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In search of the best cruelty free drugstore makeup and beauty products not tested on animals? What better place to look than the aisles of the drugstore where some of our most beloved and go-to products await. When a drugstore giant takes a stance in producing cruelty free product, it’s a pretty big deal. We were curious to see which of our favorite brand giants actually supported no testing on animals. The results may surprise you.

Which drugstore brands are cruelty free - Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup by popular LA cruelty free beauty blogger My Beauty Bunny

CRUELTY FREE DRUGSTORE MAKEUP

Drugstore Brands That DO Test on Animals:

Are you looking for cruelty free drugstore products? These brands test on animals. - Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup by popular LA cruelty free beauty blogger My Beauty Bunny

Boooooooo! Don’t buy these brands.

  • Almay – Almay is owned by Revlon and does 3rd party testing
  • Aveeno – The “natural” vibe of this brand may make you think it’s cruelty free. Sadly, it’s not.
  • Banana Boat – We all need sunscreen, but skip this brand.
  • Crest – Don’t buy toothpaste from this animal tester.
  • Essie – unfortunately Essie nail polish is tested on animals.
  • Hawaiian Tropic – Ugggh – it smells so good, but it’s not cruelty free.
  • L’Oreal – There are other cosmetic brands out there that offer a similar true match philosophy, so we don’t need you. L’Oreal does test on animals.
  • Maybelline – Does Maybelline test on animals? Turns out the “Great Lash” is not that great. Maybelline DOES test on animals.
  • Neutrogena – We are disappointed that the #1 skin clearing brand takes a yay on the topic. Neutrogena does test on animals.
  • Olay – Sorry if this is one of your faves, but sadly Olay tests on animals.
  • OPI – They were cruelty free, but not anymore…
  • Revlon – Revlon is not cruelty free
  • Rimmel London – Rimmel is a popular brand, but not cruelty free.
  • Sally Hanson – Sadly – their nail polish and treatments are tested on animals.

Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup Brands:

Are you looking for cruelty free drugstore products? These brands are not tested on animals - Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup by popular LA cruelty free beauty blogger My Beauty Bunny

Woot! Bunny-approved brands!

