Tag: Ethical Beauty

There are many types of makeup on the market today, but those brands that are cruelty-free may catch your eye. It is essential to understand the ingredients that go into the cosmetics and how the products are tested and deemed safe to be put on your skin in the first place. Cruelty-free makeup encompasses products…

Cruelty-free makeup has become a huge trend that is only continuing to grow, and along with it, multiple brands. Most brands test their products on animals, a technique that is becoming increasingly unpopular with their customers. Fortunately, there are brands that are certified as cruelty-free and still make quality makeup products. The following article is…

IT Cosmetics is known for their cult classic CC creams. Somehow they’re lightweight, easy to apply with full coverage and yet they never look cakey. They’re so good! Aside from their CC cream, IT Cosmetics does great brushes, mascaras and even has a line of skincare. They don’t get a ton of attention aside from…

Nars is known for their iconic Radiant Creamy Concealer, Orgasm Blush and Laguna Bronzer. They’re definitely a high end brand and they release tons of new, shiny and pricey launches each season. While up there in price, they create some beautiful products that are dubbed cult classics in the beauty community. The true question is…

Estee Lauder is one of the biggest beauty companies in the world. Self-titled by one of the world’s first female entreprenuers, Estee Lauder continuously creates innovative, modern products in the skincare, makeup, and fragrance space. It’s not very surprising why they have so many loyal customers. But with so many loyal customers comes the question:…

Too Faced is one of the most popular high end makeup brands out there. They’re known for their beautiful packaging and high-quality products. Some of their bestsellers include their Chocolate Bar Palette, Born This Way Foundation, and peach-scented collection! But with more people becoming more concerned about ethical beauty, they wonder – Is Too Faced…

Lancome is one of the largest and most popular beauty companies in the world. They are known for their high-quality fragrances, amazing skincare, and popular makeup products. Since the brand is so popular, a lot of people wonder about their animal testing policies! Is Lancome Cruelty-Free? No, Lancome is not cruelty-free. They do not test…

Evolution of Smooth, shortened to EOS, is a popular beauty company that makes all sorts of beauty products. By far, their bestsellers and what they are really known for are their lip care products. They have had tons of loyal customers for years. Because of this, these customers often wonder about the brand’s animal testing…

Urban Decay is a popular high-end makeup brand that is easily one of the most popular brands in the beauty community. They are most known for their “Naked” collection which launched about a decade ago. Still, it remains one of the brand’s bestsellers along with many other products in different collections. Since Urban Decay has…

Revlon is one of your classic drugstore makeup brands. Up there with L’Oreal and Maybelline, they are staples, especially their lipsticks! In recent years, Revlon has made some great strides with their ingredients and formulations. Do any of those strides affect their cruelty-free or vegan status? Is Revlon Cruelty-Free? No, Revlon is not cruelty-free. They…

Olay may be the most widely known drugstore, skincare brand in the world! Their moisturizers are so easily accessed all over the world and it’s hard to beat the price point. They have a huge range of products, even offering non-fragranced items for sensitive skin. What does their vegan and cruelty-free status look like? Is…

La Roche Posay is a popular skincare brand that is known for their dermatologist-tested products. Their products are extremely popular, but are they really all that ethical? Unfortunately, La Roche Posay is not a cruelty-free brand. They allow and pay for their products to be tested on animals and they sell their products in countries…

When I think of Buxom Cosmetics, I always think of their iconic White Russian plumping lip gloss. Their plumping lip glosses are great because they truly work but never sting or burn the lips. Along with their lip glosses, which is what they’re best known for, they also have tons of eyeshadows and lippies to…

If you’ve watched beauty Youtube for a while, you know back in the day beauty gurus raved about the Lorac Pro Eyeshadow Palettes. They’re a neutral lover’s dream and the shades are stunning. Lorac is still a smaller brand but they make some gorgeous products with a fantastic price point. They aren’t talked about too…

One of the best known K-Beauty brands in the US has to be Dr. Jart. Aside from the fact that they’re widely found at Sephora, they create innovative masks, serums and skincare unlike anything else. Their Tiger Grass Cicapair line is a dream for redness prone skin and changes colors to correct redness. Their acne…

Is Wet N Wild Cruelty-Free? Many people are starting to become more concerned about ethics when shopping for makeup and beauty products. Animal testing policies have become a much bigger concern within the past decade or so. But it might surprise you how difficult it can be to decipher a company’s true policies. Wet N…

Meet Makeup Revolution. The quick growing UK beauty brand you’ve probably seen on your socials that does it all! This brand is growing daily and falls under the brand Revolution Beauty. (They operate a few more smaller subset brands that create different makeup, skincare, haircare and body care.) Makeup Revolution is an affordable, drugstore brand…

We all know Morphe for their huge eyeshadow palettes, brush sets, many influencer collabs, and coupon codes. Their makeup falls between drugstore and high-end pricing. It’s not as cheap as drugstore brands like Wet n Wild but it’s not quite high-end pricing either. They’re sort of like a fast-fashion makeup brand, mass-producing new and trendy…

