Tuesday, April 11, 2017

KL Polish

I never used to be that big of a nail-polish girl. I would occasionally get my nails done, but honestly I would typically have bare nails. That was until I got onto KL polish. It is an online only brand and the bottles retail for $8 a piece. I first got onto them because my favorite Youtuber (Kathleenlights... hint KL polish) started the company. I bought a few bottles just to support her but I didn't think I would use them all the time.

Boy was I wrong. I now paint my nails at least once a week. I feel so put together and hers don't chip for at least a week. The brush has an amazing curve to it and it is fat so you can do your whole nail in just about one swipe. They are fully opaque in just two coats and they dry quickly. The handle is matte black which makes it easy to grip. They are also cruelty free and don't contain harmful ingredient.

Her spring line launches tomorrow and the colors are beyond beautiful. I definitely am picking myself up some colors from the spring line. My only complaint is that she doesn't have a top coat. 
Just look at those colors!!! Aren't they beautiful?? Which ones are you thinking of getting?

Monday, April 3, 2017

Going Cruelty Free

I didn't become aware of what was really happening to animals, as far as makeup testing, until about a month ago. I was ignorant to it. I knew it was a thing, but I wasn't truly aware of what was happening. It is not just mice that are being tested on, they also test on dogs (beagles are the most popular type of dog that is tested on). They don't just wipe the makeup on the skin of these animals, they put it in their eyes, they make them swallow it and see how much they can intake before they die.

THIS IS NOT NECESSARY. Every time we purchase makeup, we make the choice. We choose to either hurt an animal or stand against it. Honestly there are so many brands that are cruelty free. It is companies like: Loreal, Estee Lauder, Benefit Cosmetic, Maybelline that DO test.

Companies that DO NOT test: Anastasia Beverly Hills, Nars, Urban Decay, Tarte, Too Faced, Stilla, Hour Glass, Becca, Bareminerals, Cover FX, Milk Makeup, Wet n Wild, Etc.

I personally don't think enhancing my eyelashes or makeup myself look slightly more bronzed is worth the torture and mutilation of these animals. A lot of companies will make it seem like they don't test by saying "yes we are cruelty free", but then they will follow with a statement that says "we only test when necessary." Any company that sells in China IS NOT cruelty free because China requires it by law.

Lets stand up and be a change. Lets STOP buying from these terrible companies.