  • Andalou Naturals – amazing skincare at reasonable prices.
  • Amope – A cruelty free brand for foot care – finally!
  • Ardell – Beautiful cruelty free false lashes in every style from office-friendly to va va voom!
  • Australian Gold – a cruelty free sunscreen brand you can count on to keep your skin healthy!
  • Bonne Belle – Yes! Those LipSmackers are bunny-friendly!
  • Burt’s Bees – You guessed it already! This earth-friendly skincare line totally supports no testing on animals. Power to the bees…. Err the non-stinging ones at least. (Update on cruelty free status.)
  • Certain Dri – If natural deodorants don’t work for you, this is a cruelty free antiperspirant option!
  • Cover Girl – They weren’t cruelty free for the longest time, but now they are Leaping Bunny certified!
  • Crazy Rumors – Everyone’s favorite vegan lip balm!
  • Derma E – If you can find this one at your local drugstore or Ulta, definitely check out their skincare options. Everything is cruelty free and vegan. I’m obsessed with their Microdermabrasion Scrub.
  • Desert Essence – Bath and body products with natural ingredients like coconut oil, jojoba oil and tea tree oil.
  • Dickinson’s – If you’re a witch hazel girl or guy, you’re in luck – it’s cruelty free!
  • Dr. Teal’s – If you need a long soak in the bath, these bath salts will hit the spot.
  • Duo Lash Glue – A false lash lover’s favorite – all cruelty free.
  • Eco-Tools – All of the brushes and tools are synthetic – no animal fur or animal testing here!
  • ELF – Everyone loves ELF! They have a ton of options and the price is RIGHT.
  • EO Products – You can get hand soap, body wash, skincare, shampoo, and other products with natural essential oils.
  • Essence – Yay! A budget makeup line that has some great selections. I really liked their highlighter!
  • Every Man Jack – This is one of my fiance’s favorites, and a very popular line of skincare and shaving products for men. Find ’em at Target and Wal-Mart.
  • Flower Beauty – Drew Barrymore’s line is available at Wal-Mart store. (Now sold only online.)
  • Giovanni – Cruelty free hair products are hard to find in drugstores, but you should be able to find Giovanni at most drugstores and big chain stores.
  • Jason Naturals – This is another one that’s been around forever – and for good reason. They have great shampoo/conditioner, dental products, lotion and body wash.
  • Jordana – This budget beauty line has some amazing lipsticks and glosses.
  • J.R. Watkins – I’m a huge fan of their body wash, soap, lotion AND cleaning products. They have been around forever, the packaging is gorgeous and the formulas are all-natural.
  • Kiss Lashes – Budget friendly false lashes and lash glue in TONS of styles. I like the faux mink the best!
  • Kiss My Face – An oldie but a goodie! Their body lotions and soaps are some of the best out there.
  • Milani is cruelty free and has shades for every skin tone!
  • nügg – Get your single use cruelty free face masks while you’re picking up your drugstore necessities.
  • NYX – How’s your highlight game? NYX has really upped their game lately – tons of Instagram-friendly makeup. NYX is now owned by L’Oreal (not cruelty free) but they remain cruelty free.
  • Orly – Cruelty free and vegan nail polish! Yasssss!
  • Pacifica – So many vegan options and their packaging is SO pretty!
  • Physicians Formula – they started selling in China, but are avoiding pre-market testing. Here’s why I don’t think post-market testing in China is a concern.
  • Pixi Beauty – One of my faves. You can find these bunny-approved products at Target.
  • Pur Cosmetics (PurMinerals) – They have some amazing mineral makeup options!
  • Sonia Kashuk – You can find this makeup artist inspired brand at Target.
  • Tom’s of Maine – Cruelty free toothpaste, mouthwash, soap, lotion and body wash for the whole family! I’ve been using Tom’s of Maine for about 20 or so years now! The brand is now owned by Clorox (not cruelty free), but they remain cruelty free.
  • Ulta House Brand – If you shop at Ulta, you can pick up their budget-friendly color cosmetics.
  • Wet n Wild – they started selling in China, but are avoiding pre-market testing. Here’s why I don’t think post-market testing in China is a concern.
  • Yes to Carrots – Yes To can fulfill your every skincare need – find it at drugstores everywhere!

You can find most of these cruelty free drugstore makeup products at Ulta, Walgreens, CVS, Rite Aid, Duane Reade, Target and Wal-Mart. What other brands would you add to this list?

See a full list of cruelty free drugstore makeup and other brands here.

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Comments

  1. Thank you so much for this!! I won’t be buying my favorite mascara from Cover Girl or my favorite sun screen from Neutrogena anymore.

  3. Excellent post! Peta has a website that lists A TON of cosmetic companies that do and do not animal test. Worth taking a look at before you go out shopping!

  7. Thank u for this post. It's so sad that some of our favourite beauty brands are doing this. 🙁 🙁 I feel bad about the animals being tested.

  8. Do you mean cruelty free as in “no animal byproducts” as well? I’m vegan so it’s important to me that all my makeup is 100% cruelty free. I know ELF brand is.

  14. I was wondering if you take third party testing into account? I always thought Revlon and Almay participated in third party testing. I would love it if that was wrong. I miss Revlon's eyeliner. 😉

  15. To the best of my knowledge, they do not do any kind of testing. PETA’s Caring Consumer program requires their ingredient suppliers to be cruelty-free as well.

  16. I think my son will love this as a gift for him…Anyway, thanks for the idea you have given me then…

  17. Don't forget the "Yes To" line. They are cruelty-free, affordable and very high quality!

  20. The question is: Which cosmetic companies are cruelty free to humans? Meaning, who refuses to use harsh chemicals in their beauty products that are potentially hazardous to our health? Check out http://www.safecosmetics.org for a list of companies who have made the promise to keep cosmetics safe for HUMANS!

