Is your make up tested on animals?

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Mar 11, 2013

Pip A.

Hi girls! As an animal lover it breaks my heart when I think about the products I put on my face were tested on animals. I've recently done a lot of research to find out what companies do not test their finished products or the ingredients used in them on animals. These days there are many alternatives to animal testing and in my opinion it should be banned in more countries. In China it is mandatory for any product sold in the country to be tested on animals (Hong Kong excluded as they are under a different government). I've attached a list of popular companies that do and don't test. Keep in mind the companies in the 'do not test' list will have their products tested if sold in China. To find out if your fav product is tested on animals just Google it. What's your opinion on this topic? Do you look for cruelty-free products?

Mar 11, 2013

Stephanie M.

I won't not buy a product if it isn't cruelty free because usually I'm on a budget BUT usually the products I buy are cruelty free. There's a few that I'm not sure about but the majority are cruelty free and those are my favorite.

Mar 11, 2013

Stephanie M.

Actually the ones I want sure about are on the list :) nyx doesn't test btw!

Mar 11, 2013

Stephanie M.

Wasnt* The list of not testing. Ok I'm done commenting lol.

Mar 11, 2013

Marilyn O.

Juice Beauty. Josie Maran. Jane Iredale. <3.

Mar 11, 2013

Alisa D.

Leapingbunny.org is a more current, accurate and condenses all the products beyond cosmetics along with it like any household goods and other body care (ever thought about your Deodorant or dish soap, condoms, tampons/pads, laundry soap..toothpaste... Everything!) And btw, MAC is not cruelty free.

Also, if you're going to live by this strictly, I highly recommend you check into companies like Tyson Chicken and pretty much all the commercial meat producers in the US. What they do to those animals, their living conditions and handling before they even go to slaughter is disgusting and insane and far worse than animal testing. It is bothersome to me that we often get caught up in spearhooking one aspect of mistreatment while completely neglecting the full scope of it. The beauty industry is barely the tip of the iceberg, as they say. It it's sooooooooo much bigger than that. If we truly want to have the integrity and conviction to really make changes in animal cruelty, we have to address all the aspects. A good way to make sure you are truly cruelty free is to grow and make your own everything! Homestead it up! :D Ok, too much, start with being an organic Vegan and making your own home and body care products. You're probably already vegetarian, I'm sure. The rest you can build up, in a few years you will be rocking kick ass clothes you made and designed from hemp and cotton you grew yourself and rocking a face full of gorgeous home made cosmetics! Like Amish meets Mary Kay meets Martha Stewart!

I do not use strictly cruelty free cosmetics. That does not make me any less of an animal lover. I am certainly not an animal loather, lol. I try to keep conscientious of products I am using, make a lot of my own household and body care, and always eat local, organic, free range.

Mar 11, 2013

Georgina M.

I never buy any animal tested products after I looked into it and found out just what they did to them. Any products that I had that tested on animals I threw out. I agree with Alisa D - most people think it's just makeup, but if you go to leapingbunny.org or peta.org (I tend to use PETA more) you can see that companies like Pampers, Always, Crest, etc. also test.

Mar 11, 2013

Pip A.

Yes, what they do to the animals we eat is appalling. Things are a bit different here in Australia but sometimes not much better. I've worked in a few of the industries and have seen first hand what is done. Needless to say I've made many changes to what I eat and use. And let's be honest, organic/free range is healthier and tastes a crap load better.

Mar 11, 2013

Pip A.

The pic I posted is quite limited, but for viewing and readability (is that even a word lol) purposes I chose that one.

Mar 11, 2013

Louise S.

I always use 'cruelty free' products.

It's worth mentioning as well that as of today (11th March) The EU have officially banned cosmetics being tested on animals. This, of course is excellent news, and a great step in the right direction :)

Mar 11, 2013

Pip A.

Yes! I saw that online yesterday. Good on them! Now if only the rest of the world would follow suit...

Mar 11, 2013

Alisa D.

one news report:


"The European Commission has imposed a ban on the sale of new cosmetic products which contain ingredients that have been tested on animals. Animal rights groups have welcomed the move, but loopholes remain in place.


The EU executive on Monday announced a ban on the sale of any new cosmetic items containing ingredients tested on animals.

The 27-member bloc's European Commission said the measure would take effect immediately and affected all such products no matter whether they came from EU or non-EU countries.

Strictly speaking, EU member states and the European Parliament stopped animal testing for the development of cosmetics as early as 2004, but too many loopholes had been left when it came to specific ingredients.

Step-by-step approach

Even after the ban announced on Monday there will still be certain exceptions. Animal tests may still be carried out for very complicated side effects that might, for example, harm reproduction or excessively irritate skin.

Substances which are also used in other industries and are thus not developed for cosmetic products exclusively are exempt from the ban.

While the cosmetics industry's mice, hamsters, rabbits and guinea pigs will now at least partly be spared, consumers will not notice any immediate changes. Products containing animal-tested ingredients and developed before the ban are allowed to remain on the shelves of retailers."


It's a small step, but a step none the less!

Mar 11, 2013

Tiffany D.

Most of my stuff is cruelty free but I'm not sure about all of it. I use mostly urban decay,hard candy,elf that are cruelty free but I don't know about stuff from the sephora brand.

Mar 12, 2013

Arlene M.

I only buy cruelty free because morally for me it's the only thing to do. I have priorities and the humane treatment of animals is at the top. For those of you that say its a budget issue and that's why you continue supporting animal testing is just absurd. Nyx is very wallet friendly and they Do Not Test.

Mar 12, 2013

Pip A.

Elf is also cheap and I've heard goos things about it. Another cruelty free low cost brand is Essence.

Mar 12, 2013

Pip A.

good*

Mar 12, 2013

Magdalena A.

I try to be cruelty free as much as I can, although it is nearly impossible for me to be completely cruelty free due to my budget and in many cases suitable alternative. Only cruelty products I have are two Maybelline mascaras and some household items.
I am very happy with EU ban (positive step to better even if, I read it, is full of loopholes for now) because in today's world there are many different alternatives to test and animal testing for make up, skincare and household items is no excuse. Unfortunately many companies still do not care, even if they do then sell out to companies who test or betray their beliefs and their customers to make more money like with selling to China.

Mar 12, 2013

Daria A.

No

Pip A.

Australia