A week or so ago a picture of a well known make up brand testing on animals did the rounds on Facebook where people were slammed, named and shamed for being consumers of this specific brand. With that my mind started wondering, this Leaping Bunny logo kept hopping up all over the place the week after the picture.
I began to research into cruelty free products and it had me searching through my make-up bag for what was Leaping Bunny certified and what wasn’t. If you’re asking yourself what on earth is this Leaping Bunny award then let me tell you! This is the globally recognised approval that a product or brand has not and will not test their product on any animals in the UK or overseas.
With a sway from health conscious and heavily mediated locations such as California the beauty and health industry are now more aware now more than ever of what we are using on our bodies and putting into them. I’ve compiled my essential 5 cruelty free beauty products for May.
Certified Vegan friendly these lashes are my absolute must have when it comes to faking it. I’ve used a whole host of different eyelashes in the past and nothing comes close to these babies. These are so easy to apply and remove and I honestly don't know where they've been all my life! They're lightweight and a perfect length across the eyelid so that you don't get the edges peeling up on a night out.
The whole Nouveau range has just been certified vegan and cruelty free and if you know anything about beauty you’ll know that these are the ultimate luxury lashes, used in a large range of salons Nouveau specialise in LVL lashes, however their daily wear glam range is amazing.
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This revolutionary natural product which was only launched in November 2015 took not only the Grammys but the OSCARSs by storm and has become a favourite of Audrina Partridge, Courtney Lopez (Slater from Saved by the Bell’s wife), Becca Tobin, Scheana Marie and Roxy Sowlaty to name just a few.
There are two products in the range and when used together are a perfect skin rejuvenating system designed to make your face look fresher, younger and retain the elasticity.
The tightening serum has instant effects and removes lines and wrinkles as well as helping reduce the appearance of scars.
The brightening and restoring eye cream is perfect to apply before bed around your dark spots, it lightens these areas in the 28 day programme and only uses clean plant based ingredients so is toxin free. This can also be used on the armpits too for those experiencing dark spots there.
The Jouve brand has been shortlisted for a clean award too to reward the use of completely natural products.
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Minty Coco is an oil pulling treatment with a peppermint twist designed to remove stains and colouring from your teeth, a 14 day course these individual sachets are great for if you’re on the go or if you’re looking to reduce any mess.
If you’re new to oil pulling it’s one of my favourite ways to keep my oral health in great condition, the oil not only kills bacteria it loosens plaque and gives an all round clean of your mouth, even the places that brushing can’t reach. It also helps reduce morning breath too!
I highly recommend these teamed with Reviive toothpaste which is also Leaping Bunny certified and completely Vegan too for optimum natural whitening. Get those pearly whites gleaming for this Summer’s holiday.
Having just returned from some April Sun I purchased the Urban Decay Beached Bronzer to help keep my tan glowing goddess look for longer. It is easy to apply and ensures an even golden flawless finish all over. This matte shade is not only Leaping Bunny friendly but it helps you ooze confidence.
If you’re not heading to golden sands this Summer but want to appear like you have this is an all over faking it cover up.
It’s all about the highlights and for me this Leaping Bunny, Vegan highlighter ticks all of the boxes. This edgy American brand set up in memory of the founder’s late mother is growing rapidly and the gift of the glow is an essential for getting that infamous Kardashian Konture whilst still keeping it real.
The highlighter goes on smooth, blends well and gives an amazing coverage. The range is constantly expanding, having started small with quirky colours and hilariously named nail varnishes the brand now carries lipsticks and the highlighter, I can’t wait to see what the future holds for this up and coming brand.
There you go ladies (and gents) May’s favourite 5 Leaping Bunny, Vegan make-up bag essentials for Summer that you can feel great about using and that you’ll look absolutely great using.