It’s officially time to get spooky, y’all.

Today, I’m bringing you a new collection of stories to chill your bones. Some of these stories were pulled from various parts of the internet, but most of them can be found on the YouTube channel, Snarled. If you’re a fan of all things weird and unusual, like myself, then definitely check out this channel. Many of these stories were featured in their segment “Something Scary,” so if you prefer to listen to stories and enjoy illustrations, then this is the playlist for you!

Now, turn off the lights and grab a blanket because it’s about to get scary in here.

  Autopilot: Everyone has their routine, the things they do in order to start their day. Ever have those moments when you skip a step or something happens to throw everything off? Well in this story, you’ll find out just how much an interference can affect your day.

 The Whistlers: This story comes from the Reddit No Sleep page. This story is compiled from the pages of a journal that was found in a camping backpack bought a yard sale. The journal was written by a young woman who went on adventure with a group of friends that went horribly wrong. It’s really long so if you prefer to listen to stories, you can find the narration on the No Sleep Podcast episode here.

  Snow: This story comes from The Claverhouse Emails. It follows a man, stuck in a blizzard, that takes shelter in a small cottage. But there’s something that’s not quite right. Why was the front door already open? Who was here before him, and most importantly – what happened to them?

 Mrs. Willison’s Homemade Jam: In this tale, we meet a young man who was a bit of a picky eater as a child. His parents had a hard time getting him to eat just about anything, until one day they discover a little old woman selling jam at the local market.

Wrong Way Charlie: You remember your first best friend? The little boy in this story definitely does. In this tale, a young boy becomes attached to a tiny kitten named Charlie who's constantly going the wrong way.

Pale Luna: This story is about a text adventure-type game titled “Pale Luna,” that sends you on a hell of an adventure.

Hachishakusama: “Hachishakusama” or “Eight Feet Tall,” is a Japanese urban legend about a tall woman who abducts children. Turns out some urban legends are more than just a story.

    The Clown With Bloody Teeth: In this story, a girl finds out about this new haunted house that’s all the rage.

   The Red Room: Kids, just stay away from the deep web.

 The Peephole: This is the story about a girl who was left home alone for a little too long.

Alright kids, that concludes this collection of dark tales. In the mood for more? Check out some of the stories in parts 1-3 on my blog here, here and here.

Until next time.

It's officially time to get spooky, y'all. I’m way too excited for Halloween so naturally, I couldn’t help myself and decided to break into my special fx kit. I was inspired by my girl Mykie from Glam and Gore to recreate this “literal cut crease” look that she did a while back. Mykie is by far, one of my favorites on YouTube. She’s insanely talented and creative; her videos have inspired many of my makeup looks – both in beauty and special fx. She also has a ton of videos on her channel for beginners that feature quick and easy tutorials, how to put together your fx kit, how to build prosthetics, and more. If you love special fx as much as I do then you should definitely check out her channel and her Instagram for more inspiration.

Now, for this look you’re going to just need a few things as this look doesn’t require a lot of products. The beauty makeup is a basic neutral eye look with winged liner. So all you’ll need to do is prime your eyes like you normally would and then set it with translucent powder or an eyeshadow that matches your skin tone. Next, take a fluffy blending brush and a shadow that’s a shade darker than your skin tone to use as a transition shade and blend it into your crease. Next, take a black eyeliner and tightline your upper lid to help define your lash line and then take your liquid liner and make a wing sharper than Freddy Kruger’s claws. Last, apply some mascara (add lashes if you want to add some drama) and you’re good to go.

This is where the special fx comes in. First, I used a red lip liner to map out my cut crease. Basically, just use a light hand and draw a line going above your crease and then slightly flick the end like you would when doing winged liner.

Next, I took a small definer brush and a deep red eyeshadow that has blue and purple undertones to blend out the lip liner and define the cut crease. The eye shadow I used was “Fresh Scab” from My Pretty Zombie. This eyeshadow is honestly; one of my favorite eyeshadows ever and it’s perfect for creating that bruising effect that really make this look work. Make sure to blend the shadow up into the crease and avoid the lid. Then, take a dark blue or purple eyeshadow and the same small definer brush and deepen the crease. The key is to go back and forth between blending and defining until you get your desired look.

