goat hair?squirrel?horse hair?

That is what they use to make brushes for cosmetics,if you are vegan and don't know much about makeup I bet your having a heart attack.Most of my life I used eye shadow applicators and cheap synthetic brushes cause that is what I had access to when I was allowed to wear makeup.I didn't know the difference between "natural" and synthetic brushes until my older sister Tanika gave me more exposure about cosmetics.I knew how to do my makeup well and learning from my sister made makeup application easier,I took what I learned and made it my own.As everyone been reading my blogs it also a journey of switching my makeup kit into cruelty free and vegan due to my belief because I feel its unnecessary to torture animals for cosmetics,cleaning items,etc.If we need a cure I'm ok with animals being used and it could save someones life,I know PETA will not like me and who cares they are crazy anyways.If you check out other sites and blogs they are neutral don't judge you like PETA.The only thing I like about PETA is for their huge database on cruelty free products and how to shop.Back to the brushes,I gone threw my makeup of course to see what kind of brushes I have done research and if you want cruelty free status it involves brushes and I thought I had 100 % synthetic brushes cause that's what I could afford,I didn't buy them to be cruelty free at the time it was affordable.The brushes by Face Secrets sold at Sally's Beauty Supply and I found out most of the products they carry makes PETA scream.Face Secrets and most brands use small percentage of synthetic and majority of the time they add goat hair.I have few Sephora brushes and they are 100% synthetic,the cosmetics are not cruelty free.I do have cruelty free products from Sephora since its recent they changed the status to sale in China.If you are new to reading my blog,China and Brazil(new info) require animal testing to sale products in their country,if you see cosmetics made by China and Brazil its not cruelty free.I have brushes my secret santa sent me two years ago Beaute Basics is cruelty free and I love the brushes I'm happy I have a set that is harmless.

Now the controversy of "natural" aka animal fur and hair brushes,let me try to make this brief PETA claims animals such as squirrels get captured and killed during the process to get their fur.Horses are killed for their flesh and take their hair during the process,if you want more info Google PETA and cruelty free brushes. PETA have a huge following of vegetarians and vegans what they say is true,I wouldn't listen to them much cause they are extreme and dramatic about being cruelty free and you are a bad person for eating meat or using products that harm animals.There are companies and consumers claim animals weren't harmed during the process of getting their hair for brushes and sometime PETA blow things out of their a**es.There are companies out there that are good to animals and take fur without killing,if you try to tell that to a vegan its pointless,just use synthetic brushes on them and collect your money. I wouldn't trust what companies say most of the time it's a pain to do research on them,I'll use the brands I trust.If you came up to me and say you don't care about animal testing or animal fur brushes I won't be angry cause its my personal belief and you have the right to your own.The only way it will be a problem if you go around tell me my belief is dumb and your belief is right.

Makeup artists' view on brushes from what I've read that annoy me.Fur brushes are the way to go and its not right cause I don't have problem with synthetic brushes.It depends on the quality and how you do makeup.Well the brushes I currently own are synthetic with fur and few sets and brushes 100% synthetic.Synthetic is good for liquids and can't hold product which is not true for me,"natural" brushes hold more product,easier to use,and gives a nice finish.So can synthetic brushes its all about quality and I didn't have problems.It depends on the artist at the end of the day and if "natural" or  synthetic brushes work for you that's awesome.Don't go around telling people that one way is better and be neutral,most of us are starting out and don't have a huge budget.I like to share about budgeting when it comes to makeup cause there is someone out there that can spend below 20 bucks on cosmetics.If you don't care about animal testing and want brushes I'll help you out the best I can,if your budget is not huge your are most likely will have to buy synthetic or fur blend brushes.Plus if you have allergies and rubbing fur on your face could make it flair up,if they make brushes out of dog and car fur I would be miserable.

List of brushes that have "natural" or fur blend

Face Secrets sold at sally beauty supply

MAC

Avon

Mary Kay

Sephora own synthetic brushes and might have a few that are not

check out vegan sites for a bigger list and if you are not sure ask if the brushes are synthetic or not.Personally I wouldn't tell a seller I want cruelty free products and what not,there are places that work on commission and don't want to lose a sell.People out there can be dishonest if they want to make a buck.

