The Clunkster

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How Brazilliant

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Lush. My dream. The reason I wake up every morning. The place I’ve never actually purchased anything from… until now. My best friend bought me a couple bath bombs from Lush, but I haven't used them yet. Every time I go to Lush, I see a bunch of cool things I wanna buy, but never actually buy anything.

Since I’ve been journeying into the land of the Cruelty-Free, I decided to actually buy something from Lush. My hair has been super dry and annoying lately, so with the help of a lovely sales associate, I chose this shampoo bar that’s great for thick, frizzy, dry hair. It's called Brazilliant.

I had never used a shampoo bar before, but once the woman in the store demonstrated it, I was immediately hooked. It smelled so delicious and citrusy, and it lasts for 60 washes! I think that's amazing. I also bought a cute little tin for my bar to reside in while I'm not using it.

When I used it in the shower, at first I was a little confused. I rubbed it in my hands and used it directly on my hair at first, which worked well. The second time I used it, the bar was stuck to the bottom of its tin, so I just rubbed it right on my head. To be honest, it kind of tangled my hair in the shower and made it difficult to brush while I was in there. It went away when I used my conditioner though.

As for my hair when it's dry, I've definitely noticed that it's more bouncy and less tangled. It's also more silky and less frizzy, which I really like. I would love to purchase a conditioner to keep my shampoo company.

For more information about going cruelty-free, check out PETA’s Searchable Database or Cruelty-Free Kitty’s alphabetized list of cruelty-free brands!

Cruelty-Free Eyelashes

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Alright y’all, it happened: I finally switched mascaras. For those of you who have been following along, you know that it’s taken me a while to transition into using cruelty-free mascara since I was so obsessed with my other mascara. However, I bit the bullet and bought a new tube from e.l.f., because how can you go wrong with e.l.f.?

What I Was Using: L’Oreal Voluminous Miss Manga Mascara, Maybelline Great Lash Washable Mascara

What I’m Using Now: e.l.f. 3-in-1 Mascara

Okay, so I have naturally long eyelashes, but I love when they’re extra super long because they make my eyes pop. I think long eyelashes are super sexy, and they’re even sexier when they’re nice and dark. When I found Miss Manga, I thought I had hit the jackpot. My eyelashes were already super long, but now they were even longer. I usually topped off the tips with Great Lash to make them super duper long.

But when I tried e.l.f.’s mascara, I realized that Miss Manga wasn’t that special, honestly. L’Oreal’s thing is that Miss Manga has a brush that can move in all directions. Well, e.l.f.’s mascara does that too, and it has a really cool fat tip so it’s really easy to get precise parts of your lashes that need some special attention. I very rarely use Great Lash to touch up anymore. It’s cruelty-free, and it’s super cheap.

I’m not exactly sure why it took me so long to cross over, but I’m happy I did. I think I should have this attitude with most of my beauty products. Sure, I do like what I’m using, but there’s always something better, and if it’s cruelty-free, it’s worth it if I don’t like it as much. All I need to do is branch out.

For more information about going cruelty-free, check out PETA’s Searchable Database or Cruelty-Free Kitty’s alphabetized list of cruelty-free brands.

Kiss My Face!

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Hello hello! I’ve got another awesome cruelty-free beauty review for you all today that I’m very excited about. You were all here when I bought Lavanila for the first time. How adorable is that? I have nothing against my Lavanila deodorant, but after a while, I realized that I wanted something better. I’ve reviewed Kiss My Face products before, specifically their amazing sunscreen. So, when they reached out and asked me to review their new deodorant (they even sent a bunch to me for free! In this cute little package!), I was beyond thrilled.

What I Was Using: Lavanila, the Healthy Deodorant (in Pure Vanilla)

What I’m Using Now: Kiss My Face Quick Dry Spray Deodorant in Sport and Cucumber Green Tea

Just in case you guys need a refresher, Kiss My Face is freakin’ awesome. They’re cruelty free, paraben free, aluminum chlorohydrate free, petroleum glycol free, artificial fragrance free, and contain no chemical propellants. Basically, you couldn’t be using a better product for your body.

