Recently, I made a lifestyle change – I became a vegetarian*! It’s been almost 2 months and it’s seriously the best thing I ever did. Other than the many health benefits, the main reason was that I love animals too much. Growing up I’ve always loved animals (my friend and I had an “animal lovers” club and our very own animal magazine!), and while I’ve always been against fur and support animal rights, I never really was aware of what beauty companies still test on animals.
I was only aware that Unilever did (Dove, Sunsilk) so I avoided those products. It was only until someone (thanks, Tammy!) commented on my a mascara review that L’Oreal tested on animals, I was gobsmacked – I honestly had no idea. Also, I really don’t know why I didn’t post about this topic earlier, because I have written a post about this on my old blog.
“Consumers are shocked to learn that millions of animals each year are injected with or forced to inhale or ingest cosmetics. Those animals live in fear and loneliness every minute of their lives,” says Erin Edwards, media liaison for animal-rights organization People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA).
Unfortunately, it seems every major beauty company does test on animals. However, as you can see from my list, there are a lot of GREAT beauty companies that I encourage you to support. I also added a list of brands that do test on animals, so if this is important to you, there are quite a few to avoid. (The list is an image so you can save it and share it around!)
Practices such as squirting products into their eyes, pumping it into their bodies or forcing them to inhale sprays are just some of the horrible things these poor animals have to go through. And in our scientifically advanced world, there really is no need to test on animals – especially for cosmetics. I am so happy that the brands that I have supported for many years are against animal testing, and personally will only be buying cruelty free products, now that I am aware of what to avoid!
I know that this is an issue not everyone supports, so I won’t force my beliefs down your throat! Still, I really hope this post will make you think twice about animal testing and encourage you that if you can, try to opt for products that have not been tested on animals, because it’s unnecessary cruelty.
Are you against animal testing? If you want to educate yourself more on this issue, you can find more info on animal testing in cosmetic companies here.
*As of September 18th 2011, I am no longer a vegetarian.
What does this mean for Beauty Fool? Some of you may wonder that if I say that animal testing is bad, why am I still featuring brands that test on my blog? Which is fair to ask, and I think it’s right to bring it up. The thing is, like I said in my post, not everyone agrees that animal testing is wrong. For example, one of my good friends said she would rather they be tested on animals than on humans. This is fine – I don’t agree with it, but that’s her opinion. So for Beauty Fool, if I am sent products from brands that test on animals to review, I will still review them (if they are good enough for a review) and post my honest opinions (as always) for those who do not mind if it’s been tested on animals. However, I will personally never purchase from any brand that tests on animals and support what they do.
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I love animals (I’ve been a fellow vegetarian for four years! ), and it makes me very upset to see that a lot of respected brands are using them to test their products. It’s so unnecessary & disappointing. I am definitely going to make a conscious effort to avoid these products now, I didn’t know about many on the list.
That’s so great to hear, Michaela! It’s true, it really is disappointing, especially L’Oreal, I’ve been supporting and buying from their brands for years so ugh, how upsetting. But like I said, there are much more great brands that don’t test so not all is lost.
It’s hard to pick between brands at the store, so this should help me narrow down selections! Though I do support animal testing with certain pharmaceuticals (we know how to treat cancer now) it is very unnecessary to force dogs to eat pounds of mascara! Whats the point if they don’t have to?
There is no point, Ali. It’s cruel, disgusting and not needed at all. While researching for this post I couldn’t bear to look at some of the photos and videos of what these poor animals go through.
A picture is worth a thousand words….it’s the horrible pictures that move people to action, not their imagination of what might be going on. No animal should suffer for the sake of people’s vanity.
I totally agree. For cures it is incredibly beneficial and I understand why animals are uesd. But touse animals for make up, botox, and other useless things is tragic…
Regardless of whether or not people think that testing pharmaceuticals on animals is “beneficial” or not, it’s still harming an innocent animal for human benefit. We have this notion that we are naturally the more intelligent, more needing, and more deserving species. This, of course, isn’t true. There are other ways to test make up, botox, and pharmaceuticals and the alternatives are less expensive. Scientists are too stubborn in their ways to change how they are doing what they do because animals are readily available and the “lesser” species. It’s complete bull. That’s all it is. When will people learn that the effects that drugs have on an ANIMAL will not be the same as a human. Sticking mascara directly into a rabbits eye will obviously have a negative outcome.
Although, I feel animal testing can be horrible I think that testing these products on Humans would be worse. A lot of those companies take animals that they breed just for testing, or they take the excess of unwanted animals (snakes, mice, rats) that are in cities. These animals cause more problems than good in bigger cities. So therefore they are a good thing to test on. If we tested on humans than there would be many more lawsuits for death caused by these companies.
So therefore animal vs human testing for beauty and hair products I pick animals that are bread just for testing instead of breading humans just for product testing.
“animals that are bred (you spelled it incorrectly) just for testing” – that is sick. obviously, humans would never be bred just for testing therefore your argument is ridiculous. that is really, really sick.
Actually, the new (and more accurate) methods for testing cosmetics are in-vitro. They use cell cultures that they grow from skin left over after cosmetic surgeries… So really, neither humans or animals have to be harmed.
I’m kind of surprised most people don’t know about this.
Also, it’s not just rats they use… They use rabbits a lot, and dogs too…
I agree with Elena…….You are sick Janel !!
…..that’s disgusting..if your argument is that they’re only using it on snake, mice and ‘unwanted’ animals….that don’t do much good, i don’t see WHY they can’t test this kinda stuff on criminals from jail or on death sentences.
animal testing is cruel, awful n i don’t see why they involve animals in HUMAN selfishness and purposes.
just because they are bred for it doesn’t mean they deserve it. how would you like it if just because you were bred for it and a few people don’t like you and think you are a nuisance that you should have perfume dropped into your eyes and never be treated in your life and then you die a very slow and painful death. and even though mice and snakes and rats are a pest i still happen to like them. animals have the same amount of feeling as us.
and there is testing on people. they get paid A LOT of money to be tested on too. and they get treated if they get infections or rashes unlike the animals such as CATS, DOGS, PIGS, MONKEYS, CHICKENS etc.
and most of the time it won’t even hurt the person because they are very careful.
you are a sick person to leave a comment like that. you should do more research before you write something like that.
“so therefore they are a good thing to test on”
I’d sacrifice people like you over animals anyday!!
Are you kidding me?! Animals are not our to use, abuse or wear. It’s their world, we live in it. It’s disgusting that mankind has allowed this to go on for so long.
I only hope that one day maybe we can pick out the selfish ones to be tested on. Maybe you’ll be amongst them, Janel
Janel, I do agree with you. Animals that cause more harm than good should be either put down or be put to good use. Testing something potentially dangerous on a human that takes NINE MONTHS to re-populate is a lot compared to how much and how fast other animals breed.
There are lots of medicines and animal care products in the market and was wondering how you would feel if they were tested on you just to gauge the safety of these products on animals, huh?
Janel, would love to see you being tested on and then we can have your valuable comments on the topic!
Well, most animal testing isn’t drug testing, it’s basic science. And it’s not just that scientists are too stubborn to change it, it really couldn’t be done otherwise. I mean, that doesn’t mean you have to support it, but animal research does provide information that we currently have no way of getting otherwise. And you’re right, just because we see something in an animal model does not mean we will always see it in a human. However, it usually does, because most mammals have very similar genomes and cell biology. So, I see why people don’t think we should do it, but it does definitely provide a useful service. And luckily, all animal research funded by the NIH (which is not the animal research done by these companies, or I think by most pharmaceutical companies) has very strict guidelines for animal treatment. That being said, I see no reason to test beauty products on animals.
Jessica, have you seen some of the undercover videos taken in laboratories showing how the animals are treated by the people in the labs? “Very strict guidelines”? Who’s there to enforce them? The poor animals are scared out of their minds, and the people treat them horribly. You should watch them if you think this practice is ok. The human species is THE most arrogant species on the face of this planet. Who do we think we are to take any of God’s creatures and torture and kill them for ANY reason? We don’t have that right. We were given dominion, NOT domination. There is a world of difference between the two. We were intended to be caretakers for these little creatures, seeing that their needs are being taken care of and loving them. We have failed miserably in our limited understanding (?) of their and our purpose in relation to each other. There are alternative forms of testing now for just about everything that truly needs to be tested, and they do not include torturing and killing innocent animals. We humans as a species need to do some serious soul-searching in regard to our purpose on this planet. So far, we’ve pretty much got it all wrong.
I agree with Meredith, what gives us the right to say we are any better than any other species or animal. Plus, as mammals we are all going to die one day. I’d rather go out naturally than to pump all these pharmaceuticals into my body, just so I can live til I’m 100. If we weren’t so ailment driven, there wouldn’t be the great need for the latest and new drug that does the exact same thing as the last drug that came out a few years earlier. Hurting animals for our benefit, whether it be for cosmetics or pharmaceuticals, seems cruel and unjust. As others have posted, there are newer ways of testing drugs that don’t include testing on animals.
Hi Ali. With respect to pharmaceuticals, it is not “necessary” to test on animals. Did you know that more than 90% of the “successful” tests done on animals don’t actually work on humans. We should have had cure for so many of our ailments if these drugs worked on humans the same way they worked on rats in the lab, right? Then why don’t we see them in the market, because they don’t. We are all different species. While we all have hands, legs, heart, brain, etc. they are different at the chemical and genetic level. The results are not the same. So there is no point in testing drugs on animals. It is just a myth.
The main reason rats, fruit flies, rabbits, etc. are used in scientific testing is because they have similar key genetic markers as humans, so no it is not a myth that these animals are picked for a particular genetic reason. Therefore, when looking at how genetic diseases and trying to find treatments and cures for them, these animals are the most similar to humans as many scientist can get without actually testing on humans. Yes, because there is a difference between the human genome and the rat/rabbit genome there will be differences in impacts and body. But, instead of saying “Animals will get us the cure,” it’s more accurate to say, “animals will point us in the right direction of the cure.”
