Smashbox is Cruelty Free!
You guys! I have not tried Smashbox in YEARS because I kept receiving mixed information about their cruelty free status. Recently, Tashina of Logical Harmony had some deep discussions with the brand and discovered that although they are still owned by Estee Lauder, Smashbox is cruelty free! They are not selling in China and apparently never have been. So, now I’m super excited to try out their products.
I started with a couple of things I picked up during the Sephora VIB Sale. I bought the Smashbox Step by Step Contour Kit in Light/Medium. I’ve tried a million contour palettes and most are too warm toned for me. I am loving this one (and so happy I found it!), because it has a cool-toned contour AND a warm-toned contour. They call the cool-toned one a contour and the warm-toned one a bronzer, and I will use it that way most of the time. But, when I have a faux tan (like I do now), I’ll use the warmer one as a contour. Since I switch back and forth between super pale and mildly tanned, it’s nice to have both in one palette! It also comes with a matte highlighter and a synthetic brush. The brush didn’t seem impressive at first, but it’s kind of nice to place the contour (since it’s fairly narrow). Then I blend it out with a fluffier brush.
My fiancé knows that the way to my heart is through beauty products, so he asked me if I wanted him to buy me something else at the Sephora sale. Ummm okay if you insist! I picked up the Smashbox Studio Skin 24 Hour Waterproof Concealer to match my faux tan. When you start wearing tanner, you have to have two sets of foundation and concealer! I’m very impressed with this concealer. It’s waterproof, so it doesn’t move around or budge, which I need because my skin can get very oily. It gives great coverage but is easy to blend (just blend it quickly before it sets). I got the Light Medium shade which is sort of in the middle of the array of colors they sell.
So far, I’m very pleased with both products and they’re not going to be returned to Sephora. So that says a lot!
Smashbox is a new brand for me too, not just because of the cruelty free part but just never looked into the brand before. If you want an great everyday day pallet from them that has everything in it try their #Shapematters pallet. I just recently picked it up and I love it because it’s got everything you need. Also it would be great for travel because you don’t need to bring tones of products with you because they are all in this one.
Oh I’ll have to try that one – thanks Katie!
Thank you so much for this! Had been hearing mixed things for a long time, too.
So glad to know i finally try their primers! I still haven’t found one that locks in my foundation…
I’m so glad to hear this! I love Smashbox and their Blush Rush Blush is my absolute favorite! (I wear the shade Flush if you’re interested)
Awesome! I have never tried this brand but now I know its safe to buy if I find something I like. Thanks!
I am so happy to hear that Smash Box is cruelty free. I’m in love with their primers but I will be trying more of their different products.
Yay! Glad to hear because I gave up Smashbox years ago.
Also wanted you to know that my daughter chose to write a paper on animal testing for her composition class this semester and she used your site for one of her references. 🙂 Yours is our go-to site for cruelty-free beauty!
I really like Smashbox. (:
OMG yay I had no idea!
That is wonderful!
I have become SO OBSESSED with Smashbox over this last year. Before I had a love for a few products but for some reason 2016 and beyond I need ALL THE THINGS. I’m just so impressed with them lately!
Great post!
That’s so nice to hear Cynthia – thank you! And what an amazing daughter you have – maybe she can start her own cruelty free blog or YouTube channel some day!! 🙂
SOOOOOOOOO happy to hear this!I love smashbox!!1
Great news, thanks! I love their primers.