(Part 3) Top products from r/VeganBeauty

HAIR:

• Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Shampoo. I get this at Target, where they have the jumbo bottle for $10. I really like that it's super gentle and doesn't have sulfates in it (I have a fairly dry, curly hair type). It also smells soft, almost like play dough, and I love that. I also use the matching conditioner.
  
  TEETH:
  
  
• Earth Paste Toothpaste. I get this at my local health food store and I have seen it at Whole Foods and New Seasons. This toothpaste makes my teeth feel the cleanest they've ever been, but you should know that the mouth feel is a little different from a traditional foaming toothpaste. Before this I used Tom's Of Maine.
  
  
• Modest Planet Natural Bamboo Toothbrush. Just got this recently but so far I like it just fine.
  
  BODY:
  
  
• I don't shave, so I don't have any current recommendations for this. HOWEVER I know that safety razors are a great option as far as finding cruelty free (plus they're more eco conscious) and I used to like using coconut oil to shave my legs.
  
  
• Wild Carrots Vanilla Bean Skin Cream. I just checked their website and this appears to have been discontinued. :(
  
  
• Tom's Of Maine Deodorant. I like the Wild Lavender and Maine Woodspice scents. I don't sweat much, so these do fine for me, but might not be great for someone who sweats a lot.
  
  SKINCARE:
  
  
• I just found out my cleanser isnt vegan, I need recs for this again.
  
  
• Thayer's Alcohol Free Rose Witch Hazel. It's gentle and calming. I used to wipe it on with a cotton round but I've discovered I actually like spritzing my toner on better.
  
  
• Derma E Hydrating Day Cream. This is very moisturizing but still light. It sinks in really well, which I love because I like to layer skin creams. It also smells delicious and light.
  
  
• Derma E Hydrating Night Cream. This is thick. This is rich. I want to marry it. I have pretty dry skin so I actually layer a dab of this over my day cream as well.
  
  
• Pure Maracuja Oil.This is the one I use right now, and before this I used the Tarte one. It's softening and helps my breakouts a little bit.
  
  
• Pure Neem Oil. I'm allergic to Tea Tree and my skin doesn't like Salicylic Acid very much so I use this instead. Sometimes I apply like a spot treatment, sometimes all over. I love what it does for me but it smells like burning peanuts so I only use it at night.
  
  
• Shea Moisture African Water Mint Lip Balm. This is really thick so I like it for lip prep before lipstick. My only complaint is the packaging. It's so hard to open.
  
  MAKEUP:
  
  
• Hard Candy Color Correcting Primer in Green. I just learned that this is LE. WHY the FUCK..... Before this I was using elf Hydrating Mineral Primer.
  
  
• I don't use foundation much anymore, but when I do I rotate between Wet N Wild Photofocus, Sonia Kashuk Perfecting Luminous Foundation and Urban Decay Naked Skin. All three are lightweight, thin formulas, and medium coverage.
  
  
• Kat Von D Lock It Concealer Creme. This is beautiful. And let me tell you, my skin is AWFUL but I can just use this instead of foundation and it looks awesome. Best makeup purchase of my life.
  
  
• Essence Stay Matt Powder. I use this to "bake" and set my face all over. It's very effective and has a great blurring effect. Sometimes if I have a bad foundation day, this actually fixes it.
  
  
• Becca Shimmering Skin Perfector Liquid in Moonstone. I like to put this on top of my base but under powder. It gives a nice subtle glow.
  
  
• Too Faced Chocolate Soleil Bronzer. This is beautiful and it smells delicious, and it's very easy to blend.
  
  
• Urban Decay Blush in Fetish. The formula on these is just so soft and beautiful, without being powdery at all. This is also a pretty similar color to Tarte's Exposed (not vegan) though slightly pinker.
  
  
• Still need an eye primer replacement and am working on the eye shadows.
  
  
• elf Mineral Infused Mascara. This makes my lashes so fluttery and curly. Perfect for everyday. For more dramatic lashes, I really like the Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara.
  
  
• My favorite lipsticks are the Kat Von D Liquid Lipsticks and the Milani Matte Lipsticks.
  
  NOW AFTER ALL OF THAT. Please make sure you check the HG Masterlist in the sidebar. I made it just for these situations! There's tons more products listed there!

So I've got the hawaiian body oil which I don't use too often, but is good after a shower once and a while. Uh then I also have the good&clean mini peel which I've used only once I think, and actually probably need to try again because I have some blackheads. That's pretty much it, honestly I would say the Dr Bronners is my, not so much secret, but #1 key product for good skin. I shower probably 4-6 times a week with that stuff. Oh and then I also have this shave cream.

