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As a bit of a newbie to nail-painting and long-time animal lover and vegetarian, I was really looking forward to trying out the nail polish range from the original bunny-friendly brand Beauty Without Cruelty.
Having been established since long before the term 'cruelty-free' was even widely understood, BWC has racked up quite an impressive range of colours and nowhere is this more apparent than in its nails range, where you'll find heaps of variations on your favourite shades. I tried a pink, three different coral shades and a hot red. The 'pink whisper' worked a treat on my toenails while I went in for full on red for my fingers. The formula is silky-smooth and shimmers like a dream in the summer sunshine!
Priced at just £4.84 you can buy the entire range at the Ultra Glow shop
and also via local stockists - call for information 01473 271500
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Sarah Fisher writes:
Recycling and cosmetics - it sounds an unlikely combination. But UK aromatherapist Andrea Garland has brought both passions together with her all-natural range. Her one-off beauty items are bursting with vintage chic. A selection of balms and creams are supplied in tins, compacts and pots from the household staples of the last century, from sewing kits to travel sweets. They're all completely unique, and best of all, you can return your tin to have it refilled with your favourite balm.
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Here's a quick tip if your feet are giving you gyp in the heat this week: Burts' Bees have put together a selection of pampering potions and lotions that really help with the blisters, the unsightly bulges and (yes) the pong. The natural peppermint oil in their foot lotion is so strong that it'll obliterate the most offensive stinky feet, and leaves skin feeling soft and silky, ready to be seen in sandals and on the beach.
Burts' are a hippyshopper favourite, due to their commitment to using natural ingredients which they list clearly and honestly. In this product, you'll get the benefit of peppermint, witch hazel, sweet orange oil and (of course) beeswax! Pick up a pack from Look Fantastic
Related: Lip-crack away: pick of the best natural lip balms for summer | Review: Burt's Bees' naturally ageless
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If you go in for a loud, glam and glitter-encrusted makeup look, then the odds are you'll already know about Barry M cosmetics, who've cornered the market in neon nail varnish and dazzle dust. But what you probably didn't know is that the brand has never tested on animals - despite having been around in the early eighties when almost everyone did.
To let the world know that they are an original cruelty-free brand, Barry M have brought in Cookie the bunny, an adorable message on four short, stumpy legs. You can watch Cookie all day long on the Bunny Cam, where she drinks water, shuffles, sleeps and does other day-to-day bunny stuff. Excellent stress relief!
Related: Guide to cruelty free cosmetics online | Urban Decay surreal skin mineral makeup
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Whether you're looking for an effective, non-toxic sun cream or a natural alternative to botox, the place to be right now is Puresha -- and we've teamed up with the site to offer you some fantastic prizes!
One lucky winner will get a personal consultation with a member of Puresha's team of natural beauty experts as well as a tailored skincare regime worth around £200. There's also a great discount for hippyshopper readers on the revolutionary new range by Marie Véronique Organics, pioneer of the Yoga Facelift. Sounds good so far? Read on to find out more.
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If your body is an organic temple, into which you insist on only putting organic substances, then the benefits of this new Soil Association certified intimate lubricant will be obvious - score one! But its good points don't end there: unlike the commonly-found lubes branded by condom companies, this one doesn't scream 'sex!' with its packaging, and comes instead in a subtle and sleek bottle that won't cause any blushes if found.
The closest hint you'll find on a tube of 'Yes' as to what it's used for is a URL and the words 'water based' on the back of the bottle. Hence, no embarrassment if you leave it lying around- unless everyone had read this of course...
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I'm welll aware that I might be about to write the most 'TMI' post on hippyshopper ever, but in the spirit of investigative journalism, I'm going to give this a go, and to provide you with all the details you'll need if you're planning to try the latest incarnation of the menstrual cup.
Like the Mooncup (see our review here), Diva cup and various other 'cups' that probably didn't make it into ladies' loos common parlance, the Femmecup is a re-usable female hygeine product that is worn internally and obliterates the need for tampons or sanitary towels - along with the waste they produce. You can use the same Femmecup for many years, it can be worn during all manner of sporting activities and it poses a lower risk of the dreaded Toxic Shock Syndrome than tampons...
So how did I get on?
If you're offended by talk of menstruation, I suggest you don't follow the jump to find out!
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