The second reason is because these animals have a short reproductive cycle so they are able to get more individuals in a shorter time period. Sad, but true. In order to get a medicine working for the general public, you need a large sample size.
As for cosmetics, I don’t really see the point of using animals. I mean yes there could be allergic reactions but I would hope humans being as advanced as we are, are able to know what we are or are not allergic too. Plus, I think testing on someone’s arm will be way more beneficial than testing it on a dog any day.
They have “similar key genetic markers”.. They don’t have identical. Therefore we will never find a cure for a human by testing on an animal. Common sense..
IT’S NOT RIGHT TO TEST ON ANIMALS EVEN TO KNOW HOW TO TREAT CANCER!!
Why do we have the right to sacrifice the animal life to save ours?? Our life is more important than theirs? NO!! We have enough technology to develop something, YOU KNOW IT, AND I KNOW IT.
DAMN IT, THAT’S WHY I HATE HUMANITY
Twin Victims, if a loved one of yours had cancer I think you would be okay with treatments being tested on animals to help save someone. The truth is that animals do not have the same brain capacity as we do. In regards to technology, there just isn’t enough to replace animals. I have diabetes and with all the technology out there they still haven’t found a cure. Testing on animals for makeup, horrible. But testing to save peoples lives is worth it.
I’m having the meat-eater’s dilemma myself — I was raised eating meat and find it so hard to slowly weed it out of my diet when I live at home with 4 other meat eaters. As for makeup, have always tried to be mindful of this, but it’s really hard when information provided to consumers by these cosmetics companies are so convoluted.
One thing you have to watch out for are labels that say “Finished product/This product was not tested on animals.” While no cute furry ones were used, that doesn’t mean that none of the ingredients provided by the supplier are completely cruelty free.
Thanks for the post, Renee
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Hi Mary,
When you have troubles with the meat-eater’s dilemma, i can advice you the book Eating Animals by Jonathan Safran Four. It is a real eye-opener!
Best,
Vera
it’s spelled foer.
Mary- I think most vegetarians/vegans grew up eating meat. There are few that were raised that way. I became a vegetarian in high school, and by junior year in college, my sister, mother and father had all made the leap as well!!! Just so you know, it is not impossible!
Nobody is saying that it’s easy, that’s why it’s a sacrifice!!! Great to know that you are doing what you can, keep it up!!!! 
And Shiseido lied to me! :***(
I had emailed them asking if the products are cruelty free. Alas, they’re not. Tsk tsk tsk.
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Damn, you mean Shiseido replied saying they didn’t? Yikes…
I agree it’s tricky, but I think that website is legit so I’m sure they’d want to get accurate information.
About weeding out meat, I would recommend just going cold turkey. I did that and the first week was hard ’cause everyone around me was eating meat, but once week 2 came around all desire for meat was long gone. (I still eat fish, though.) However, most of my favorite food before was meat-less, so I think that helped. :/ I don’t know, maybe try it for awhile and see how it goes?
Yeah, I emailed Shiseido Canada and, according to the person who responded to my inquiry, Shiseido does not test on animals.
Oh, and I was actually referring to individual products that you come across at the dept. store, drugstore, etc. Many of them have said labels, but are not in fact cruelty free.
Can I ask you how differently you feel (health-wise) now that you’re meat-free?
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I’m so disappointed that quite a few drugstore brands aren’t cruelty free, because they’re the one I can afford
It’s horrible because well; it’s cosmetics (= things we don’t need to live) so animals shouldn’t have to suffer for our vanity :/
Totally agree, I don’t like this ‘price of beauty’. And yes, it’s a shame there aren’t more drugstore brands that aren’t cruelty free. What about ELF, TBS and Wet ‘n’ Wild?
Hard Candy is sold at WalMart, is really pretty in-expensive and absolutely a great product, and cruelty free. I’m not a vegetarian, at all. However, I am an animal lover and see no reason to still be testing cosmetics on animals this day and age. (I know you are all going to jump on me for claiming to be an animal lover and not a vegetarian and I’m not going to respond to it. So, don’t waste your time. I’m proud of you that you have the conviction to stand behind your beliefs, but I have the same, so it’s a worthless debate.)
Haha Christa, relax! I don’t mind people eating meat so don’t worry.
Unfortunately I’m not from the States so I can’t shop at Walmart (although I’ve been dying to see what US drugstores are like!)
Wal-mart has other ethical issues so that is another problem… :S
I’ve been trying to avoid using products that test on animals since last year, which is why my room probably smells like LUSH XD I eat meat, but I had to do a research project and my group chose animal testing and it was a shock to see how many products are tested on animals. I know it costs more sometimes, but I think it’s worth it.
I agree, paying a little more is worth it if it’s cruelty-free. It seems like most of the drugstore stuff all tests on animals, which is really unfortunate
Also someone who has taken a lab course said that although the finished product isn’t tested on animals, individual ingredients have been. So how does one truly avoid animal testing?
So happy to have a fellow blogger also go cruelty free
I have been into the subject for the past two years, and it’s hard, because some companies say stuff like “oh, we never test our products”, but they actually pay other companies to test out the ingredients that go into final product :[
I’m not gonna say that we can fully avoid using animals for tests of lets say medicine, but to make them suffer for our vanity?! Not acceptable. Especially when so many companies (M.A.C. for exapmle), can make awesome product without testing.
Also, there are other local brands that do not test – Ginvera (only test on human volunteers), Silkygirl (I’ve read on Flowerpod forums, but never got confirmation from them), ZA (although it’s a Shiseido child-brand, and they test
But same goes for Body Shop and L’Oreal).
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Hey Angmo Girl, thanks for the info on the local brands! I didn’t know they were cruelty free, but that’s really good. I agree that it’s unacceptable that animals should suffer for our beauty products, and I’m glad to hear that you have been using cruelty-free ones for the past two years! I have avoided anything from Unilever once I heard they tested about 5 years ago, but didn’t know about L’Oreal until recently.
It’s so sad that these companies are still testing on animals! Like other readers said, it’s just plain unnecessary to have animals suffer for our vanity. I hear that Europe is on it’s way to fully ban animal testing for cosmetics. Hopefully it comes through quickly and other countries might follow: http://www.hsus.org/hsi/press_room/press_releases/animal_tested_ban_delayed_032610.html
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It is completely unnecessary, and thanks so much for posting that link, Liz.
I really hope it does come through as well.
Is there scientific basis to support the assumption no animal testing will not compromise on product safety? I wouldn’t squirt liquids into the poor animals’ eyes, and it will be good to know if it is true that it is not necessary. Perhaps i should just give up on beauty products altogether, if there is no conclusion on this.
Hey April, I think the link Liz posted above has a quote that says it all:
“This is not a safety issue—there are more than 8,000 cosmetic ingredients available that are already established as safe and actively used by cruelty-free companies.”
So yeah, it’s not needed at all. I believe they have more than enough to work with! You don’t need to give up on products altogether, just find the stuff that say they don’t test on animals. And lookout for products that claim some sort of “revolutionary” formula/ingredient because that usually means it’s been tested on animals.
Renee, I believe that the reason that many companies test on animals is because they don’t want to prove to PETA that they are correct. They don’t want to lose the battle to PETA which is horrible, because in the end its poor innocent creatures who can’t do anything that suffer just for someone else’s pride. Which I think is disgusting on the testers behalf
I second what Renee says, and hey- people have been using cruelty-free cosmetics long before this post… have you heard of these people having issues? No. Are cruelty-free products still on store shelves? Yes. It’s makeup, not medicine.
Animal testing is unneccesary:
its a cheaper less complicated way to get products approved on the shelf. If you youtube search animal testing, theres a few really good (but a little disturbing) videos that explain animal testing quite well.
Theres only a few pros to animal testing, and that is enough to make it allowed. Because it does not harm humans, and animals are considered not to feel pain, there is a strong argument against groups like PETA. In the end, it really doesn’t come down to scientific facts but the attitudes of people who commit disgusting actions such as animal testing. Their attitude towards animal and basic ethics and morals about them are not as strong as animal lovers, they can continue to do this. We would have a very strong fight against these companies if everyone had the same view on how we should treat animals. But unfortunately, multi-million dollar companies are highly powerful and dismiss these “inconvenient” accusations of unnesecary cruelty.
Be careful though, animal testing does not just single off to cosmetics- drugs, chemicals and things like batteries could have been tested on animals.
Such a helpful post! I’m glad I could help inform you and that you’ve informed your readers. Luna, my pet rabbit, thanks you.
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It is really nonsense and unnecessary to test on animals.
1. Humans’ epidermis is different from animals’.
2. Different animals (even different genders) may react to the same ingredient differently.
If the companies want to do testing, they can either hire human volunteers or even create a computer program to do so. I strongly believe scientists are intelligent enough to do so.
Thanks for the post. It will raise people’s awareness towards this topic!
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ooh =] good on you ! i think im involuntarily and subconsciosly, slowly turning into a vegetarian (i call myself a quasi vegetarian at this point). i find myself choosing vegetarian alternatives over the meat/poultry option. i dont know why but im finding it exhausting to eat meat?
moving along, thankyou for the lists of companies who test and dont test on animals. very helpful !
Very good post! I turned into a vegetarian almost an year ago, and have not regretted my decision ever since. I have always been around animals and love them. Sometimes, I feel that animals are more ‘human’ than the humans themselves.
I have been using Loreal myself and this post is really helpful for me to stand for what I believe in. Say no to Animal Testing and companies that do it!
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I am so glad that you posted this because I too am trying to avoid these companies as much as possible. It’s unbeleivably cruel and disgusting the way humans treat other living things, and it surely isn’t beautiful to support this kind of behavior.
I knew L´Oreal did, but I HAD no idea that Kiehl´s and Dove tested it!!!!!!!!!! It´s sad because brands like Dove and L´Oreal are so popular, I´ve been buying dove my whole life!!!!!!! I´ve seen this topic in blogs here but I dont think people stop buying it, most of the people dont even know about it! I forgot about it sometimes u know, the only one I always remember it´s L´Oreal! But i will definetly keep those brands in mind, but THANK GOD my favorites DO not test!! Great post!
ohhh I have a question: The body shop is now testing on animals???? Because i´ve read in a few blogs that L´oreal bought The body shop and now they are testing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! It cant be!!!!!!