Now on to cruelty free brushes

E.L.F. uses synthetic taklon its a nice synthetic blend.I should give E.L.F. brushes a try then

ECO Tools and they use environment friendly materials and they give back to make the environment better.

Too Faced

Morphe Brushes they have vegan and cruelty free options.

Beaute Basics

Hard Candy

Urban Decay

Branded J

Aveda uses synthetic taklon

Today I didn't feel like going threw my makeup kit and I would like to share my sisters page hair and makeup by Tanika,shes located in Vista if your close.
https://www.facebook.com/tbeautybiz

A funny makeup tutorial by Willam of RuPaul Drag Race

Video by Yeah Yeah Yeahs"Maps"

Do you know whats in your makeup?

As I'm doing research on cruelty free makeup I came across some videos about people throwing away products because there's lead in it.Yep lead the thing that is in makeup that can cause "cancer" and most vegan products use all natural things,that's why some people switch to vegan or cruelty free to avoid things that can harm your body.Being proactive about your health is nice,when I viewed the videos I think to myself those people will throw away makeup and go eat at McDonalds,I'm not saying that for everyone. There are things around us that can harm us such as food,houses,even breathing the air could be dangerous.When you read the labels on food or products you consume you stand there and think "WHAT THE F**K IS CYCLOHEXASLIOXANE OR I CAN'T READ/PRONOUNCE THESE "SCIENTIFIC" WORDS!!!Companies uses words that don't make sense to the general public so they don't lose profit and people won't be freaked out,if you put lead,rat poison,and cyanide on the label would you buy the product,NO WAY!!!!I gone threw the makeup I have and of course I don't know what the ingredient is and can't read it so I Goggled some words from the Emori and Wet'N'Wild blush, magnanese, propylparaben, cyclohexaslioxane, aluminum starch octenylsuccinate.

Magnanese-chemical in stainless steel,hmmm does that sound safe?

propylparaben-it disturbs reproductive functions

cyclohexaslioxane-its harmful to fish and wildlife.......

aluminum starch octenylsuccinate-have substances that can be harmful to the body.

Am I freaked out,not really cause there are other things that can harm me in the future other than makeup.If you have a family history of getting cancer or illnesses I would watch what I put in my body.From the information I looked up lead doesn't leave your body no matter what you do,thats a scary thought and tomorrow I'll forget about it when I put on makeup.If you want to look up what brands have lead Google it and MAC have it in the lipsticks.

I took pics of the labels from Emori and Wet N Wild

Whats in my makeup kit?I got my address labels to get my business out there when I send mail=]I should keep some in my car in case I need to mail out something last minute.

Video Billy Idol"Rebel Yell"

SURVEY TIME!!!

I put together a survey and humor me=]it can help me in the future,thank you!

http://heycrowd.com/surveys/take?id=5019&s=own

Review on Emori pearl eye shadow pallet

I got this pallet from my secret santa and the colors are shimmery. The colors are pretty and on dark skin tones you need primer to make the colors come to life,I did swatches on my hand without primer and it was just light shimmer.You can apply the eye shadows wet and dry,dry you get this nice shimmer and the colors are similar to MAC and Urban Decay shimmer eye shadows.Wet you get intense colors and have the metallic look.I used my favorite colors to start out with and since it was Christmas I gone for the green,browns,and golden colors,I used the white for highlight under brow.I did research to see if Emori is cruelty free and couldn't find anything,I realized I still have the packaging.I learned recently China requires animal testing in the country to sell products,that's the main reason why US companies give up their cruelty free status so they can sell in China the country have a nice market,if you can get business there you will profit.The back of the packaging said made in China and I knew my beautiful pallet is not cruelty free,it won't be used on customers that are vegan.I won't throw it out cause its not helping the bunnies referring to my other post,all I can do is not buy it again.It's hard to find products in the US that's not made in China.I'll keep using the pallet and it won't be often since I wear matte colors most of the time,if i'm going out or want to do something fun then I use the pallet.Maybe next year I'll mention I like cruelty free cosmetics and my secret santa is awesome for researching the things I love,the shadows are good quality for 6 to 15 bucks on Amazon.com. If you don't have the same beliefs and would like the pallet go to Amazon search Emori pearl eye shadow 100 colors you should be able to find it.I wore it for 7 hours and applied it wet,did not crease.The instructor at MUD is on to something about applying eye shadows wet,I like to apply it dry first to see if I like it.


