Guest Blogger: Dee from MakeupThoughts shares her piece on cruelty free cosmetics!

Hey loves!

This is a very special post to me. As mentioned before, I was approached by Dee from MakeupThoughts to be a guest writer on her blog and write a piece on cruelty-free cosmetics, something we are both passionate about. You can find the piece I wrote by clicking here. She was kind enough to write a piece on my blog about her take on it which you can read below.

What made you cruelty free?

 I love animals...and I love make up! I have a pet Labrador who means everything to me and I can not imagine that someone would hurt these lovely creatures on purpose! For a lipstick?blush?foundation? I don't want to be trendy or beautiful on this condition.

These animals are guilty of nothing but being loyal,friendly and loving...Choosing cruelty free products for me is not rocket science or huge sacrifice at the end of the day it's just make up...it's supposed to be fun...NOT DANGEROUS!!!!!!

Getting Started and what can you do to help?

Start small,all this information can be overwhelming and heart breaking. The first time I saw all the pictures and realized what conditions these little ones live in I cried for days! Talk to your family and friends and spread the word...don't judge anyone EDUCATE them . You can also write letters to companies and ask them to stop testing on animals...donate your time or money to an organization like PETA... 

What are your favorite cruelty free brands?

My favorite cruelty-free brands are MAC & URBAN DECAY.

I just discovered OCC lip tars and I am discovering new exciting cruelty-free brands every single day...

What are some common brands that DO animal testing?

It is so disappointing that brands like NARS,L'OREAL, GIORGIO ARMANI all test on animals...BENEFIT cosmetics for example claim they do not test 'finished' products on animals however they actually do test on products in development...Talk about deceit!

Final Thoughts

When there's a will there's a way!

I just started on this journey and there is so much I have to learn...in the meantime I know that like most things in life this  is a process and it takes time to get used to it...

As a fellow make up addict I understand the temptation- new season collections,holiday gift sets,palettes. Remember that at the end of the day making an effort is what counts!

I also understand that not everyone feels this way and I respect that. I've read many articles and forum posts where people attack and disrespect each other in the name of a cause... Life is too short to spend it judging and hating on others ...at the end of the day no matter how different we are,we are all here in pursuit of love,health and happiness.

It warms my heart that there are women out there like Dee that feels as passionately as I about cruelty free cosmetics. I hope you find her as incredibly inspiring as I do. 

I know that not all of you choose to wear cruelty free cosmetics despite having the knowledge of what is done to make the products, and I do not judge you for that. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions and I respect that. Which is why I would love for YOU to also be a guest writer on my blog. I want to hear the other side of the story. I want to know why it isnt a factor for you to buy cosmetics that are cruelty free or not. I will publish whatever you send to me unbiased. Please email me at LSMakeupBlog@gmail.com if you would like to share your story.

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BAD BRAND OF THE MONTH: LOREAL (THEY MAKE MAYBELLINE!)

As you all may have read, I am a strong opponent to using makeup from cosmetic companies that test on animals. Why? because torturing and killing a poor innocent animal just so you can smell pretty or have that perfect shade of blush in incredibly selfish, cruel and disgusting.

Now I'm not perfect, I've used brands that have tested on animals, but only before having the knowledge that they do so. There are so many brands, some you may not even expect! This is why every month I'm going to do a Bad Brand of the Month post.

For August, the bad brand of the month is LOREAL. Yes, they test on animals. Under Loreal are other brands that you may not even be aware of. Here are the other BAD brands that are under Loreal:

Biotherm
Cacharel
Garnier
Giorgio Armani
Helena Rubinstein
Lancôme
Matrix Essentials
Maybelline
Ralph Lauren Fragrances
Redken
Soft Sheen
Vichy

For more information, please click here.

Buy this brand instead!!!

REVLON

REVLON used to test on animals but has since changed their ways. Thank goodness because I'm in looooooovvvvvveee  with their makeup!!! ColorStay is my HG line! I cant get enough of the foundation!

For these kinds of posts I will do a bad brand of the month and good brand of the month, alternating between the two from month to month. So next month, Ill have a spotlight post on Revlon

What are your thoughts about animal testing? I would love to hear some feedback.

I pray this inspires you, and if it does, please spread the word. Also if you would like to research if the brands you are using test on animals click here

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