Thanks for the list, I didn’t know about L’Oreal until recently either.
I do like the Body Shop and I still shop there, but I kind of feel that it’s moved away slightly from it’s eco activist Anita Roddick origins, especially since the Body Shop’s parent company is L’Oreal who I now know still tests on animals.
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I know Dr Hauskcha is but what about Chanel?? My two faves!
I forgot about Laura Mercier?
For safe cosmetics a good website is http://www.safecosmetics.org/article.php?id=308 and that particular link is to the database which is really useful but to be honest it is incomplete still.
Some more that DON’T TEST:
Alima
Almay
Aveda
Bobbi Brown
Bourjois
Chanel
Fyrrinae
Gabriel (and ZuZu Luxe, same parent company)
Korres
Laura Mercier
Lavera
Lipstick Queen
NYX
Origins
Silk Naturals
Oh thanks so much, Juliet.
I’m SO happy to hear about Chanel, Bobbi Brown, Bourjois and Laura Mercier because I am always praising their products to everyone I know and personally been using them for years. So relieved! Thanks so much. 
Where did you find this info, by the way?
Mary Kay does not
One of the most obvious reasons why there’s animal testing is to ensure that there are no side effects on humans. Duh-uh. Which means that manufacturers are not sure, and need to be convinced that their products are safe for use.
If we look at it from another angle, it also means that manufacturers are using lots of chemicals in their products. Even if the effect doesn’t show in one testing, can we be sure that there will be no side effects / health effects over long-term usage?
So I take it you are for animal testing? Iris’ comments say it all. There is no need for animal testing in this day and age. It’s just cosmetic. Duh-Uh. Let the animals be.
It’s makeup. Not medicine. Try not to eat your mascara, how about that? What do you expect to be in it that would harm you? You could check the ingredients online for toxicity, too!
Animals should not be subjected to the testing, as they are no worse and no better than humans. Humans can test on their own toxic designs, and leave animals out of it. Because I honestly don’t think a bunny will be planning to buy lash defining mascara therefor they do not care what affect it has on them.
It doesn’t matter if there is a legit reason for testing (even though there are plenty of advanced ‘correct’ scientific methods of testing available) BECAUSE it is plain wrong on the animals. It’s like saying… I want to test how oven cleaner effects a human stomach. I’m going to pump it through a human to test it. Would anyone object? OF COURSE ITS A HUMAN. Let’s pump it through a bunny, even though they are not related to a human. Would anyone (apart from animal carers with their head screwed on the right way) object? No. BECAUSE IT’S A BUNNY.
Okay so how do you justify that one… saying it’s okay for animals but not for humans, coz last time I checked humans are animals with massive egos and arrogance about their intelligence. What gives us the right to subject others for our benefit for the human race’s greater good? Justify that.
Thanks for the list – years ago, Loreal was on a no test list. I have bought there products for years – so that’s upsetting. If this is true, they’ve lost me!
hmmm – I was told almay did test – years ago
I’m not a vegetarian, but I am a responsible, conscientious shopper, so for some time I’ve stopped using products that don’t test on animals. I’m pretty surprised to hear that Unilever (I use Dove!) and L’Oreal do, so I now I will have to find some alternatives. If you’re looking to buying cosmetics that are cruelty-free, here’s one place you can start at:
http://www.iherb.com
All organic, natural and cruelty-free! They carry most of the brands mentioned above and some others.
Oops, meant to say “products that TEST on animals.” haha
Thanks for posting this, people need to be more aware of the consequences of consumerism. That being said, one way that companies get away with lying is by claiming that the company itself does not test on animals. The thing they neglect to mention is that often the source materials used in their products ARE tested on animals. Revlon got in trouble for this back in the eighties. A few years ago a friend of mine made up these little stickers that said either, “this company tests on animal” or “this company does not test on animals” and she proceeded to covertly place them on cosmetic packages all over stores in Toronto. a bit of guerrilla-education. I hope it changed a few people’s minds but, sometimes folks care, and sometimes they just don’t. Sigh….
Your friend is awesome.
And it’s true, I guess you never really know if companies are lying or not which is awful.
The information I got this list from seems very credible though, so I hope they got it right.
Testing cosmetic products on animals is totally wrong. I don’t understand how can someone start such a trend of animal testing. Many companies claim they don’t test on any animals, but the truth is far from reality. This is a good post. I like it!
another company you can add to the list of companies who don not test on animals is Shiffa Dubai skin Care
Great article! I’m also a vegetarian (no dairy either) and I know that Mary Kay Cosmetics is a signed member of PETA. Mary Kay herself was an animal lover and called all animals “fur people”. So cute! Mary Kay does not test on animals, and in fact, gives a lot of grants to research facilities for alternatives to animal testing (including Johns Hopkins). I have been with the company for 7 years now and love all the philanthropic and environmental responsibility they undertake – makes me so proud to drive my pink car
Thanks for raising awareness about this issue. It’s amazing to think that any cosmetic companies today are still testing on animals…it’s 2010 people…wake up!
Thanks for posting that, Jordan! I was about to say the very same thing, that Mary Kay does not test on animals, but you said it first! I, too, am very proud to be part of such an innovative and responsible company.
Glad to see so many replies on this, everyone!
Um… isn’t Burt’s Bees just as exploitative, being made from bees wax and honey?
Bees aren’t really doing anything they wouldn’t be doing anyway. They’re just milling around, making wax and honey.
Actually bees are abused too. They use smoke cans on them to stun them so that the wax can be stolen. The smoke cans contain high dosages of caffine that cause the bees to become disorientated and constant exposure to it can kill them.
i been trying to find Avon but its no where, i am still so confused, some say they do, but i found the report on their web site and it says that they don’t do animal testing in their European products such as England and France… but a big Yes to their ones in Canada and the states, which is a big thumbs down for them!
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they also work with the products bio botanic, which are well known for their opposition for animal testing, i know plenty of brands that are switching from animal testing to invitro/ human volunteers, its a very enlightening thing to experience, as the cruelty has to stop!!!
Thanks to the person that put this information together it was very very helpful
Hi Ladies,
I am proud to sell Arbonne skincare and cosmetics which does NOT have animal testing or
by-products…Neither do we have minereal oils, formaldehyde donating preservatives, petrolatum, phtalates, toulene, Benzene, or PABA (WHAT ARE ALL THESE YOU ASK? EXACTLY – DO YOU KNOW WHAT IS IN YOUR PRODUCTS?)
love to help if you are looking for pure, safe and beneficial products which are vegan-certified
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Hey, from what I know, there’s this brand called Artistry that doesn’t test on animals. Not sure if it’s true though…
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Lush is great! Not only do they not test on animals, all their products are vegetarian, and most are vegan.
And to me becoming a vegetarian never felt like a sacrifice, it was a choice to do the right thing.
I am terribly disappointed to learn that Lancome tests on animals.
I am too, I loved their mascaras.
Lancome is owned by L´Oreal so the testing thing is understandable. L’Oreal owns a handful of companys.
How about Laneige? Do they test on animals?
Well… I am done with Dove. To bad, I do like their product, but you have to stand for something.
LOL = Johnson&Johnson a family company, Yech!
Thanks for the article! I too, had no idea that L’Oreal tested on animals. One company that does not test on animals is Avon. Mark also has a line of fair trade products out, so they’re doing their part as well. And you can get a list of ingredients for every product. They’re worth looking into.
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I am just now educating myself about Animal Testing. I never knew that the several products that I have used for years were being tested on poor defenseless animals. Name brands that I trusted, like Dove, Olay and Aveeno just to name a few. I am ashamed to think that I have used these brands for years not knowing that by buying these products I was in a sense supporting the abuse. I am currently taking inventory of all my cosmetics, hair care products and house hold cleaners and throwing out brands that test on animals. I also plan to write each company one by one and express my outrage and demand that this animal abuse STOP NOW! Thank you for posting this list……I am spreading the word via FACEBOOK!
Thank you SO MUCH for this list. That test where they clamp the rabbits’ eyes open and drip product into it until the eyeball burns out …is wrong on so many levels. I am going to print out your list and hang it up to consult every time I shop from now on.
Blessings to you,
Chris
One more comment.
I’m so glad Clinique doesn’t because I love their City Block creme foundation. Please let me know if you find out about Almay.
: )
I would also like to add that NIVEA does NOT test on animals
yes they do
Just asking, isn’t Mac brushes made of goat hair?
Hey Rae – good question. I am actually not sure. :/
Does anyone know?
most animal hair brushes are hair that has been brushed from the animal.
Medusa’s makeup doesn’t test on animals.
And they have neon colors and dramatic stuff.
xo
Hi. I like your blog, and I just want you to know Avon is another company that doesn’t test on animals. Also, whenever there’s a “fur” product, it’s always synthetic. I really like supporting a company that cares
If I’m not mistaken, Bath and Body Works tests their ingredients. If you read the label, it says “this finished product not tested on animals.” From what I’ve heard, that means they still use ingredients that are tested, they just don’t test the finish product – still bad :/
But thank you so much for this article! I’ve asked Lancome if they test and they said no, but I know they’re the same as L’Oreal. So I wonder what the truth is.
Hi Renee,
Do you mind if I repost the list of brands on my blog? Its just a small personal blog and I want to share the list with my friends
Of course, Lou! The list is an image, so just right-click and save, then upload it to your blog
Thanks for spreading awareness!
Hard Candy doesn’t test on animals either!
I became a vegetarian at 15 10 years later still going strong!
i did a report on animal testing when i was in fifth grade. it’s so awful and sad. the pictures were unbarable. it’s cruel that little precious animals have to be tested on. i don’t see why they don’t just use the people on death row. they really do need to change their testing ways. i have stopped using a lot of products i used to due to animal testing. thanks for spreading the awareness, everyone should know!
