There’s also a fab natural Shimmering Primer by Mellisa B Naturally. Hi, thank you so much for compiling this list! <3 OXOX <3, Hey thanks for this post! Thank you for pulling this together <3. Love your blog! I recently reached out to Jafra Cosmetics and they confirmed they do not conduct animal testing or sell in countries that require it. L’oreal sold them to Natura which, as I understand, are also cruelty free. hi suzi, please help me with morphe being cruelty free and vegan. Although this process has never been scientifically validated, it is used as a standard to determine acute toxicity levels for human use. How do you justify that? Tulle – Ultra Matte Lip Crimson Cosmetics is also cruelty free and vegan. There are a few other cruelty-free drugstore brands worth mentioning, such as Jordana (owned by Milani), Flower (Drew Barrymore’s line, exclusively available at Walmart), Jane, and Prestige (both available at Ulta). I noticed your missing a huge cruelty free brand that has been for nearly 50 years… nutrimetics. So you may have to upgrade the list. Thank yoh for bringing awareness to this. I love every bit of information you got here!? While Shiseido isn’t cruelty-free, Bare Escentuals still is. I’m considering saving the Maybelline wand to reuse – something for others to consider? Here’s a list of all the current vegan products from Illamasqua: Too Faced is great for those who prefer natural-looking makeup with a little edge. . Animal testing for those of you who may not know is when live animals are put through scientific experiments or used to see what the outcome is of that specific product and then determining if it’s safe for use on humans or animals. I don’t see them on the list and I believe they are vegan brand. I am wondering – Is Laura Mercier considered cruelty-free? They offer high-quality makeup that you’ll love if you’re into more natural looks, and everything is free of petrochemicals, artificial preservatives, GMOs, parabens, dyes, fragrance, sulphates, phtalates, glycols, and nano particles. Please add the Body Shop to your list. I’m not sure if you know of this indie brand. Right brush are 100% synthetic and vegan-friendly. Their Atmospheric Soft Focus Foundation is great for mature skin. How about innisfree? Email me at heatherhoule56@gmail.com. Last Updated on 03/10/2021 . Cosmetics testing using animals The use of animals to test cosmetics products or their ingredients is banned in the UK and all other member states of the European Union. they don’t have anything that proves so but still… Why isn’t Lime crime or Beauty Bakerie on this list? 2021 UPDATE: New brands added! Pacifica is not only cruelty-free, but also 100% vegan. According to PEA.org.br, yes. Companies like Loreal, etc, DO test on animals. Most of their collection is solid in terms of quality. BareMinerals became popular for their mineral foundation, but have now branched out and offer a lot more mineral-based products. have an article about best cruelty Their complete range of brushes is vegan! Animal testing of many cosmetic ingredients is now required in European Union due to new laws that override the cosmetic animal testing ban.The European Chemicals Agency new REACH regulatory decision in August of 2020 requires some widely used cosmetic ingredients to be tested on animals to protect workers, the environment and for uses outside cosmetics. The pin includes brands owned by parent companies that test on animals (along with Nars there’s Tarte, UD, NYX, and a few more) but the actual post does not. But she makes sure to note it when it applies. There are already more than enough cosmetics products available and thousands of existing cosmetics … Jefree Star Cosmetics is also vegan and cruelty free! The Body Shop is a great cruelty-free alternative. This is a luxury brand that offers beautiful, sturdy, sleek packaging along with high-quality products. They offer a big selection of pressed eyeshadows from shimmery and matte, as well as cream eyeshadows bases and liners. So there are no actual stores or franchises available in Mainland China. And now I have a new job I’ve been super careful.with who I’m buying from. We 6. Lush mainly makes skin and body products, but they do offer a small selection of makeup as well. Animal Testing : The Fight Against Animal Testing In Cosmetics 1326 Words | 6 Pages. Cruelty-free definitely means no animal ingredients OR animal testing. Amazing effort into all this excellent info – I don’t know if I’ll ever get through it all but thank you! Thank you for posting so many helpful articles, especially this one which helps break down popular brands that we can trust. NARS for instance is more of a high-end brand and doesn’t try very to appeal to cruelty-free consumers (as opposed to a company like Tarte, who really markets itself as cruelty-free, and you can see the big difference in branding). I just started working at Sephora so I’m still learning everything in the industry, and this article has made me much more knowledgeable! Thanks for this guide. I tried to scroll back through to see why they weren’t on the list and I see that none of the previous questions about Younique were answered. I am considering using them up and never purchasing from them again! You should be seeing green boxes