This next part is where it gets a bit tricky because you need to be very careful because you’ll be working on your eyelid. The best products to use for adding the blood into the cut crease are bloods that are a thick, gel-like consistency so they stay in place and won’t drip into your eyes. Some good products to consider are:

Ben Nye Scab Blood (one of my favorites. It’s thick and chunky and gross looking)

Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel (This is what I used for this look. It’s thick and wet looking and doesn’t budge)

For a more in-depth look at the many different fake blood options that are available, check out this video from MadeYewLook. Lex is another YouTuber that is a talented special fx artist and body painter and you should definitely check out her channel.

When applying the blood, please use something that doesn’t have sharp edges so that you don’t accidentally scrap, scratch, or cut your lid. You can use a q-tip, a small, rounded pallet knife, or a wooden cuticle pusher to carefully apply the product to the crease. You can make it as gross or as neat as you want, just make sure you’re applying the product carefully and safely!

Here’s a list of the exact products I used:

KVD Lock-it Cream Concealer

KVD Shade and Light Eye Palette

Wet n Wild Black Eyeliner

Elf Liquid Liner

Hard Candy Lashaholic Mascara

Elf Brow Cream in Deep Brunette

Jordana Tinted Brow Gel in Brunette

My Pretty Zombie eyeshadow in “Fresh Scab"

Mehron Coagulated Blood Gel

And you’re finished! Now, you have a simple, bloody makeup eye makeup to creep up any look. If you recreate this look let me know!

I had the pleasure of seeing the new adaptation of Stephen King’s It opening weekend and let me just say,

If you’re new here then you should know that I’m a huge horror fan, especially when it comes to Stephen King. As a kid, watching the television mini-series of It terrified me like no other. This is where my fear of clowns first kicked in. Tim Curry delivered a phenomenal performance as Pennywise, The Dancing Clown, forever making it impossible for me to walk past storm drains without picturing an evil, red-headed clown waiting inside to rip my arm of. Thanks for that.

While clowns are #1 on my list of things I want nowhere near me, I was still incredibly excited for the remake. I thought the cast looked promising, especially after finding out that Stranger Things’ Finn Wolfhard was on board because I, like many others, binge watched the shit out of that. I was even more intrigued after they finally announced who would be taking on the critical role of Pennywise. Now, if you’re just now discovering Bill Skarsgard then you haven’t been living your life right, fam. Anyone that was a fan of the Netflix series, Hemlock Grove can tell you that.

Before we jump into the actual review, let’s go over the basics of Stephen King’s It for those that don’t know what it’s about. The film is about a group of friends dubbed “The Loser’s Club” that are being terrorized by an evil clown that’s responsible for the multiple missing children in the town of Derry, Maine. Seems simple enough; except for the fact that It isn’t just a clown, it’s an ancient being that transforms into the thing you fear the most. Much like Freddy Kruger, It feeds off of your fear and every 27-30 years It returns to wreak havoc.

Unlike the mini-series, the film only features the first half of the story, focusing on the first time that The Loser’s Club faces off against It. But fear not, because as the end of the film suggests, this is only Chapter One so we can count on seeing the Loser’s Club in the next film, squaring up with It once again in adulthood.

The film is basically a good two hours worth of hallucinatory, nightmare fuel. We follow the Loser’s Club as they are tormented by Pennywise throughout the whole film, stalking them and using their worst fears to keep them at their wit’s ends until it can eventually devour them. It preys on the children, turning their lives into a nightmarish-fun house where decapitated, char-broiled children and frightening paintings of disfigured ladies come to life. One of the more enjoyable elements of the film was the kids’ individual fears that haunted them. In the novel, King wrote about several ghoulish and creep-tastic manifestations of “It” that took place. In typical, monster-movie fashion, the kids encountered a wolfman, which was one of “It’s” most used forms aside from the clown we all know and love. The corpses of two drowned children, as well as Frankenstein’s Monster who quite violently rips two of the town’s bullies into pieces while in the sewers.

Some of the manifestations of “It” stay true to the novel. For instance, Bill  (Jaeden Lieberher) is still haunted by the corpse of his younger brother, Georgie (Jackson Robert Scott), who we see in the beginning of the film in the notorious storm drain scene. Beverly (Sophia Lillis), the only girl in the group, is covered in blood after the sink sort of, spits up on her, covering her and the room. Eddie (Jack Dylan Grazer), a hypochondriac, runs into an incredibly disgusting leper, leaking bodily fluid from literally everywhere. I’m still not over it.

