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Updated: Jan 8, 2021
Finding cruelty-free drugstore brands isnât easy. Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart are flooded with non-cruelty-free makeup and most of the big brands such as LâOreal, Maybelline, Revlon, and Rimmel London test on animals.
However there are plenty of cruelty-free alternatives out there! Iâve put together this list to help you make the right choices. Once youâre aware of the animal testing policies of these companies, youâll find that itâs very easy to find good budget-friendly brands and products at your local drugstore.
The most common cruelty-free drugstore makeup brands are Covergirl, Milani, Hard Candy, Pacifica, Jordana, and Sonia Kashuk; the complete list can be found in the table below.
As for cruelty-free skincare brands and personal care products, I personally do all of my shopping at Target, and I would recommend doing the same if you want the widest variety of brands that donât test on animals. Target carries Yes To Carrots, Dr. Bronnerâs, Alba Botanica, Kiss My Face, Avalon Organics, Jason, Giovanni, and Desert Essence. All of these companies except for Yes To Carrots are Leaping Bunny-certified.
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Erin says:Hi! Thereâs a very certain drugstore brand that my sister buys a lot and I canât find if itâs cruelty free anywhere on the internet. Itâs called âBelieve Beautyâ. I just want to know if I need to tell her to stop buying their products or not.
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- Katie says:
Update with Black Radiance! I found this brand at Target and itâs both cruelty free and super affordable.
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- Yung says:
This form it couldnât see it by chrome of phone. The front of the brand name and the descriptions of the end couldnât be seen the words.
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- Elly says:
This needs to be updated as Covergirl received the âHopping Bunnyâ certification as it being officially cruelty free.
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- Erika H says:
I just searched Ardell on PETAs list of companies that are cruelty free and theyâre not on thereâŠ.
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- kiara samson says:
Is Ariposa Or Mariposa makeup from Dollaramma cruelty free? Iâve heard it is but Ivâe also heard it isânt and I canât find it anywhere for the correct answer!
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- Ragan says:
Really appreciate this. Spent two hours trying to just put regular shopping list together (detergent, toothpaste, deodorant, etc). Would have taken even longer without this site. Thank you.
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- Georgi says:
Skinfix is a cruelty free lip balm which can be found in drug stores. Love it!
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- Melanie says:
so glad I found this list! Iâm just jumping to the CF world but out of those brands about 3 are available in Australian drugstoresâŠ.
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- Kayla Schmidt says:
FYI, I went to target knowing Sonia Kushik was cruelty free. However when I grabbed one of her brushes, it said made in China. ??
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- andra says:
I was so bummed to find out that so many of my beloved drugstore brands test on animals! Especially because in Germany where I live, almost none of the brands you listed as cruelty free are available in drugstores. German brands are forbidden to test on animals, but the quality of those usually is nowhere near American brands like elf or Milani. The only ray of hope is that Zoeva is completely cruelty free & a German brand, so itâs easily accessible â and their products are really dope!
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- Katia says:
Black Radiance is also owned by the same company as Wet N Wild, right? So are they also cruelty-free?
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- Elizabeth De Pasquale says:
Hi all,
So glad to have found this site! I just learned that Dollar Tree (I live in NYC) is currently selling several items that are cruelty free. Salon Selectives Shampoo and Conditioner and all Dermasil lotions are not tested on animals and only $1 each!
Will post pictures if able.
Thanks!Reply
- Daniela says:
Does essence test on animals? It says on their website that they donât but LâOrĂ©al lied to me so I donât know If i can trust essence.
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- Alanah c says:
my favorite brand for eyeliner, Jesses Girl (sold in rite aid) , says they do not test on animals. their liquid liner is honestly an exact dupe for Kat Von D â but its only $6USD!! The bottom of the website says that they are certified cruelty free <3
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- Sophie Elphick says:
Hey! please can you contact Younique make up as they are cruelty free and donât use any chemicals in the products this would be great for them to appear on your blog thank you!
kind regards
Sophie ElphickReply
- Venus says:
Thank you so much for these lists and all the effort you put into finding out whether companies are cruelty free or not. Iâm slowly making the change not only with my beauty products but also with cleaning and hygiene products.