with the new info under most popular brands, and I’m still working on the drugstore brands ATM. Almost 38 years – Go them!! Fine they are like the clamed, but unfortuneally people won’t believe it so easy. Brands are also split into 3 sections: mid-range and high-end, drugstore or budget-friendly, and “clean” (conscious, natural, or organic). Hop straight to the cruelty-free list. This means that chemical ingredients used in cosmetics, and for some other purpose like a household cleaning product, can still be tested on animals. They’re not cruelty free and don’t deserve to be on such a list. Those poor snails. Its objective is to make them aware of the problem of animal suffering and convince them of the reliability of alternative methods available on the market. Animal testing is the use of animals in experiments pertaining to products that benefit mankind. List request: All products cruelty free, no parent company that test on animals in USA or for countries abroad, vegan list? Hi there, just wanted to add to this list. I don’t have rosacea, but I do have super-sensitive skin, and I use and recommend Paula’s Choice products. Cruelty-free means not tested on animals, which doesn’t necessarily mean vegan. Nudestix aren’t cruelty free. The term is in the dictionary. The Body Shop is still cruelty-free, but I moved it to the bottom with other brands owned by companies that test on animals. founders have decided to give 1% of Caudalie’s The popularity of beauty bloggers, celebrity makeup lines, etc. But why are ‘It Cosmetics’ on a “Cruelty Free Cosmetics” list when they KILL snails to make their products? Thank you in advance. I had no idea there existed a list of makeup brands that were both cruelty-free… AND GREEN?!?! Today, they expanded their products from their original nude lipsticks to face, brow, cheek, eye, and nail products. Supposedly at least Cruelty free, not entirely sure about ‘Vegan’ though. Their Total Cover Cream Foundation is available in whooping 28 shades, and perfect if you’re looking for a true full coverage foundation. Lime Crime is also an amazing and beautiful brand that is vegan and Cruelty-Free! . I also now mention ALL cruelty-free brands regardless of parent companies. They can also be found at Ulta or purchased online from their official store. Last time I checked it was removed from the list! Keep in mind, they were busted for not being vegan years ago (before 2012 I believe). I hope not. Aveda is also cruelty free and natural, they’re owned by Estée Lauder but Aveda its self doesn’t test on animals and isn’t sold in China. For instance, China requires animal testing for any imported products before they can be sold on its soil. Hey Gerry, I don’t really get your point though. All their products (makeup and skincare) are cruelty free, and many are even Leaping Bunny approved. Yves Rocher is cruelty free. Not being tested on animals is not cruelty-free if it contains ingredients from animals. Check out Tropic Skincare’s range of vegan cosmetics. In 1992, the S.P.A. (Society for the protection of animals) awarded us the gold medal for our action towards animals. There are also reports of Chinese authorities carrying out post-market animal testing on cosmetics already approved for sale, and also requiring companies to carry out additional animal testing for cosmetic ingredients that have not previously been approved for use in China. Bae – Super Shock Shadow The ban commenced on 1 July 2020 and means new ingredients used exclusively in cosmetics that are manufactured in, or imported into Australia cannot use information from animal testing to prove safety. have actually led to a record-breaking boost in makeup sales. Easy vegan list on their website. Beautiful bold colors as well as neutral shades, great for makeup artists. As well as certified organic, paraben free and farm to jar. Your email address will not be published. The Body Shop isn’t cruelty free- not happy you’re providing false information here. From top to bottom, personal hygiene can be covered with natural, animal-friendly goodness, even without blowing your budget! These brands are typically mid-range to high-end, though there are some affordable options as well. They say they are and their ingredients are vegan but their not on the Peta list or Leaping bunny list. Correct me if I’m wrong- but I thought that only applied if the item was then to be sold in China? Hi! Say what? Report: These Countries Have Banned Cosmetics Animal Testing by Debbie Morgan on August 15, 2015. http://bit.ly/1ZAHyd7. Unfortunally many companies will say that or use that for their marketing campaigns…. Their products can be found in drugstores around the world, most commonly at Walmart, Target, CVS, Walgreens, and more. I’ll add them when I update for 2017 along with Milk Makeup. I find it very confusing and would like to purchase from lines who have no affiliation to others who due weather in China or anywhere else. Companies can prove … The lists of brands are so overwhelming when you’ve never heard of a lot of them, but I thought you broke this up really nicely (and I already love a lot of these brands – goodbye Benefit though! So in order to get their products on Chinese shelves, many US companies pay to conduct the tests. If you want a