Essence is a drugstore makeup brand that produces budget-friendly and accessible makeup products. Founded in Germany 20 years ago in 2001, the company became Germany’s number 1 makeup brand just 6 years later, in 2007. Essence has now expanded drastically as a business, selling its cosmetics in over 50 countries, including the United States and …
When it comes to our make-up bags and skincare collections, we want the best products that are great for your face without causing harm to others! Cruelty-free makeup and skincare products have exploded onto the market in recent years, with more and more brands in favor of ditching animal testing and creating cruelty-free and often …
Estee Lauder is one of the most iconic beauty brands on the market. Founded in the 1940s in New York City, the company is famous for pioneering its Advanced Night Repair serum, which offers a completely unique formula that has the power to repair aging and protect against environmental damage to the skin. However, when …
In this article, we will be finding out whether popular skincare brand Origins is cruelty free, as well as exploring whether they are vegan. Is Origins cruelty free? Sadly, Origins is not a cruelty free company. While they do not test on animals themselves, they do sell in countries that test on animals. This includes …
A few years ago, as an engineering student living in shared housing, I read an article that blew my socks off. It proposed something radical, daring and completely unexpected. It promised to revolutionize my routine – and save my poor student self some money. The article profiled a woman who had forsaken shampoo and conditioner …
If you’re feeling your shredded memory foam pillow has seen better days and might need a bit of a wash, you’re probably right. Over time, all pillows see a natural build up of sweat, make up, sunscreen, dust or drool (yup). I’ve just been through the process of washing my own pillows (and I’m a …
I was SO excited when I ordered my very first bamboo pillow! I had read so many great reviews and lots of blogs about the benefits of using a bamboo pillow (especially as an asthmatic, being hypoallergenic was a huge selling point for me, personally) so I was a bit bummed when I found it …
I first came into contact with dumpster diving when I volunteered with the organization Food not Bombs (FNB), Toronto Chapter. Their objective is to recover food that would otherwise have been thrown away, and cook up delicious vegan meals for whomever wants some. Although a lot of the food they get is donated from bakeries …
A few days ago, I sent my story on how I decided to buy nothing new for 200 days to a number of online publications. Two posted the story, and from there, 200 days has gotten republished on a few sites and has gotten thousands of social shares. By internet standards, this is definitely no big deal. …
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