I can't tell you which stores carry that stuff in Canada though, sorry.

Some other general healthy skin tips are:

• Drink plenty of water
  
• Eat Plenty of fresh leafy greens and fruits
  
• Moderate daily exposure to direct sunlight
  
• Don't smoke cigarettes or drink alcohol
  
• get plenty of sleep
  
  
  
  
  
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Welcome new vegan!!

When my hair was white/blue I tried a few different toners and none of them worked for me (and I bleached the heck out of my hair so it was very light to start with). What worked for me was mixing a little bit of Special Effects Blue Mayhem with conditioner and leave it in for maybe an hour. I'm sure you could use another brand of plant-based dye too. I'd usually do it a little darker than I wanted and it would fade perfectly and last a little longer. I hope that helps!

Kiss My Face. This one smells AMAZING and it's $9 for 32oz with a frickin pump!


Kiss My Face Anti-stress Bath and Shower Gel, Moisturizing Body Wash, Value Size 32 oz https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003EUSRNA/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_OPBNAbR5P3G86

It’s super cheap! $11 for 16 fluid ounces is really good, especially considering it’s the most calming lotion I have ever used. Simplified the hell out of my skin routine, which is super awesome for someone with lifelong eczema. Now my whole body routine is mostly this, plus a sea salt scrub below the knees, and Ro’s Argan body conditioner on the really bad patches. Ro’s Argan does unfortunately have fragrance in it but it’s still crazy effective and it only stays on for a few minutes. Argan oil is magic.

I think I just convinced myself to switch to straight up Argan oil instead of a body conditioner with fragrance.

Congratulations on starting a online store! I'm just getting into it and there's so many options for soap, with different oils, and fragrances. I've been reading this book as suggested by SoapQueen and it's been really helpful to get my brain to slow down and write down everything in the process.

You might want to also post on /r/Indiemakeupandmore.

I second the Beauty Without Cruelty fragrance-free body lotion. I also like the Shikiai Borage fragrance-free lotion (https://www.amazon.com/ShiKai-Lotion-Therapy-Borage-8-Ounces/dp/B001H54VNO?crid=25BQHNTPGUR9L&keywords=shikai+borage+lotion&qid=1538067859&s=Beauty&sprefix=shikai+borage+lotion%2Cbeauty%2C201&sr=1-2-spons&ref=sr_1_2_sspa&psc=1).

I replaced eucerin with this:
Beauty without Cruelty Extra Rich Fragrance Free Hand and Body Lotion

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B002ZP39SS

MyChelle has some great vegan, reef-safe sunscreens! I like this one . They’re not super expensive and you can find them at Whole Foods and other grocery stores!

I really like Nature's Gate body wash! https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B002AMUICG?psc=1&ref=yo_pop_mb_pd_t1

This one from Desert Essence seems to have good reviews. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001B3RFK8/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Sm5KAbY1C4CDE

Also l’oréal isn’t vegan btw (they test on animals)

I tried various washes and lotions, but in the end what helped the most with my hormonal adult acne (dammit why doesnt is stop when you start getting grey hairs?), was to take an evening primrose oil, and a zinc tablet every day.

Yeah, I figured I'd get one of the starter kits. I'm kinda torn though because I had these and their face equivalent. I'm Considering just breaking down and using most of my money for that. I usually only wear eyeliner and maybe some blush SO I could forgo a lot of the fluff until my next paycheck.

I've been using this: Babo Botanicals Oatmilk Calendula Moisturizing Baby Lotion https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003C13D4E?ref=yo_pop_ma_swf

(The smell seems to have improved)

Deva curl makes a smoothing serum . Deva by Deva Curl Mirrorcurls for Unisex, 1.7 Ounce https://www.amazon.com/dp/B002H0ANFS/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_Ur5cAbAX0MPWC

[This] (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B003QWL8GY/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_xnVZAbYP17BZ1) is what I swapped Eucerin out for!

I hate to recommend Wal-Mart, but the ratings on Amazon are awful

Bare Minerals has black and brown! I've also seen them at Whole Foods.

I am extremely frustrated by elf and its quality, sorry! The following is what i do when lazy but gotta head to work.

Suck it, redness and under eye circles and various discolored skin!

I get this at whole foods for like 14 usually. i know its not like the drugstore but i find this is great bang for buck

and the invisible powder to set here. I hear elf is making their brushes vegan soon so grab their kubuki brush, its like 4 bucks.

Sorry your gear got jacked, this should help keep you from being asked if you are tired all day;) My makeup tacklebox is more high end pro stuff thats vegan like Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics but the cheap shit gets you through the day fine:D