Beauty - Make-Up

Pros:

• cruelty free
• no parabens
• no phthalates
• good ingredients
• small enough for travel or in purse
• vegan
• twists for volume and length
• makes lashes long

Cons:

• expensive
• isn't waterproof so can smudge
• doesn't give much volume
• comes in one colour

When to use it:

Everyday with make-up regimen. I used this mascara for 2 months but I had to apply a few times to give my lashes any volume. I also noticed that it is hard to get the product out and seems to dry out a lot faster than other brands that I have tried. Lastly, I did not like the twist function for me it was useless and therefore I never used it. Everyone is different though, maybe someone else might find the function amazing.

Pros:

• cruelty free
• no parabens
• no phthalates
• good ingredients
• small enough for travel or in purse
• vegan
• makes lashes long and thick
• comes in other colours

Cons:

• expensive
• isn't waterproof so can smudge

When to use it:

Everyday with make-up regimen. I enjoy this mascara because it gives me great volume and lift. I don't like to use waterproof mascara because it can wreck your eyelashes. This is because it is designed to stay on, therefore, you must be more aggresive at taking it off. 

Pros:

• cruelty free
• nature derived
• good ingredients
• small enough for travel or in purse
• vegan, non-gmo and gluten free
• fair trade 
• mostly organic ingredients
• comes in a few colours
• SPF 30 
• smells great 
• gives a smooth looking complexion
• doesn't clog pores
• moisturizing

Cons:

• doesn't cover much
• doesn't come in dark colours

When to use it:

Everyday with make-up regimen. I love this cc cream, it doesn't cover up pimples or dark marks on the skin but it does make your skin look smooth if it isn't too problematic. It is also great as it doesn't seem to clog my pores. I don't break out from it which I usually do from other cover-ups or foundations that I've applied to my face. Lastly, the big bonus of this cream is its SPF benefits. When I burned my face with hot bone broth I was unable to go out into the sun for 6 months. When I was finally able to, for short periods of time, I had to wear a sun block of some sort and it seemed like everything made me break out. Until I found this magical Saviour! It smells great and I enjoy using it under my make-up everyday.

Pros:

• cruelty free
• good ingredients
• small enough for travel or in purse
• vegan and gluten free
• mostly organic and naturally derived ingredients
• comes in many colours
• gives a smooth looking complexion
• doesn't clog pores

Cons:

• expensive
• doesn't give full coverage
• the top can twist off easily spilling its contents everywhere

When to use it:

Everyday with make-up regimen. This is a great foundation for your make up regimen. I love how it doesn't make me break out and makes my skin look soft and smooth. Although, I can be a bit expensive, it comes in a wide array of colours and a little goes a very long way. I only use it under my eyes and as a spot treatment if needed. I have had it now for over a year with plenty of product left.

Pros:

• a few colours to choose from
• cruelty free
• no parabens
• no phthalates
• vegan, gluten free and non-gmo
• light weightless coverage
• doesn't make you breakout

Cons:

• isn't full coverage
• expensive

When to use it:

Everyday with your make-up regimen. I liked this foundation because it didn't make me break out. It also blends completely with my skin colour as it has an innovative color-match technology that goes on white and instantly adjusts to match your unique skin tone. Lastly, the argan oil in it makes your skin super soft and keeps it hydrated.

Pros:

• natural ingredients
• no parabens
• no phthalates
• doesn't make you breakout
• not tested on animals
• non-gmo and gluten free
• lasts long

Cons:

• loose powder can get everywhere
• only one colour to choose from

When to use it:

Everyday with your make-up regimen. This is a great bronzer, I really enjoy its sun-kissed colour but I guess with certain skin tones it may not be for everyone. Some views say that it is too shimmery but I don't find it to be at all. The only thing that I didn't like is the fact that it is loose powder but over time I've got use to it and now it doesn't bother me at all. 

Pros:

• several colours to choose from
• cruelty free
• no parabens
• mostly organic ingredients
• small enough for travel or in purse
• talc free
• vegan and gluten free

Cons:

• over time the blush got super hard
• bit expensive
• not completely organic

When to use it:

Everyday with make-up regimen. I did really enjoy the look of this blush and it had a very nice smell to it. What I didn't like though, was after time the blush hardened up making it impossible to get out with my blush brush. 

Pros:

• a few colours to choose from
• cruelty free
• no parabens
• vegan, gluten free
• has organic ingredients
• smells nice like a light perfume scent
• super soft and light weight

Cons:

• isn't full coverage
• expensive

When to use it:

Everyday with your make-up regimen. This mousse is so soft and smells very nice of a sweet purfume. Although, I do like the smell, it can be a bit much after days of usage on your face. I switch on and off of this foundation for this reason. Other than that I do love the softness and moisture it provides.