today i want...: PETA

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

Man oh man do I have a lot to say! How is it that everytime I go to film a little mini video that will be "really quick" it turns into over an hour of me flappin' my trap! Don't worry, I've edited it down to a reasonable (ha!) length....

Welcome to my first “Get Ready With Me” chit chat video!

Today I wanted to share with you my first impressions on ColourPop’s shadows and pressed pigments while having a little chit chat.

I’d love to know what you think! Please feel free to contact me:

Twitter: https://twitter.com/katiepetix

Instagram: http://instagram.com/katiepetix/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/todayiwant

Great Resources for cruelty free living:

Logical Harmony

http://www.logicalharmony.net/

Leaping Bunny

http://www.leapingbunny.org/indexcus.php

Cruelty-Free International

http://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/

Items used in this video:

· NYX | Eye Shadow Base – white

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-34-eye-shadow-base.aspx

· ColourPop | Super Shock Pressed Pigment – slave2pink

http://colourpop.com/product/neon-pink-eyeshadow-slave2pink/

· ColourPop | Super Shock Shadow – dare

http://colourpop.com/product/purple-eyeshadow-dare/

· Makeup Geek | Eye Blender Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/makeup-geek-eye-blending-brush.html

· Makeup Geek | Soft Dome Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/mug-soft-dome-brush.html

· Anastasia Beverly Hills | Brow Wiz – auburn

http://anastasiabeverlyhills.com/brows/brow-wiz.html

· e.l.f. | Liquid Eyeliner – black

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/eyes/eyeliner/liquid_eyeliner_

· e.l.f. | Cover Everything Concealer – light

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/elf/face/concealer/cover_everything_concealer

· NYX | Concealer Corrector Brush

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-115-nyx-brushes.aspx

· Urban Decay | 24/7 Glide-on Eye Pencil – rockstar

http://www.urbandecay.com/24-7-glide-on-eye-pencil/122.html#q=rockstar&start=2

· Makeup Geek | Pencil Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/makeup-geek-pencil-brush.html

· e.l.f. | Translucent Matifying Powder

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/face/powder/translucent_mattifying_powder

· Makeup Geek | Angled Contour Brush

http://www.makeupgeek.com/store/brushes/mug-deluxe-contour-brush.html

· ecoTools | Large Powder Brush

http://www.eco-tools.com/brushes/face-tools/large-powder-brush

· e.l.f. | Matte Lip Color – natural

http://www.eyeslipsface.com/studio/lips/lip_stick/matte_lip_color

· NYX | Butter Gloss – angel food cake

http://www.nyxcosmetics.com/p-191-butter-gloss.aspx

· LUSH | Liquid Lipstick – bubbly

http://www.lushusa.com/Bubbly/03692,en_US,pd.html#start=9

Companies from this video:

NYX – CF. PETA Certified. Parent company is not CF.

ColourPop – CF. Stated on company website.

Makeup Geek – CF. Stated on company website.

Anastasia Beverly Hills – CF. PETA Certified.

e.l.f – CF. PETA Certified. Cosmetics are 100% vegan. Brushes are not all vegan.

Urban Decay – CF. Leaping Bunny Certified. Parent company is not CF.

ecoTools – CF. PETA Certified. 100% vegan.

LUSH – CF. PETA Certified.

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Cruelty Free Cosmetics

Interestingly, I've had 3 friends from completely separate social circles ask me about cruelty free cosmetics recently. I supposed now would be the opportune time to share some of my personal experiences as well as a butt load of resources for people interested in supporting the Cruelty Free Cause!

For years and years (and years) I was a die hard MAC girl. I loved their products. Loved. And it was a company I could easily feel good about supporting because they were cruelty free. And then a sad, sad, sad day came. MAC changed their policy regarding animal testing, and by my standards (and the standards of many other cosmetic enthusiasts) I decided I could no longer purchase their products. Thus began my awareness on the issue and my slow transition to going completely cruelty free.

I'm gonna be totally up front right now, it's not easy. That being said it's not hard, it just takes some work.

Let's talk personal decisions. Cruelty Free means a lot of different things to different people. For me it started with cosmetics. Then I got to thinking... What about all the other personal care products in my house? And what about all the cleaning products in my house? And what about all my leather shoes? And what about the eggs and milk I still consume? The further down the rabbit hole (bunniiiieeeesss!!) I went, the more I realized how important it was for me to support companies I could feel good about. I wholeheartedly believe though, that ANY step into the cruelty free world is positive. If it's just cosmetics for you, that's AWESOME. If it's cosmetics and avoiding leather, that's AWESOME. If it's just talking to your friends and doing a little research on animal testing, that's AWESOME.

With all that being said and without further ado, here is a list of Cruelty Free Resources I use on the regular:

People process change at totally different rates. If you slip up, don't beat yourself up, we all slip up. Just get back on the wagon and forge on. Know that there is a HUGE community out there to support you if you have any questions. Me especially! Tweet at me, Email me, Post questions on my Facebook page, Follow my Pinterest boards. I am more than happy to help where I can.

xoxox kat

**Just a note to clarify, terms like "cruelty free," "vegan," and "not tested on animals" are not necessarily interchangeable. For example, some companies may not test on animals, however have animal byproducts in their cosmetics (or other products) making them NOT vegan. Many people feel that to be considered truly cruelty free a company must be vegan as well as not test on animals. Feel free to ask me questions if you need more info**

Wednesday, August 6, 2014

#GRWM chit chat and a ColourPop first impression!

Wednesday, May 21, 2014

Cruelty Free Cosmetics