Life is Short. Buy the Makeup.

  With the Holidays and Black Friday quickly approaching, I wanted to put together a few Holiday Gift Guides that are cruelty-free, vegan, with clean ingredients and for every shopper who's looking to shop for themselves or for their loved ones that are on a budget! Let's start with Target, the home of an ever expanding selection of clean and natural beauty brands!

The clean beauty market has exploded with options at Ulta Beauty in 2020! I've put together a list of the clean brands carried at Ulta Beauty that are Cruelty-Free, most are vegan-friendly, and their products are made with ingredients that don't leave me questioning where they come from or where they are sourced. Let's take a look!

Whenever you try out new products, inevitably there are going to be some duds. Whether it did not work well with my skin type, or the quality of the product was down right horrible.  Here are some products that I think you can skip and save your money on! Let's get started!

The Honest Beauty Everything Primer is one of the few primers on the Green Beauty scene. The Everything Primer retails for $27 (1 fl oz) and is available at Ulta and the Honest Beauty Website . Honest Beauty formulates their products without parabens, paraffins, formaldehyde carriers, PEGs, steareth-n, propylene glycol, butylene glycol, petrolatum, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrances. Let's get in to the review!

The Honest Beauty Invisible Blurring Powder retails for $28 (0.56 oz) and is available at Ulta Beauty and the Honest Beauty Website . *Note, the size seen here is a deluxe sample size. Honest Beauty formulates their products without parabens, paraffins, silicones, sodium lauryl sulfates, petrolatum, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrances and is not tested on animals. The Invisible Blurring Powder is Vegan. Let's get in to the review!

One of my biggest goals for last year was to go completely Cruelty-Free and promote only Cruelty-Free brands. On my journey, I realized there are different ways to classify Cruelty-Free and it is not black and white. As Ulta is one of the largest cosmetic retailers....and also where I happen to work....I thought I would show you guys how shop truly Cruelty-Free at Ulta. This list will not include Vegan or Non-Toxic only brands. Those shopping guides will be coming up soon! Let's get started!

2016 was a great year for Green Beauty; new brands emerged, endless products were launched, and for me, it was a fantastic year for skincare! All of the products I mention are Cruelty-Free, Vegan, and all but one are completely free of potentially harmful ingredients! Let's get started!

Everything Organic Facial Oil New for 2017, Honest Beauty has released the  Everything Organic Facial Oil . This oil retails for $55 (1.0 fl oz)  and is available now on the Honest Beauty Website . No confirmation whether this will be available online and in-stores at Ulta.  It is now available on the Ulta Website , which means it is likely to be available in-stores soon! This USDA certified organic facial oil is nothing but farm-to-face goodness. Replenish moisture-depleted skin by amplifying its natural defenses for a supple, smooth and youthful look. Think antioxidant-dense, pure seed and fruit oils — each drop rich in the same fatty acids and vitamins known to feed your body. Enriched with Vitamin E, this beauty helps to restore vital moisture and neutralize free radicals. You’ll look instantly more radiant and over time see the appearance of fine lines diminished. Ingredients: Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil*, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower...

Honest Beauty Nothing But Lips Kit Honest Beauty has released their Nothing But Lips Kit for Holiday 2016! The kit retails for $25 , and is available online and in-store at Ulta , and the Honest Beauty Website . The kit features 3 Truly Kissable Lip Crayons (0.105 oz x 3) in the shades Mulberry Kiss, Peony Kiss, and Champagne Kiss. Each Lip Crayon is full size. The kit is a $54 value. Honest Beauty claims: 3 Truly Kissable lip crayons in vibrant pink, rich berry and shimmering nude for all your party moods. Dermatologically tested. Not tested on animals. Made without parabens, paraffins, talc, PEGs, polysorbates, petrolatum, mineral oil, or synthetic fragrances. The kit is Cruelty-Free, but contains beeswax and carmine, so it is not Vegan.

Honest Beauty Rose Gold Glimmer Kit Honest Beauty has released their Rose Gold Glimmer Kit for Holiday 2016! This kit retails for $35 and is available online and in-store at Ulta , and the Honest Beauty Website . The kit features a Luminizing Powder in Instant Spark (0.32 oz), a Lip Gloss in Lips for Days (0.18 fl oz), and a Lip Gloss in Shine for Nights (0.18 fl oz). All products are full size. The kit is a $71 value. Honest Beauty claims: One kit to luminize all your highpoints and give lips that luscious, high-wattage shimmer. Honest Beauty + Brains. Your purchase helps young women across the country reach their dreams. The Honest Company will donate $1 for each kit sold to fund 1 year of computer science education for an elementary student through Code.org. Helping girls cultivate beauty inside and out - it's a beautiful thing. Not tested on animals. Dermatologically tested. Made without parabens, paraffins, talc, petrolatum, mineral o...

Honest Beauty Magic Balm As part of Ulta's 21 Days of Beauty, today the 9th, the Honest Beauty Magic Balm is on sale for $9 (0.17 oz) . This deal is available online and in-stores and Ulta . The Honest Beauty Magic Balm is an Ulta-Exclusive product. Honest Beauty claims: This all purpose beauty balm is an honestly magical blend of organic fruit and botanical oils to soften and soothe everything with just a touch - presto! Made without parabens, gluten, silicones, petrolatum, synthetic fragrances, or dyes. The Magic Balm is Cruelty-Free, but does contain beeswax, so it is not Vegan.

