Sometimes different choices when it comes to buying cosmetics can make all the difference. Someone once said to me:
INTEGRITY IS DOING THE RIGHT THING EVEN WHEN NO ONE IS WATCHING!
Supporting beauty brands that are cruelty free has been made easy by the many organizations that provide information about which cosmetic companies care and which don’t!
Did you know for example that the Body Shop has been bought by L’Oréal – L’Oréal conduct product testing on animals and have no plans to stop. If women keep supporting such brands they have no reason to stop whilst they rake in the cash.
Brands use fluffy bunnies and cuddly puppies to draw in customer’s attention with these sweet animals. Isn’t it ironic that they use these very creatures to test on?
If you would like to take a look at the more realistic images of what these companies represent go to: http:// www.stopanimaltesting.com (NOT for sensitive viewers!)
Non animal tests are actually less expensive and better at protecting human health. The U.S. governments own scientific advisory board, the National Academy of Sciences, has concluded that many animal tests are useless and should largely be replaced by superior non-animal test methods. But even with that recommendation, animal testing continues!
To access a list of cruelty free brands visit:
People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), the largest animal rights organization in the world.
www.CaringConsumer.com.
www.animalrightsafrica.org
www.naturewatch.org
www.stopanimaltesting.com
www.gocrueltyfree.org
www.furisdead.com
www.buav.org
Here is a list of brands that are ‘safe’ to use:
www.maccosmetics.com – MAC professional makeup range used by make-up artists worldwide. An Innovative and diverse line with great formulas.
www.bobbibrown.com – Bobbi Brown is a professional range used by make-up artists worldwide. High quality, up market cosmetics.
www.pmu.co.za – Is also a professional brand used by make-up artists in South Africa and available on line. High quality formulas.
www.barrym.co.uk – Fun, colourful range, well know for loose shimmer shadows. Available in the U.K. and on line.
www.toofaced.com – Trendy, interesting brand with great formulas. Available worldwide.
www.stilacosmetics.com – High quality professional brand, available worldwide – fresh, fun image.
* www.afterglowcosmetics.com – Focuses on pure and natural make-up products. Available in the U.K. and on line.
* www.urbandecay.com – Edgy and diverse make-up brand with high quality formulas. Available worldwide and on line.
* www.smashbox.com – Stunning high quality make-up brand. Also popular with make-up artists. Available worldwide and on line.
If you purchase Smashbox on line, purchase via the PETA Mall website and PETA will receive a percentage of your purchase, at no extras cost to you.
www.petamall.com
Although I aim to recommend professional make-up brands, I have included three cruelty-free commercial make-up brands:
Estee Lauder Cosmetics www.esteelauder.com
Estee Lauder counters are available in almost every town and city worldwide, making it a perfect choice for my list.
Eyeslipsface Cosmetics (ELF) www.eyeslipsface.com
ELF is available in the U.K., Sweden, Denmark, Norway and U.S/Canada every product they sell is ONLY one dollar in the US, which is hard for any other brand to beat!
BrandedJ www.brandedjcollections.com
BrandedJ is available online and is a fully cruelty free brand.
Companies who specialise in cruelty-free make-up brushes are:
www.brandedjcollections.com
www.afterglowcosmetics.com
www.smashbox.com
www.eyeslipsface.com (ELF)
www.urbandecay.com
www.toofaced.com
I hope this information helps you make the commitment to using cruelty free cosmetics.
If you would like more detailed information on this subject visit this link on my website:
http://www.realwomenmakeup.com/cruelty_free.html
Article By: Debbie Jean
To read more on make-up visit my make-up website www.realwomenmakeup.com