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A relatively new indie brand, Clove + Hallow has launched a full range of cosmetics and even candles! All formulated with safe ingredients and are cruelty-free and vegan! I tried the most unique shade of their Lip Velvets in Jetsetter ($19, 0.05 oz), available exclusively on the Clove + Hallow Website . Let's get in to the review!

Conceal + Correct If you have not heard about Clove and Hallow, then take a seat. Clove and Hallow formulates their products without parabens, petrochemicals, talc, bismuth oxychloride, synthetic dyes/flavor/fragrance, and animal by-products. The brand is 100% Cruelty-Free and Vegan. The  Conceal + Correct ($20, 0.18 oz) is a liquid concealer that claims to be medium to full coverage. The concealer is available on the Clove and Hallow Website . How did it perform? Click below to find out!

Civilized Cosmetics released their much anticipated Liquid Lip Suede! The Liquid Lip Suede retails for $28 (0.28 oz) and available exclusively on the Civilized Cosmetics Website .  Civilized Cosmetics formulate their products without "known cancer causing or endocrine disrupting ingredients". The brand is 100% Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Let's get started!

SPELA Matte Liquid Lipstick In case you haven't heard, Free People is adding beauty sections to select stores! They will feature non-toxic and clean beauty brands, SPELA Cosmetics included! I decided to swatch the Matte Liquid Lipsticks while I was in the downtown Portland location this past week. There are 8 shades in the range, Free People in downtown Portland has all except shades Jet Set and Spa Day. The SPELA Matte Liquid Lipsticks ($18, 0.125 oz) are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and free of questionable ingredients. Available on the SPELA Website and select Free People locations . Let's get into the swatches!

Malibu Bronzer During my recent shopping trip to Credo Beauty, I decided to try out the Han Skin Care Beauty   Malibu Bronzer . The bronzer retails for $16 (0.16 oz) and is available on the Han Skin Care Website , and Credo Beauty.  Han Skin Care Cosmetics is 100% Cruelty-Free, never uses Carmine, Parabens or any other chemically sourced preservatives, and strives to use only the most natural of ingredients to formulate its products. The Malibu Bronzer is Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Let's get started!

I cannot tell you guys how long I have been wanting to purchase one of the 100% Pure Cocoa Butter Semi-Matte Lipsticks ! Being the indecisive person I am, I just couldn't decide which shade to buy! I finally decided on the shade "Sonora". The Cocoa Butter Semi-Matte Lipsticks retail for $28 (0.15 oz) and are available on the 100% Pure Website . 100% Pure is free of free of artificial colors, artificial fragrances, synthetic chemical preservatives and all other toxins. These lipsticks are Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Let's get into the review!

If you love the look and feel of Urban Decay Cosmetics, but not their ingredients? Well I am right there with you. Give Johnny Concert Glamour a try! If you haven't checked out my review of their Eyeshadow Refill in "Coffee or Die", click here .  Johnny Concert Glamour is formulated from natural based ingredients and is always Cruelty-Free and Vegan.  The Pro Amplified Eyeshadow Refill in "Studs + Spikes" ($10, 0.05 oz) is available on the Johnny Concert Website . Let's get in to the review!

One of Pacifica's newest releases is their Pink Nudes Mineral Eye Shadows Palette ($18, 0.2 oz) . The palette contains 10 pressed powder eyeshadows and is available online and in-store at Ulta and select Target locations. It is Cruelty-Free and Vegan. Pacifica cosmetics are formulated without animal testing, animal ingredients, phthalates, parabens, sulfates, propylene glycol, mineral oil, petroleum, peanut oil, and triclosan. Let's get in to the review!

If you haven't heard of Johnny Concert Glamour, well you have now! I found this brand as I was scrolling through Instagram and saw their bold eye looks and their swatches that reminded me of MAKE UP FOR EVER or Morphe.  I would describe Johnny Concert as being the Non-Toxic version of Urban Decay, edgy but without the questionable ingredients. JC is formulated with natural based ingredients and is always Cruelty-Free and Vegan. The Pro Amplified Eyeshadow Refills retail for $10 (0.05 oz) and are available on the Johnny Concert Website .  Let's get in to the review!

As with all Silk Naturals orders, mine came with a free sample. My most recent order arrived with a sample of their Sheer Blush in VIP . The Sheer Blushes are available exclusively on the Silk Naturals Website and retail for $6.50 (0.24 oz) .  Silk Naturals formulates is formulated without parabens, talc, nano particles, petroleum products, powdered starches, and bismuth oxychloride. The brand is Cruelty-Free, and many of their Sheer Blushes are Vegan, including VIP. Let's get in to the review!