Honest Beauty Falling For You Cheek Palette Honest Beauty has launched their Falling For You Cheek Palette . This retails for $34 (0.45 oz) and is available on the Honest Beauty Website . This product is Limited Edition. Honest Beauty claims: Blush and glow with chic, must-have shades designed by celebrity makeup artist, Daniel Martin. This limited-edition cheek palette was designed by celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin to create multiple looks from a subtle flush to a bright pop of color. The combination of shades expertly work together for a natural, healthy-looking radiance that brightens your overall complexion, day or night. Wear alone or layer for a more dramatic effect. The palette contains two cream blushes and one powder highlighter. This product is Cruelty-Free, but is not Vegan (contains carmine and beeswax).

Honest Beauty Falling For You Makeup Palette Honest Beauty has launched their Falling For You Makeup Palette . The palette retails for $35 (0.45 oz) and is available on the Honest Beauty Website , and in-stores and online at Ulta . (No confirmation if the palette is Limited Edition, I am assuming it is.) Honest Beauty claims: Create unlimited looks in lush, lustrous shades designed by celebrity makeup artist, Daniel Martin. Inspired by celebrity makeup artist Daniel Martin's interpretation of the fall/winter 2016 runway with nods to iconic '90s beauty, the expertly designed Falling for You makeup palette features bold berries, shimmery golds and lustrous metallics with modern, silky finishes. It's high fashion re-invented for the face. Looks are as limitless as your imagination. With seven lush, lustrous shades, from soft shimmer to rich metallics, rock bold, dramatic looks or more subtle "just woke up like this" style. Silky, high-impact fo...

Honest Beauty Spotlight + Strobe Kit Honest Beauty has launched their Spotlight + Strobe Kit . This retails for $34 and is available on the Honest Beauty Website , and in-stores and online at Ulta . The kit is available in one universal shade trio. Honest Beauty claims: The ultimate trio for highlighting and strobing like a pro in seconds. Two blendable creams glide on to visibly brighten your look. A luminizing powder provides a flawless finish. 1 kit features three expertly coordinated shades that let you brighten and highlight like a pro in seconds. Works brilliantly with all skin tones thanks to universal, mix-and-match shades that let you adjust intensity. The kit includes two creams, a luminous icy white, a luminous pink champagne, and one powder,a luminous peach champagne.  This product is Cruelty-Free, but is not Vegan (contains carmine and beeswax). 

Honest Beauty Invisible Blurring Powder Honest Beauty has released their Invisible Blurring Powder ! This loose powder retails for $28 (0.56 oz) , and is available on the Honest Beauty Website . I'd imagine that in time it will also be available at Ulta. Honest Beauty claims: A translucent loose powder that blends invisibly into all skin tones. Specially formulated to pair with our foundations or tinted moisturizers, this talc-free powder evens complexion, blurs imperfections and softens the appearance of fine lines and pores. Also fabulous for mid-day touch-ups to mattify skin, absorb surface oils and minimize unwanted shine. All you’re left with is a silky, picture-perfect finish to help makeup stay put. Bring on the cameras. This product is Cruelty-Free and Vegan.

Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser Ulta is having a 3 Day Deal on the Honest Beauty Refreshingly Clean Gel Cleanser . Normally $18, the 5 ounce cleanser is only $9 , Thursday July 29th through Sunday July 30th! The sale price is available in-store where Honest Beauty is carried, and the Ulta Website . This product is Cruelty-Free and Vegan. For only $9, it's definitely worth a try if you have not tried out Honest Beauty products yet!

Continuing on with my Top 5 Green Beauty Buys from Sephora , today I have my Top 5 Green Beauty Buys from Ulta! In my opinion, Ulta has a larger and better selection of non-toxic beauty options than Sephora. From mainstream brands including Pacifica, Honest Beauty, and Physicians Formula Organic Wear, there's always something non-toxic, cruelty-free, or vegan to choose from! Here are my picks for the Top 5 green beauty products from Ulta that are fantastic quality as well as non-toxic for your body!

Honest Beauty Contour + Highlight Kit Honest Beauty has finally released a Contour + Highlight Kit ! The kit retails for $34 (0.53 oz) and is available on the Honest Beauty Website  and the Ulta Website . The kit is available in one universal, "Sculpted Medium" shade. It features 2 cream contour shades and 1 cream luminizer. This palette would be ideal for light to medium skin tones. This product is Cruelty-Free, but does contain beeswax, so it is not Vegan.

One of the most common reasons I'm used to hearing about buying non-toxic cosmetics, "It's too expensive and I can't buy it anywhere." Which partially, is true. Green Beauty products are slowly becoming readily available, but they are still largely based through online retailers. So today, here's a list of my favorite online shops and retailers that are my go-to's for Green Beauty products. Plus some coupon codes to save you money at checkout! Let's get started!

Honest Beauty Brow Filler Honest Beauty finally launched online and in-stores at Ulta Beauty. This is fantastic for those of us that are Ulta Rewards Members. This means we can use our Ulta Rewards Points for dollars off the Honest Beauty products (among all other products sold at Ulta). I picked up the Honest Beauty Brow Filler . This retails for $15 (0.01 oz) and is available in-store and the Ulta Website , and the Honest Beauty Website . Let's get in to the review!