The film also added a room full of clown dolls, and just like my boy Richie, I am not down with that.

Aside from being a cocktail composed of every nightmare you’ve ever had as a child come to life, the film is also a stellar coming-of-age story about friendship, growth, and exposing just how incredibly shitty adults can be. Like many of King’s novels, the plot explores how children are often put in terrible situations set in place by the adults and the world around them. We see the adults in the film being oblivious and un-caring, cruel and just plain awful. For example, we see Bill’s dad respond to his obvious grief over his little brother with hostility, dismissing it completely. We see the adults witnessing kids being bullied and wandering around on their own and not giving a shit. Some of the more severe cases involve Beverly’s abusive father and Eddie’s over-bearing mother who seemingly has a case of Munchausen Syndrome By Proxy.

That being said, the new Pennywise is still one of the creepiest clowns to ever grace the screen. There’s no real trick to making him terrifying, he just is. He’s not blatantly scary like some others within the genre, like American Horror Story’s Twisty or the huge, grotesque clowns from Killer Klowns from Outer Space. He just appears to be a man in makeup and a colorful outfit but there’s still something unnerving about him. Maybe it’s the always present smile on his face or the bright tufts of red hair, or perhaps it’s the fact that he has razor-sharp teeth and likes to devour children? I like that they didn’t make drastic changes in order to make him obviously creepy and it relied on Skarsgard’s performance alone. While Curry’s performance remains untouched, his darker take on the character was incredible to see on the big screen. With the original being a television mini-series, obvious changes had to be made in order to bring this already larger-than-life character to life on the big screen. This gave filmmakers the chance to take risks and create bigger, more elaborate scares that would still resonate with movie-goers. I admire that they weren’t afraid to make the audience uncomfortable and show the children in frightening and dangerous situations. 

Speaking of making audiences uncomfortable, you could tell from the reactions of those in the theater that people weren’t expecting to see Pennywise straight up bite a child’s arm off and then watch him desperately try to crawl away while profusely bleeding – only to be dragged into a storm drain. Or to see him slumped over a child with his teeth clamped over his face. Looking around at the horrified faces of those around me was a little amusing.

The audience would go from be visibly uncomfortable and screaming one minute, to laughing out loud the next. The humor aspects in the new adaptation was something I wasn’t really expected and while there’s varying opinions on how well that worked, it’s something that I really enjoyed. These kids were a delight to watch and they were truly the heart and soul of this film. After learning that the filmmakers allowed the kids to have full-creative freedom over the script and that the majority of the film was improvised, I was even more thrilled. While there’s only so much depth they can provide for the characters in two hours, we were still able to be invested in the lives of The Loser’s Club. The characters were lovable and you cared about what was happening to them. The lightheartedness fortunately didn’t take away from the plot and was effective without turning the film into a parody. If you didn’t leave the theater feeling like a bonafied member of The Loser’s Club, then you can see yourself out. Eddie and his two fanny packs are iconic. 

While I thoroughly enjoyed the film, it did raise a lot of questions. Those that had no prior knowledge of It left theaters a bit confused as to what they just witnessed. Where did “It” come from?  What were those lights at the back of his throat? What exactly is in store for the next film? I assume this was all done to keep audiences guessing and to leave room for answers in the sequel, however this made the film feel a little incomplete. As far as origin stories go, “It’s” is definitely something to marveled. “It’s” existence dates back to as far as the creation of man and the universe itself. “It” was created in a universe between ours and others called the Macroverse and this is the only place the creature can be defeated with a psychic battle of wits called the “Ritual of Chüd.” According to online sources, this is actually something that might come into play in the next film, which will be quite interesting to see on the big screen. Then there’s the whole ancient turtle that created the universe by spitting up when it had a stomach ache thing but understandably, that was left out of the film.

There’s also the question about the fate of Henry Bowers. In the new film, we see him get his ass handed to him and then he takes what seems to be, fatal fall down the well. In the novel and as seen in the mini-series, Bowers is manipulated by Pennywise into going after the children and is ultimately blamed for the murders of the kids mentioned in the film. He’s then placed in an institution, which “It” breaks him out after he awakens years later. I’m interested to see how this will play out in the next film and if they have something entirely different in store for us.

