How To Save $ and Become A More Conscious Consumer

 Rakuten (formerly Ebates) – Get cash back on your purchases at participating retailers including Amazon, B-Glowing, Birchbox, DermStore, Etsy, Gilt City, Groupon, Juice Beauty, NET-A-PORTER, Pharmaca, Target, Ulta Beauty, Vitacost, Sephora, etc.

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11 Black-Women Owned Vegan Brands as featured on VegNews – check out the article here.

Peach & Lily – I love the brand’s own skincare line and their curation of the best Korean skincare products available.  Use this link to get $10 off your first purchase of $50+

♥ If you are an eco-luxe beauty enthusiast but don’t like paying full-price for full-size products, then Beauty Heroes is a great subscription for you! The subscription is at a slightly higher price point with pre-paid subscription plans currently ranging from $37.96 per box to $58.95 per box, depending on which plan you choose. However, in my experience as a past subscriber, the value of the box has been at least $90+ for one “hero” full-size product along with a “sidekick” deluxe sample size product. That means you’re saving at least 46% off of the retail price for each box! I love that you not only save money but you also save so much time on brand and ingredient research because each product has already been vetted by the Beauty Heroes team. Another plus is that members always get 15% off products in the Beauty Heroes shop, so you can repurchase your favorites at a discounted price any time. No more waiting for sales! It’s also a great way to support a woman-owned small business:  *Sign up for Beauty Heroes here.* 

My favorite featured brands from past boxes include Josh Rosebrook, MŪN, SkinOwl,  In Fiore, and OSEABeauty Heroes also does these amazing quarterly elective makeup boxes and sometimes instead of skincare, they will feature hair products or body care products, so all your beauty needs are covered.

Therabox – If you’re looking for a box subscription that focuses on happiness, wellness, and self-care, then Therabox is a great one to check out or gift to a friend! Each box is curated by therapists and designed to inspire happier lives through activities inspired by neuroscience and positive psychology research and wellness products that promote self-care and self-love. Click here to save 10% on your first order and use coupon code TREATYOURSELF.

Everlane –  One of my all-time favorite online shops, especially for work attire. I love their commitment to transparency and so far, I loved every item I’ve ever purchased. It’s rare that I can purchase jeans or pants online without ever having tried them on in-person, but so far they have all fit perfectly. If you’re interested in ethical retail options, this is a great place to start. Invest in your wardrobe and support ethical factory working conditions without sacrificing style. Shop here.

♥ Thrifting just got a million times easier. thredUp makes it easy and convenient to shop secondhand clothes, so you can save $$$ and the environment in one easy step. If you are transitioning from fast fashion into a more curated capsule collection or just want to get your fast fashion fix, thredUp is a great place to start. I picked up a couple items from thredUp and LOVE them! *Click here to sign up for thredUp.*

Poshmark – Another great way to clean up your closet is by using the Poshmark app. Think ebay but more instagram-friendly. You can make money and shop over 5,000 brands at up to 70% off. It’s another easy way to “thrift” and build a capsule wardrobe on a budget. You can install the free app on your mobile device and sign up with code IMREADYTOFALL to get $5 off your first order.

Greetabl –  This is perfect for sending small personalized gifts to long-distance family and friends. Another plus is that you’re supporting a woman-owned small business!  Get 15% your first order here!

♥ PACT – PACT is an organic, ethical brand that makes shopping sustainably super easy (you can even find some of their items in-store at Whole Foods). I get almost all my basics and lounge-wear here and the quality is amazing! They also have sales from time to time, so even if you’re on a budget, you can find ways to update your wardrobe and feel good about it too!  Get 20% off your first purchase.

♥ Glossier – This cult beauty hit has the cutest packaging and is also cruelty-free! If you want effortless makeup products that serve as an extension of your skincare, then Glossier is your go-to.  Get 10% Off your first purchase!

♥Other beauty box subscriptions that are worth checking out are Petit Vour ($15 a month/the most affordable vegan beauty box), Vegan Cuts ($22.95 a month), Boxwalla ($49.95 bi-monthly), and LoveGoodly ($29.95 bi-monthly). There are many other green beauty box subscriptions out there, but these are the ones I have personally subscribed to at one time or another. If you need help picking which beauty subscription box is best for you, feel free to drop me a message in the comments below or via the Contact page. 🙂

iHerb – This is another great one-stop shop for natural home supplies. New or current iHerb customers will get an instant 5% discount off their current order by typing it at iHerb check out page (code: RWG243).