  21. One of the best International natural skincare and color cosmetics brand that is not tested on animals is Oriflame. I agree this is not a drugstore brand as it is only available through Oriflame Beauty Consultants. In case anyone is interested, feel free to contact me.

  24. Thank you for this info. After a decade of using Neutrogena, I will be switching TODAY to Almay or Physician’s Formula. I will also let Neutrogena know why I will no longer buy their products. Keep up the good work! {BTW, someone mentioned recently that Burt’s Bees company has reverted back to animal testing! Something to look into!}

  25. Thanks Deborah! Actually Almay is owned by Revlon who I recently discovered is selling in China. I’m assuming Almay is no longer CF either. 🙁 I hadn’t heard anything negative about Burt’s Bees. If you find anything – will you please send it to me? Figuring out what these companies are up to is a team effort! I appreciate your help!

  28. Unfortunately, Burt’s Bees is owned by Clorox. They say that they remain cruelty-free, which maybe true but know that Clorox (an animal testing corp.) Is indeed gettin g a cut of that money that you spend on Burt’s Bees.

  30. Thank you for promoting a cruelty-free list. I’d just like to mention that Burts Bees products aren’t necessarily cruelty-free. Any product that contains beeswax or honey involves de-habitational effects on honeybees. **Honeybees are essential to life because they provide natural pollination. When you support products that contain honey or beeswax you are harming that natural process.** Please consider this information, thank you.

  31. I wish ELF sold their lipsticks at Target, along with their other products. I’ve only seen glosses, shines, etc there.

    On another topic, I’m sure you are all as anti-fur as me, so I want to spread the word that on QVC, the “faux fur”

    vendor, Dennis Basso, is a Real Fur designer in his other business. I’ve complained to them…. But maybe a few

    More letters could help.

  32. essence cosmetics is a European drugstore brand and they don’t test on animals either.They don’t send out for testing as well.Disappointed in Revlon,I’ve liked their products in the past but,no more.

  33. Watch earthling documentary.see what animal cruelty is.please quit buying products that promote this horrible action to make someone more money…..

  34. Just read Almay/Revlon’s position and I would use their products. Their issue is that they sell to countries that insist on animal testing…period. It’s the law, and those are the third parties who choose to test their products on animals. I have no problem with that. As long as they are selling product TO ME that wasn’t first used on animals, I don’t have a problem with their knowing other countries will test their product on animals. And Burts Bees may have changed now because Clorox bought them, and I am already hearing noise that they have changed some of the formulas and made them irritating. I do not trust Clorox to leave the product alone if they can squeeze a few more pennies out of a company that once earned a great reputation. I don’t go by PETA. I like to read for myself and from more than one source.

  36. Although Burts Bees is cruelty free, they are owned by Proctor and Gamble, who are notorious for animal cruelty and testing. Some Vegans and animal-friendly consumers may choose to continue using burts bees, but for those who choose not to give money to any cruel company, burts bees is a no-go. This is, of course, up to each individual to decide for themselves.

  38. Do Not be complacent keep good morals in society by being part of a solution. Support the hard working small companies that use healthy ingredients and do not sell out for a dollar! My favorite lipstick/gloss is ECCO BELLA Favorite blush powders are by PUR MINERALS. Face powder or foundation by CARGO. Eyeliner by Illamasqua. Heavy day mascara by Hourglass or even Trish McEvoy. All of you gals that are concerned with the recent upswing of animal testing in China, just think that all of the companies that do it now were more than likely doing it all along for your fake tanner, body washes etc. So apply the cruelty free methodology to your whole household. For example try BIOKLEEN laundry detergent or SEVENTH GENERATION. Most of the companies that do not sell out to hurt animals are not going to sell out by using ingredients that would hurt You!

  39. Burt is no longer with us, so I am not feeling the loss of love or loyalty with the whole Proctor and Gamble parent company issue.