Do you happen to know if Up & Up tests on animals? Iâd like to know if theyâre okay to use (though something tells me they arenât.)
Thanks again!
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- Kathleen says:
To be very specific, while some of these companies may get the label âcruelty-freeâ because they donât TEST on animals, some of the products made by these companies contain animal products and/or by-products. For some, that means these items are NOT cruelty-free. Always read the ingredients of all products to find what is right for you.
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- chelsey seguin says:
i also need help with tooth paste and mouth wash =/ ⊠that and cleaning agents for the home are my biggest difficulty. please help.
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- chelsey seguin says:
please lmk if i can shop equate brandâŠim very new to this and i need to replace the shout i use to get the stains out. im not sure to believe the dif things im reading with google and i heard peta may not be as accurate as this site.
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- Philip Beaven says:
Can You confirm AVON in UK â my information is that they do test on animals if required ie China
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- Ashley Davis says:
Soap and Glory said they do not test on animals, how can I make sure they donât?
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- Jennifer says:
Iâm confused on something. If some companies test on animals as required by law, does this pertain to only those products sold in China? Otherwise, why are some companies/products not required by law to test?
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- Maddy says:
Burts bees is no longer cruelty free they only test on animals when nessisary, but you shouldnât be testing in animals at all of course. I emailed the company directly and they have confirmed this. Just wanted to let you know.
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- Averill says:
HI! Iâm looking for cruelty-free hair care â shampoo, conditioner and styling options? Other than Paul Mitchell, what are the drugstore and salon options?
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- Suzi says:
Oops! Thereâs no reason for that since theyâre cruelty-free and a drugstore brand. Adding them.
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- MelissaM says:
It varies from brand to brand, but for elf itâs all plant derived. W/ the exception of their older/ cheaper brushes all of elf is actually vegan!
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- Chrissie Kevin Clawson says:
Thank you so very much..im weeding thru all the makeup i have and buying all new items that are not tested on animalsâŠnext is all my house and body care items :). I cant wait till more companies decide to go cruelty freeâŠi would rather see âtested on humansâ than animalsâŠtest on death row criminals or something to that matterâŠnot animalsâŠthey are innocent and cannot speak out for themselves to say NO YOU CANT DO THAT TO ME!!!âŠ
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- Bethany says:
Thank you for the list. It would be nice for the sake of looking on a small phone screen if the chart ONLY contained the list of companies which ARE cruelty free. It would make comparing while in the store much easier. Thanks!
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Thanks, Iâll definitely try to make these posts more mobile-friendly!
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- Sharonj31 says:
Hi! I noticed that you donât include Boots No.7 on your cruelty-free list. This line maintains that they do not test on animals and do not out source animal testing to third parties. As a bonus, itâs available at Target!
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- Brandy Alexander says:
Rimmel London claims to be free of animal testing except in countries where itâs mandatory.
https://us.rimmellondon.com/coty-page/animal-testing
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- Mooncaptor says:
How about Profusion cosmetics?? I see on their website they say they are both cruelty free and vegan but I donât see them on your list/ at logicalharmony.net
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According to what I read on wiki, I believe the Airspun powder is Cotyâs (Coty Inc, who tests on animals). It has the original packaging, hence the different logo. Unfortunately. đ
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- PanyaV says:
You can look up and compare the logos on older packages of Airspun [with the blocky-looking logo, not the newer script-looking logo], and several Coty perfumes/colognes, such as Coty Muguet des Bois â theyâre the same.
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- sazza says:
Just to let you know, LâOreal doesnât test on animals anymore, and itâs actively trying to change the way China tests products: http://www.loreal.com/sustainability/l'orĂ©al-answers/the-question-of-animal-testing
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- PanyaV says:
âAn exception could only be made if regulatory authorities demanded it for safety or regulatory purposes.â
That means they do when itâs required by law. Selling in China, where it is required by law, is a choice â one one is forcing LâOrĂ©al to sell in China. Since they sell there, nothing they say in regards to not agreeing with animal testing makes any difference â they still fund animal testing by choice.Reply
- Charlotte Parnell says:
I live in Harrison, AR. Not one animal testing free product is sold in the local Walgreens, as far as makeup is concerned.
