Researching natural, organic + cruelty-free products to update my skincare & cosmetics routine

April 26, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

After doing a LOT of research into the ingredients in beauty products I’ve recently switched over to some wonderful natural skincare & cosmetics brands so I thought I’d share my findings with you. Here are some of my favourite organic & vegan products…

5 Essential makeup items that should be in your holiday party survival kit

December 14, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you need to turn your daytime makeup into a glamorous night time look for festive parties, here are 5 makeup products that you’ll need in your kit so that you can party all night long…

5 Low-cost recipes & methods to take care of your skin on a budget

November 5, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

If you’ve ever been to those beauty counters in department stores or have shopped online for skin care products you will know how expensive they can be. Even brands that are seen as ‘cheaper alternatives’ are still expensive. So, in today’s post, I’m taking a look at some budget skincare options that you can use to look after your skin. I wrote how the winter weather can affect your skin last month so this time I’ve come up with some low-cost solutions and recipes to DIY your skincare…

Money-saving shopping tips & beauty hacks for make-up enthusiasts

August 29, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

Not everybody who is enthusiastic about makeup can afford to splash out on high-end stuff, but the good news is that there are plenty of things you can do to save money on your make-up collection today…

Guest Post: These 9 Healthy foods will help to keep your hair strong

August 4, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

Your hair is not only your crowning glory it is also an outward indicator of your internal health. Just like skin, the state of your hair not only depends on how you care for it externally, but on how you nourish it from the inside. That’s why today’s guest post is all about the healthy foods you can eat to enhance your hair without spending a fortune on treatments…

Guest Post: 5 Natural alternatives to expensive skin care products

July 29, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Everyday stress and pollution can cause a lot of damage to your skin. There are skincare products you can use to help you combat these negative effects, but they can also be very expensive, so here are five natural alternatives—some of which you may find in your very own kitchen:

3 Ways to save money on beauty and cosmetics

July 22, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Great news! Your beauty and cosmetic routines do not have to consist of costly, overpriced products and procedures. I’ve been blogging about cruelty-free beauty for a few years now and I’ve found that it’s not only an ethical way to shop, but it’s also cost-effective too. That said, you don’t have to splash out for named brands and special formulas when you can DIY some beauty items and get a discount on the rest. Here are a few tips on how you can save money whilst still looking good…

Cruelty-free winter skin care

January 14, 2017.Reading time 3 minutes.

At this time of year I like to give my skincare routine a bit of a shake up. With all this warm air indoors and cold winds outside I find that my skin dries up completely and I tend to need a cream or serum that’s just a little more luxurious than my summer range. Of course, […]

Cruelty-free eyebrows + the Little Book of Cruelty-Free

October 16, 2016.Reading time 7 minutes.

I’ve always had trouble finding products to suit my eyebrows, cruelty-free or otherwise. In fact, I’ve never found a match before. The thing is that my eyebrows are SO blonde that any of the products designed for blonde eyebrows tend to be too warm. Yes, orange eyebrows have been my destiny for many years and […]

Cruelty-free mascaras – which is the best budget brand?

September 14, 2016.Reading time 12 minutes.

I’ve really struggled to find a cruelty-free replacement for my mascara. Considering that I have some very blonde eyelashes under all the layers of black goop, you can probably tell why mascara is my desert-island beauty product. It’s literally the only item of make-up that I can’t do without. If I happen to pop out without […]

What’s in my cruelty-free make-up bag?

August 2, 2016.Reading time 12 minutes.

Earlier this year I made the switch over to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve been gradually replacing all my products with their non-animal-tested counterparts over recent months and I’ve finally got to the stage where my make-up bag is entirely cruelty-free. I didn’t want to waste the products that I’d bought previously so I’ve been using […]

Cruelty-free products I already use…

June 13, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Last month I wrote about the reasons why I’ve recently made the switch to living a cruelty-free life. I’ve since written about homemade beauty as an alternative to bought products and the animal-friendly products I used to prepare for the UK Blog Awards. Today I’m looking at products that I already use and the cosmetics I’m currently […]

Living a cruelty-free life

April 18, 2016.Reading time 13 minutes.

I want my life to be cruelty-free. This is something that has been important to me for a while and I’d love to share my passion for the issue with you today. I’m actually rather embarrassed to admit that for all the years of my life leading up to this decision I hadn’t really ever considered it. I […]

Best face forward at the National Blog Awards

April 24, 2014.Reading time 5 minutes.

Did you know it’s the National Blog Awards this week? Did you know that I’m a FINALIST?! Have I mentioned it before..? 😉 Going to an event of this magnitude – the ‘Oscars of the blogging world’ – has got me excited and worried in equal measure and now that my ticket has arrived I’ve […]

Give a little HOPE with your next gift

April 17, 2014.Reading time 8 minutes.

Shopping for low-cost, hand-crafted, UK-made jewellery that helps charity projects – sounds too good to be true, doesn’t it? But I’ve recently discovered an amazing online gift shop that does just that – HOPE Jewellery. As you probably know here at the Cassiefairy blog I love to support ethical companies, charities and socially responsible brands so […]

MUA’s new ranges – pastel nail polish & Power Pout

June 8, 2013.Reading time 3 minutes.

I took advantage of Superdrug’s 3-for-2 offer last week and snapped up a couple of MUA items that I’ve had my eye on – including a new pastel pink polish and a couple of MUA lipsticks. I hardly ever buy anything different for myself, and I really struggled to choose a make up treat this time (I spent […]

Beauty Review: Boots 17 Candy Nails

October 22, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

I’ve tried out a new nail polish this week from Boots 17 range – yes the bargain range that my little sister prefers – and the most funky colour palette. The 17 range is great at bringing out the season’s most fashionable make-up shades and I chose this candy lilac colour. I needed 3 coats […]

Glossy nails that last all week with a sparkly topcoat

October 4, 2012.Reading time 1 minute.

I picked up a bargain pot of nail varnish from BeautyUK – which is the cheapy range in Superdrug with everything priced at £1.99 or 3 for £5. I picked up this dusky purple shade called ‘Lilac Girl No 35’ for a low-cost beauty treat. I’d recently manicured my nails much shorter than usual and I think that darker […]

MUA’s Nail Polish – I’ve been looking for this shade for ages!

April 28, 2012.Reading time 2 minutes.

That’s the trouble with MUA – it’s so cheap, yet so fashionable, that it’s getting pretty difficult to find the product you’re after! In smaller Superdrug stores there’s usually only a small stand with a handful of products left on display so I count myself reeeeally lucky if I find something I like, and I grab it […]