Yon-Ka Paris, Korner skincare don’t
Just so you know, places like Bed Bath and Body Works are misleading. On their labels they say “this final product is not tested on animals.” That means that they are testing the product on animals until they have created the final product that ends up on the shelves. Maybe they have stopped all together since the last time I looked at their labels but last I knew they were being very misleading on their labels.
This is just my opinion, it’s pretty lengthy but I think it would really make everyone question animal testing. You (Renee) said your friend would prefer if animals were tested on rather than humans? Yes thats totally fine to have that opinion, but maybe ask her what makes humans have that right to force animals to do that? I won’t go on too long about what im trying to say, but we just studied anthropocentrism in Lit at school. For anyone who loves animals, honestly google this word and look into it, probably the best topic I have studied! For anyone who doesnt know, anthropocentrism is bascily talking about how humans see themselves as the centre of everything and supirior.
as much as I love makeup i think those brands have to go
Anyway, my point being, I just don’t understand how humans have the right to do this… like it literally confuses me…
Oh and does anyone know if MECCA Cosmetica tests on animals?
Yeah, I did then tell her that the way they are testing on animals are cruel, and very unnecessary since other brands do not, so it’s possible not to test on them. But she kept quiet and I didn’t want to push it and get into an argument. :/
And anthropocentrism seems really interesting… it’s true, I don’t know what humans think they are superior to animals. You should see how they treat animals in Asia (especially for food). I don’t mind people eating meat, but I believe that they should at least show some mercy to the animal they are killing. It’s just disgusting.
Haha I think your on the same page as me, I’m seen as the super humanitarian and animal lover yet I would struggle without eating meat. But I have given up some meats due to how they are killed. eating meats natural i guess, but we do have a choice of how we treat them and kill them and i think we’re all making wrong choices
Beauty Without Cruelty is a great brand of beauty products. They use natural and organic ingredients. Many of the products are fragrance free. Also everything is vegan and cruelty free.
SpaRitual is a nail care company that is vegan and cruelty free. Also the nail colors that they have are amazing. This is by far the best nail polish I have found.
Gotta Love the Olay ad on the right…
It’s an ad network banner, it displays ads/updates that are out of my control. As you can see, it’s already gone!
Neat but where did you get that list from? And advertising veganism when it nearly killed me always hurts. We are omnivores as the nutrition experts told me and renouncing meat doesn’t change that.
Hey Sima, I got this list from Peta, here: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
As for advertising veganism… I never once talked about veganism in this post. :/ I am sorry that you had problems with veganism but this post is about animal testing, nothing to do with eating meat or not. I only mentioned I had become vegetarian…
Hi Sima,
I’m sorry to hear that becoming vegan nearly killed you, but I have to say I entirely disagree with your nutrition ‘experts’. I have been a vegetarian since the age of seven (from my own choice), and I have lasted 15 years without eating meat, and very little dairy. I am perfectly healthy and a UK size 12,so I’m not starving either! Have you considered the fact that maybe you just eliminated all choice from your diet by not researching the proper foods to eat? Did you have any one in your life who could possibly teach you about getting enough protein, iron and vitamin b12 from pulses and vegetables? Perhaps you should try a different nutrition expert who will listen to your beliefs, and help you find the best diet for you, instead of telling you that you should stick to being an omnivore. Of course if it is actually going to kill you then why not try being a vegetarian instead of purely vegan? That way you will get protein and fats from dairy and eggs, and the iron and b12 will be easily obtainable from leafy veggies and products such as miso. Hope this helps, I’m not trying to lecture you, I just want to make sure that if not eating animals was something you felt strongly about you don’t have to give up on it just because someone told you that your meant to be an omnivore! People are always telling me that, which makes me so annoyed and extra determined to stay veggie!
Renee,
Great post, animal testing is a disgrace. I hate how humans think they deserve to exploit and abuse this whole planet, especially when we only do it to increase our own personal comfort. There is no ‘survival’ aspect to anything we do anymore, all our food that used to have to come from animals, now has easily obtainable veggie alternatives. We no longer live in fear of attack from wild animals. We actually have no reason to take the life of any other creature, and as for abusing them… well its just disgusting, Sometimes I am so ashamed to be a human! But reading all these comments is really nice, I can see that some of us are really quite decent! Thanks again, I’ll be checking what I buy from now on according to this!
Testing cosmetics and other non essential items on animals is wrong. There are no justifications that can be made to make me believe smothering a monkey in lipstick is going to help save humanity.
bath and body works has tricked you all. their products clearly state “finished product not tested on animals” which of course leaves everything before the finished product wide open for animal testing. another company should be added to your does not test on animals list: fruits & passion. it is a canadian company with stores in the US and a few sprouting up in europe. fruits & passion is somewhat similar to the body shop, selling body butter, soaps and lotions, as well as a unique kitchen line and a few home decor items.
i love this!! thanks so much. now i know what makeup to use and not to use!!! im soo suggesting this to EVERYONE. we did our civics projects on animal abuse, and this was part of it (not this actual webssite but cosmetic testing on animaks) did u know that they dont put mascara on the animals they squirt it into their eyes??? UGH!!!!
o p.s. iqqu.com doesnt test on animals either and its great!!! (im not affiliated with that company an any way)
Just for everyone’s info, the body shop is unfortunately now owned by L’Oreal, which means that though they say they are animal testing free, it is a really dodgy statement! also, we have to bear in mind that L’Oreal is a cosmetics GIANT! they own over 70% of the cosmetics market, AND their money originally came from fairly suspect with the nazis during the war- apparantly all other french families who laundered nazi gold had their wealth taken off them by the french government at the end of the end of the war, but due to ‘connections’ the L’Oreal clan got away scott free. makes me feel dreadful to have ever bought anything connected to them!!!!
Unfortunately, not just beauty products are tested on animals. Every drug that is on the market has been through “pre-clinical” trails (meaning not tested on humans yet) which means that they test on rats, mice, cats, dogs, grasshoppers (random, I know) and even monkeys. It sucks that this has to happen, but for all I know, there isn’t any other way to prove that it will not harm humans. As a vegetarian, when I learned of this news it was very upsetting.
Origins make up and beauty line is organic AND doesn’t test on animals.
Byebye L’oreal,coppertone and dove.I wonder how vidal Sassoon test on animals.How depressing. I even saved money just to buy one unit of their ceramic iron
. I love Olay but I guess I will have to look for an alternative.
I work in the industry (one of the big cos named) and can assure you that in fact even the big ‘bad’ multi-nats do almost zero animal testing (obv zero would be ideal – i am a vegetarian of 20+ years!). In part, because product ingredients have already been tested long ago, and new formulations are tested on humans not animals (it is NOT like pharma).
This is a really handy post – am going to bring it up again at work after the holidays to see what further can be done about limiting animal testing.
BTW: consumer action on this def works, companies WILL listen
To add: I know for fact that 5 of companies listed don’t do animal testing (as current/former employee, and from answering public’s queries on this). I think better than straight-off boycotting is to contact the companies and ask them: raise the issue, and if you are not satisfied with response, then of course tell them that you will not buy until change policy. Because without that communication, how would a company know it is an issue for their customers?
Was just checking some facts also for this post: in fact, animal testing in EU has been banned since 2009 (legal workings since 2002!) so for all EU products you are fine. This is something EU cosmetics companies actually need to make known to the public.
http://www.cosmeticsdesign-europe.com/Formulation-Science/EU-ban-on-animal-testing-comes-into-force-today
http://www.animalfreezone.co.uk/eu-ban-animal-testing-for-cosmetics.html
Different story for US formulations, but very many products sold in US have different formulations in EU, as legally approved ingredients are different (and stricter) here than in US.
What I have learned is that some companies are trying to lobby AGAINST this ban (to reverse it) and so if this is a ‘hot topic’ for you, would be good to support maintaining this ban – by contacting your MP etc.
to clarify my last comment: in many cases, a product which is sold in the US will be reformulated for EU market if any ingredient in it is not approved for EU – this would not be evident from packaging etc, and generally the formula would be as similar as possible in cosmetic effect, texture etc across the 2 markets
Firstly I’m curious as to if you still eat eggs, milk and honey?
If so, do you procure these from the mainstream industries?
I found that my vegetarianism for 2 years was terrible in that the dairy, egg and honey industries all cause a lot of animal suffering. And I encourage veganism to that end.
Secondly many comments on here show the controversy of the body shop, do you not think it might be wise to mention their parent company?
Thirdly, you mention the health benefits of vegetarianism. This is a very dubious topic. One can live a perfectly healthy life style from a biological perspective as a meat eater, vegetarian or vegan. All 3 diet categories contain a diverse set of potential diets. Claiming that one is healthier because of being vegetarian, vegan, or a meat eater is always a difficult claim. It is possible that you may be just as healthy as you are now either as a vegan or a meat eater, it merely depends on what exact diet you have.
Lastly, as a vegan of 2 years, who has spoken to many vegans about this topic, I would always be hesitant, and advise this to others, about mentioning PETA, they seem like a very dubious organisation.
Thanks a lot for your time, please comment back, or email me (ratboyfood (at) yahoo (dot) co (dot) uk.
It’s my spam email address, I check it, but if I’m wary of spam I try to direct it there. Please don’t judge the address too badly, I made it when I was 12:P.
Good to know! Also uhf26 doen’t understand that there are alternatives to testing on living creatures. And torturing something innocent that feels pain and fear is unacceptable in any case.
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If you want to be 100% sure try here: http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/
It is a BUAV run site and campaign that lists all manufacturers details on testing. The BUAV has been at the fore-front of ending animal testing in the UK for a very long time. All the information you could ever need is on their site: http://www.buav.org.
I didn’t realise how many companies test on animals, it’s wrong! Surely there are other ways to test products!
I think I will give up using cosmetics that use animal testing after reading this. *sigh* Goodbye Cover Girl Lash Blast Mascara!!
Anyone who thinks that animal testing of COSMETICS is ok obviously just doesn’t know exactly what kinds of things are done to these animals, and the conditions that they live in every day of their miserable lives. These companies even have to provide counselling and psychiatric treatments to the staff who work in animal testing labs (according to someone I heard who worked in one once…) because it’s so horrible.
