All posts tagged: cruelty free

ECOTOOLS Cellulose Facial Sponges

Published by Danniella Josephine

I thought I would do a rather quick and snappy post about a new addition to my skincare routine – the ECOTOOLS Cellulose Facial Sponges. I received a sample of Liz Earle Deep Cleansing Mask with a Cleanse and Polish purchase. With that, came some facial sponges that you were encouraged to remove the product with. I was hooked. I began to use the sponges for other products (and the Liz Earle mask has been shunned to the back of the cupboard). During my cruelty free month I was racing around Boots, excusing purchases “for the blog” (like we all …

During Natural/Cruelty Free Month, I Learned That…

Published by Danniella Josephine

…I perhaps should have planned better, done more research and scheduled posts *guilty face* ….Large companies hate animals :( ….China really hates animals >.< ….Superdrug is full of BUAV approved goodness :D ….To always read the label. Unless they outright say “we do not test on animals”, assume they do ¬_¬ …If companies say “we do not test on animals unless required by law” THEY DO ¬_¬ …I shouldn’t be afraid to contact companies and ask. Barry M replied within 24 hours and were lovely :D …There are only so many times you can post about Naked Bodycare. *guilty …

I CAN’T BELIEVE THEY TEST ON ANIMALS!

Published by Danniella Josephine

Hello, I’m Stephen Mulhern and welcome to I CAN’T BELIEVE THEY TEST ON ANIMALS. GOD BLESS THE PEOPLE OF TUMBLR. I was worried I wouldn’t be able to find a Stephen Mulhern GIF but you guys *gets emotional* you just keep on giving. Click the picture to be taken to the original source br0. Being the Twitter addict that I am, I do often nosey on other people’s conversations (c’mon we ALL do it). I was inspired to do this post after seeing two bloggers having a bit of a beef (animal pun not intended) over whether a brand was …

Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

Published by Danniella Josephine

I’ve been blogging for over a year now and I still don’t have a clue what my cuticles do apart from ruining my Talon Tales posts… *hmph* They say: Burt’s Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream gives your needy nails a helping hand. Nourish and moisturise nails and cuticles with this intensive, natural treatment. A touch of lemon oil makes your nails smell incredibly clean, healthy and beautiful, naturally. I say: Oh cuticles, y u straggle and make my nails look so grimy? My friend Brittany told me that you were supposed to push them back or snip them off… This lead to the following chain of …

TALON TALES: Greenberry from Barry M

Published by Danniella Josephine

Hopefully you saw my previous post about Barry M and how they are cruelty free. If not… soz for the spoilers. I’ve seen the new Gelly nail paint shades pop up on a few blogs and it was only until someone at work purchased one did my brain go “hey, I want one!”. I decided to buy Greenberry, a minty green (in my opinion). This is the hardest polish to photograph EVER. The picture above shows a blue. It is not. It is green. I am at my wits end with the photo so if you want to see how …

An Affordable, Fun, Cruelty Free Make Up Brand That Has Been Right Under Your Nose!

Published by Danniella Josephine

Can you guess who it is? *Legal Schmegle from a Legal Eagle: All information and any logos used have been taken from the Barry M website. All hilarious comments and jokes are all mine.* Were you born in a farm? Close your mouth then. Barry M, created in 1982 by Mr Barry Mero. He was a clever clogs and realised there was a gap in the market for bright, fun, exciting colours that his customers were crying out for. Barry M is a 100% British brand – born here, raised here, loving it here. As they make the vast amount of …

Why Do You Build Me Up, Build Me Up, Silicone Baby Just to Weigh Me Down? | Naked Detox 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner

Published by Danniella Josephine

You know you want to sing along! They say: All hair is prone to the perils of pollution and product build up, so we use peppermint and sorrel leaf extracts in this clever clogs 2 in 1 Shampoo & Conditioner. Both deep cleansing and moisturising, it’s the ideal detoxifier for busy boys and girls, leaving hair fresh, clean and light. So your hair won’t be weighing you down even if you’re one of those people who carries the weight of the world on their shoulders. Because your hair deserves the kindest treatment of all we don’t use harsh detergents – …

How Do I Love Thee? Let Me Count The Ways | EcoTools Bamboo Buffing Brush

Published by Danniella Josephine

I must admit, I did use this month as an excuse to buy lots of shiny, new things. This was one of them! EcoTools are a brand passionate about being gorgeous, yet green. Quoted as being a leader in eco-conscious beauty products, they take pride in offering cosmetic accessories that respect our little Earth. I’ve always been intrigued by the EcoTools section in the Boots. What made them different? Like Real Techniques, the EcoTools Bamboo Buffing Brush uses 100% cruelty free synthetic Taklon bristles that have been hand cut for custom coverage. The ultra soft, flat top is perfect for buffing pressed and loose powder make-up whilst …

FIGHT! FIGHT! FIGHT! | Figs and Rouge Wild Cherry Lip Balm v Vaseline Pink Bubbly

Published by Danniella Josephine

I will start off by saying that this post was inspired by Andy of Pampered Prince’s post of a similar nature. As I reviewed the F&R balm on Saturday, I thought it would be interesting to do my own spin of it – especially as this month is all about natural and cruelty free alternatives. You can all put down your pitchforks now, and get comfortable. I do want to say a big fat SORRY for being AWOL yesterday – the internet at my home is shocking and only one of us can go on at a time.. so if …

Figs and Rouge Wild Cherry Balm

Published by Danniella Josephine

Put down that Vaseline! They say: Ultra-hydrating & Multi-tasking. Figs and Rouge 100% Natural – Nourishing Balm keeps lips delicious & super soft throughout the day. I say: I had seen Figs and Rouge floating around on a few blogs and it wasn’t long before I had given into the hype. It’s inevitable. There is no point in me attempting to fight it any more. I suffer with dry, scabby, completely unattractive lips and most lip balms just do not work. I’ve tried Blistex, Vaseline (ugh), Chapstick, Nivea… the only one that has worked so far has been my beloved Palmer’s Cocoa …