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- MelissaM says:
No Wer n Wild, Jordana, or Milani? Iâve never seen a Walgreens w/out at least Wet n Wild!?
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- tsukinon says:
I know itâs late, but I just wanted to add that my understanding is that Chinaâs law doesnât require the companies themselves to test the products. Instead, either the government or a third-party handles it (not sure which). Thus is significant because some companies use this technicality to try to make it look like theyâre not testing on animals. Youâll see statements like âX company does not test our production animals but we comply with all relevant laws for the safety of our customers.â They make it sound unavoidable, but in reality,they choose whether to see in markets that require animal testing. Thatâs why itâs really important to carefully read all the companyâs statements and look for outside confirmation if needed. Unless the testing statement is something like âWe donât test in animals nor do we allow others to do it on our behalf,â thereâs a good chance something questionable is happening.
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- Havi says:
Unfortunately no. Coty is not a cruelty free brand. Apparently they even make their products in China now instead of in the USA. Recently found this out and am so disappointed because i love airspun đ
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- Meg B says:
âCoty, a company that tests on animals and retails brands in China.â
^^ Found this under the NYC brand description. So sorry, not cruelty free:(Reply
- Seren Ford says:
I had a question about the parent companies. If they have a child company that DOESNâT test on animals, why do they? I mean I would love the parent companies if they didnât test on animals đ
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- Katia says:
A late reply, but my guess is that the parent company bought an already-cruelty-free company, and chose to keep it cruelty-free.
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- Trish says:
I see they donât test on animals but are they vegan products?
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- Jessica Wong says:
For anyone who has sensitive eyes and also hates that disgusting oily feeling of makeup removers.
Marcelleâs Instant eye-makeup remover (oil free) is literally the best remover I have tried in life. It gets rid of makeup soooo easily and it feels GOOD on the skin. No oily mess and it doesnât irritate and i seriously cannot emphasize how good it is along with how AFFORDABLE it is.Reply
Hi Kay â LâOreal still tests on animals in some cases, such as where required by law.
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Hi Jennifer! China has a law that requires all foreign cosmetics to be tested on animals. This means that any brand selling in China canât be cruelty-free.
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- Adry says:
Hi,
I have received a reply from Target last year about their âUp & Upâ brand and also from Walmart regarding their Equate brand. Both companies stated that these brands are cruelty-free. They also confirmed that their products are made in the USA and not sold in China, only distributed in the United States.
I do not have the emails anymore from them unfortunately.
AdryReply
- InsaneJane says:
So this is a lot of work and dedication, and I think you very much. I am transitioning, and my question today is what about the Up-n-Up and Kroeger store brands that mimic mainstream producst at a reduced cost? Walmart too I suppose, although I donât know what their store brand is off the top of my head.
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Thank you Sophia! Really glad itâs helpful to you!
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- Mariel says:
Is Tarte still cruelty free? Itâs surprisingly hard to find cruelty free brands here in Northern Europe:/ Fortunately we can order most of them online at least đ And Thanks for your good work â€ïž
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Tarte is still cruelty-free but their parent company isnât. đ
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- Eveline Hecklinger says:
I am so glad you brought this up. My husband and I arenât vegans, neither are our children, but we are planning on establishing two hives on our property. Bees are dying out and we are planning on eating their honey, but I would never rip wings off of any animal. We have chickens and we eat their eggs and let me tell you, they couldnât care less. They only go broody so many times a year and the rest would go to waste, but then I am not vegan nor vegetarian. That doesnât mean I condone testing on animals for my beauty purposes.
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- virtuallyvegan says:
That still counts as testing, and is never okay. Iâd happily go with a different brand!
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- virtuallyvegan says:
They sell in china. Hate when a company would mislead, itâs really a disgusting practice!
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- virtuallyvegan says:
itâs crazy how much iâve gotten into (and LOVE) making my own products for skincare and home cleaning things once I decided to avoid animal testing by using this method!
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- Suzi says:
No problem! Urban Decay was bought by LâOreal a few years ago. This doesnât affect UDâs cruelty-free status and theyâre still certified by the Leaping Bunny, but its parent company LâOreal is NOT cruelty-free. I hope this helps! Feel free to ask if thereâs anything else you want clarified!