These are cosmetics. They aren’t life saving medicines or drugs that we need to help improve human lives…. At the end of the day it’s just goo you rub on your face to feel better about yourself. I wish everyone could see the insides of those labs, then I wonder if they’d feel better. There is no excuse for this, cosmetic companies should be using computer modelling.
Others have mentioned this, but often a product will say ‘Not tested on animals’ or make the dubious claim ‘against animal testing’, but these can and often do contain ingredients that were tested. You really need to do research. Not only do I not buy products from companies that test, but I will not give my money to companies who don’t test but are owned by companies that DO. Body Shop (owned by L’oreal) and Rimmel (owned by Coty) spring to mind. Do your research, people. The less money they get, the more they will realise this isn’t the dark ages and consumers don’t want blood on their hands. We can’t just trust companies to be transparent and honest, we have to find out for ourselves.
Me again, the animal nutter….
This is an Aussie site but many of the brands listed here are international! It also has information about this sort of thing.
http://www.choosecrueltyfree.org.au/list.html
If you read this, thank you.
OMG I really appreciate you posting this, even though it maybe a long time ago, the subject is still relevant today. Most of the companies that sell products that are accessible to anyone because they are sold at drug stores, Target, Walmart etc.. are companies that don’t test on animals are highly regarded and successful companies! You can guarantee I’ll continue to support the companies that do not rest on animals!
All cosmetics should be required to say whether or not they ‘test on animals’ so the consumer can make wiser decisions on what/what not to buy. I have been using Lancome for ages; but, no more. I’m looking into either MAC or Clinique.
heyy did u no tressemme doesnt test on animals either thx fur posting this im doing a speech and this info really helped =D
DUH! Since The Body Shop is under L’Oreal now they DO test on animals. Get your facts straight people!
For everyone who are wondering if The Body Shop tests on animals now since they are bought over by L’Oreal, this issue was “dealt” with when it first happened years ago as obviously the customers raised a lot of questions (as they should!). L’Oreal made a statement saying that they are still sticking to everything TBS stands for, so the brand is still the same: they don’t test on animals and still use fair trade ingredients. So they basically said business as usual, just that it’s under L’Oreals name. So believe them if you want, but from what I can see the brand and its values are still the same so I choose to believe them (at least right now), and that is why I added them in “Don’t Test.”
You say you will still review products from companies that test on animals. You realize you are thereby helping them sell more products and torture more animals, right? If you don’t personally buy L’Oreal products but give them favorable reviews, you are still actively encouraging people to buy products from a company that intentionally inflicts tremendous pain on animals in the name of vanity. If you truly care about this, you’ll use this platform of yours to do something more. Use this site to call on the manufacturers to end animal testing. Tell them you won’t review their products and advertise on their behalf as long as they do test. You’ve taken a great first couple steps by being a vegetarian and not buying these cruel products yourself, but don’t stop there when you can make a much bigger difference. Do you care more about animal testing or your page views and advertising revenue? Right now it looks like the latter.
Bill, first of all, companies do not pay me to write reviews, so this is not about money and “advertising revenue” as you so suggest. And neither is it about page views.
The same way I cannot force my beliefs, religion, vegetarianism or any of my values down people’s throat – I won’t do the same here. I review any product I think is good (which, if you had actually bothered to read my site before judging me and making accusations), you’ll see that I actually hardly write reviews. But when I do, after I wrote this post, I state if they tested on animals or not. So I’d say, yes, it’s a good product, but I don’t support it ’cause they test on animals. If this is important to you too, then skip this product too.
I am really getting sick of comments on this post claiming I’m just in this for money, I’m stupid, I’m a hypocrite, and people writing all sorts of judgmental, rude comments. I tried to write this post to create awareness and all I get are nasty comments. If you don’t have anything nice to say, don’t say anything at all.
And Bill, you don’t even know me, so how can you judge me so quickly and accuse me for having a site just for page views and money?
Hey Renee,
I’m sorry to see so many people trying to drag you through their negativity. I admire that you’re staying strong though.I can see you have definitely done your research, and it’s admirable you’re a vegetarian, and have firm beliefs & values centred around kindness.
You see, I have been an Avon lady for awhile now (I have a YouTube channel and facebook page). Boy, are people rude there. I have been sworn at, cyber-bullied to an extent, and one person even told me to die. Unfortunately there are just people out there who can’t be reached with messages of love or caring. You don’t owe those sad people a thing, Renee. Rock on
Wow… thank you so much, Daryl. Yeah, the last 2 comments above really bummed me out, but oh well!
I am shocked that people would tell you to die just ’cause you sell Avon products?! What freaks. How do you handle that I don’t know, you are amazing. Thank you for your sweet comment ♥
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Anyway, to anyone who may have questions/comments, I’ll just say this: I got the info from http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx
I believe this is the primary source for much of the info for animal testing out there, so if you think my information is wrong, then write to Peta and tell them off, don’t say it to me here. I simply wanted to share something I found out. I appreciate every comment but I also think everyone should be respectful. Thanks for reading, I appreciate it.
Hi Renee,
yup definitely some freaks out there for sure. I think they feel ‘safe’ behind a computer, but there’s still no need for cruelty, you are sharing your opinions and as a human you have every right to do so. I agree, if there are people who strongly object, they may as well write to PETA and tell them.
You should also add Venus to the list of companies that test their products on animals.
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Wow thanks for the awesome post! I came across this on stumble upon and was so surprised. Over the last few years I have realized how naive I am about animal products and animal testing. I have been a vegetarian for a few months now after reading Eating Animals and it never even occurred to me that companies were still testing their products on animals. Thanks for the heads up!
Also, Mary Kay Cosmetics also does not test on animals, and was one of the first companies to sign a public agreement not to.
Lush is great! Not only do they not test on animals, all their products are vegetarian, and most are vegan.
Do you know if Rimmel tests on animals? I did some research and some sites say yes and some say no.
I work in this industry: in EU its not legal to test cosmetics on animals, so you can infer that Rimmel do not
Hi Sunny-
Do you have any links to web sites that state that Rimmel does not test. I can’t find anything in black and white that says that they do not test and it is so frustrating for me. I have a bag of cosmetics ready to be thrown away from companies that do test and I would hate to get rid of them if they really do not. Any help at all would be GREATLY appreciated.
Like Sunny, I also work in the industry. In fact, I work in a lab formulating products. The posters who have pointed out that there is no need for animal testing are quite correct. At no point have I ever, and Ih have done this job for over thirty years, needed any data from animal testing. Animal testing is expensive and the beauty business does it for one reason and one reason only. It is necessary in some countries to carry out testing because of legislation. If you want to end cruelty to animals the people to talk to are governments. This is exactly what campaigners have done in Europe and they have been successful.
If you want to support companies that have supported the campaign the BUAV link that Sarah posted is a good place to start.
Incidentally, despite what you might think from this discussion, most people are not remotely interested in animal testing. One company I know is owned by a vegetarian who has actively campaigned against animal testing, and insists on having all the products approved by the BUAV. The marketing people are always trying to make the logo as small as possible on the packs because they think it will put customers off. They would take it off altogether if the owner of the company would let them. I say this not to discourage anybody, but to show how tough a job the BUAV and other campaigners had to get the ban brought in Europe.
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Hi! I’d like to add on to the list of companies that don’t test on animals:
Stage Cosmetics
I sent an email to them pertaining their products and a representative got back to me saying,
“All STAGE cosmetics are non-animal tested”
but stay away from their brushes as “accessories ( brushes ) have something to do with animals as some brushes are made from animal hair”.
Does anyone know of a good whitening creme and facewash that’s non-animal tested?
Thanks, dolls!
A. Don’t complain about animal hair in brushes, are you joking? Its not skin, they’re domestic animals, it will grow back. People have used animal hair for ages.
B. Do your research, your beloved cult leader PETA kills over half the adoptable animals in their shelters. From 1996-2008 they killed at least 22,000 adoptable animals. Dont believe me? look it up. Dont shrug it off and pretend like that doesnt matter either. The animal shelter in my city is more caring than PETA
Animals taste good
I have done a lot of research, and this article isn’t based around PETA but the broad topic of animal testing. Why bring facts in like that when they don’t even relate to animal testing? PETA does euthanise animals but it does do a lot of good work such as campaigning agaisnt this barbaric industry.
” when a lot of these people posting are passionate vegans and vegetarians.. your post is really trying to attract negative feedback.
Don’t be harsh about peoples values to not exploit animals for hair for cosmetic brushes… theres a difference between cavemen and ancient humans using animal hair for warmth and other useful things, but cosmetics?? It’s not necessary.
Also why leave a statement saying “anima;s taste good
why are yo sayin animals taste good????!!!????
A lot of companies who say they do not test their products on animals are telling only part of the truth. They themselves don’t, but will send their products to other companies to do it. OR, the finished products aren’t tested on animals, but the separate components may be.
It’s almost impossible to get away from it.
Um… I hate to have to say this but doesn’t Bath and Body Works test on animals? I mean on the back of their products it says “the FINNISHED product is not tested on animals” doesn’t that mean that everything up to that point is??
Yep! They are tricky.
I work for Mary Kay Cosmetics and we do NOT test on animals but we are not on the list.
good for you!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
o…..k…. sos i was just very strange at that momeny!!!???! lol
Don’t care. Still gonna use axe deodorant cuz it attracts the ladies. The harry hippie chicks who wont sleep with me because of this can go eat some tofu and leave me a lone, I will be happier without another vegan in my life.
It’s really not about being vegan or being some crazy peta representative. It’s just awful that some companies hurt these animals (look up “cosmetic animal testing”, vivisection, or driaze test for example), when it’s completely unnecessary because we have skin cell cultures which are much more accurate and humane to test on. So it’s more about stopping unnecessary cruelty in life, because I mean, come on, who needs that?
There are plenty of deodorants out there that don’t test on animals too.
Sorry for the long reply. I just wanted to explain that. And of course, it’s up to you what you use, I’m just trying to inform people about this issue.
that is very harsh!!!
