Don't Be Cruel ( Cruelty Free Cosmetics)

Products used . Bare Minerals foundation ,
Eye Shadow : Wet n Wild  Color Icon Pallet Plum ,
Eyeliner : Wet n Wild Gel Noir
Lipstick : Elf  Essential Lipstick fearless .
Mascara : Elf  Volume  Plumping  Mascara  black 

I have received allot of requests for this post on cruelty free cosmetics. My Beauty Bunny has gathered the most comprehensive lists and information when it comes to cruelty cosmetics. I was very sad to hear Estee Lauder removed its cruelty free label from its brands. This is really a big in the cruelty free world. Estee Lauder owns allot of cosmetic companies. Smashbox, Bumble n Bumble , Clinque to just name a few. The reason for this is to sell in China which requires animal testing. The good news is by late summer China will implement there first range on non animal cosmetic testing. Peta scientists have been working with Chinese officials to change the requirement of animal testing. This is good news that will hopefully return some of our favorite brands back to cruelty free. I chose not to post pictures of suffering animals in this post. I have always felt opening a dialogue about issues is more effective in some cases.

  

So you have decided that you want to go cruelty free. Here are some tips for the transition. I am also making the transition too.  If you aren't interested in converting fully just replace a couple of items.The makeup look in this post is all cruelty free. In the upcoming weeks we will be looking at Vegan cosmetics. Also cosmetic lines that also support charities,ways you can give back just buying lipstick.

Q: I bought all this expensive makeup, what do I do with it ? 

A: Still use what you have already purchased. I would say take this time to look into the cruelty free alternative to what you use currently. Little by little you'll be closer to cruelty free. Just by changing out a few things can make a big difference.

Q: What are some popular cosmetic companies that don't test on animals ? 

Abercrombie & Fitch

Almay

Burts Bee's 

E.L.F 

Hard Candy

John Frieda
Jolen Creme Bleach

OPI 

Physicians Formula
Prestige Cosmetics
Queen Helene

Wet n Wild

Complete list here : My Beauty Bunny 

Also additional lists of reference :  

PETA : cruelty-Free Companies and Products

Leaping Bunny 

Bubba and Tracey  he wasn't a happy camper
Me before makeup