Elevate Your Beauty Routine: Top Cruelty Free Must-Haves -

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Let’s have a little update on some of my favourite cruelty free brands and products. There have been so many (a little bit too many imo – and don’t get me started on celebrity brands, ick) incredible launches in the beauty sphere from some of my favourite cruelty free brands. I’d love to share some of these with you guys and see what you think and if you have tried any of these brands. I’m always on the lookout for new brands to review, and love finding new go to products.

A little disclaimer * I know all the new releases can be overwhelming, with so many brands out there in the beauty world now ~ rest assured I do try to keep my purchases and PR down, I refuse items I wouldn’t use or already have to reduce waste. I invest in my beauty buys as it’s my job and passion.

So let’s delve into my some of my favourite cruelty free beauty products I have been using.

make beauty

hyperboost lash + brow serum

This was kind of a surprise when it arrived because MAKE Beauty don’t really sell in the UK yet, so I was really lucky to try and review the Hyperboost lash + brow serum from their Facebook group ~ I do actually have a US address so I was super excited to try this because I know MAKE Beauty has been doing great things over the pond.

I absolutely love the unique wand on this serum. It’s got a mascara wand with a traditional lash serum applicator on the end so you can double up, it’s great and really innovative, I find this design works really well. The formula is vegan and cruelty free and is made with sustainable source ingredients. You can use twice daily and use as the last step in your skincare routine.

I’ve been using this serum consistently for about a month and I’ve already noticed that my brows are looking slightly fuller and thicker, so I do really want to continue using it so I can give a further in-depth review and be able to show a side-by-side on how my lashes and brows are growing, but this is definitely one of my favourite products that I’ve tried this year, it is so quick and easy to use and the packaging is 10 out of 10 aesthetically pleasing.

If you get the chance, check out some of MAKE Beauty – I know I really want to try some of their make up products and I really hope that they do start selling products in the UK in the near future.

Price: $35

templespa

lovely day instant bronzing gel

Living in the UK the sun is not here very often so any kind of bronzing product I can use to bring my skin back to life, I am absolutely all over.

This bronzing gel from Templespa is so lush. I really love the formula of this, it’s really easy to use. What I like to do is mix it with my moisturiser so it’s toned it down a little bit, because I do have quite fair skin, but what does add the most beautiful glow to your skin and makes it look so healthy, bright and bronze it’s lovely.

You can use it by itself as just a straight up bronzing product or also it can definitely be used contour the skin. Templespa have some great products. They’re really high-quality and include some incredible ingredients. I actually find this could possibly be a dupe for the drunk elephant D-bronzi drops. I haven’t actually tried these, but they do look a little bit looser than this gel but the end result seems to look the quite similar, so it could be a little dupe. Have you tried these?

Price: £26

winky lux

cheeky rose cream blush

I am truly obsessed with these Winky Lux cheeky rose cream blushes, they almost look too beautiful to use don’t they? Little works of art. Winky lux is a clean, cruelty free beauty brand which has some of the most beautiful makeup products.

I has been sleeping on these blushes for so long. I’ve had them in my makeup drawer for a while and I just didn’t want to use them because they’re so beautiful, but I finally caved and can confirm they are just as good as they look.

I mean some products can look beautiful and not perform well, but these are such a lovely product. The blush is super creamy and leaves a natural flush on the cheeks. This particular shade (Tea Time) is perfect for the cold girl make up look that’s been trending at the moment.

I just love having these in my make up collection. I have two shades at the moment and I’m definitely going be picking up more. I know they do have a highlighter version of this so I’m definitely going to be checking that out.

These are so so pretty don’t be fooled by the prettiness because they do actually work and don’t be afraid to use products are there to be used. That is going be one of my goal for 2024 ~ I’m literally just going to use products, not think about what they look afterwards and just use them how they’re supposed to be ~ I mean who doesn’t want to apply a rose blush to their cheeks it’s just so pretty and girly, I love it.

Price: $20

nabla cosmetics

angel aura radiant plumping serum primer

Using a primer before make up is something I really want to improve on, as it really does help your make up last longer and you can base your make up routine around what type of primer you’re using.

Nabla angel aura serum primer is one of the most beautiful primer serum that I’ve ever used. It’s got a really nice consistency as it is a serum it does have skincare ingredients to moisture and hydrate. Honestly this primer leaves skin looking wet, juicy, dewy and glowy, it’s literally the perfect glowy base for make up.

What I love is if you use even a matte foundation on top of this primer, it will still show the glow through which is what I really love, as you can wear whatever base that you like and the glow will still show through.

For my glowy skin lovers, highly recommend trying this one out. I really do need to try out more from Nabla. Nabla are a cruelty free Italian brand and they have some beautiful product so definitely going to try and add some more to my make up routine.

Price: €30

d’Alba

first spray serum mist

I couldn’t not mention the d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum mist. There is a reason why it has gone viral over special media this year. It gives the most dewy skin.

d’Alba’s signature ingredient, the White Truffle, is designed to enhance skin elasticity and minimise fine lines. The product features a unique bi-layer formula, combining a white truffle serum for hydration and an oil layer for moisture, resulting in instantly radiant, glowy skin.

♡ The serum spray is hypoallergenic and has a 100% vegan formula, with the main ingredient being White Truffle, known for its antioxidant properties
♡ It has been clinically tested for safe use on sensitive skin
♡ This spray is portable and convenient, making it suitable for use throughout the day
♡ It serves as a multi-purpose spray, providing hydration and a boost of glow to the skin
♡ Can be used before and after makeup

I absolutely love this serum. I am a huge fan of glowy skin and this gives the ultimate dew, it’s stunning!

d’Alba White Truffle First Spray Serum is available on Amazon in the UK, US and Australia!

Price: £26

focallure beauty

instant retouch highlight powder

Focallure beauty is a brand that I have really embraced this year. They are super affordable. They are cruelty free and have some amazing sparkly, glittery make up products.

I’ve been really into my glittery make up looks at the moment it’s kind of become part of my personality and I am really going with that vibe.

This highlight powder is super gorgeous, it comes in a really unique applicator – you take off the top and you remove this the seal underneath and then you can sort of pump the powder out on the little puff in top and you can apply it all over your body on your face and it leaves the most gorgeous glow.

This shade is a GB05 One Night Stand which is a beautiful shimmering bronze shade, which gives a really nice golden hue to the skin. I love that this brand is so affordable, they’re definitely worth trying out, especially if you’re new to your cruelty free beauty journey.

Price: $12.99

glow recipe

plum plump hyaluronic acid lip gloss balm

I cannot rave enough about this Glow Recipe Plum Plum Hyaluronic Acid Gloss Balm. I have featured it so many times on my blog and on my Instagram and for good reason. I’m obsessed! The balm contains my favourite hyaluronic acid which really plumps and hydrates the lips which is so needed in these colder months.

I’ve been reaching for this product so much recently, seems to be fast becoming staple in my daily skincare routine. It leaves a really beautiful glossy finish on the lips and can also be used as an overnight mask for super soft lips in the morning. If there is just one product that I would recommend for everyone to have is a really good lip balm in your skincare routine and this one has been it for me. I love it.

Glow Recipe really have been releasing some bangers this year and this is a ride or die for. The whole plum plump range is beautiful as I am a huge fan of Hyaluronic Acid. Love love love.

Price: £19.89

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