#2 Eco-budget versus Eco-luxe: Make-Up

Here I go again! Last time it was summer dresses, this time I wanted to see what cruelty-free make-up products I would purchase if I was starting my collection from scratch while keeping within my 3 budget categories :

Category 1: Eco-budget (Under $100)

Vegan Cosmetic 6 Piece Brush Kit from Beaute Crue - This cruelty-free set includes: blush brush, eye Shading brush, angled eyeliner brush, concealer brush, lash and brow groomer and a hemp and cotton case in a zipper storage bag ($22.50)

Shimmer Eyeshadow - 20 Shades Pack from Eye Kandii Cosmetics in extremely vivid colours ($18.00)

Sun Kissed Bronzer by Just Pure Minerals - Hand crafted in small batches these little pots of bronzed goodness contain no synthetic dyes or fragrances and are 100% cruelty-free ($12.00)

Vitamin E Lip Smoothers by Ecco Bella - These luscious vegan lip loving treats come in 4 colours and have been designed to eliminate cracks and dryness ($17.95)

Mineral Volume Mascara in Black by Prirodna Vegan Cosmetics - This 100% vegan and cruelty-free mascara contains organic oils and needs only luke warm water to be removed ($18.90)

Category 2: Eco-Luxe (under $200)

Eco Tools by Alicia Silverstone - 5 piece make-up brush set and bag. The brushes feature bamboo handles, recycled aluminum ferrules and incredibly soft, cruelty-free taklon bristles ($59.00)

24/7 Glide-On Eyeshadow Pencils by Urban Decay - These amazing cruelty-free pencils come in a huge array of eye-catching shades with a large vegan selection ($20.00)

Composure Lollipop Pink Lip Gloss from Furless - This gorgeous vegan mineral gloss is perfect for pouty lips ($15.95)

Fruit Pigmented Tinted Moisturizers with SPF 20 by 100% Pure - I'm a big fan of having sun protection built into cosmetics and this foundation sounds delish ($32.00)

Natural Mascara by Ere Perez - This vegan mascara uses the power of aloe vera gel for a great 'wet' look ($28.95)

Halo Body Spotlight from Vapour Organic Beauty - This luxurious cruelty-free beauty product contains 70% organic ingredients and 30% natural minerals and vitamins. The ingredients have been selected to give you a luminous glow ($34.00)

Category 3: Uber-Luxe (Budget? What's a budget?)

Dramatic Eyes and Lips Set by Alexami - This amazing pack contains: 3 x mineral eyeshadow; 1 x herbal mineral mascara; 1 x vegan lip gloss; 1 x vegan eye shader; 1 x vegan angle brush; and a cotton eco pouch ($149.95)

Sparkling Pressed Powder by NARS - Brush on some of this lovely powder designed by New York makeup artist, Francois Nars and shimmer to your heart's content ($64.00)

Certified Organic Pure Primer by Inika - Made with macadamia oil, avocado, shea butter and apricot this primer sounds good enough to eat ($60.00)

Advanced Care Lip Colour by Nvey Eco - This multi-award winning lipstick contains certified organic ingredients to sooth your lips while making them look oh so kissable ($29.00)

Vegan Brush Set by Christopher Drummond Beauty - These hand-sculpted brushes are crafted from sustainable wood and are 100% vegan and cruelty-free. You also get a free bonus travel jar of Saude Pele Radiance Booster($129.00)

Mineral Corrector by SCOUT - Choc-full of shea butter, jojoba seed oil and Vitamin E this little beauty helps to make redness and dark circles disappear ($23.95)

Special Edition Gold Collection by SpaRitual - Nothing says uber-luxe like chucking a few precious metals into your cosmetics! These amazing polishes are 100% vegan and cruelty-free ($16.15)

Mineral Liquid Foundation from My Earth Natural Cosmetics - Natural botanical ingredients combine to give you a delicate sheer coverage ($53.50)

ZuZu Luxe Blush from Gabriel Cosmetics - This range comes in 6 radiant pigments ($21.50)

Glitter Pink Lemonade Lip Kit by Lip-Ink International - I have to admit I find the concept of pink lemonade lips delightful! Lip-Ink International uses natural vegan ingredients to create smear-proof cosmetics ($53.04)