  43. The problem with your argument is that these companies know that their products will be tested on animals so they are most definitely responsible for this. These companies are already extremely wealthy and they are choosing more money over morals in sending their products to China. This is the issue most people buying cruelty free have with these companies. They are participants in animal testing by choosing to send the items to china, just like the companies who choose to use ingredients that require mandatory animal testing. Unfortunately PETA are also highly unethical as they are all anti-animal testing pro-vegan yet they have been caught euthanising healthy cats and dogs and lying about things like this. I loathe them

  44. Well if you’re vegan, you’re not going to use Burts Bees anyway because it uses beeswax. Vegans don’t eat honey or use bee products.

  45. I thought that ELF was made in China–doesn’t China require animal testing? I am confused.

  47. Burt’s Bees is owned by Clorox, who tests on animals. They make sure the Burt’s Bees products are cruelty free, but buying those products still supports the company.

  48. Nice point! Purchasing items from “generic” or sub companies who are really owed by giant companies who utilize the practice of animal testing has been a long time problem.

  50. This is so helpful, as I usually buy my makeup at the drugstore. Could we maybe do a Canadian version that includes London Drugs and Shoppers Drug Mart?

  52. Everyone must check out Lush cosmetics! I fell in love with their cruelty free products! Most are marked with a “v” for vegan!

  53. PETA has a long list of company’s they support for cruelty free products. They support them because the company’s purchase ingredients that are also cruelty free. Everywhere along the line has to be cruelty free. Check it out. The list is on their website.

  54. wow..so as long as its only half way torturing animals your ok? HUMMM.I think its called denial…so if a group of people or company ONLY participate in human trafficking but not here in the US and it doesn’t affect YOU tour ok? AHhh the lazy mans way os ACTING like they care…

  55. I will be so excited if Revlon and Almay go cruelty free since they’ve pulled out of China! Please keep us posted on this!

  60. As mentioned, Burt’s bees is owned by clorox. The money purchased to buy Burts bees products easily goes back into the Clorox company.
    It’s all or nothing.

  61. Im glad you guys have a list like this cuz everytime I think a product is cruelty free I learn its not so I hope later don’t find out that they do actually test on animals I got bunnies and guinea pigs and when I look at those awful pics of those poor animals I don’t how they can do something like that I would never even think of doing any of that to my babies

  63. I have extremely dry sensitive skin. I can’t use products with added scents or any of that nonsense. With that being said I’m switching over to cruelty free products and am having a difficult time finding an affordable tinted moisturizer. Does anyone have any suggestions, is too faced a good product to use?

  66. It sucks that the only brand that offers true variety for me as a woman of color isn’t cruelty free :/

  74. On the L’oreal website they claim that their products or ingredients aren’t tested on animals, nor do they get another party to test on their behalf. Is that true?

  76. ….”UNLESS REQUIRED BY LAW OR LOCAL REGULATION……”
    See that fancy schmancy wording? ONLY CHINA “requires” animal testing. What that statement really says is “we try not to test on animals unless China tells us to.” Most brands, Estee Lauder (& their companies Mac, Bobbi Brown, Origins, Smashbox, etc,), L’oreal (& their companies like Maybelline & Lancome), CoverGirl (& other P&G companies like Pantene, head & Shoulders, OLAY, Tide, Downy,) all use a nearly identical statement designed & written by oober fancy lawyers who realize that most people only pay attention to the first portion of what they read.

    I know L’oreal even goes so far as to state they are 99% cruelty free or something silly that had me fooled for years!

  80. So the L’Oreal product line and any other co L’Oreal owns does not test any of their products nor do they have a 3rd party do it for them, I had just called and this is a new thing they have just finalized in getting all the countries that sell and make their products to stop animal testing, it has been confirmed that yes at one point they did but they are now a clean non animal testing co.

  83. Yes thank you very much! I will definetly cross these brands off my shopping list AND my moms AND my sisters lists! I’m getting my friends on this wagon too! Shame on these brands!

  84. Hello! I just checked the PETA’s list of companies that do not test on animals… and it doesn’t have Milani listed. I’m just wondering, how did you know they are cruelty free? Thank you!