Bottom line: The It remake was honestly amazing. There’s a reason that it’s received such high praise and why it’s selling out theaters left and right. It’s wicked fun and deliciously creepy. It's ultimately, a fantastic addition to the Stephen King movie-verse. It was some of the most fun I’ve had at the movies in a while, I highly recommend it. 

I know that fall doesn’t officially start until September 22^nd, but it’s already fall in my heart. I’ve been surrounding myself with all things fall and Halloween for the past few weeks so I’m more than ready for summer to be over and for fall to begin. Once they start stocking the pumpkin spice and the Halloween décor in stores – It’s fall. I don’t care what anyone else says.

McKenna Kaelin, YouTuber and fellow fall lover, recently uploaded another autumn tag on her channel which inspired this post. She comes up with the questions herself and her channel has a couple of autumn tags as well as other fall related videos. Her channel also features beauty, fashion, DIY's and advice videos. You should definitely check out her channel Simply Kenna, she’s totally adorable and I love her aesthetic.

Without further adieu, grab yourself a PSL and let’s get into the questions.

1.       Favorite autumn quote? “Delicious autumn! My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns.” – George Eliot. This quote resonated with me from the moment I read it. Autumn is by far; my favorite season and I very much believe that my soul is connected to it. I’m at my happiest in the fall time. I love everything about the season from the cool weather and the colors, to the fall drinks and spooky vibes.

2.       Favorite thing to do on a rainy day? I love rainy days, especially in the fall. We have one of those glass screen doors so on rainy days, I love the open up the front door and drink coffee in the living room and look outside. We also have a tin roof so the sound of the rain hitting the roof is very peaceful. It’s also a great spot to sit and read as well. Another thing I love to do is wrap up and spend the day watching scary movies. Dark, rainy days are the perfect setting for horror films. 

3.       Favorite scarf? Blanket scarves are my absolute favorite. They’re huge and comfy and they compliment so many looks. My favorite among my collection is this red and navy blue plaid scarf that I got last Christmas. Red and navy is one of my favorite combinations so I love putting together outfits and accessorizing with this. Plus, I believe it was less than $6 so that's always a good thing.

4.       Favorite autumn themed TV series? The first thing that popped in my head was Twin Peaks. I know it’s not exclusively “autumn themed” but it’s filled with that dark, misty fall scenery that I love so much. It’s also full of mystery and supernatural elements so it adds to that dark, autumn vibe.

5.       Favorite autumn themed movie? So, I’m going to be completely cliché and say Casper and Hocus Pocus. Those are two of my all-time favorite films to watch in the fall and they’re filled with scenes of bright fall foliage, chilly weather, flannels and sweaters, and of course- Halloween. For me, these are two quintessential autumn films. These films always put me in such a great mood because they remind me of everything I love about fall. Plus, I’ve always wanted a black cat named Binx and if you say you didn’t have a crush on Casper in his human form when you were little you’re lying. Honorable mentions: The Amityville Horror and Dead Poets Society.

6.       Favorite autumn themed book? This isn’t technically autumn themed but one of my favorite books to read in autumn is Tar Heel Ghosts. Ghost stories are among my favorite things to read, especially when they’re stories that have some truth to them. Tar Heel Ghosts is a collection of haunting from different parts of North Carolina. As a kid, my mom and my aunt would tell my cousins and me different stories from the book that they enjoyed and I finally got the book for myself when I was in middle school. One of my favorite things was sitting around with my family on cool, autumn nights and sharing scary stories so this book always makes me feel nostalgic. Personal favorite from the book: "Blood on the Apples".

7.       If you could have a familiar, what would it be? Hands down, it would be a cat. I’m such a cat person and I can’t tell you how many times I’ve been compared to a cat. Cats are picky when it comes to being affectionate, they’re sassy and they ultimately just do as they please. Specifically, if I were to have a familiar it would be this specific cat that I already have this weird, unspoken bond with. I like to go for walks at the cemetery near my gym and there’s this small, grey cat that hangs out there and he likes to join me on my walks. Almost every time I go to the cemetery, he’s been there. I think he might belong to one of the houses in the neighborhood beside the gym based on the fact that he’s so comfortable with people. So yeah, my familiar would definitely be graveyard cat.