I’ve never used spray-on deodorants before, so this was definitely an adventure for me. I really liked them! At first, I was afraid that my underarms would be super wet for a while, but it dried almost instantly. The only time I ran into a problem was when I sprayed it under my shirt and didn’t aim well, so it looked like I had a pit stain, but it completely went away in five minutes.

Aside from the actual can, the scents were amazing. I started off using the sporty scent, which was a little more “masculine” if we wanna gender scents, but when I ran out of that, I tried out the cucumber scent, which was equally amazing and worked just as well. My friends even tell me how amazing I smell :)

Kiss My Face says that this deodorant works for twenty-four hours straight. Though I didn’t test this exact part out, I can say that I don’t smell bad when I’m being active and/or sweaty. I usually reapply my deodorant throughout the day. Either way though, I didn’t have any moments where I did a pit sniff and thought I needed some extra coverage. I absolutely love this deodorant.

For more information about going cruelty-free, check out PETA’s Searchable Database or Cruelty-Free Kitty’s alphabetized list of cruelty-free brands.


P.S. Keep an eye out for a surprise on my Instagram (@theclunkster), coming soon!

Cruelty-Free Primer!

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Okay, I really am sorry this time for not keeping up with my posting schedule. Like, I’m always sorry, but I’m like super super sorry. Things have just been very crazy over here. Today, I have a fun review about primers!

What I Was Using: Maybelline FaceStudio Master Prime: Blur and Illuminate

What I'm Using Now: e.l.f. Poreless Face Primer

Primer was something that I discovered a little late in the makeup game, but it's also something that I couldn't imagine doing my makeup without. For those of you who don't know, primer is the first thing you should put on your face before you do your makeup. Usually, it evens out your skin and makes makeup ten times easier to go on. It also makes your makeup last longer since it sticks to something other than just your face!

I started off with my Maybelline primer, which worked well! However, I ran out and I am still working on that cruelty-free transition. So, I tested out e.l.f’s Poreless Face Primer, and I love it so much. My old primer was a little more oily, while this one is more creamy. This one also smells amazing. It also dries very quickly.

Since I’ve gone cruelty-free, I definitely feel better about my makeup choices. They’re definitely of a higher quality than my older products. I have a lot more of these reviews coming soon, so make sure you check back as often as you can!

For more information about going cruelty-free, check out PETA’s Searchable Database or Cruelty-Free Kitty’s alphabetized list of cruelty-free brands.

The Spatty!

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Remember yesterday I talked about that new product I would be talking about? I'm talking about it today since I didn't get dressed! It's called the Spatty.

I first saw this product on Shark Tank, one of my favorite shows. I'd always wanted to try it! I finally found it in Bed, Bath, and Beyond, so I totally had to buy it.

Basically, this little contraption that looks like a cake icer is made to dive into the bottoms of bottles to scoop up excess product. This specific type is made for cosmetics. I decided to use it on the bottom of my foundation.

So, while getting ready the other morning, I dipped my Spatty into my foundation and a whole lot came out! First, I applied the product

directly to my face using the Spatty as a tool, then brushed it onto my face. That worked pretty well. Then, I used the Spatty to put it on my hand, then dipped my brush on that like I would usually do. That worked pretty well too. What worked the best I think was when I applied the product from the Spatty directly onto my brush.

I ended up doing my entire face with makeup I found from this Spatty. And there's so much more in the bottle! I'm about to save so much money with this thing. I'm actually amazed. The only product I wasted was when I put too much on the Spatty and had to wipe it off on a tissue, but still.

The Spatty Daddy also came in the pack, which is a larger version of what I used. It's for things like shampoo bottles, but I haven't found a need for it yet. In fact, I probably won't be using shampoo bottles much longer. Stay tuned for another product review to see what I mean!