This is the pallet:I like the way it opens and close,it took me a min to open it lol.

The colors I used on my eyes,I'll do it again if i'm going to do a pic tutorial to show what colors I used.

 Applied dry pretty shimmer

Applied Wet intense metallic color

Yes I wore green eye shadow a few times and I think green work for me.I'll try the other colors out and I know my lashes are crazy.

The Video Aerosmith "Crazy"

My plan for 2014

MERRY CHRISTMAS AGAIN!I didn't think I'll have time to write and I do at 5am. 2014 will be here next week and a wedding to go New Years Eve its 1920 theme,I love the 1920 Hollywood Glamour and I'm a fan of Josephine Baker and Clara Bow.My style is 1950 to modern that threw me a curve ball.Modern makeup also have some inspiration from 1920:smoky eyes and some women have their eye brows thin. I did the flapper thing for Halloween about 5 years ago and I tried to be accurate, I shaved my eye brows off left a little bit of hair to use it guide me in drawing my eye brows the same way women did.I didn't feel like covering my eye brows and it seem like a long process so I just shaved them off,it took 3 weeks to grow back.For the wedding I was thinking to myself they didn't really have much plus size women in the 1920s from the pictures and movies,If you know more info about the 1920's let me know.Back to the subject I was trying to write about,my plan is to have a bigger makeup kit and its not cheap.I watched videos,viewed blogs,and a class(I'll go to more classes in the future) so I know what to have in my kit starting out and it doesn't matter what brands I have along I can make use out of it.You will be seeing MUD,NYX Cosmetics,Wet N Wild, Coastal Scents, and Motives Cosmetics in my kit since it's in a price range I can afford and its cruelty free.If I can get artist discounts from MUD AND NYX that will be sweeeeeeeeeet if not I'll just attend more classes in LA to get discounts or go to a convention.Spending my time networking,have business cards on hand and go to makeup related events to get myself out there.My biggest thing is trying to balance roller derby and my current day job to follow my dream.I know I won't be rich being a makeup artist, right now I just want to do it as side job and see where it take me.There are a lot of makeup artists out there and I'm thinking of strategies making myself stand out.I'm trying to make my makeup kit cruelty free so I can cater to more people.If you read my previous blog"Be Kind to Bunnies" it will give you more info why I want a cruelty free makeup kit.Right now I'm volunteering and doing makeup for trade so get on it before I start charging,it won't be that much due to the brands I'll have.For long term plan is to invest in a camera and new lap top so I can do makeup videos,layaway is a beautiful thing!I'm going to share with you a list of stuff I wrote down I'll need in my kit.Maybe it will help you out too =]

What to have in makeup kit and most of the stuff you can get at dollar tree or Walmart.