Ecocentric Mom – This is an amazing box subscription for moms, new moms, and/or expecting moms that are looking for organic and eco-friendly products. I bought a one month subscription as a baby shower gift for a close friend and she LOVED it! It’s such a unique baby shower gift idea and at the same time, you get to support an amazing woman-owned small business.

♥Birchbox surprisingly carries a lot of natural (and some vegan) brands including: Acure Organics, Alima Pure, Antonym Cosmetics, Au Naturale Cosmetics, Captain Blankenship,  Coola, Deborah Lippmann (5-Free), Derma e, EVOLVh, Graydon Clinical Luxury, Harvey Prince, hello., Hum Nutrition, Herbivore Botanicals, Ilia Beauty, INIKA, Jane Iredale, Juara, Juice Beauty, Kahina Giving Beauty, Lulu Organics, Mullein & Sparrow, Mychelle Dermaceuticals, ncLA, Odacite, One Love Organics, OSEA, PuraVida Bracelets, Rahua, Ren Clear Skincare, R+Co, RMS Beauty, S.W. Basics, Shea Terra Organics,  Smith & Cult (5-Free), Suki, Sumbody Body Soaps, Tata Harper, tenoverten, True Moringa, Ursa Major, Vapour Organic Beauty, W3ll People, White & Elm, 100% pure, and many others. They have free shipping on orders of $50+ and some products actually ship free on their own. While I typically prefer supporting smaller companies, if you’re on a budget or just transitioning to green beauty, then Birchbox is perfect. They often have great sales and free gifts with purchase. It’s convenient to get everything all in one place or to buy gifts for family and friends. With an affordable price of $10 a month, you get 5 sample sizes that are chosen for you based on your profile. You also get the option to customize your box each month.  *If you’d like to give Birchbox a try, you can use my referral link here.

Shopping Tip: You can now also find many green beauty products at Dermstore, Target, Ulta Beauty, and even Sephora. These are some brands that they carry:

Dermstore: 100% Pure, 21 Drops, Derma E, Dr. Hauschka, EVOLVh, Intelligent Nutrients, John Masters Organics, Juice Beauty, Juara, Kahina Giving Beauty, Lauren B. Beauty, Love and Toast, LVX, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Nvey Eco, One Love Organics, Pacifica, Prtty Peaushun, Rahua, RMS Beauty, Suntegrity Skincare, SW Basics, Vapour Organic Beauty, and many more.

Target (most are online only): W3ll People, Pacifica, Dr.Bronner’s, Acure Organics, SW Basics, Vapour Organic Beauty, Zuzu Luxe, Gabriel Cosmetics, White & Elm, Andalou Naturals, Jason, EcoTools, EveryOne, Waxlene, Derma E, Everyday Coconut, Plant, Emani, Aura Cacia, Physician’s Formula, Weleda, Mineral Fusion, Nourish Organic, etc.

Sephora: Antonymn Cosmetics, Axiology, CocoFloss, Colorscience, Glow Recipe, Moon Juice, Tata Harper, Captain Blankenship, Drunk Elephant, Ilia Beauty, Herbivore Botanicals, Bite Beauty, Ecobrow, tenoverten, Viseart, Kari Gran, Rahua, and RMS Beauty.

Ulta Beauty: Pacifica, Andalou Naturals, EcoTools, Derma E,  Honeybee Gardens, Juice Beauty, Juice Organics, John Masters Organics, Nvey Eco, MyChelle Dermaceuticals, Nubian Heritage, Zoya, Real Techniques, and many more.

♥ For your Pets: Click here to shop for your pets at the BarkShop. They have a nice selection of natural treats, cute toys, and accessories for dogs. Whenever they have a sale, I pick up toys for my dogs here and they have the cutest designs! Don’t forget to also use your Rakuten account to get cash back when you shop at the BarkShop.

Favorite Green Beauty Online Retailers to check out:

Integrity Botanicals, Aurora Beauty, The Detox Market, BeautyHabit, Silk Naturals, Citrine Beauty, The Green Jungle Beauty Shop, Pharmaca, Lucky Vitamin, iHerb, Credo Beauty, and the Petit Vour online shop.

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