  91. thank you for this info, very helpful. I had one thing I had found, not sure how true- Burts Bees is owned by Clorox, which does test on animals, to my knowledge. 🙁

  92. Jen, did you include no tested ingredients as “cruelty free”. Thanks!

  93. I have found that Peta’s cruelty free list often includes companies that use animal tested ingredients, but that do not test the final product on animals.

  94. Has anyone ever heard of Arbonne ? It is a Swiss company that makes all of their products 100% vegan certified. So there is zero animals testing!!!
    I recently became a consultant just for the fact that they support being cruelty free… And the products are pretty great too 😉 lol.
    If your interested check it out!
    http://www.arbonne.ca
    ID# 116501935
    And if you have questions, go to my fb page and send me a message! I would love to introduce you to Arbonne.

    https://www.facebook.com/HM.ArbonneConsultant

  97. Yes, Clorox bought Burt’s Bees. The parent company tests on animals, but Burt’s Bees does not. But by buying Burts Bees you are financially helping the parent company, so that’s the conundrum.

  98. L’Oreal sells their cosmetics in China, where it is mandatory to test cosmetics on animals.

  99. I’m from Canada and all the companies listed that do NOT test on animals I have never seen or heard of. I’m not sure what to do!

  101. Yes To has a lot of products including tinted moisturizer. They also have specific formulas based on skin type. Yes To Cucumbers is for sensitive skin, but I believe the Yes To Grapefruit has the tinted moisturizer (CC Cream). http://www.yestocarrots.com/

  103. Alba botanica – available at Walmart is cruelty free. They don’t make makeup up but they have cleansers and moisturizers and I believe a tinted moisturizer aswell.
    Flower- only available at Walmart- has tinted moisturizers and they are pretty good. Completely cruelty free and natural

  104. I’m wondering if anyone knows about cruelty free razors. It may sound odd but I any use the cheepy ones without moisture strips. I’m wondering about the ingredients used in the moisture bars on the good razors. I hope this doesn’t sound dumb.

  106. Did you ever get the confirmation that Revlon/Almay is free of animal testing? I always liked Almay, and used Revlon too, before the China testing requirements came to be.

  109. So if a law was made to test on (torture) anyone who was left handed you’d be fine with it so long as it was ‘the law’? The laws of a country aren’t like the laws of physics you know…they are made by humans, can be changed by humans, if people stop supporting them financially.

  110. I found a cruelty-free brand in my local supermarket. Preserve is the brand. They use recycled yogurt cups for their handles and the refills are reasonably priced.
    I bought a razor from The Body Shop years ago, only for them to discontinue making refills about the same time I bought it. 🙁 I emailed them about it & they told me if I still had the receipt I could return it… I keep a lot of crap & that was one purchase I didn’t think I would need the receipt for… Oh well. Lol!

  112. @mybeautybunny:disqus I was reading Phyrra’s blog & Logical Harmony prior to that. I saw Milani is supposedly NOT cruelty-free. 🙁 They were one of the few brands I liked… Can you post if they are or aren’t cruelty-free, please?

  114. NYX is also cruelty free and across the board has some really great selection from colors to finishes to selections of products in general. One of my go-to drugstore brands and definitely worth mentioning if you haven’t checked them out!

  115. Most of the products have websites that you can buy from and they’ll ship to you. It may take a little longer than just running out to the drugstore and picking up a product, but at least you’ll know it’s cruelty free 🙂

  117. I agree. I was a huge supporter of Burt’s Bees when they were an independent company (in my hometown, Durham, NC). They were always big on telling everyone that they do not test on animals. Then they sold their company to Clorox and I feel like they are huge hypocrites to sell out for big bucks (when they were doing fine as a smaller, cruelty-free company). I haven’t supported them since. They knew what they were doing, and they knew full well that Clorox was animal testing. Even though they still do not test on animals for the Burt’s Bees line, your money is really going to Clorox. Spend it on a company that isn’t a sell out.

  118. I like Leaping Bunny better too (Peta is hypocritical – they have a kill shelter in Virginia). I won’t buy anything tested on animals in any phase of product creation, so finding out the truth is important.