8.       One place you wish you could visit in the fall? Salem, Massachusetts. I’ve seen so many beautiful photos of Salem in autumn and I would love to see it for myself. I’ve been obsessed with witchy things since I was a kid and Salem is filled with so many interesting places to visit such as The Witch House, the Salem Witch Museum, Count Orlok’s Nightmare Gallery, the Salem Witch Village, and so much more. They also have a number of ghost walks and tours where you can explore the more haunted areas of Salem and as I’ve mentioned before, I’m a huge fan of haunted history so these are right up my alley.

9.       Have you purchased any autumn décor yet? I started stalking the stores as soon as I got word that there was autumn and Halloween décor on the shelves. This is my favorite time to buy décor because I’m someone that has Halloween décor out all year round. So far, I’ve picked up a couple pieces from Michael’s to add to my vanity – a mirror held by a skeleton hand and a stack of books with “curses, spells, and potions” written on the side. I also picked up a gold skull from Target and some purple lights. As the stores continue to add more décor, I’ll continue to add to my collection.

10.   Favorite photograph you took last autumn? My favorite photo is probably the photo of my friends and I with Freddy Kruger that we took before going into Spookywoods. Every year, my friends and I get together and go to a haunted attraction and Spookywoods is one of our favorites. Another photo I love is the photo we took in the graveyard we visited after we left Spookywoods. Because why not visit a graveyard on Halloween night?

11.   Three songs that remind you of autumn? My first pick is "Empty Picture Frames" by Real Friends. It's filled with references of Autumn, mixed with those good old, pop punk vibes. Second, is "Home For Fall" by Real Friends. Honestly, if Real Friends doesn’t fill you with nostalgia and angst then you’re not living your life right. This song makes me miss old flames that I didn’t even have. They have me sitting on the porch in a flannel, watching the leaves fall, hoping they’ll come back to me. Third, I have to go with "Great Romances of the 20^th Century" by Taking Back Sunday. Another great love song with fall elements. I love everything about Taking Back Sunday so they’re great for pretty much any and everything.

12.   Things you associate with fall? Bright leaves, cozy nights, pumpkin patches, Reese’s pumpkins, pretty much all-things pumpkin. Lots of plaid, boots, horror movies on every channel. Haunted houses and trails.

13.   Dream Halloween costume? There’s a ton of different costumes I want to put together but one of my top picks is probably Beetlejuice. I love going all out for Halloween and I think Beetlejuice would be a ton of fun. It’ll give me an excuse to be creative and get new pieces for my special effects kit.

14.   What are you being this year? I’m going to be everyone’s favorite best friend till the end, Chucky the doll. I’ve always been a fan of the Child’s Play franchise and I’ve dressed as Tiffany before but I’ve never once dressed as Chucky. I think it’s definitely time to change that.

That’s a wrap! I wanna thank McKenna for creating this tag and inspiring this post. Don’t forget to check out her channel and feel free to do this tag yourself! 

Being cruelty free is something I feel very passionately about. Animal testing is gross and I don’t want to support brands that participate in this act. So, I’ve been trying to revamp my life to fade out products from brands that test on animals and make room for more cruelty free options. I’ve swapped out hair care products, makeup and skincare items, to make room for better alternatives. My collection is now about 98% cruelty free, apart from a few items here or there that I’m trying to use up.

I try to do as much research as I can when it comes to buying new products, especially skincare. A few of the websites that I frequently use to discover cruelty free brands are: Logical Harmony, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free Kitty. These are all great resources to help you find what brands to avoid when trying to make the switch to cruelty free.

When it comes to makeup, making the switch wasn’t too difficult. Most the brands I enjoyed and bought frequently were already cruelty free, which was a plus when it came to decluttering and getting rid of non-cruelty free items. This was also the case when it came to hair care products. Skincare was a bit trickier because my skin has always been delicate so it required extra TLC. Having crazy-sensitive skin is never fun. It’s also no fun to take care of as well when the tiniest thing can irritate your skin. I also have combination skin so combating an oily T-zone while fighting dry cheeks can be a pain too.

In my skincare routine, I’ve discovered that less is more when it comes to sensitive skin. The less products I slap on my face, the less I worry about irritating my skin. Using products that are all natural is also something I aim for. With all natural products, I don’t have to worry about unnecessary chemicals in my skincare that can serve as irritants – thus not having to deal with angry skin later. Thankfully, a lot of the brands that feature all natural products are cruelty free.