LOL wtf? Since when does axe ‘attract the ladies’ ?
Most girls don’t like axe anyways, besides, axe sounds like ass
Haha so true! In high school so many guys wore way too much axe products! I avoided them in the hallways because the smell made me sick!
Don’t believe everything commercials tell you! XD
Really? You think the ladies will just flock to you because you’re wearing axe? Here’s an idea, try being a decent human being, maybe then you’ll get laid.
haha i so agree with jeni!lol oh and ‘lucky guy’ what kind of name is that!?! it just proves that you are thick.
Shiseido actually doesn’t test on animals… But I’m not so sure about Revlon. I keep hearing different stories on that one. I need to look into it more!
I’m so glad to see so many people aware of this issue though! It makes me have hope for the future of these poor animals.
i so agree and i am doing a petition about testing on animals, so if you want to contact me my email is allycutiepie111@hotmail.co.uk thanks!!!!
Mary Kay doesnt either. they used to nd use old research instead of still testing on animals
I have been a vegetarian for 9 years now. I try my best not to use products that have been tested on animals, or have animal product in them (nail polish remover) Its a shame Dove tests on them I never knew that. I really liked their stuff too…oh well.
I am shocked to see The Body Shop under your list of ‘Do Not’.
The Body Shop have been bought over by Loreal Inc, and they have changed their tag lines from ‘WE DO NOT TEST ON ANIMALS’ to ‘AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING’.
You can be against the idea of animal testing, but it does not mean you won’t act on it. More of like an preach that has been borrowed, but not practiced?
How come no one ever questions why would a make-up/shampoo/moisturisers/gels smell so… artificially sweet? Does all that smell natural at all? How can you slap on so much product (that is filled tons of fragrance-inducing ingredients) without getting a rash? Common sense?
Hello!
Loved the post, but one thing came to my mind. I as working at a photo session last month and this matter come to the conversation I was having with a friend. She told me that a person from L´Oreal had a conversation with here about a post on the blog and assured her that L´Oreal no longer does test on animal for their cosmetics. It is still something used on another area that they work (one I cannot remember now), but not on cosmetics. Is not at all good, because personally I prefer NO USE AT ALL of animals, but at least I think you can relax about your mascara!! =D
Every product put on the market must be tested on animals before it’s approved. They just pay another company to do it so they don’t look like the bad guy.
Great post! I “like” it. That being said…
Bath and Body Works says on their packaging that the final product was not tested on animals. That means there aren’t bunnies in a lab smelling like Twilight Rain Moon Sparkle or whatever the hell it’s called. In no way does it mean they aren’t being exposed to the ingredients. If they weren’t testing their ingredients on animals, it would be stated differently.
And while The Body Shop has never and will never test on animals, (I worked there for 4 years, “Against Animal Testing” is a core moral standard to which the company holds true, there is nothing tongue-in-cheek about it), they were bought by L’Oreal. So while their products are allowed to maintain their integrity, can you really buy their products knowing that your purchase is indirectly supporting animal testing? Though in the US, The Body Shop isn’t doing well, so it’s more likely L’Oreal is funneling money into TBS rather than the other way around. But I digress.
Keep in mind that these companies can say that they don’t test on animals, but they can pay an outside lab to test them. Anything that has a new chemical in it or a new combination of chemicals MUST BE TESTED before they release them onto the market by LAW. Therefore, regardless of whether they test it or not themselves, it is being tested somewhere, and even if they use the same ingredients that were previously tested, it was tested at one point on animals.
Look it up, seriously. The FDA can’t let a company release chemicals that are going to be going in our eyes and skin if it hasn’t been proven safe.
The ironic thing is this information was followed by an add by L’Oreal, that said “this message was supported by…”. I find it strange that an anti-animal testing message would be followed by an advertisement for a brand who tests on animals.
I don’t see a L’Oreal ad? Do you mean the Google ads before the comments? Unfortunately it’s an ad network so I cannot control what goes on there, but I can assure you that they are just image ads, they would never say “this message is supported by,” etc.
This list is not accurate as l’oreal owns estee lauder so if they test on animals so would estee. They might not test the product itself but certain ingredients they use are definitely tested!
Hi Firuze, I’m afraid you are mistaken. L’Oreal and Estee Lauder are separate companies.
This makes me want to cry! I never really thought about animal testing, unfortunately it never crossed my mind when it came to choosing products. After all these years, there’s really no excuse for it since lots of the ingredients have been proven to either be fine for skin or not good for skin. Kudos to you for bringing this to our attention! I definitely want to try to find some products that will work for me from the companies that don’t test on animals.
Just to say that it’s recently come out that Air France are the biggest player in the transport of animals for testing (especially primates).
http://www.antivivisection.info/airfrance/index2.html
http://www.antivivisection.info/airfrance/letter.html
http://corporate.airfrance.com/en/press/statement/?ADMCMD_noBeUser=1
Just wanted to add that Mary Kay does not test on animals either.
Elizabeth Arden tests on animals as well (I’ve worked in cosmetics for 5 years, and though I’m not an expert, I’ve done plenty of research). I had no idea that Neutrogena did animal testing…ugh.
I’ve also worked in the Body Shop for a number of years now, and like someone else said, they are still able to hold onto their core values in no animal testing, protection of the planet, and community trade.
I’m glad to se that the list of companies that do not test on animals is longer then the list of those that do! Thank you so much for that list, I also try to avoid animal testing but it’s sometimes hard to know which does and doesn’t!!
Hi! I hope you don’t mind me publishing the list you made on my blog?
I will give credit, of course!
I am so tired of this stuff. Testing on animals, so pointless. I mean, are you kidding me? You don’t need to test whats actually GOOD for you, do you need to test Wax, Sugar, Water? No. You need to test Hydroprelexodice, Escedexlia, Quesdodiant..whatever that is.
Avon also does not test on animals.
Your list of do nots is inaccurate- Revlon lauder Clinique mac, test the products on animals.
Obviously you are working for these people and lying to the public.
No wonder it is so difficult to find the truth about this issue, thank God there are some
organisations on the net that are genuine.
Before biting her head off, I just researched MAC Clinique and Revlon and the net said they don’t.
Helen, I really don’t appreciate your rude comment. Like I said in my post, I got the list from Peta and simply wanted to share the information on my blog. I do not work for any of those brands – I have no ties with the beauty industry, except that I’m a consumer with a beauty blog. That’s it. If you have a problem with this list, then perhaps write to Peta. I believe that since Peta’s whole organization is for the protection of animals, their list would be accurate and they would’ve done their research.
just ignore these people. i don’t see why they all have to be rude and behave like they’re picking a fight over the internet. -.- really??
let them think what they want to. they can’t blame you for mis-information, because you didn’t gather it directly, you’re only helping to spread an awareness.
you’re amazing enough to be kind enough to tell us about what you’ve found out or heard.
and obviously some on the list MIGHT just be lying and they might be testing on animals when they say they aren’t.
but again, i don’t get why people are puttin that blame on you.
a lot of the people on here who are directing rude comments to you, shouldn’t be and if they’re concerned about the information up there being incorrect or correct, they should simply say that they’ve heard what THEY have heard, and shouldn’t blame you for rubbish. it’s not like you’re gonna go hire private investigators and find out which companies are lying or not
lol.
thank you for making us aware of this topic
) it sucks to see some amazing brands on the “DO” list.
Johnsons??? uuuf…. what am i gonna do NOW, when i eventually marry and have kids?
OLaY???? ….wow. a lot of the good brands are on my blacklist now. that really sucks!
i’m glad that a great many of products are on the safe side, and in the list PETA gave you, there are MORE in the “DON’T” list
I think that animal testing is cruel and sick. If you can do something so horrible to a innocent poor helpless animal then that is evil. I am shocked to find out that so many well know products are tested on animals and now i know this i am going to stop useing these products!!
Oh my, thank you for the list. I have been faithfully using Dove, Pantene and L’oreal products for as long as I can remember, they’ve just lost one customer. Poor innocent animals.
Hi Renee. If you are considering a revision to the list, a helpful addition for people looking to transition to cruelty-free consumption is to note the cruelty-free companies that are owned by parent companies who do test (extensively) on animals. For instance, The Body Shop, a company I respect quite a bit, is owned by Unilever. Burt’s Bees customers are in the same dilemma.
do lush use their products on animals? i dont think they do???!!!?? but anyways i love their soap ‘honey……. i washed the kids!’ lol! but its very sad and i have put posters up around my school and done a assembley in my school about it!!! sometimes they dont even tell you if the product has been tested on animals! sophxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
White Rain is supposedly safe! The bottle, the website, and a few veggie boards. They claim no testing and no animals used to make the products. These are very affordable items! I find them at some of the $1 stores! This is way cheaper than many of the products on the list! Great for large families and people on a budget! They are also, planet-friendly! They recycle! Another one at a lower costs is Freeman products.
I have recently found out that Freeman products aren’t! They have many items for face, feet, shampoo, lotions, and more. They are organics and made from natural stuff! They seem vegan-friendly! These items are usually under $4! I find them for $2-$3 ranges all the time!
If anyone have different feelings about these product let me know!
I mean AREN’T! Freeman AREN’T TESTED ON ANIMALS!
this was really eye opening for me
I really had no idea that some of my favorite make up brands tested on animals and now I am more conscientious of this when Im buying makeup. Thanks for this
i think it is wrong to test animals on products, because we are animals why dont they test on us because it isnt right to kill animals.
Thank you for your post! I am an animal-lover and it sickens me to think what these companies do to these poor animals. I will completely avoid buying items from the companies that do animal testing (so many products out there made by Loreal/Procter & Gamble/Johnson & Johnson), and I will actually contact them to voice my concern.
i have recently become vegan. I cannot believe the body Shop is listed as not testing etc. L’oreal bought the Company when the owner died. Would never use them!!!!!
I’ve been trying to find out if Up & Up (the target brand) tests on animals, but I haven’t been able to find an answer either way… Do any of you know if Up & Up test on animals?