wonderful full coverage foundation, check out their Re(marc)able Foudation. Sonia Kashuk is exclusively available at Target and offers wearable, more natural makeup. OMG this post is so freaking beautiful!! Shame on them. I’m sure this is all very time consuming. I can’t beleive the deception. =), According to the company, Cover FX lip gloss is NOT vegan…. (: Hourglass are getting brought by unilever. Vegan and cruelty free, and always will be! Mac does NOT pay for animal testing and nor does L’Oréal. They’re both more adventurous than a lot of vegan companies . I wrote and asked them. Would like to know if the Huda beauty, kylie lip kits are also cruelty free? In the US, you’ll find them at CVS and Target. Hopefully, they will get the certification, unlike Younique who chose greed over heart. It’s always inspiring to see that more and more companies are actually taking a stand against those long used practices. Lauder and L’Oréal sell in China as it makes it easier to come to an agreement with them to end animal testing. It’d be nice if newish brands are or not! Zoeva is a popular German makeup brand that also offers a huge selection of makeup brushes. Just wanted to share another company to add to your list. IF a cruelty free company is owned by someone like L’Oréal or Lauder, please note: the profit it makes is the lone companies NOT Lauders or L’Oréal’s. Hourglass is now owned by Unilever, unfortunately. There’s a phenomenal brand that you should include called Honeybee Gardens. As far as Loreal, they profit off the sales of the companies they aquire. Wow, what an impressive list of cruelty-free cosmetics. Just want to know for future reference and a better understanding of your decision making in putting things on your list. Thank you so much for your research but don’t forget about Dr. Hauschka products! They’re now available at Sephora. They offer so many products from makeup to body care and even hair care. They’re an inclusive, black-owned company that caters to all skin tones. It’s also available in “adjuster” shades such as pure white, deep brown, and red. Beautiful and pigmented lipsticks, cream blushes, and eye makeup. It’s a matter of opinion, really. Coloured Raine is “an edgy collection of bold eye shadows, nail polishes, lipsticks and glosses that break all barriers in the cosmetic world”. The use of animals to test cosmetics products or their ingredients is banned in the UK and all other member states of the European Union. I read your blog post dedicated to it, but noticed it is not on the list. Their Jumbo Eye Pencil ($4.50) is also great to use an eyeshadow base. Is Boots No 7 cruelty free? I personally don’t think anything sold exclusively at Sephora (Kat Von D included -for international shoppers- unfortunately) should be included as cruelty free. How can “It Cosmetics” possibly be cruelty free when the second ingredient in all their famous CC Creams (like “Your Skin But Better SPF 50” and “Bye Bye Foundation SPF 50”) is Snail Secretion??? In 1989, Yves Rocher decided to be the first, in the beauty care industry, to stop testing its finished products on animals and use alternative methods. Facebook. It’s about false publicity, they lied to the customers just using the “cruelty free” and “vegan” labels for marketing stategy and sell more products. Arbonne should be on this list! The reason why animal testing in the cosmetics industry often involves the use of animals such as rabbits, mice, rats and other types of animals is to ensure that certain types of cosmetics can be applied onto the surface of the skin or near the eye without causing significant allergic reactions. Covergirl mainly offers makeup at affordable prices, with best-sellers like their Lash Blast Mascara and Exhibitionist Lipstick. They offer products with everybody in mind, from the makeup newbie to the seasoned makeup artist. If you  like luxurious makeup on the natural side, look into their foundations and cream blushes, especially Blossoming. Now, by any chance do you know if this brand Saranghae is cruelty free? Thank you so much for this! Special-Use Cosmetics. I’m blown away by some of the companies still testing on animals! All of our products are 100% vegan, cruelty free, gluten free and paraben free. Quality makeup with a retro feel and packaging, and a good alternative to Benefit (which isn’t cruelty-free). Hope this helps. o m g thank you soo much for this! Animal testing for cosmetics is … A bit on the pricier side but it’s the only brand I can trust so I splurge. Registered charity no.219099. The only cruelty-free brands that are owned by a parent company that tests are marked as “Owned by X”. I love it, Nevermind about Natasha Denona haha I just noticed it’s on the list above xD. great article, thanks for putting this together. Michelle. That is absolutely true. They said they did not require animal testing “on a routine basis”, which, to me, sounds a little contradictory. Unfortunately, WetnWild needs to be taken off the list. Hi. Thank you. Although the term “clean” may not be the best to describe the movement in general, I’m using the term to avoid confusion. I was completely unaware of how many companies tested on animals until I found your blog. Thank you for your wonderful updates x x. Benefit IS cruelty