finish and good coverage without having to use a cream foundation. Especially good for the days you don't want to wear makeup but have somewhere to go or also used over a foundation for an airbrushed feel. I put it on with The Body Shop kabuki brush. It's perfect if you are in a hurry. Nearing this end of it's life however the pressed powder breaks up (like most I think) and this can be extremely annoying. Definitely worth a try for its price point, SPF and cruelty free stamp from Peta.
All content (writing and photographs) is my own and original unless otherwise stated. Copyright © 2015. Ruth S
Eco Tools
Josie Maran Cosmetics
Physicians Formula
The Body Shop brushes which I'm certain if you have used these before namely the Face and Body brush, the Kabuki and the Blusher brush know that they are excellent. I love them and have been using since a friend bought me a large bronzer brush for my 19th birthday. Thanks Nicola! They provide great coverage and are extremely soft. They are easy to clean and dry as soft as when first purchased. Prices are approximate at $28.00 / €26.00 respectively. A staple in my list and as they are cruelty free I think a must try if you haven't already.
Ecotools Brushes, blusher, eye shadow etc. These are great and cheaper than The Body Shop. They are 100% cruelty free and natural. They are soft and absolutely worth buying. I love these brushes. Both the face and eyeshadow brushes are brilliant providing a good finish. They are available almost everywhere, Boots Ireland, Tesco, CVS, Target and Ralph's. Example: The blusher brush is €10.99 in Boots and prices start at $4.79 in Target.
The Body Shop Shimmer Waves Highligher/Bronzer $22.00 / €23.00 approx. A
Josie Maran Cosmetics is a cruelty free company and available from
Josie Maran 100% Pure Argan Oil- $48.00. This is the BEST product to hydrate my skin. I have dry skin in places and am prone to acne break outs on my chin. The argan oil helps moisturise my face and deal with any acne. Contrary to what you would think, I know putting oil on acne feels wrong, this works wonders and is another staple in my bag. I put it on before bed and sometimes under moisturiser. It can be a little too oily if you use too much so a tiny few drops is enough to cover your face and neck. I have also used it on the dry ends of my hair. A warning though, it can make your eyelashes oily if used under a day moisturiser and your mascara will make for a getaway. Found out the hard way! I made the mistake of buying the light oil to try instead of the regular and hated it, but light is available for those who'd prefer.
Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturiser SPF 47 . This has a lovely scent. I use it every day. It provides good coverage and protection but it is hard-ish to rub in and I think it's a little expensive at $32.00 for a 2oz bottle. I haven't found another that I like enough to re-place this one yet and I'm on my second bottle. I will be on the look out for a cruelty free replacement but I may just be a loyal argan f-oillower.
Josie Maran Argan Matchmaker Serum Foundation in fair /light. I LOVE this! It goes on white and matches to your skin colour and tone. It again is a little pricey at $42.00 but it gives a flawless finish and you don't need that much to cover your face, therefore the bottle lasts ages. Be sure to try and match your skin tone to the right colour choice before purchase. It comes in 3 different shades, fair/light, light/medium and medium/dark. One downside to this is it can get grainy near the end of the bottle.
Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Talc-Free
All content (writing and photographs) is my own and original unless otherwise stated. Copyright © 2015. Ruth S
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