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- Sarah Bakker says:
Lâoreal has actually recently become cruelty free. So anything under Lâoreal should also be treated as cruelty free.
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- Suzi says:
Hey Vic! In order for companies to sell their products in China, they HAVE to be tested on animals according to Chinese law. This applies to mainland China only (not Hong Kong). Hope this helps! I wrote a post about it.
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- Susan Von Scoville says:
What is the column with yes and no? What am I missing?
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- Suzi says:
Thanks! đ Rimmel is still not fully cruelty-free though. If you read the fine print, youâll see that they still test on animals when required by law, unfortunately.
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- disqus_2Q2ezUuL79 says:
Thatâs unfortunateâŠI just bought mascara from them. Can anyone reccomend a good mascara brand? I used to buy maybelline volum express, and would be looking for something comparable but without the cruelty
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- virtuallyvegan says:
My favorite is Too Facedâs Better Than Sex mascara, I also love Buxom, and in terms of drugstore brand- Pacifica has an Aquarian Gaze Water Resistant Long Lash Mineral Mascara đ I didnât love LUSH, and I think ecco bella is just okay. Wet n Wild may be another good option to try out! đ
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- Suzi says:
Hong Kong is exempt from the animal testing laws! This means that any company that is sold in Hong Kong but not mainland China can still be cruelty-free. đ
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- Mira says:
NYX has a large range of vegan friendly items, though theyâre not certified there was a girl who wrote a blog post on when she contacted them and made a google doc of ALL their vegan (even Carmine free) products. Stinks to hear LâOreal got their filthy hands on one of my favorite makeup brands. Also, Pacifica is entirely vegan to my knowledge, they donât use carmine either. đ
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- Metal Guru says:
âOur products are made in China but not sold in China.â
I donât understand wetânâwild. if products are made in china, they probably use animals it doesnât matter, if it sells or not.Reply
- Jade-Yue-Ryu says:
China does not require products MADE there to be tested, only if a product is being sold to Chinese consumers. As WNW is not sold on the Chinese drugstore market they are not required to do so.
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- Beth Brootality says:
Hey Suzi, me again. I know back in the day I was under the impression that CVS brand was cruelty free, and actually picked up their generic of the Simple Sensitive Wipes (since Simple isnât CF) because I needed oil-free makeup wipes for my lash extensions (synthetic, donât worry). Now that Iâm sitting here using one, Iâm googling because Iâm wondering if theyâre still cruelty free and I canât find info on it that is recent. Have you ever reached out to them?
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- Suzi says:
I did reach out to CVS within the past year and their responses indicated that theyâre cruelty-free. I donât have the e-mail at hand right now but Iâll try to find it!
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- Adry says:
Hi,
Iâm constantly in contact with companies and this is the reply I got from CVS:
âFrom: no-reply@cvs.com
Date: 07/21/15 14:21:34
Subject: Hello from CVS Customer RelationsDear Adry,
Thank you for taking the time to contact CVS/pharmacy regarding CVS brand products.
All CVS Health suppliers must comply with state and federal environmental laws and regulations as well as with our Suppliers Ethics Policy, which establishes the environmental and social criteria required of all suppliers.
We also care about the ethical treatment of animals and have requirements that state that animal testing is strictly prohibited.
For your convenience I have also attached the link to our CVSHealth.com page. Please refer to page 61 of the document.
http://www.cvshealth.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/2014-interactive-csr-report
We appreciate your business and look forward to serving you again in the future.Sincerely,
Kristina
CVS Customer Relationsâ
Thank you for all your work on this website :)!
AdryReply
- Michelle says:
LA Girl is also cruelty-free, as are Makeup Geek (even though I donât support the brand because the owner is shady) and Real Techniques. đ
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- S.B. says:
I just posted and came back, and now my comment is gone ( or is not showing up ) VO5 shampoos and conditioners say ânot tested on animalsâ on the back lower left hand corner of the bottle in small print.
They are very inexpensive, and i see them nearly everywhere. I wanted to try the Paul Mitchell brand ( curious ), but just went their web site. The front page spread has a guy ( Paul Mitchell ) on the left side of the screen. On the right is a beautiful seductive woman with the text â live beautifully â .