This is a video for dove too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=odI7pQFyjso
ok so im doing a paper on animal testing and when i try to look up compaines that do and don’t test on animals, They are always ddifferrent. HELP
I think it is really sad so many companies we buy from still do animal testing. What I don’t understand and what bothers me is that why are we testing on animals when it is humans that the products are going on? I mean makeup is going on our faces and other products we use moisturizers and creams and it just really upsets me that we are putting products on our faces that have been tested in that way. It’s wrong and I don’t agree either. In 2011 we should NEVER be testing on animals period. It needs to all be done away with and companies need to find a different way or quit using ingredients that is gonna make us break out. I have to use the natural stuff anyways because I have sensitive skin and alot of chemicals they put in makeups make me break up so I really wish cosmetic companies would do away with all these chemicals. I like the mineral stuff and natural makeup because I don’t like putting stuff on my face that has alot of chemicals.
herbal essanice also has animal testing
Hi there, just thought you all should know that L’Oreal have bought The Body Shop business and now they DO test on animals!! So, no more Body Shop for me!
Forgot to add, a friend works for TBS and they use OUTSIDE companies to do they testing, so therefore they DO test on animals. Better to wear nothing than have this happen to poor animals, when it can all be done invitro anyway, but then all the researchers would be out of a job! Good, let’s hope one day it happens!! NO CRUELTY TO ANIMALS!
I’m only 14 and I am against animal testing, I just found out that some of my favourite beauty brands are testing on animals and I am very angry that I have their products. I think I will keep a list of brands that do and don’t and after I have used things up I wil try and only buy products that are against animal testing. I would also like to know if any of these brands are or are not:
Rimmel
17
Boots
Superdrug
Natural collection
Body shop
Nivea
Barry m
Beauty uk
No7
Thank you very much.
ATTENTION EVERYONE.
for everyone who is wondering about a certain brand that wasnt mentioned in this blog, check this website out:
http://www.beautypedia.com/AnimalTesting.aspx
this is the motherload of beauty product websites. it has the best products for whichever category and reviews on every single beauty product imaginable to man. the link i just posted is a COMPLETE list of hundreds of products that the website has categorized into “not tested” and “tested”.
if youre wondering about a certain brand and whether or not it tests on animals, click the link and look for the brand, it is bound to be on there for there are hundreds.
this website is SO helpful and this link will surely enhance this forum.
This is great Scarlett, thanks so much for sharing! x
You spelled Shiseido wrong in the list!
i always thought Rimmel didnt test either be good to know if they do or do not ? if u have any info please drop me a line? i would be eternally greatful
thanks wonderful blog
Matty
My daughter has been a vegan for a few years now and so we stopped purchasing anything that was not animal friendly. I noticed one very reasonably priced make up brand that you did not list, so I wanted to add it. NYC does not test on animals, nor are there any animal bi-products in their cosmetics.
I’ve also done a little research concerning this topic. I hope this helps to understand why some companies which use animal testing are on the PETA’s list.
So what I found out was that there are at least two lists of companies which do not test their products on animals. One is PETA’s list and the other is BUAV’s list which is called “Cruelty Free” I believe. But because there were so many companies on PETA’s list which were not on the Cruelty Free list I decided to ask Animalia (It’s a Finnish organization supporting animal rights) why is that.
So they e-mailed me that PETA approves all companies which say that they don’t use animal testing and BUAV approves only companies which can prove that they don’t test on animals.
(It’s really hard to explain the following in English for my mother tongue is Finnish… But I’m going to try anyway.) So to prove that the company’s products are cruelty free they have to make a document of every single ingredient they use in their products. And on top of it an external auditor must go through all the documents and approve them. So the thing is that PETA believes that the companies don’t dare to use animal testing once they have promised not to.
I’m really commited to cruelty free cosmetics even though we don’t even have a half of the products on the BUAV’s list here in Finland. If anyone is interested to see the BUAV’s or the PETA’s list I’ll link them here:
PETA —> http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdonttest.pdf
BUAV—> http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/consumer/get-involved/lbcf-request
(For some reason you have to type in your info and press “Download your free copy” in order to see the BUAV’s list. It will cost you nothing and it’s just some PDF-file. I have no idea why they have made it so difficult x_x)
And the last thing I want to say is that I’m really glad that Renee wrote about this! Too few people know about these things. I hope this helps anyone. ^.^
I don’t see why brands have to do anything to animals, oviously there are plenty of brands that have nothing to do with animals that still have great success so what is the point?
I love E.L.F Cometics because they do not test on animals and they are SUPER cheap! They get great buisness and they sell their products at Target stores and online at eyeslipsface.com
This really a very cruel process, I’m going to stop using some of my brands.
Of course the Body shop is a No now-Theuy were bought out by L’oreal!!! I would never use. i am vegan!
Bath and Body works does not test the FINAL PRODUCT on animals but they do test the ingredients on animals.
hi i am late to the discussion but this site is quite useful, someone above mentioned BUAV and this is a similar site that i didn’t see here yet:
http://www.leapingbunny.org/shopping.php
Bobbi Brown and Avon don’t test on animals as well
I am so disgusted by some of the companies that test on animals, I had no idea about some of them that are on the list, I will definately not be using them again. another company that DOES NOT test on animals is Avon which are also stunning products.
You need to add Almay to the list that do not. Almay is owned by Revlon. I just wish there was a company that made a root touch up kit for hair that was not tested on animals. There is no need for animals to be used for cosmetic testing. I will NEVER want or need a cosmetic item bad enough to endorse pain and suffering. I dont NEED my lipstick, mascara and moisturizer tested an helpless, defenseless animals.
I wanted to say first off that I think that animal testing is something that is awful.
I value my family and friends very much, more so than an animal, and because I think nearly everybody feels the same, that is why human testing does not work.
In reality, if people are to claim that they are strictly opposed to animal testing and committed to not purchasing products that are developed through this testing, they also would not be able to take most medicines, which I am sure many people still do.
So the question is, is the view of testing as bad subject to situation?
There are alternatives to animal testing that I agree with, such as the use of the immortal cell line. I forget what it is called, but you can google it. Essentially in the early1930s (or so) doctors discovered that one woman had a genetic mutation which allows her cells to replicate basically forever. The cells taken from her before she died continues to live on and is used in medical testing. I think this is a great method of testing since it poses no harm to anybody, however there are ethical issues because her tissues were taken for testing without knowledge or consent by her family, and to this day they have received no compensation for their ancestors contribution to modern medicine (and really, we do owe this woman a lot) and continue to live in poverty today.
Well, there is my 2 cents.
It’s really upsetting to realise that the majority of companies I have heard of are testing on animals compared to the companies that I’ve never heard of that aren’t… How can these companies be doing so well testing on animals!?
When I read your post I was stunned and immediately went to my room and collected all my products from the companies to boycott and stuck then in a bag and threw them out. However, afterwards I got very disturbed and decided to check some other products like my main hair one, Garnier Fructis. I came across this website about companies that test on animals and I found that some of the companies on your list that don’t test on animals are on their list of companies that do–like Revlon and Estee lauder, which disturbed me even more! How do I know whose list is right? Is there any main website, idk a .org or something that lists all the companies that test on animals–whether it be for makeup products or skincare products or hair products or anything else?
Anyone know if Rimmel test on animals? I use their nail varnish and eyeliner
What abou Tresemme? I didn’t see it listed.
its tested on animals
So you write an article on being against cosmetic testing on animals and then I see at the bottom of the article you have pictures of products that you are reviewing and they are produced by the same companies you just claimed you would not support…
Hey Peggy! Probably ’cause they are reviews I did before I wrote this post and found out they test on animals… I had this blog for 2 years before I wrote this post.
Hello! Where did you get your source? As much as I am against animal testing, I’d like to verify first if there’s truth in the data you presented.
Peta, I wrote it on the post and added a link for you to see the full list – it’s really long! I just picked out the most popular brands that I knew of.
GO VEGAN! its got even more health benefits than just being vegetarian and you do even more good for animals. i have more energy i’m in better shape and best of all, my food doesn’t scream . thanks so much for this list. i also don’t use any type of medicine. at all. i stopped my prescription meds and no more advil, claritin, etc. they test them ALL on animals. i hate it. i think i can survive a little bit of discomfort if it means an animal is tortured in the process. i also suggest you watch this (long but very entertaining and educational) video. it tells you so much info on this stuff and this man is just overall fan-fricken-tastic.
not spam but it helped me a lot. anyways thanks so much for this list! 
Testing on animals is vile especially in the name of cosmetics. Beauty is more than skin deep.
Hi, I’m a little confused, why does a site that tells of the cruelty to animails host an advert for Maybelling mascara? Isn’t this tested on animals? Am I missing something?
I am very confused to people keep saying they see ads for companies that test on animals… where are these ads?! I don’t see anything?!
I am not sure about Bath and Body Works. I bought a lip balm there and it said “FINAL product not tested on animals” I really think this is a trick. Companies that don’t test on animals are proud of it so if it doesn’t say “not tested on animals” you can assume that it is. With this product, however, it says “final” suggesting that somewhere in the process, it is tested on animals. I have no proof of this but it makes sense.
Not sure if anyone has mentioned this…but when a product’s label states “We do not test our products on animals” or something to that effect… it only means THEY don’t personally test it on animals. They DO, however, send it off to a third party who then tests the products on animals. Only labels that read “This product not tested on animals” are actually NOT tested on animals. So beware of false advertising if you’re trying to steer clear of non-animal tested products.
Erm….. while clinique do not test on animals themselves, they send their products out to a third party company who do it for them. Sly and sneaky.
Bath and Body works should not be on that list. They do not test the FINAL product on animals but they do test the individual chemicals…
This is really helpful, but I can’t afford the ones that don’t test on animals. They’re all high end products…are you sure there aren’t any cheaper ones that don’t test on animals? Its very important to me to be cruelty free but I can’t break the bank either…
Actually, E.L.F. cosmetics are cruelty free and inexpensive. They have a great variety of foundations, blushes, shadows, etc starting at $1. They are online and delivery is quick.
