I struggled with this post for a while, because my routine is nowhere near really being cruelty-free ready. I also swapped some products since taking this photo.
Step 1 in my routine in my micellar water, which until recently I was using that Yes To Charcoal Micellar Water, now I use the Pacifica Cactus Water Micellar Water, which I prefer a lot. It has an easier to use lid than the Yes to Charcoal’s pump, and research on Charcoal is actually very limited. Both products are cruelty free and vegan!
Next, when I’m removing the rest of my makeup, I use Heimish’s All Clean Balm which is like a sherbet textured oil cleanser. I’ve been told that it’s cruelty free and vegan so I use it as its great for traveling, preventing any spillage.
Last step in cleansing is what I’m currently trying to finish, the Simple Moisturizing Face Wash, but I wouldn’t recommend it as it isn’t cruelty free or vegan, nor is it that hydrating. Right now I’m having breakout issues so I’m using an Effaclar Medicated Gel Acne Cleanser, which is admittedly good for clearing skin up, but sadly is also not cruelty free or vegan.
After Cleansing comes Toning! Thayers Witch Hazel in the Rose scent is perfect for soothing your face.
Twice a week at night after toning I like to use a chemical BHA to exfoliate my skin. I use COSRX Blackhead Power Liquid. COSRX are also supposedly cruelty free and most of their products are vegan. It’s important to exfoliate your skin, but physical exfoliation can be too abrasive, so chemical is preferred by me.
I have ACURE’s Argan and Rosehip oil which I don’t use too much, unless I’m feeling fairly dehydrated. Cruelty free and Vegan, they’re great at hydrating and rosehip heals scars.
I realized I forgot my moisturizer, which I would use next. It’s cruelty free and vegan, and Pacifica’s Dreamy Youth Day & Night Face Cream is good regardless of your skin type!
During the day I can’t forget my SPF, which is why I use Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Tiger Grass Color Corrector, which not only protects you from the sun with SPF 30, but comes out a green tint meant to calm red skin. Not cruelty free nor vegan, though.
After applying the Tiger Balm, I like to set everything with a Rose and Glycerin spray I get from Whole Foods, which is both cruelty free and vegan. And last but not least, I use a sleeping pack before going to bed, which in this case is Too Cool For School’s Pumpkin Sleeping Mask, not cruelty free or vegan, but very hydrating, I never wake up with dry skin when I use it!
What do you guys do for skincare?