She is wearing a fur.
Whatâs up with that ???
I think Iâll stick to my cheap VO5.Reply
- Suzi says:
I get where youâre coming from, but unfortunately the fact remains that V05 does test on animals while Paul Mitchell doesnât. đ
Paul Mitchell hasnât tested on animals since the company was born and theyâre very involved with various causes like animal rights and preserving the environment. I agree that the fur in their marketing is a bit off-putting, but theyâre higher-priced and are looking for a more luxurious vibe. On the up side, the actual piece sheâs wearing is probably faux fur.
Itâs totally fine if you choose to support V05 instead of Paul Mitchell and to each their own! Just know that V05âs labeling is misleading and they do test on animals under some circ*mstances.
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- Spyridoula says:
This post was really helpful, but I was wondering if Apivita is cruelty- free. If anyone knows please let me know.
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- Lauren says:
How can a company confirm that products made in China are cruelty free? China is known to not be truthful about products they make.
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- Carola Becker says:
Thank you for this list. I am passionate about animal welfare and so many people have absolutely NO idea of the misconceptions on the labels of products. You really have to read between the lines. Cruelty free is only the beginning. I love when they say they donât condone animal testing, like that makes a difference! And it is very important to find out if their ingredients were in any way animal tested as well. I am happy to be vegan and feel better about my choices in all that I eat, wear and use in my daily life and glad to see many others share my view.
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- Ammi TheOctane says:
I see Prestige is cruelty free. But in their official website I see they has retail store in China. Are they still really cruelty free?
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- Suzi says:
Itâs only sold through a website! They have no physical retail stores in the country. The regulation doesnât apply to online stores. đ
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- Suzi says:
Thanks so much for the kind words!! Iâm so glad you found this helpful! There are definitely budget-friendly cruelty-free gems at the drugstore. đ
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- Candice Rose says:
It should be noted that the term âcruelty freeâ just refers to the testing. The products may still contain animal ingredients. If itâs not strictly a vegan brand, be on the safe side and check the ingredients.
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- Mandy says:
This list is great and very helpful. Quite surprising really how many companies are now doing the right thing. Anyone know if PurMinerals sells in China. Iâm hoping not as they have great make up.
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- Krista says:
Just so you know, Hard Candy is owned by LMVH, who are not cruelty free. đ
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- VEGAN&CRUELTY FREE OR NOTHING says:
Burtâs Bee isnât cruelty free.. they have beeswax in their products, in ALL OF THEM. Bees wax does not belong to us. Nice try tho.
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- Suzi says:
Burtâs Bees isnât vegan (because bees) but the brand IS cruelty-free, meaning that they donât test on animals (although their parent company Clorox does).
âCruelty-freeâ isnât a flexible term and only refers to animal testing by definition, and I agree that it doesnât take into consideration other forms of cruelty, sadly.
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- gnomedepetit says:
iâm sorry but there is nothing cruelty free about the harvest of bees wax. many bees die because of handling and most bee farmerâs rip the wings off the queen so they donât leave the give and continue to reproduce. wax and honey is not cruelty free not any âcruelty freeâ product that has either in it. i wonât buy Bertâs for two reasons, this and because Clorox owns them and makes money off their sales. http://www.peta.org/about-peta/faq/whats-wrong-with-beeswax/
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- virtuallyvegan says:
I donât understand why you would choose to call a company like Burtâs Bees CF if they are a part of Clorox. I understand they say âtheyâ donât test, but being âowned byâ a company means you are a part of the company. I donât mean to sound rude, after all the hard work you do to find CF products, why give-in and perpetuate a company that profits from and contributes to a company who tests?
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- jellyfish. says:
Iâm aware this is an old comment, but youâre joking, right? Youâre seriously bringing your ethics into something that has a set definition? Seriously? Cruelty-free means that they donât test on animals. Thatâs it. Parent company has nothing to do it. Types of people using it has nothing to do with it. At the end of the day, Burtâs Bees is cruelty-free by definition and trade because they donât test on animals nor do they sell in places that require testing on animals. Your morals and ethics are not really important when defining a company as cruelty-free. Support them or donât because of their parent company all you want, but unless you have proof otherwise that they are testing on animals, theyâre cruelty-free.
