My beauty empties have been piling up, so it's time for another round of cruelty-free products I've used up. I'm sharing my thoughts on these makeup, skin-care and hair products I've been using for the past several months (or longer). Kenra Volume Spray (1.5 ounce bottle): I like this hairspray, but I haven't used it in a while. I bought a travel size for my wedding trip to D.C. This hairspray ... Read more
5 Recent Amazon Favorites
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! I was never a frequent Amazon shopper until my husband signed up for Prime. Now I purchase necessities on Amazon regularly to take advantage of the fast shipping in Chicago. Today I'm sharing my favorite lifestyle purchases for baby, ... Read more
Nighttime Essentials and Routine
Recently I've been working on establishing a solid nighttime routine to ensure I get the best night's sleep possible while I can before our baby arrives. I want to make sure I'm as comfortable as possible during my pregnancy, a goal I plan to carry on after baby as part of my self-care routine. I find that this bedtime routine has been working well so far and helps me wind down after some busy ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Beauty Haul
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! In an effort to feel like myself again after my first trimester, I allowed myself to buy some new makeup last month. Thanks to Black Friday and Cyber Monday sales I was able to pick up some makeup and skin care products at great prices ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Beauty Wish List | Gift Ideas
** This post contains affiliate links. I am compensated for clicks and purchases through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! If you've been following this blog for the past couple of years, you know that I have slowly transitioned to cruelty-free makeup and skincare. When I think of gifts for makeup-loving friends and family, I tend to stick ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Empties, Vol. 10
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links at no additional cost to you. Thanks for supporting Floradise! While switching to cruelty-free products has been a challenge, it's been fun to try different products and brands. It's also been satisfying to try to use up entire products rather than buy too many of the same product at once. I am ... Read more
Cruelty-Free Beauty Empties, Vol. 9 (Plus Makeup Decluttering)
** This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission for purchases made through these links. I recently went through my (small) makeup collection and decluttered some items, which I plan to give to someone who would like them. This reminded me that I also have five empties to share! These makeup and skin-care items are all cruelty-free and fairly affordable, ... Read more
May Favorites & a Miss
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases made through these links.Milani Prime Perfection primer; Thayers Witch Hazel toner; Busy Beauty Showerless Shave GelI hope your May was full of fun, food and favorites! I have five recent beauty favorites to share that I've been using and loving this month. Bonus: They are all cruelty-free and affordable. Also, I am ... Read more
Recent Cruelty-Free Empties, Vol. 8
** This post contains affiliate links. I make a small commission for purchases through these links. It's been a hot minute since I shared what cruelty-free products I've been using up and whether I would buy them again. Even though I have certain products I love, I am always trying new beauty products to see if there's something out there I'd love even more. Sometimes I go back to the ... Read more
Cruelty-Free and Green Products
** This post contains affiliate links. Also, it is your responsibility to check whether products are cruelty-free. That information may change.In addition to looking for products that are cruelty-free, I was recently inspired to look for those with less packaging and that are more eco-friendly. I have made a few switches lately that I am happy with and wanted to share. This is part of my effort to ... Read more