Cruelty free mascara "Too Faced Better Than Sex", "Barry M Showgirl" and "Milani Grandissimo Lashes" review

 
My favourite cruelty free mascaras are
1.) Too Faced Better Than Sex (reviewed)
2.) Barry M Showgirl Extra Lengthening (reviewed)
3.) Catrice Lashes to Kill, Ultra black.
They are rated on look and feel, lengthening and long lasting effect.  There is one here for all budgets.  No excuses, come along the cruelty free road.

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 

More thoughts on unemployment...

Right now I'm trying to find inner peace with coffee and self help books sitting in Coffee Bean in Brentwood; coffee in one hand, bagel and book in the other. "The Road Less Travelled " today specifically. 

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)

A Tale of Moving House and Marriage -A novice's view

I am dab hand at moving house.  I've moved from here to there so many times over the last 5 years you need both hands to count the many times. Some would say gypsy, I say nomad and searcher.  I'm pretty proud of my moving boxes and labelling expertise, which is not to say I like it or feel anything even resembling like, but I am good at it.  This is adulting the hard way as us newlyweds move house, buy furniture and build the dreaded flat packs; dystopia has been found in a furniture store.

Cruelty Free Derma e. A review of a vegan option.

Derma e is a Southern California brand and was first brought to my attention upon that life changing visit (profound yet very true statement) to The Gentle Barn in Santa Clarita, CA.  Derma e products are vegan and cruelty free.  The ingredients used are all plant based, natural and organic. I have seen Derma e for sale in Bed Bath & Beyond, Whole Foods, Target, online and in other retailers in the US.  Unfortunately I could not find distributors when I did a little research and checked if they were sold in stores in Ireland, however you can order from Amazon.co.uk and they are sold in stores in the UK and Canada. The products themselves can seem a little pricey at first glance but from my experience are worth it and you only need a very small amount of any of the products reviewed below.  Therefore each jar will go a long way.

Cruelty Free e.l.f Makeup Review

elf cosmetics are a little god send. They have the PETA cruelty free seal of approval and as I am replenishing my beauty products one by one with alternatives that are not tested on animals, I need to have everyday items to reach for when beauty sleep escapes me.  E.l.f stands for eyes, lips and face and can be purchased online, at Target, Bed Bath & Beyond, CVS and other retailers.  They are exceptionally cheap and affordable.  All 5 products listed cost me less than $20. My cheap side was dancing.