Hell yes, stop treating animals so badly… START TESTING ON HUMANS!!!.. start with the homeless, then move onto the mentally handicapped, then the felons can have a go….
Soo happy that all the products i use (Smashbox, Bath and Body works and Clinique) dont test on animals. Makes me feel like I am contributing a little bit more to the cause by buying brands that DO NOT test on animals.
Here’s the rub with animal testing… while I DO absolutely believe it is wrong (I am Veg and have quite the menagerie at home), I do believe in checking ALL your facts before posting things online. Many companies, such as L’Oreal DO NOT test the “final product” on animals (most companies stopped doing this in the late 80′s early 90′s). Unfortunately, organizations such as the E.P.A. REQUIRE that new (and even certain previously tested chemicals) be tested and re-tested on animals. You will find that nearly all products (make up and otherwise) with unnatural ingredients have this dirty little secret… To be 100% cruelty free is to switch all your products over to all-natural ingredients, which is good for you and the environment. Supposedly, the E.P.A. is make a move away from animal testing, but I’ll believe it when I see it.
I’m not entirely vegetarian, but I am ovatarian. I would be vegetarian if my body could handle it, but unfortunately I have a hard time retaining iron. Either way, I’ll definitely make an effort not to buy these products ever again! I didn’t know about so many of them on the list
That’s so horrible! Congratulations on becoming a vegetarian, and great job finding and eliminating the animal tested products! <3 Thanks for posting this information!
Wasn’t the body shop sold to l’oreal??
its so gross what they do- e.g blind rabbits with mascara etc.. and the BODY SHOP DO.. now cuz they are with loreal..
Renee,
Thanks for sharing this vital information! I have been looking for awhile for these lists and to find them both here in one place is too good to be true. Would it be okay if I shared this on facebook with my friends to spread awareness and warn them on what they are using?
Also noticed: How come you have a Sunsilk ad at the bottom of yr blog? Hmmmm, just wondering what it was doing here – since they do test on animals! Just a thought, no offense!
There is also something very important that people need to be aware of which no one educates people on is something that is in 90% of scincare and costmetic products and that is the fat that comes from animal rendering plants. Please google this even though some companies don’t test on animals you will be shocked to read about what they actually put in their products.
does anyone know if lux has been tested on animals?
Hi Renee, I’d like to sincerely THANK YOU for adding Avon as a company that doesn’t. I have been selling it for years and have had to put up with trouble-makers who try to make our company look bad even though it’s true animals have a s much right to comfort & safety as people do! xo
I was really disappointed to see CoverGirl on this list; I have been using their mascara for over 10 years! I am an animal LOVER and vegetarian. I experience extreme sadness when thinking that vanity often comes at the expense of animals well-being. After reading this post I visited the CG website. I found a link to Procter and Gamble’s Animals in Research Policy Brochure. I found it interesting and important to note that P & G claims that other companies that claim their products have “Not Been Tested On Animals” have in fact been tested on animals at some point in time. It would be interesting to see a comprehensive list of companies that have NEVER tested on animals. I wonder how many would be on the list?
P & G Animals in Research Policy Brochure: http://www.pg.com/en_US/sustainability/point_of_view/animal_welfare.shtml.
Thank you, Renee, for the time that you spent as a vegetarian. Every meal makes a difference and hopefully it will become your preference once more.
As far as animal testing – again, thank you for concentrating on such a vitally important subject. Looking over the list provided puts me in mind of a different list—that of Leaping Bunny.
While many organizations offer lists of companies that claim to not test on animals, frequently the more in-depth details are not provided for the average consumer and shoppers are not aware of the finer points. I spend a great deal of time researching facts and years ago learned that the only truly guaranteed list of companies/products that are not tested upon animals in any stage of production is that of Leaping Bunny:
• Why does this product say, “not tested on animals,” but it is not on the Leaping Bunny list?
Oftentimes, products claim to be “cruelty-free” or “not tested on animals,” but their claims may only refer to the finished product. As you may be aware, the majority of animal testing occurs at the ingredient level. Similarly, some companies may state, “We do not test on animals,” when in fact they merely contract other companies to do the testing. These kinds of claims are often confusing and misleading for consumers.
• What’s the difference between the Leaping Bunny list and other lists I have seen?
The Leaping Bunny Program offers not just a list, but a Standard—the only Standard that guarantees a product free of new animal testing. While many ingredients have been tested on animals in the past, the Standard is designed to prevent future animal testing and eventually drive animal testing out of the industry completely! In addition, the Leaping Bunny Standard is internationally recognized. Formed from the nation’s largest animal protection groups, the CCIC also partners with animal protection groups in Canada and Europe.
For instance, I notice Revlon is included on beautyfool.com’s list, while currently on Leaping Bunny:
• Ask Revlon to Join the Leaping Bunny Program
In 1990, Revlon became one of the first large cosmetic companies to declare that it would not engage in animal testing for its products. However, Revlon still has not opened its animal testing policy up to scrutiny by signing on to the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics (CCIC) Leaping Bunny Program.
Visit this website for USA and Canada: http://www.leapingbunny.org/indexcus.php
And this website for Europe and other countries: http://www.gocrueltyfree.org/shopper
Thank you again for considering the fate of others.
I didn’t have the energy to thumb-read through your 248 comments on my tiny little phone screen to determine if this has already been mentioned (I am sorry if it has) but I found a PETA list saying Avon DOES test on animals:
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdotest.pdf
I just wanted to mention it since you have them in the does NOT category. I hope this helps, it makes me very sad to learn they do as I just fell in love with three of their facial creams which haven’t made my face look this yound in 5 years! Sad for the animals & sad for my face!! Thanks for all your posts & reviews!
SHISEIDO DOES NOT TEST ON ANIMALS LOOK AT THEIR WEBSITE
hello just want to clarify that estee lauder do test on animals according to PETA’s list. you cna check it out here:
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdotest.pdf – DO test
http://www.mediapeta.com/peta/PDF/companiesdonttest.pdf – DONT test
HI everyone,
Thank you to the individuals who told me that Avon and Estee Lauder is actually on the “do test” list. I just opened my Word document that I downloaded from the Caring Consumers (Peta’s mini-website, I went to that site again but it seems to redirect to the current one you’re linking to). I downloaded that file in Feb 2010, and it states that both Avon and Estee Lauder does not. But then I looked at the list you all showed me (the PDF from mediapeta.com) and it’s suddenly on the “do test” list. Does anyone know what’s going on? :S Did they suddenly start testing?
Hi, could not ready through all the posts but I wanted to say, well done to Renee for posting this blog article regarding animal testing. I’ve always known in the back of my head some companies test on animals but it was not until I printed a list and read through all the product names that I realised what I have in my house. My dog is treated as a family member and I feel like a traitor to now (that I know the company names) keep using these products. It is inhumane to expect ANY animal to do our testing for us. Especially if it is for a reason to enhance our outer beauty….funny thing is that you can use as many creams as you like, if you are not beautiful from the inside you will never be beautiful…..I have a young boy as well 1.6 years old and many of the products I used for him is also tested on animals. We, as humans, like to use the excuse “we didn’t know” it is easy and we think that we will be forgiven for all our actions because of this statement. My advice to others and myself is: educate & research what you do and use. We have the INTERNET at our finger tips. No more excuses. And as a last….all ANIMALS are beings of our planet & they must always be treated with respect and when they are used for food, they must be handled as such.
Thanks for the great list
AVON does test on animals though! Not sure if that is something they just changed, but as far as the list on PETA is concerned, AVON does! Just so everyone knows not to support that company and its products.
Some who don’t test still buy ingredients that have been tested by someone at some point..like Chanel for instance and I think this is the issue with Avon. Thanks for the list, very helpful…all those who think animals are some sort of lesser beings who don’t feel pain and suffering and have no rights are to put it bluntly – devoid of all conscious feeling and need to do some serious empathy training !
Okay, I’m sorry, but PLEASE don’t quote anybody from PETA… they are honestly one of the worst animal rights groups out there. They actually euthanize most of the animals they ‘rescue’, among other things.
Avon does test on animals tho many sites say that they dont but many others say they do so Avon does test on animals so to be on the safe side I would just stay away from avon cosmetics.
The Body Shop is not cruelty free, it’s owned by L’Oréal. It’s very misleading. By shopping at The Body Shop we are contributing to the annul income of the L’Oréal corporate group. Therefore they have more money to test on animals.
Gr8 post, just to let you know, the last week Avon have admitted despite being on the PeTA’s list of companies that don’t test, they actually have done in the past and would not hesitate to do so in the future if it meant keeping up the times and providing great make-up advances?!
I have just looked at PeTA’s list and its based on the companies word that they do or do not test on animals, ‘matter of trust’ as they put it which to be honest means nothing. However if you check out uncaged they have a more reliable list http://www.uncaged.co.uk/crueltyfree.htm
Revlon and Estee Lauder are on their boycott list so definately worth checking out and looking into. Gives you tips on how to spot companies to avoid.
Really hope this helpful.
Hi Renee thanks for this amazing article, it was an eye opener. I wonder if you know if rimmel london test on animals? xxx thanks xxx
There are so many more companies that test on animals that you don’t realise.
I bought this little guide a couple of years ago, and it was a real eye-opener.
http://www.naturewatch.org/Compassionate-Shopping/CSG.aspx
I tend to get most of my cosmetics now from (to name a few)
Lush
Urban decay
Marks and Spencers
Original Source
King of shaves
I don’t think people realise the amount of animal testing that still occurs, and it doesn’t really need to! Hopefully we can spread the word and educate people into making a change.
Jo xx
Thank you for the list of companies on both sides of the coin, however, I am a bit confused. I am reading conflicting information that Avon DOES test on animals, if required by law, so how do we know which products those are?
Also, be careful of those products that say “final product not tested on animals”. Just because the product in the bottle is cruelty free, doesn’t mean that the parent company didn’t test the raw ingredients on animals. Bath & Body Works is notorious for this, so technically, they shouldn’t be on the do not test side.
If anyone has any other insights, please let me know. I am trying to go all cruelty free with my daily beauty regimen and am trying to educate myself as I go.