free, check out their website! Is Loreal cruelty free now? In my opinion, all cruelty free brands should be completely vegan and not owned by animal testing companies! Bite Beauty is Leaping Bunny-certified. Please check out AfterGlow Cosmetics. Bourjois, Real techniques, Zoella beauty (https://twitter.com/zoella/status/636490799623049216) ?? Thank you for this!? To my knowledge Aveda isn’t on the Leaping Bunny list, though I can’t imagine why. alternative methods practiced in Europe for many years. She wanted a product that also treats skin conditions such as rosacea, and acts as a problem to common skin problems. have actually led to a record-breaking boost in makeup sales. However the company is fully transparent about where and how it sources it’s ingredients and YES Lush has done make up for years. Hey, I am from the north of England and I have been looking around to see if all my favourite brands are cruelty free (Rimmel, Maybelline, OPI, Nails Inc, Mac) and I can’t find any info anywhere for most of them. All Cover FX products are 100% vegan. If you find that a brand started selling in China, please let me know. X. Hi, I read in multiple places online that Physicians Formula is now selling in mainland China, using the same leephole as the other companies (i.e., avoiding pre- but not post-market testing). Will you make a guide for non-toxic, earth friendly laundry detergent, soaps, and household cleaners? I created this guide containing 160 brands to show you that it’s possible to find quality cruelty-free makeup for every budget, from high-end to drugstore. Your email address will not be published. Also, long time ago, I worked for Artdeco, and the info that I got from them is that all of their brands are cruelty-free: Artdeco, Misslyn, several other German brands. Also, be aware Aveda refuses to sell products in China and will continue to do so until the procedures such as animal testing change. that we continue to defend our “cosm’ ethic” and look for going deeper Io credo che anche Avon meriti di essere aggiunta ala lista, non testa su animali dal 1989 e promuove e finanzia ricerca alternativa. Animal testing in skincare industry is not a new thing. SeneGence is also cruelty free & vegan. All their vegan products are: Mented Cosmetics was created out of the desire for every woman, no matter the color of her skin, to be able to find her perfect nude lip shade. Some of your readers might benefit. We are hopeful that things are changing rapidly in China since the According to their founder, they’re all about creating multi-purpose products that enhance natural beauty. Cosmetics can be made in China and be cruelty-free, just as long as they are not sold in retail stores within China, then they are not required to test on animals. It has to be BOTH, not just one or the other. So glad I stumbled on your site. For the love of animals…. The Fight Against Animal Testing in Cosmetics The makeup industry has flourished for as long as one can remember. Share Tweet Donate. Just because something hasn’t been tested on animals and / of is vegan doesn’t mean it’s cruelty free and to imply so is EXTREMELY misleading and disingenuous to others who are advocating against forms of cruelty which dont happen to fit in with these narrow definitions. Thanks , not sure if this has been post before, but NYX’s most of the lip stuff contains beewax like Soft matte lip cream, Great list! The brand Quo Beauty also recently rebranded and they are not officially cruelty-free. The biggest brands now have their vegan products listed below. I had totally forgotten about that layer of questioning! Hi Suzi! It’s a simple omission if I didn’t add them to the other list. Their Freak Fragrance is also vegan. Yes, the drugstore brands section will be updated to include vegan products as I go. Thanks for sharing! Just don’t buy the non-vegan products? I’m thinking like how MAC offers a free lipstick or eyeshadow when you return 6 empty containers. I’m not sure if you consider the use of carmine (dye made from beetles) as cruelty free, but some of these companies such as ABH, tarte, too faced, urban decay, etc use it in many of their eyeshadows and some other products they make. I am sad to see that Arbonne is not on your list. I don’t see Jeffree Star’s Cosmetics, and it says on the sight is cruelty free, and vegan. Category: Life; Subcategory: Lifestyle; Topic: Makeup; Pages: 3; Words: 1353; Published: 02 August 2018; Downloads: 7; Download. I think you’re a little mistaken-I even looked at the website right now. Working to abolish animal testing. A must-have is their Brightening Setting Face Powder, and their Classic Color Lipstick is also getting rave reviews. Thank you sweetpea! jeffree cosmetics is also cruelty free and vegan, if im not mistaken. Hi but in my mind shouldn’t we not support L’Oréal and all its sub companies as the core belief of one runs through the other? They are vegan and cruelty free! Their brushes are vegan and synthetic, but I wasn’t impressed with the ones I’ve tried and wouldn’t recommend them. Can you shed any light on these companies? cruelty free does not equal vegan. offers inexpensive products (typically around 1$ to 3$ per individual item) in sleek packaging that mimics higher-end brands. Lots of results come up