Your favorite drugstore brand, NYX Cosmetics does everything. Palettes, brushes, complexion products and even diverse shade ranges. NYX is definitely on the pricier side of drugstore makeup but they really do rival a high end brand. Can we expect them to offer cruelty-free products? Is NYX Cruelty-Free? NYX Cosmetics is cruelty-free!! They are acknowledged by…

Covergirl is a drugstore brand known for their mascaras and complexion products! They aren’t the most popular drugstore brand nor do they have the largest offering. Their most recent launch, the Clean Fresh line offered all vegan, cruelty-free, paraben and phthalates free products. A first for the drugstore! It looks like they have good things…

MAC Cosmetics was one of the first makeup brands to be everyone’s go-to because they have always had a huge offering. Foundations, paint pots, pigments, brushes and every shade of lipstick imaginable. They focus on artistry and they have a huge range of products that are unique to them and only them. Since MAC has…

If you are active in the beauty community, you know about Tarte Cosmetics. Tarte is one of the most popular high-end makeup brands out there for good reason. Their products are definitely worth the price, as they are of high quality and have flawless results. But are they a good choice for ethical beauty shoppers?…

It is no secret that sustainability plays a huge role in today’s society. In consumer choices, sustainability can be the sole factor as to whether a potential buyer chooses to purchase a product or not. That is because people want to buy products from brands who they connect with. These brands are typically ethical brands…

Fenty Beauty is undoubtedly the biggest, most influential in the beauty industry right now. It’s Rihanna’s brand known for their dreamy products, inclusivity and diverse shade range of 50+ for complexion products. Whenever they release something new it always creates excitement and a mad dash to get your hands on it immediately. So, we know…

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics is known for their quality products that enhance natural beauty rather than covering it. It’s more of a mature brand but they create some amazing complexion products. A majority of their products are phthalate and paraben-free which is fantastic. So, if a brand like Bobbi Brown takes the initiative to make their…

We rely on Glossier for hip, no makeup, makeup that’s innovative and always on trend. They’re forward thinking and most of the time, they tend to get it and deliver unique products we haven’t seen before. Glossier’s motto is skin first, makeup second so it’s no shock that all their makeup contains skincare benefits. So,…

Many people in the beauty community are becoming more concerned about cruelty-free cosmetics. The importance of ethical beauty has clearly become an important issue. So, there has been a much larger push for makeup brands to change their animal testing policies. Cruelty-free cosmetics not only help prevent animal testing, but they also are generally better…

Benefit Cosmetics is known for their quirky boxed blushes and bomb eyebrow products. Let’s not forget their iconic Hoola bronzer. As a brand, they don’t really step out of their comfort zone when it comes to creating new, innovative products. But the products they create are staples and loved by many in the beauty community.…

Cruelty-free cosmetics has increasingly become a much larger concern in the past few years. Consumers are becoming more aware of the benefits of cruelty-free makeup. Not only does it not condone animal testing, but it also is much better for your overall skin health. This is because most cruelty-free makeup formulates with better ingredients. Cleaner…

In 2016, Stila Cosmetics announced that they were pulling out of China to become cruelty-free. In January 2017, Stila Cosmetics announced their commitment to creating cruelty-free cosmetics! Along with their cruelty-free certification from PETA. A certification from PETA is a great indicator if you are looking for cruelty-free brands. Stila Cosmetics is an LA based…

If you’re active in the beauty community and haven’t heard of Becca Cosmetics, you might be living under a rock. Founded in Australia, Becca Cosmetics is one of the most popular high-end makeup brands worldwide. They are known for creating face makeup that works for all skin types and shades. Some of their bestsellers include…

Cruelty-free makeup has been getting more and more popular in the beauty community lately. When you opt for cruelty-free cosmetics, you are making a conscious decision to not support testing on animals. Also, usually cruelty-free makeup is also free from harmful ingredients such as parabens and sulfates. There are so many other ways to test…

Makeup consumers are becoming more conscious of their ethical choices. So it makes complete sense why cruelty-free makeup has skyrocketed in the makeup community. Cruelty-free makeup does not allow or support animal testing on cosmetics products in any way. Not only does cruelty-free makeup stand against animal testing, but it also generally has better ingredients…

Maybelline is a long-time favorite brand at the drugstore among makeup consumers. They provide high-quality makeup products for an inexpensive cost. More and more people becoming more conscious of cruelty-free beauty and the animal testing policy of companies. So, the brand Maybelline comes into question. Maybelline is not an official cruelty-free makeup brand, as they…

Smashbox is an LA based brand known for their iconic makeup primers. Their Photo Finish Foundation Primer has been popular for years because it works. It’s a classic, loved by influencers and beauty lovers alike! At the end of the day, Smashbox does a great job at creating basic complexion products that people love. Yes!…

Yes! All of Huda Beauty’s brands are cruelty-free! They do not test on animals nor are they sold in Mainland China. Currently, they are working on getting their cruelty-free certification. Depending on how strict you are with your cruelty-free brands, Huda Beauty is a great option to have. Cruelty-free beauty brands are growing as many…

When buying makeup products, it can seem nearly impossible to switch over to cruelty-free. Many drugstore makeup brands are still testing on animals despite buyers constantly searching for more cruelty-free options. But, there are some amazing hidden gems at the drugstore that are both great quality and cruelty-free! Thankfully, the amount of drugstore makeup brands…