The Alima Pure Highlighter is one of the cleanest highlighter formulas on the market. Available in 4 shades, the shade I have here is "Lumina". The Highlighters retail for $24 (0.11 oz) and are available on the Alima Pure Website  and  The Detox Market . Alima Pure is Cruelty-Free, and formulated without parabens, sulfates, synthetic dyes, phthalates, dimethicone, petroleum, talc, bismuth oxychloride, and nanoparticles. The Highlighters are also Vegan. Let's get in to the review!

The Silk Naturals Velvet Matte Lipstick is a highly pigmented and comfortable-wearing formula available in a large variety of shades. Part of their Spring 2017 Collection , the Velvet Matte Lipstick in "Tulle" retails for $5.99 and is available exclusively through the Silk Naturals Website .  Silk Naturals is formulated without parabens, talc, nano particles, petroleum products, powdered starches, and bismuth oxychloride. The brand is Cruelty-Free and mostly Vegan, including the Velvet Matte Lipsticks. Let's get into the review!

The holographic trend has been HUGE in 2017. From eyeshadow to highlight to packaging, looking like a holographic unicorn is in. As a huge fan of the Silk Naturals highlighters, I decided to purchase their Highlight Powder in "Holo Back" .  While the packaging labels the product as an eye color, the product is multi-purpose and can be used on the face or on the eyes. This retails for $4.50 (0.125 oz) and is available exclusively on the Silk Naturals Website . Let's get started!

On my quest to find high quality non-toxic and vegan lipsticks, I came across Glory Boon. Their Vegan Mineral Lipsticks retail for $8.99 (0.07 oz) and are available exclusively on the Glory Boon Website .  Glory Boon formulates their products with natural based ingredients, are made in small batches to ensure high quality and are always Cruelty-Free. The brand is also Vegan friendly.  Let's get in to the review!

Glory Boon has re-released their Organic Pressed Eyeshadows ! The shadows are available in single pan form, so they require a magnetic palette for storage. Each shadow retails for $12.99 (0.88 oz) and is available exclusively on the Glory Boon Website . Glory Boon formulates their products with natural based ingredients, are made in small batches to ensure high quality and are always Cruelty-Free. The brand is also Vegan friendly.  The Organic Pressed Eyeshadows are both Vegan and Cruelty-Free. Let's get into the review!

Zuzu Luxe "Echo" Zuzu Luxe recently launched 40 shades of their Eyeshadow Pro Palette Refill Pans . Each pan retails for $11 (0.07 oz) and is available online through the Gabriel Cosmetics Website and select locations in-stores where Zuzu Luxe is carried. Zuzu Luxe is Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and does not contain any questionable ingredients! Only interested in swatches? Check them out HERE , otherwise let's get in to the review!

Zuzu Luxe "Echo" Zuzu Luxe launched 40 shades for their Eyeshadow Pro Palette Refills . Each shadow retails for $11 (0.07 oz) and can be purchased online through the Gabriel Cosmetics/Zuzu Luxe Website . Zuzu Luxe formulates their products without harmful ingredients, and are certified Gluten-Free, Vegan, and Cruelty-Free! Let's get in to the swatches!

I gathered up my Non-Toxic Eyeshadow singles for you guys today to let you know what are my go-to's, which ones I would pass on, and what brands I will be trying in the near future. Every product I mention here is Cruelty-Free and Vegan! Let's get into it!

Fall Favorites Instead of the typical Monthly Favorites, I gathered up the products I have been reaching for over and over the last few months. All of the products you see here are free of harmful ingredients and are Cruelty-Free. With the exception of the Bite Beauty lip product I will be mentioning, every product is also Vegan. Let's get in to my Fall Favorites!

Pumpkin & Poppy Contouring Power in "Oak Bark" Diving into the world of Indie Beauty and Etsy brands, I made my first Pumpkin & Poppy order to purchase their cult classic  Contouring Powder in the shade "Oak Bark". This powder retails for $9.25 plus $2.60 for shipping, and is available exclusively through the Pumpkin & Poppy Etsy Store . Pumpkin & Poppy products are free of harmful ingredients, and the brand is Cruelty-Free and Vegan! The products are created by the lovely owner, Kristy, who herself is Vegan, and are made in the USA. Let's get in to the review!