Testing on animals has really become an issue about which you can read a lot nowadays, and we can say that it’s pretty controversial, therefore we felt important to write an article about makeup companies that don’t test on animals. Testing on animals have been inevitable so far, there are several industries which have used it, such as pharmacology, medicine, and cosmetic industry, etc. But due to the development of thechnology and science, testing on animals is less necessery.
What’s more, there are efforts to show everyone that every each of creature in the world deserves humanely treatment as well. There’s a sculpture of lab mouse knitting DNA, erected at the Institute of Cytology and Genetics Novosibirsk, Siberia in 2013, honoring all the mice that have lost their lives in scientific experiments.
As we can see the list of the companies that do testing on animals is rather long. We can find large number of famous companies on this list, such as Avon (NYSE:AVP, Burberry, Chloe, and Revlon (NYSE:REV) just to name few. Some of these companies test onyl few of their products on animlas, but nevertheless they still do it.
It’s an important ethical question nowadays, since we really need to make our planet cleaner, nicer and a much better place to live for every living creature. Now without a further ado, let’s see what Insider Monkey have investigated for us about makeup companies that don’t test on animals.
4. Barry M
This company was founded in the 80s, and continually has produced their makeup and nail products since then. You can find wide range of colors and shades among their products, and these products are pretty affordable ones, which make them more popular. Their products are 100% cruelty-free and 100% vegan.
3. Kat Von D
Kat Von D was launched by a famous performer, tattoo artist, rebel and multitalented person, who wanted to run her own makeup company. It offers large number of products, such as lipsticks, brushes, eyeliners. As Kat Von D is also strong animal activist and vegan, her products are also 100% cruelty-free, respectively. This company deserved its place on this list.
2. e.l.f. (NYSE:ELF)
This company was launched in2004, and its main goal is to produce skin-care and makeup products. Its products sell well, because they are 100% natural and they are 100 % vegan and 100% cruelty-free. No wonder, it got the second place on our list now. Their products are also free from sulfates, parabens, triclocarban, and other harmful ingredients.
1. Body Shop
The body shop was founded in the ’70s in the UK by Anita Roddick. From the very beginning Antita Roddick has followed her plan to produce natural products without testing on animals. Originally it was a local company, but as the world has become interested in natural products, The Body Shop has gained popularity very soon and quickly. Their motto is “to enrich not to exploit” – this enrichment consists of helping people and communities through employment in the company. Their products are 100% natural and sustainably sourced, and with an underlined plan to reduce environmental footprint. The Body Shop tends to use more and more enewable sources. All these efforts have gained the first place on our list of makeup companies that don’t test on animals. Which company did you symphatize with the most?