• Eyelash Curler
• Foundation for every skin tone,that's something you can buy later just find clients you want to work with first.Once you make more money then expand.
• Setting Powder/Translucent Powder 
• Eye brow pencil or powder,you can use a few eye shadows as powder make sure they are matte colors.
• Eye brow gel or wax to keep them in place.Clear mascara works the same if you don't want to spend the extra bucks cause it say eye brow gel.
• Sponges(beware of clients with latex allergies)
• Makeup remover wipes or bottle
• Get a label maker to organize your pallets,you don't need one just go to the store and buy some for really cheap labels write it yourself.I just wrote it down for the heck of it.
• Blushes
• Brushes(I have to make sure there's no animal fur used and not made in China(they require animal testing)
• Brush cleaner and I have baby shampoo to clean them.Brush cleaner is for in between uses.
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• Hand wipes when you buy it in bulk flip upside down so the moister don't sit on the bottom.
• Bobby Pins or hair clips
• Gum or mints so you can have nice breath when working with people.I have gum to relax myself.
• BUSINESS CARDS!!!! I took care of that and just got it in the mail.
• Concealer and I have the deep brown corrector for people of color read my MUD Cosmetic blog.
• Eyelashes strip and Individual you must learn how to apply them if you want to be a makeup artist. Don't for get the Duo lash glue they work awesome!If your client have latex allergies then don't apply lashes cause lash glue have latex unless there is a brand other I don't know about that don't.I have to make sure the lashes are cruelty free and not made in China
• Scissors for cutting eye lashes and I can use the scissors for other use.
• Primer for eyes and face
• Q-tips I made that trip to dollar tree,there's no excuses for not having them,dig up change LOL.
• Buy empty containers if you need to de-pot make up,you can use stack able pill jars,pill reminders bead jars etc.They have them at dollar tree=]
• Bronzer
• Eyeliner and lip pencils
• Lip stick and lip gloss
• Spray bottles,dollar tree!If you get a bad bottle put it in zip lock bag so nothing spills
• Alcohol to sanitize and got it at dollar tree.
• Mascara brown and black,if you want to have more colors that is fine.
• Moisturizer and some primers have it already,it doesn't hurt to have it.
• Empty bottles and travel size bottles are the best.
• Blank pallets if you want to use back on hand,its easier to mix stuff on one.
• Pallet knife or spatula to scrap makeup such as lip stick,foundation and etc. Sanitation is important don't want to gross out client.You can use the end of your makeup brush scrap makeup.
• Lip gloss wands or lip brush

The things I have already or need to add that YouTube or my blogs didn't list.

• I need to invest in a cape I don't want to get makeup on people
• I like to keep a zip lock bag or two.One is for the brushes to clean later or for trash,theirs other uses for them.
• makeup brush holder so I don't go digging in my bag for stuff.
• I have a few eye shadow pallets its an easier way to get a bunch of colors and without spending a ton of money.Coastal Scents have good starter stuff and always have some type of sale,for every purchase you make you get points that's a plus. Their makeup is cruelty free and I'm not sure about the brushes. I rather have things in pallets to make it easier to carry things.
• A bigger makeup carrying case that have wheels they are not cheap to have.

This is my notebook I got from dollar tree to hold my notes,list of things to buy,need and whatever.

What's in my makeup kit and I just got them today!Business cards!They are good to have in makeup case or the purse you carry around you may never know when you have to give them out.Yes I used my legal name for my business.......

The Video and Music Britney Spears"Only Wish This Year"

Motives Cosmetics

Hello and MERRY CHRISTMAS!!I hope you guys got what you wanted and enjoyed time with your family and friends.I know the majority of you never heard of Motives Cosmetics(Market America) I was on Craigslist looking for makeup related jobs and networking.I found an ad and the business is similar to Avon/Mary Kay but cruelty free.I was interested  in companies that offer discounts to makeup artist or whoever is in the beauty industry,I checked out the website and it was targeting makeup artists.They have brushes,tools,all sort of makeup "professionals" could buy.I did contact the company and some dude off Craigslist he was too far,I wanted someone local.I saw a sponsored ad on Facebook called Customize Cosmetics using Motive Products and I contacted her right away.What attracted me to Motives Cosmetics is the custom blend foundation and I thought it would be perfect to have if I'm doing makeup and it will be a perfect match.After meeting up with Lida from Customize Cosmetics I thought to myself the foundation is for everyday use and buying the custom blend kit is for a makeup artist that have a lot of clients,they can sell to.Most of the time the client will wear the makeup for couple of hours or the whole day,I'm better off buying whats out in the market for cheaper price. Motives have affordable products on their website and I tried them out,I would add them to my makeup kit.I also trying out the custom blend foundation and I'm a powder person,why not give it a shot before I get for my kit.The foundation matches my skin tone perfectly and no one notices I have on makeup. Lida added a glow and anti aging to mine to bring my skin to life.

