Should I Boycott MAC???

I’m really not sure on whether to write this post or not as I am not the biggest advocate against Animal Testing and I secretly think that half the members of PETA are a bit bonkers but I do have a personal anti-torture, anti-cruelty and anti-unnecessary pain policy on anything and everything as I don’t enjoy the thought of benefiting from something else pain and misery (yes I am very empathic . . .hence why I am a Disneyvore).

Recently, I have found out that two of my all time favourite brands MAC Cosmetics and Revlon have admitted that they do test on animals and have been removed from the PETA cruelty free list.

Assuming that they have taken this stance as they want to break into China where it is required by law to test products on animal, I feel a bit uneasy that first of all I had no clue that Revlon wasn’t cruelty free and second what the hell happened to MAC’s policy of ‘Tested on Models, not Animals’???!!!!

Image from So What? So there!

I would really hate to boycott MAC as living in London it literally is one of the only brands where a dark skinned girl can easily find your skin shade so I would be really gutted to have to give it up.

What do you guys think about MAC and their new animal testing policy? Is it worth a boycott, should I look at it as more as them required to do so by law or should I stop imagining little monkeys with their eyes stretched out and little acid drops going into their bloodshot eyes (Yes, this is literally my mental image of what animal testing is about  . . . tad bit dramatic, but Oh well it’s the Disneyvore thinking)

I would really like to know what you guys think so please leave a comment below

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Blushing it up with Topshop . . .

I've never been one for buying retail-store owned beauty products, but I think Topshop's new beauty range might actually reform me. I actually don't know what even inspired me to buy these products as I am normally seriously biased against these products, because most of them are either seriously chalky, have ZERO wearing power or just don't show up on dark skin!! However the blushes I swatched from the Topshop make-up counter all showed up on my skin so I decided to give it a go.

Cheeks in Ray and Crushed Berry Blushes

The blushes ('Cheeks in Ray' and 'Crushed Berry'), I've picked out are both part of the Topshop Core Collection which is designed as a wearable everyday collection and I personally think the products stands by this statement. I absolutely love the Cheeks in Ray and have used it almost every day this week as a highlighter. I love the warm golden glow it brings to my skin, makes me look like I've actually spent sometime in the sun this summer

Cheeks in Ray

Cheeks in Ray with Packaging

Cheeks in Ray - Swatches

I love the colour of this cream blush. When I swatched it on my hand, I could still see the blush swatch almost 5 hours later. I  haven't actually used the Crushed berry yet, simply because I don't have a brush to apply this blush and I'm waiting on an e.l.f stipple brush to come  back in stock

Crushed Berry in Packaging

Crushed Berry

Crushed Berry Swatch - Looks more vibrant in reality

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Introducing Boudior Prive . . .

I made a post a while ago about singing the praises of Glossy Box, which if you don't remember is a company that sends you 5 luxury cosmetics for £10 a month. (Mine came today but I missed the postman, now I have to go to the post office *drat!!*). Now since Glossy Box have over-exceeded their subscriptions & if you placed an order now you wouldn't receive a box til August/September.

Well, Lets meet the newest box on the Block, Boudior Prive!

Officially launching in July, Boudoir Prive is a 'private beauty club that is dedicated to helping you find your next favourite cosmetics'. Every month they send you 6 sample size products, as well as beauty recommendations and reviews. Plus If you decide that you love a product you have been sent by them, youu can buy it on their website at a membership discount price.


All in all, It's the same concept & cost of a Glossy Box (£10), however the main difference lies in the exclusivity, getting 6 beauty products as opposed to 5 and you being able to receive a box in July rather than August


To get a chance to apply for limited membership, click here

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