A Vegan Drag Queen’s Guide To Cruelty-Free Glamour
I’ve been a vegan for over a decade and I’m a full-time drag queen, so LISTEN UP!
These days, a new beauty guru pops up daily with promises of THE BEST reviews of every product under the sun. Who knows more about makeup than a drag queen though? Well, I think I must might! Not only do I work as a full time drag queen, I’m also a licensed esthetician since 2001, a former international makeup artist and beauty blogger, as well as vegan for well over a decade.
Take it from me, drag queens are hotter than ever and we certainly know how to look glamorous from day until night. Whether you’re a drag performer or just a makeup lover who wants the best products to beat your mug; here’s the tea, sis!
A primer is an essential way to prep your face for makeup, especially when you’re sweating in the club until 2am. Youngblood is a silicone based mineral product that smooths out pores and wrinkles, takes down the shine, plus keeps your makeup looking fresh longer. I’d never apply makeup without it!
Whether you want a bold eye look or something softer, Juvia’s Place has rich, pigmented eyeshadow palettes at affordable prices. I own a gaggle of palettes, but reach for the Zulu and the Mini Magic palettes regularly. Did I mention you’ll be supporting a cruelty free company owned by a woman of color? WERK!
Gone are the days of sponge applicators and dirty fingers; to get a flawless application, you need a good set of brushes! Furless Cosmetics is a vegan company with brush sets for every budget. If you invest in a great set, you’ll have them for ages; I’ve had mine for over a decade and they’re still slaying!
Moisturizer is life and my skin is parched after a night of sweating on stage, especially in the winter! First Aid Beauty repair cream is the only thing I’ve found that keeps my hands from cracking while not being too heavy. I haven’t personally used it on my face, but I’ve heard fantastic things from friends…