The con about Custom blend:

50 bucks a bottle

It last for four months due to being natural product you have to wear it daily to get the benefits.Can't sit there for a long time so you use it or trash it.

The Pro about Custom blend:

For sensitive skin

If you're the type of person that want the perfect shade or can't find the shade at the store. Lida can make shades for really light skin tones to really dark.

The product is all natural

You have to wear it daily to see results,you can add skin treatments to your foundation.If you have dry skin it will give your skin moister.If your skin is oily it will take down the shine.

You can make the coverage how you want.

If you are interested in making extra income or want to try out the custom blend contact Lida at
 www.facebook.com/customblendfoundationbymotives and the website http://www.motivescosmetics.com if you want to see what other products they have.




Whats in my makeup kit? I just got the Motives Custom Blend Foundation and I like it so far,I'll update in two months to see if my skin improve.Let's see if I remember to put on the foundation everyday to see change

refined gold deep bronzer ,I had this for a while and I love it.It gives my face a nice shimmer and glow to take attention away from my ache scars.I used it as eye shadow and put it on my lips once in a while.

The Video is Eartha Kitt "Santa Baby" 

Be Kind to Bunnies.....

I'm not vegan and I explained my belief a bunch of times.I believe in only killing animals for food and torturing them is not nice.I'll wear leather because I eat meat and if its fox or exotic animal I won't wear it.If I ate rabbits and foxes I would wear the fur,that's what the cavemen did they eat the animal they hunted and use their fur to keep warm.Since animal testing is huge in cosmetic industry and brought controversies,its hard to find makeup in the store that is cruelty free.Most of the time really cheap makeup in drugstores are not vegan friendly and there a few that is cruelty free, Wet N Wild, NYX(not sold in every drug store), E.L.F. I may not like their makeup under 3 bucks and its harmless to buy.I hope they stay cruelty free!If you found out a product you are currently using is cruelty free don't just throw them away,all you do is stop buying the product and move on.Throwing them away don't save a bunny =]

I have a small list of products that do harm cute little bunnies if you want a longer list check out PETA and this blog www.mybeautybunny.com they have reviews on cruelty free products and they also inform you on what is cruelty free and not. I'm trying to have a cruelty free makeup kit so I can work with any client and get more business. If I find out they are not I can separate the makeup and items before working on them. If you are reading this and know more products please let me know.

Mean to animals:

Estee Lauder( aka Estee Slaughter,I call them that)

MAC(brought out by Estee Slaughter) MAC use to be cruelty free. I do own MAC products and stop buying them after I found out they are not cruelty free.

Clinique (use to be cruelty free) 

Revlon 

Cover Girl

Rimel ( I'm not sure if its spelled right,I heard if they are or not.I won't be surprised if they do)

Sephora(they use to not harm bunnies) I loved their makeup time to move on.The store do have few cruelty free products. 

Avon (no longer cruelty free and I do purchase the products once in a while)

Mary Kay(use to be cruelty free)

Neutrogena 

Smashbox (use to be cruelty free)

Bobbi Brown (use to be cruelty free)

Sally Beauty Supply(I don't know if they carry cruelty free products,we all go there some time)

If you want longer list and you will be surpised who test on animals. About 100% of products we daily are tested on animals.I like staying away from cosmetics that test on animals no animal will die to be on my face.

Now the companies that loves bunnies:

MUD Cosmetics

Urban Decay(only a few products)

Kat Von D

Motives Cosmetics

Sugar Pill

NYX Cosmetics

Wet N Wild

E.L.F.

Lime Crime

and few others I can't name right now.

Whats in my makeup kit? I would take pictures and its covered in makeup so I got one off Google that's cleaner.A must have if you are going to be playing with eye lashes and if you have latex allergies this is not for you.I keep this in my kit if I'm going to put on eye lashes.

I had this for a very long time,that tells you how often I put on makeup lol. Its a nice primer if you want to keep your eye shadow on longer.You gotta have some type of primer in your kit if you are doing makeup.

yes I picked a video with Christmas music....Yep the Jackson 5 "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus"