Now that we have introduced the concept of “Intentionally Cruelty-Free Beauty” (link), we want to talk a little about the resources that are out there for cruelty-free shopping, such as the Leaping Bunny Program. It can be confusing when looking at cruelty-free product lists because there are many such lists out there.
Nature’s Gate vegan beauty products was founded with the idea that they would use nature as their inspiration. The original founders used to collect rainwater and blend it with herbs they found in their herb shop. Today, the same philosophy goes into the making of their vegan and vegetarian beauty products, and they still use natural ingredients in each of them.
With cold, winter months upon us, many are seeking moisturizing vegan and vegetarian beauty products. Enter Crazy Rumors vegan lip treatments. With beauty products as fun as their name, they have set out to take the lip care world by storm.
In light of news that has surfaced regarding the fact that Estee Lauder, Mary Kay and Avon are paying for their products to be tested on animals in China, we realize that many who previously used their products in good conscious, or so they thought, would be outraged. These companies were previously listed as “cruelty-free” on many of the lists that are compiled by large, non-profit animal welfare groups.
Yes To vegetarian beauty products was founded with the idea that they wanted an effective line of natural skin and hair care products, as well as a company that is focused on positivity and offers reasonably priced products. Consisting of four main brand names, Nourishing (carrot), Soothing (cucumber), Clear Skin (tomato) and Age Referesh (Blueberry), Yes To has twice been awarded PETA’s “Best Beauty Brand.”
Golden Path Alchemy Vegan Beauty Products has a very clear list of what they won’t do. They won’t test on animals, they won’t use synthetic materials or chemicals in their beauty products, and they won’t package their products in anything but recyclable glass and recycled labeling.
Priti NYC vegan nail products has an impressive resume. In fact, if you measure your doctor’s worth by the number of degrees he or she has on their wall, then you will consider Priti NYC to be the cream of the crop! Armed with a slew of badges bestowed upon their website by various vegan, environmental and health organizations, Priti NYC has proven that vegan nail polish does not have to be toxic.
Jason vegetarian and vegan beauty products have been around since 1959, and have developed a product line that is free of animal by-products, synthetic colors and synthetic fragrance. Additionally, Jason vegetarian and vegan beauty products website states repeatedly that they do not engage in any animal testing in the development of their products.
We have received word that The Body Shop sold themselves to L’Oreal cosmetics. L’Oreal cosmetics is not cruelty-free and even though The Body Shop continues to be cruelty free, we will no longer list them on this site because their parent company is not.