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How Much Does Animal Testing Matter to You?
I love animals and have been a vegetarian for 12 years, but I admit that my medicine cabinet probably has some products that have been tested on bunnies, rats, dogs and guinea pigs. This has inspired me to do a little more research, which I'll share with you soon. For now, though, I want to know where you stand on the issue.
Kate Hudson's Animal-Friendly Haircare Collection
Oscar-nominated actress, Hollywood mom and all-around cute lady Kate Hudson is about to add one more title to her resume: Co-creator of a haircare line. She's teaming up with stylist David Babaii to develop David Babaii for Wildaid, a forthcoming eco-friendly haircare collection free of sulfates, parabens, animal products and animal testing. Slated to feature shampoos, conditioners and styling tools, it should hit stores later this year.
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Your Guide to Deciphering Cruelty-Free Beauty
When it comes to animal testing, there's really no reason to do it with cosmetics. And it's not just me and PETA who think this way; the European Union has banned all cosmetics-related animal testing, effective next year. It's not only about saving bunnies from having shampoo poured in their eyes — although that seems like a good-enough reason to me.
Reformulation Station: Why Your Favorite Perfume Smells Different
Have you ever loved a scent, forgotten about it, then come back a few years later only to find that you aren't at all fond of it anymore? Recently, I was reading about the new version of YSL Opium, and it made me think about the prevalence of scent retooling. Most fragrances that stay out for more than a couple of years will be reformulated as a way to freshen the scent and attract a new audience, with new notes and sometimes an entirely different scent. Fragrance companies, however, don't usually make that clear when they relaunch a product.
Bella Interview: Cristina Samuels, Co-Founder of Mode Cosmetics
When you're raised around the family business, it only makes sense that you'd follow suit. And for Cristina Samuels and Jennifer Isaac, doing so has been a beautiful endeavor. From the time they were girls, they learned by watching their father, a cosmetic-industry veteran.
More Bang For Your Buck, e.l.f. Is Cruelty-Free, Too
I know eyeliner belongs on my face and not on bunnies or kitties, but it's not always easy to decipher which beauty products aren't tested on animals. Love PETA or hate it, you've got to hand it to the group for its annual Proggy Awards, which highlights animal-friendly people and companies. This year's winner of the cosmetic category is New York-based e.l.f.
Proggy Rock: Award-Winning Animal-Friendly Beauty
In yesterday's review of an Olay product, most of the comments condemned the company for testing on animals. So today, I thought I'd highlight some bunny- and kitty-friendly beauty products that recently won PETA's Proggy Awards.
The Proggy Awards are given to various animal-friendly companies, people, and products.
6 Eco-Friendly, Recession-Proof Beauty Tips
Going green is more than just a trend. It's a way of life. Being economical about spending?
Reader Review of the Day: E.L.F. Mineral Eye Shadow
A few days ago I mentioned the bargain priced, cruelty-free cosmetics brand E.L.F.. So, while I was perusing the product review site in search of stellar reviews, I was happy to come across ImmaDiva's opinion on the brand's Mineral Eye Shadow in Mysterious ($3.00). Here's what she had to say about her experience with this shadow:
The quality, shimmer, and color of this is identical to Bare Minerals, and it's at a fraction of the cost.
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- A Touch of Blusher tells us about the new Shiseido Spring Makeup Collection.
- Fashionista confirms that Camille Belle has a new scented gig.
- Jezebel reports that China is hiring students as Olympics ambassadors. The appearance requirements include strict face and body proportion ratios.
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