on people who have spoken against the brand. I don’t know if they have the leaping bunny logo, but they are cruelty-free as far as my knowledge. The Leaping Bunny, PETA, and every big cruelty-free blogger’s lists do exactly the same. https://uk.lush.com/article/animal-testing-our-policy. Modern non-animal methods are available for the most cosmetic safety issues, and have been shown to better predict human responses in the real-world than the animal tests they replace. – Freedom Makeup: owned by the same company as MUR (very affordable and they have good eyebrow products in a wide range of colours, considered dupes for Anastasia Beverly Hills) , All marks and Spencer make up is cruelty free and basically all the above sell in China where it is compulsory to test on animals. cruelty free means it’s not tested on animals, it can still contains animal products though. These marketing bans mean that companies all around the world will have to abandon animal testing for cosmetics they want to sell in these huge markets. Finding this site very helpful, thank you! Personally I avoid those brands, but it makes me wonder will it really make a difference if we buy cruelty free brands from not cruelty free parent companies. As of right now, a cosmetic company can’t really say it’s “cruelty-free” if it’s selling in the Chinese market. Check out their Baked Blushes (Luminoso in particular is a popular favorite), eyeshadows and eyeshadow primer, pencil and liquid eyeliners, as well as lip products; most of these are long-lasting and very pigmented. I noticed that some of their products were made in China. Arbonne is also Vegan certified and cruelty free. No it’s not Arbonne is Certified Vegan! I was to put the same thing! Actually, NYX, The Body Shop, Carol’s Daughter and Urban Decay are the only cruelty free brands from L’Oreal company. This means that chemical ingredients used in cosmetics, and for some other purpose like a household cleaning product, can still be tested on animals. That’s why butchering animals for food is a different process that harming them while testing new products under development. Cosmetic testing on animals is a type of animal testing used to test the safety and hypoallergenic properties of products for use by humans. If a brand is owned by a company that isn’t cruelty-free, you’ll find a * beside the brand and the parent company will be clearly marked. There is no need to blow up this thread. – MUA (Makeup Academy) (very affordable, loads of £1 products). "A lot of people don't realise that in the UK you cannot use an animal for cosmetics testing - or use an animal if there is another way to do an experiment. I couldn’t help but notice we aren’t making the list. Check out their In Bloom palette (pictured above), which has been getting a lot of love. Are they part of L’Oreal? May “Save Ralph” is a recent film highlighting the animal cruelty involved with testing the safety of products on animals. I have been using mostly Urban Decay for years but decided recently I wanted to go 100% cruelty free – as much as I like their product as far as oil control/primers go, Benefit is not getting any more of my money until they clean up their act! 2017 UPDATE: I added more brands to the list! Thought you’d want to know. I’m also a HUGE fan of Lemongrass Spa products…you should check them out! I know that Jeffree Star Cosmetics is also 100% cruelty free! Welcome to the ultimate cruelty-free makeup guide! Special-Use Cosmetics are products that make a functional claim like hair dyes, hair perming products, sunscreens, whitening products, anti-hair loss and cosmetics claiming new efficacy.. Special-Use Cosmetics are still required to be tested on animals. Thank you for helping us find cruelty free products. I love this list but feel that some of the products should be removed as the mother companies are not cruelty free, Unilever for example. Many of them can be found in stores like Sephora and Ulta. Thank you for your time! Yup! Find them on http://www.atharapure.com and please add them to your list! Their Jumbo Eye Shadow Pencil in Milk is a big favorite, cheap, and versatile: you can use it as an eyeshadow primer, highlighter, and lid concealer. IT Cosmetics isn’t a vegan brand, but they do offer a few vegan options. http://features.peta.org/cruelty-free-company-search/cruelty_free_companies_search.aspx?Donottest=-1&Product=0&Dotest=-1&Regchange=-1&Country=-1&Keyword=Esteé+lauder. . You’re very welcome. to add to my last comment: when I say update I mean the picture with the list of all the brands. Australia is implementing a ban on cosmetic testing on animals. Just so that you are aware, Too Faced has now been bought out by Estée Lauder, a parent company which is not cruelty free so incredibly disappointed! There is a CF makeup company called Absolute newyork.and its super cheap so maybe you can add it to your list. Unfortunately they do test on animals where required by law and are sold in China. They offer multiple eyeshadow palettes and the quality is fantastic although the price is a bit steep. Much love! I am currently transitioning to a plant-based cruelty free lifestyle, and this blog has been so helpful! On a previous post you listed Koh Gen Do as cruelty free but it’s not on this list, what happened?