Thrive Causemetics

So, you’re whisking yourself away on a weekend getaway. Good for you! Since it’s a short, impromptu trip, toss just a few beauty essentials, including a handful of makeup items, into your bag and get on your way. You can keep it low-key but pretty with a few simple tips. Beyond the beauty routine basics, here are four makeup items to put in your overnight bag. Multitasking CC Cream The beauty of a color-correcting cream is how versatile it is. You don’t need to bring along foundation, tinted moisturizer, primer, concealer, or facial sunscreen as long as you have your trusty tube of CC cream with a broad spectrum SPF 35. The best CC cream will be completely apt at diffusing skin imperfections, fine lines, and pores while also protecting your face from harmful UVA/UVB rays and blue light damage from computer screen and phones. Seek out a CC cream made by a makeup brand that uses high-performance ingredients and doesn’t test on animals. You’ll want to make sure you’re...

There are a lot of trends in the beauty industry and some have more lasting power than others. One of the latest movements that is definitely here to stay is cruelty-free and vegan makeup . These are high-performing skincare and beauty products that are free from animal testing and animal-derived ingredients. If you’re thinking about ditching your standard makeup products for cruelty-free substitutes, it might feel overwhelming trying to decide which products are worth the investment. Follow this guide to kick-start your cruelty-free cosmetics starter kit. Base Like any good project, the best place to start is at the beginning. A high-quality base cream serves so many purposes—everything from moisturizing to color-correcting to sun protection to concealing—it’s worth the investment. Look for products formulated with vitamin C, vitamin E, and flax seed extract to help control oil and shine while adding powerful antioxidants and nutrients. A light, tinted moisturize...