No compromise: 7 vegan cosmetics brands
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Being vegan in Russia is expensive and difficult. If you can still figure out the food, clothing and other necessary things, the ethics of cosmetics and household chemicals often raises questions. However, today more and more brands refuse to test products on animals. In Russia, these categories of products are subject to re-testing when imported, so be careful: animal experiments are not prohibited by law, and testsin vitro or volunteers are not held everywhere. Look for badges on packages that say your lipstick is "cruelty-free". Today's list is for those who would like to do without products containing ingredients of animal origin: the following seven brands would be enough to collect an ethical cosmetic bag for all occasions.
Lime crime
Perhaps the most obvious point - we told about all the merits of this indie brand three years ago. During this time, many products became bestsellers and began to be sold in Russian online stores. Prior to Deer and her magical multicolored bottles went the thorny path to one hundred percent ethical: since 2012, the brand has abandoned the use of controversial components - for example, they excluded vaseline from the famous Velvetines lipstick. This does not save the independent brand from serious mistakes (the traces of the scandal with the glowing shadows of Superfoils are still alive), but more often it turns out well. Surely about everything that concerns the other characteristics, you already know: it is at Lime Crime that you should look for perfect colored lipsticks; their shadows and linings are also high.
Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics
American professional brand created by a makeup artist (which is not for nothing that causes immediate confidence) David Klasfeldom. Compliance with ethics was one of the first conditions for creating a brand, and these principles are still there. Yes, such cosmetics are more expensive and more difficult to produce, but the results of these efforts are usually encouraging. Searches of creators are focused on two parameters: reinforced concrete durability and bright colors. As a result, the most important product of OCC is a stable pigment for lips Lip Tar, which exists in the most insane shades. You will not find the majority in Russia, so it’s better to turn to the official online store. You should also pay attention to decent brushes, a sea of multi-colored glitters and nail polishes - among the neon and dark shades there are some quite classic ones.
Ecotools
Dream come true: very inexpensive and faithfully performing their work products. The French brand produces synthetic brushes with a recognizable eco-friendly design: recycled aluminum and bamboo pens. Most of them are very soft, so they will certainly suit vegans and sissies. They most likely will not cope with intensive make-up work, but they will show their best in amateur use, especially if you choose specialized options. In addition to brushes, EcoTools has hairbrushes and accessories for the bath and shower - so, even the widest range of accessories will fit into a very modest budget.
skyn ICELAND
Unusual brand, inspired by the specifics of the native Iceland. Orientation is peculiar: manufacturers promise to relieve the skin from signs of stress - irritations, increased salo-exchange, uneven complexion. Brand trumps natural ingredients like Icelandic algae, is popular with cosmetologists and is really effective. Although many tools work for express results, they are good in long-term use. The composition has oxygen liposomes - microbubbles, designed to deliver oxygen as deeply as possible. Patches have a special magic; they noticeably clean dark circles and are very resistant to any external influences, very dense sunscreen with an SPF of 30.
Adorn Cosmetics
Another young Australian brand, struggling to its minerality and organic. Unfortunately, it is not available in Russia, but if you have raids in this remote part of the world, then it makes sense to supply yourself or vegan friends with some products. There is an oil-free mineral tone base in the assortment, excellent primers and a small but confident care segment - allergy sufferers should use it with caution. But the majority of frankly controversial and harmful components are simply excluded: talc, rice powder, fragrances and dyes are not used. Manufacturers care about the environmental friendliness of products, so refills are offered for some products.
Manic panic collection
One of the most popular brands among users of colored seven-permanent hair-dyes, which also has a completely decent line of makeup products. You can search for everything for a vampire make-up, including a snow-white tonal base and lipstick in punk cases. Not all colors are equally good at wearing (yes, black and not perfect here), so you should consult on the forums before buying. And yet, first and foremost, this is a story about hair coloring - high quality, multi-colored and ethical. More, perhaps, nothing is needed.
Marrakesh
The American brand, which produces body and hair care products, openly supports environmental initiatives: packaging is recyclable, products on animals are not tested, and all components that are considered dangerous in the community of lovers of natural products are excluded. There are many different rulers, but there is no particular difference between them - these are shampoos, conditioners, creams and oils that adequately perform their functions. There are products with vegetable keratin, which for many will be a definite plus: in most hair products continue to use protein derived from sheep's wool.
Photo:Lime Crime, I love makeup, Ebay, OCCmakeup (1, 2, 3), Iherb, Shins, Ecotools, Ricky's (1, 2, 3), Skyniceland, Skin Care RX, The Organic Project (1, 2), Adorn cosmetics , Manic Panic, Befactory (1, 2, 3)