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- in the name of the moon says:
idk why Iâm joining an old argument, but I wanted to point out that that is why BB is listed in yellow, and not green. Yellow is companies that are concerning, like the parent company being horrid.
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- SueW says:
I am really bummed to hear about Revlon no longer being cruelty-free. I guess Iâll start the search for new eyeliners and creme blush. On another note, I love Ellen DeGeneres but am disappointed in her affiliation with CoverGirl. Being vegan coupled with her love of animals, I would think she would not have become a spokes-model for the company.
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- Carola Becker says:
When was Revlon EVER cruelty free? And it is very sad to see so many of the Hollywood elite advertising products that are not cruelty free. Anything for a buck I guess.
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- SueW says:
Revlon was cruelty free for many years but they now sell their products in China. I donât know about the individual ingredients in their products but for a long time they did not test the final products on animals. Thatâs all changed now with their involvement in China.
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- HKCL says:
My family used to manufacture Revlon and St. Ives in Ohio decades ago.
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- Suzi says:
Itâs tricky, as some companies try to phrase things in a way that makes them appear cruelty-free. Rimmel is an example: if you read the fine print, they claim not to test on animals âunless required by lawâ.
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- Suzi says:
When a foreign cosmetics company decides to sell in China, their products must be tested on animals by law.
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- Michelle says:
The only exception is Hong Kong, from my understanding. From lovelywitches.co.uk:
âSo when are cosmetics not subject to animal testing in China?
â Products that are made and sold in Hong Kong. Although part of China, Hong Kong has separate animal testing laws, so cruelty-free companies can sell there. This why I specifically ask companies if they sell products in mainland China.â Products manufactured in China for foreign export only. If itâs not being sold to the Chinese public, their government says itâs ok. So there are cruelty-free companies who make their products in China, but donât sell them there.
â E-commerce. Products sold and posted directly to customers from e-commerce websites are not required to be tested on animals. So cruelty-free companies can sell to Chinese customers directly through their websites.â
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- Bria says:
Great to see this list. Hopefully one day itâll be bigger and or completely unnecessary because all companies will be cruelty free!
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- Suzi says:
Yes! Supporting cruelty-free companies at a large scale should help make this happen!
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- Madeline says:
Hi, i visited Logical Harmonyâs blog and they say Jordana isnât cruelty free and itâs in their list of brands to avoid. Thought i should tell you cause i donât know who to trust anymore ):
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- Suzi says:
Jordana is owned by Milani, who is Leaping Bunny-certified! The Leaping Bunny is the most trustworthy cruelty-free certification available. Hope this helps!
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- Hanusia says:
There was some confusing information about Milani and Jordana for a few months, as there was a statement accidentally released by them and there was a lot of confusion for awhile, which is probably when they were on the âbrands to avoidâ list at Logical Harmony. However, Milani and Jordana recently obtained the Leaping Bunny certification, so they are cruelty-free.
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- Suzi says:
NYX is now owned by LâOreal but the brand itself remained cruelty-free. They donât sell in China right now, but if I hear anything and their status changes, Iâll be sure to update.
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- Suzi says:
Milani is still cruelty-free and their policy hasnât changed. Not even 2 months ago in July, they claimed that their products or ingredients arenât tested on animals at any point of production, and they havenât entered the Chinese market (so far!). I know that itâs tricky to know for sure if a huge company is cruelty-free, but I have good reason to believe Milani still is.
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- KristenM1030 says:
I hope not. Being an inhumane company that goes cruelty-free is awesome. However, going from cruelty-free to inhumane? I just donât get how in the world a company could do that, be ok with themselves and justify it. Iâd file bankruptcy and live on the street before doing that if my company was somehow being forced into making noncruelty-free products. Trust me, I donât put anything past big business but still⊠That would be horrible.
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- Katia says:
The problem seems to arise when previously-cruelty-free companies are bought by companies that arenât. I think, for example, that thatâs what happened to St. Ives and Aussie, both of which I think were previously cruelty-free? It seems most brands (of anything, from soda to beauty supplies) are now actually owned by a few big companies.
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