  119. does anyone know a good cruelty free hairspray? Something that i can reasonably get in the USA? and NO, i am NOT willing to pay 17 dollar shipping to get some from the UK. anything i could buy at walgreens or target or trader joes??

  121. Hello, any suggestions for a Rosacea suffer? I am looking for cleansers, moisturizers and makeup to help with my face redness. Hopefully at a Drugstore like Walgreens or CVS but I do have stores in my area like Walmart, Meijer, Giant Eagle, Target and Ulta. Thank you!

  125. physician’s formula is available in Canada at Shoppers Drug Mart, and their products are natural and super nice!

  126. I went to buy ELF, but see on their packaging that they are manufactured in China. They also claim to be cruelty free on the package, but I don;t see how that’s possible if they are manufactured in China. Can you verify whether they are still cruelty free? Is just the plastic case made in China but the makeup is made in the USA? It only says “Designed in USA” on the package. Scary!

  127. I spoke with ELF, and they were great. Apparently there is a difference between manufacturing in China but NOT selling the products there. In that case, Chinese law does not require animal testing because the products are not sold there. That is the case with ELF – so no, they do not test on animals. If a product is both manufactured AND sold in China, then they must test on animals to sell within China. ELF packaging and web site did not make it clear that they’re not selling in China, but the customer service rep said she’d ask for a website update with that clarification. Yay!

  129. I’m 100% against animal testings! But I’m really worried about some of the products :/. I really avoid those “Made in China” products. Products in China can be dangerous. I buy Physician’s Formula, but I don’t trust ELF.

  130. use geranium oil in jojoba with francensence as well as shea butter. that will help. NO need to get crap, get natural stuff that works.

  131. I cannot believe that Ellen promotes products that are tested on animals. She says she is vegan or vegetarian.

  132. I would recommend trying First Aid Beauty cleanser (white tube with blue writing). Also, paula’s choice which is leaping bunny certified is great. I love their BHA lotions, sunscreens (hydralight and skin recovery are both chemical free) and moisturizers (skin recovery is my favorite). First Aid Beauty is also cruelty free if that helps!

  133. Now they are owned by L’Oreal parent company, so may make some people reconsider since parent company tests.

  134. On the Almay website, it states that they do not conduct animal testing and have not done so for over 20 years. Their parent company (Revlon) started testing again so that products could be sold in China, but I think they have pulled out of China now, so maybe they have quit testing (again). Unless Almay is blatantly lying on their website, they do not test, but it may well be that their parent company does.
    http://www.almay.com/why-almay/safety-testing.aspx

  135. I don’t trust Almay or Revlon, so until they release a statement saying they are not testing, not selling in China, and their ingredient suppliers are not testing, I’m not going to buy from them.

  136. L’Oreal’s website says they don’t test on animals, haven’t since 1989 and don’t have others test on their behalf. Therefore, either they are lying or you are incorrect. How does the average consumer determine which?

  137. According to their website the Chinese authorities test the finished products and L’Oreal “can’t prevent that”. Although they could pull out of that market.

  138. L’oreal most likely is complying with the standards of other countries. China requires all imported cosmetics to be tested on animals. So any company that sells in China has to comply. Also, look at the wording. They say that the products are not tested, but do they test the ingredients on animals? Or, do they hire third party labs to test? It’s all in the trickery of PR and Marketing.

  140. Hi there, any news on Revlon and China? I’m hoping to use CND Shellac in my new Day Spa’s but will not if the issue is not clear. thank you Kate x

  141. Also if I cannot use CND Shellac what alternative cruelty free gel nail systems do you recommend? Other than Bio Sculpture who i know are fab but over saturated in my area x

  142. Many companies have chosen NOT to sell their products in China, because China makes them unnecessarily test on animals. I’d much rather put my hard earned dollar towards an ethical company that doesn’t sell out by torturing animals.

  143. Buying conscientiously is so hard… even if I choose brands that don’t test on animals, they are usually made with terrible chemicals and manufactured in China where the workers are paid pennies… can I really say a product is cruelty free just because a bunny was saved even if the person who made it was treated like crap??