Cleanser:

Lush’s Aqua Marina: I’ve mentioned this before but I’m going to mention it again because it’s that good. I’m already on my third container and I’m going to continue to repurchase this. This cleanser is perfect for those with sensitive skin because it’s formulated to calm and soothe sensitive skin. It has calamine powder and seaweed to help nourish and soothe irritated skin. It also has a small amount of very-fine sea salt for exfoliation. It’s so fine that you don’t even feel it. This is a plus for us sensitive skin babes because exfoliants that are too gritty can tear your skin, leading to more issues.

Alba Bontanica Acnedote Face Wash: This is great for those that want to deep clean their pores and deal with blemishes. This cleanser is formulated with salicylic acid and willow bark extract to unclog pores and leave your skin feeling refreshed. While I don’t deal with acne (other than the occasional hormonal breakout) I love using this for a deep cleanser at night to clear away the daily grime. (The Acnedote astringent is fantastic too!) I apply this with my Eco Tools facial brush. It's soft and perfect to provide a little extra exfoliation. It's also cruelty free and vegan.

Toner:

Thayer’s Rose Petal Witch Hazel: This stuff is amazing. If you’ve heard someone rave about this before – it’s well worth the hype. This toner is filled with natural ingredients to help cleanse, tone and soothe the skin. Some toners tend to irritate my face and this is one of the first toners I’ve used that didn’t sting my face. If you like the smell of roses, you’ll love this. If roses aren’t your thing, fear not because they have toners in cucumber, lavender, original, and unscented.

Pixi Beauty Glow Tonic: Now, this is what I use when I need some extra TLC for my skin. The Glow Tonic is an exfoliating toner designed to purify and tone the skin, leaving behind an even tone and texture. It has a low percentage of glycolic acid, which is an Alpha Hydroxy Acid used to slough off dead skin and stimulate cell resurfacing to help even the skin tone. It also has aloe vera to help soothe and hydrate your skin. Now, while it’s a low dosage of glycolic acid you could still experience a bit of stinging if you’re sensitive like myself. It only lasts for a couple of seconds and then it’s gone but just be weary. Using products with AHA’s or BHA’s can increase the skin’s sensitivity to sun so make sure to use a sunscreen or a moisturizer with SPF. Hint- using SPF’s helps with hyperpigmentation and evening the skin tone and texture.

Moisturizer:

Lush Imperialis Moisturizer: This moisturizer is formulated to work with most skin types, but it’s great for sensitive skin! It’s formulated to help soothe and ease irritations. It featured lavender to help balance the skin and orange blossom water to brighten dull complexions.

Alba Bontanica Hawaiian Oil-Free Moisturizer: This is a lightweight moisturizer that’s perfect for those with oily or combination skin because it’s oil-free. It doesn’t go on greasy or too thick so it provides the right amount of hydration without causing your face to be too oily. It’s infused with aloe, green tea, gotu, kola, and cucumber extracts so it’s filled with antioxidants to help balance and even the skin tone and texture. A great affordable alternative to Imperialis.

Serum:

Insta Natural Hyaluronic Acid Serum: This serum helps to prove deep hydration and nourish dull and dry complexions. While I don’t have dry skin, this serum has helped minimize texture on my skin and has helped keep it looking bright. It has Vitamin C which paired with Hyaluronic Acid, helps reduce fine lines, texture, and discoloration. The texture of this serum is a lightweight gel and it quickly sinks into the skin. Because of how hydrating this is, I only apply this at night and after letting it sink in, I go in with my moisturizer. If you have dry skin, you can apply this both morning and at night.

Masks:

Lush's Ayesha: This is my all-time favorite mask from Lush. It's a clay mask that helps tighten, tone and brighten dull, tired complexions. It's a blend of vitamin-rich kiwi to brighten dull spots, asparagus to exfoliate, and honey to hydrate and soothe redness. It also has witch hazel which helps tighten and tone the skin. You store it in the fridge so it feels nice and cool when you apply it to the skin. It's a great physical exfoliant for sensitive skin because it's not grainy or overly abrasive so it helps soften the skin without over-exfoliating and causing micro-tears. It's one of Lush's fresh face masks so it's only available in stores. 

Making the switch to cruelty free can be difficult but it’s well worth it. Especially when you find those holy grail products that become staples in your routine. Research is your best friend and there are a ton of sources online that help provide great resources on what brands to buy – and which to avoid. If you have any brand recommendations let me know!