Top 7 Cruelty Free/Vegan Makeup Products for Fall

As we all begin to transition into fall of 2014, the faces of makeup are beginning to change. What better way to begin a new season with a new outlook on life or maybe just the products you buy? Buying cruelty free products can be beneficial for you as well as the cute, furry creatures that we all love! More and more people are starting to purchase cruelty free products, but the numbers of these companies decrease every year. Because of this, many people who are new to the cruelty free lifestyle may find it difficult to shop for makeup. Here is our guide to the best cruelty free/vegan makeup products this fall!

1. Foundation: As we start to put away our BB creams and tinted moisturizers, we are starting to lean toward a full coverage face for fall and winter. Sonia Kashuk Perfect Luminous Foundation ($10.99 , Target) is a great foundation for those who like a natural looking face with great coverage.

2. Brows: Big, bold brows are definitely on trend this year. That being said, an eyebrow pencil will give you a bolder look than a powder, which justifies the recommendation of Milani’s Easybrow ($7.29, CVS). You can blend it out to make it look more natural, or work it in for a more intense look. This product is a retractable pencil and it also has a handy eyebrow spooly on the other end!

3. Blush and contour: Instead of washes of color to the cheeks and the sun-kissed glows, we are putting darker shades of blush on paired with a more defined contour for fall and winter. The E.L.F Studio Blush and Contour Duo in “St. Lucia” ($3, Target) is a great choice for fall. Not only that, but many say that it is a dupe for the NARS blush and contour duo in “Orgasm.”

4. Eye shadows: Darker eye looks are a classic trend for fall and winter, but who doesn’t love variety? Coastal Scents hot pots ($1.95, coastalscents.com) come in hundreds of different shades to choose from. You can also buy eye shadow palettes to keep all your single shadows in.

5. Mascara: Whether you like your lashes big and full or au naturale, this mascara will do just what you like. The Physician’s Formula Organic Wear Mascara ($9.95, CVS) will give you a nice natural look to your lashes or, with a few extra coats, can really give you some length. This mascara has it’s own line as well, so you can really personalize the results!

6. Lips: Dark wine and berry lips are a staple in fall makeup looks, but there are also a fair amount of nude lips going around. Bite Beauty is a high-end brand that makes great quality products with food grade ingredients, meaning you could literally eat the lipstick. The Bite Beauty Luminous Crème Lipsticks ($24, Sephora) are beautiful quality products that offer a wide range of colors. “Mulberry,” which is a deep wine color, and “Retsina,” a natural pink, are great colors for this upcoming fall season.

7. Nail Polish: Last, but not least – Nails! Nail colors are a huge trend all year round. Fall nails are always a favorite because there are so many beautiful jewel tones that you can use. Wet ‘n’ Wild’s MegaLast polish in “Haze of Love” ($2.29, CVS) is a really pretty deep red color that goes with the jewel tone trend of 2014. Have you used any of these products or switched to a cruelty free makeup palate? Let us know on twitter, @HCPointPark! HCxo!

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