  144. If a brand is made in China, chances are, it is tested on animals.

  145. It’s if they SELL in China cause China requires animal testing. Pretty much all American beauty products are made in China.

  147. I am aware of the selling rules. But I am still correct, as are you. Most Americans products are made there and most American products are still needlessly tested. The brands I use are all made either in the UK, the States or Canada and none of them or their ingredients are tested.

  148. I’m so glad I found your site. As a celebrity makeup artist, I love to stay cruelty free. As an animal advocate even more so! Thanks for info! Won’t leave home without it!

  151. Any updates on Revlon and Almay yet? I would love to know if they are CF now. 🙂

  153. I adore Nuance by Salma Hayek her nail polish base coat s the best and makes my nail polish last a week. Milani awesome I’m a huge fan of their nail polishes9they last me a week) and lipsticks ell like fruit and never dry out my lips.
    I am a huge fan of Wet N Wild, their lipsticks are total dups for Mac lipsticks, very moisturizing. Their mascaras are excellent but dry out to quick for my taste. They have great nail polishes but some of them are not long wearing. Their eyeliners are not the greatest they run and bleed (I’ve only used their pencil ones). I do like that Wet N Wild came out with a makeup remover. This is so excellent since Foever21 stopped selling my favorite makeup remover wipes. I have sensitive skin, Wet N wilds makeup remover wipes does not break me out. They do dry out my skin a little but not enough for me to stop using them.
    Flowers mascara is the best mascara I’ve ever used it lasts me more then six months before it starts to dry out, that is a really long time. And I like the plastic wand better then a brush wand. The plastic wand does not get all gunky and I never need an eyelash comb to separate my lashes. Since I started using Flowers mascara my eyelashes do not break off as much. Also I no longer need to use an eyelash curler any more.

  154. Ok. I know the question of Wet n Wild’s authenticity as cruelty free, but made in China, has been asked and answered numerous times already… I know the difference between MADE in and SOLD in. Here’s what I don’t get though: While I was browsing through their line of products, I noticed a strange discrepancy. Some of their products are made in Mexico. These products carry their little bunny symbol and state clearly that they do not test on animals. The products that are made in China do NOT carry the bunny logo, and they do NOT state anywhere on the packaging that it is not tested on animals. So, I don’t know if that’s maybe why some others have been asking, or if anyone else has even noticed that little factor, but I thought that maybe that fact should be pointed out, because it DOES kind of raise a bit of a red flag if you think about it. Can this be clarified?

  159. Well that sucks.. because the brands that are cruelty free are not sold in my country…well I havent seen them. What about MAC or clinique?

  162. You need to update this list. L’Oreal/Maybelline do not test on animals. (and I noticed on one of your other blogs that you mentioned Mary Kay tests on animals, but they don’t.)

  164. I absolutely love your blog, and I share it all over the place 🙂

    I noticed that this list is older, and am curious to know if you ever heard anything regarding Almay & Revlon?

    I pretty much only buy Drugstore brand Makeup… I’m a Budget Beauty lol. My top 3 favorite brands are all Cruelty Free, and they are
    1) e.l.f Cosmetics (I’ve loved them for over +7 yrs!)
    2) NYX cosmetics (Their “Milk” colored Jumbo Eyeliner Pencil is an absolute must have for all makeup kits!)
    3) Prestige Cosmetics (Their Eyeliners are the best! I’m also in love with their jumbo “Makeup Remover Pen”)
    I demonstrated how awesome their Makeup Remover Pen is at http://www.heatherstreasure.com/9-beauty-bag/ (which happens to share mybeautybunny.com) 🙂

    Peculia- I know you were asking about nail polishes a while ago, but I figured I’d throw it out there that Wet N Wild has a wide variety of nail polishes! Another great brand with cruelty free nail polish is Julep Maven (not a Drugstore Brand, but their quality nail polish & beauty products are definitely worth the price). I hope this is helpful for others!

