Cruelty-freee bath/beauty products

[lauralala]

I am trying to pay closer attention to what I am buying these days.  I have always been interested in products that are cruelty-free, but I am trying to put my money behind it.

Any favorite products?  Least favorite, didn't work for you brands?

I am using PETA's "Beauty without Bunnies" list as a guideline right now - is there any place else you would recommend looking?

scotty

[cuddlyevil]

Lush is expensive but is cruelty free.

I have switched from Lush to Chagrin Valley Soap & Salve, they're cheaper and I like their service. I don't know that they are on the bunny list though.

[purrbox]

Paula's Choice.

[montereybride]

Mary Kay is cruelty-free. They also refuse to buy ingredients from companies that test on animals.

[Deleted]

Ditto the suggestions for Paula's Choice and Method for cleaning. I also like Paul Mitchell for hair care - I usually get pretty good deals at Ulta.

[lauralala]

Thanks! I am trying to watch for parent companies as well. It's a little harder because I live in a town without a Whole Foods (or natural grocer of any sort), but I am working on it. Shampoo and conditioner are on my shopping list today so I will check out Giovanni.

In case anyone else is interested, here are a few of my favorites that I have been using:

ECOS laundry detergent (made by Earth Friendly Products)
Kiss My Face kids products - I love the orange-y smell
Physician's Formula makeup - For a drugstore brand, it works really well for me.


Most of my cleaning products are Method. So are the hand soaps. I also use baking soda or vinegar for a lot of cleaning purposes.

[Deleted]

My go to products are either from Korres or Acure. Korres is at Sephora and not exactly cheap, while Acure is about half the price, and available at most health food stores.

www.korresusa.com/

www.acureorganics.com/

[lauralala]

Sept 25, 2013 10:57:38 GMT -5 greengardener said:

I see Urban Decay is on the list, but this is questionable. They were bought by Loreal, and Loreal does animal testing. While they may not test the UD line on animals, you are still supporting a company that does.

Disclaimer- I buy Urban Decay and love the product. I should also be putting my money where my mouth is.

This is my issue with The Body Shop, too.  I used to shop there, but I guess they are owed by Loreal also.

[montereybride]

Sept 25, 2013 11:14:14 GMT -5 @scottydeux said:

Sept 25, 2013 11:08:42 GMT -5 montereybride said:

Mary Kay is cruelty-free. They also refuse to buy ingredients from companies that test on animals.

This isn't true, unfortunately.  They still fund overseas testing in China.  They promote themselves as cruelty-free here.

www.navs.org/cruelty-free/labeling-and-cosmetic-regulations#.UkMLmLx5Fz8

This definitely makes me sad but the fact that they are funding a lab for alternatives in China is promising.

I wish they would choose to not market the product in China while also providing funding but I'm wondering if keeping the product there is helping with pushing through the changes.

[lauralala]

greengardener I don't have a Costco, but we have a Sam's Club, which is where I buy the ECOS. It is $13.99 I think for the giant one.

Which brings me back to the fact that I would like to boycott Wal-Mart, but can't when I live here. I would have no groceries

[polka]

My favorite cruelty-free brands/products:

Hair: Shea Moisture hair products
Trader Joe's Nourish Conditioner (they have a couple other ones too)

Face: Trader Joe's Nourish All-In-One Facial Cleanser
Trader Joe's Enrich Moisturizing Face Lotion SPF 15

Setting Powder: Physician's Formula Mineral Wear Face Powder

Lip glosses: NYX Mega Shine Lip Gloss

Lipstick: Styli-Style Give Me Lip Glossy Lipstick Pencil

Blush: Physician's Formula Mineral Glow Blush and NYX blush

Mascara: Jordana Best Lash Extreme

Eyeliner: Jordana Fabu liner

Concealer: NYX HD Photogenic Concealer

Brushes: ELF Professional brushes or Real Techniques

Brows: WetnWild Brow Kit

Eyeshadows: Tarte, WetnWild or NYX

Nails: Deborah Lippmann

[lauralala]

Are all Trader Joe's products safe? DH uses their Tea Tea Tingle shampoo - we stock up when we visit his mom.