    Keep up the fantastic work on your blog!
    – Heather Lynn

  166. I loved Estee Lauder’s Perfectly Clean
    Multi-Action Toning Lotion/Refiner. However, I have been searching and searching for a CF replacement without much success. Do you have any suggestions?

  169. Does anyone know if Cetaphil is cruelty free? I have the most sensitive skin and this has been the only thing to not irritate it. If it’s not cruelty free does anyone have any recommendations for something similar I can use? Thanks!

  171. NYX doesn’t test on animals and sells in Europe too! I love their full coverage concealers and their liquid suede lipsticks, they have some really nice colours along with unique ones like dark grey (totally badass and very pigmented) and neon purple. Also their colourful mascaras are a must for anyone else who has dyed hair (mine is turquoise and the Mint Julep one matches perfectly for my bows)!

  172. Hi! Thank you *so* much for your site.

    Are you sure Clinique tests?

    I just went to their site and found the below text.

    http://www.clinique.com/customer-care/general-info#animal

    Animal Testing

    Clinique Laboratories, LLC. is committed to the elimination of animal testing. We are equally committed to consumer health and safety, and bringing to market products that comply with applicable regulations in every country in which our products are sold.
    We do not conduct animal testing on our products or ingredients, nor ask others to test on our behalf, except when required by law. We evaluate our finished products in clinical tests on volunteer panels.
    Clinique Laboratories, LLC. fully supports the development and global acceptance of non-animal testing alternatives. To this end, the Company works extensively with the industry at large and the global scientific community to research and fund these alternatives.

  173. Ah, I see I’m an idiot and missed the part about “except where required by law.”

    Darn.

  175. I can’t believe maybelline and L’Oréal aren’t cruelty free. I have been using them for so long and had no clue

  176. I am an animal lover and have had pets since I was a child. I did not give thought to animal testing on my beauty products. I am so ashamed to have been blind for so long. I have used L’Oreal for decades. now my products are in the trash. I will also be send a message to L’Oreal and let them know why I can no longer use their products

  178. Hi Terri – products that are made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only products imported into China require animal testing.

  180. Good info to have. I’m already using most of the cruelty free, and I love love love Burt’s Bees products!

  182. Thanks for the list. I’ve been using several of the brands like Olay and Sally Hanson to name a few that do animal testing. I had no idea they did this and I’m sad I’ve supported these companies. I won’t be using these brands anymore.

  183. It is amazing how many brands test on animals. Thank you for sharing this post as I will now be more careful in choosing my makeup products.

  185. Thank you for this list! So handy. Just curious, since this is drugstore brands, where can you buy PUR in the drugstore? I think the brand has disappeared from the prestige side of my little Ulta store (tho I think it’s still on ulta.com) so I’d love to have another source.

  191. This is an amazing post. I have been using Loreal and Maybelline from past 10 years but I never knew that they test their products on animals, this is really BAD 🙁
    In India very less natural brands are available, If NYX, Essence and wet n wild are Good then I am definitely gonna start purchasing products from these brands.

  193. I know this an older blog but I still liked reading it to see which drug store brands I need to keep off my shopping list. Thanks for this list ?

  194. This is a fantastic list. I had no idea about a lot of these. Thank you so much for sharing!

  195. I totally agree about Aveeno. To me their products appear very natural and eco-friendly… unfortunately, I don’t think they’re alone in using some clever marketing, packaging, and so on to influence their target audience.
    Great post– thanks for the info!

  196. Good info to know, I always love Elf, shocking for me knowing that Olay tested on animal

  197. This is so interesting! I did not know that Opi was not cruelty free!! An all the others that are is fantastic! Like Amope. Thanks!!

  199. Hi,

    Could you plese have another look at this list please.

    I know that Covergirl is now Cruelty Free.

    I do realise that this list is quite a few years old now.
    But still quite helpful such as Mabelline and L’oreal and Olay – that really sucks!

    Thanks.

  201. Im your biggest fan. Im just using cruelty free make up as well.
    Habe my biggest respect!
    Kiss
    Tina wimpernverlängerung

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