Buying Cruelty-free Makeup at the Drugstore

With all the great cruelty-free products available, you don't need to buy makeup from companies that test on animals. European companies have ceased animal testing on cosmetics, and are demonstrating that it is an unnecessary practice. No matter what your opinion of other animal rights issues or vegetarianism, I think you can agree that testing makeup on animals is unnecessary.

Don't waste your time and money on needless animal testing when there are so many quality products available from cruelty-free companies. How do you know if a product is cruelty-free? Many companies will print "not tested on animals" or "cruelty-free" on the label. Other companies require more research. Check the company's website or contact their customer service. If a company does not give a clear answer to whether or not they test on animals, skip them! Stick with companies that you can confirm as cruelty-free. You will find many products from companies that do test on animals in your local drugstore, but you still have many cruelty-free options.

Revlon: This company offers a wide range of different products, including the popular new ColorStay with SoftFlex foundation. The ColorStay with SoftFlex foundations are available in different formulas for dry/normal skin or combination/oily skin. Their Eyeglide eye shadows are an innovative type of eye shadow applied from a sponge-tip pen. There are some fun colors available in addition to the more conservative neutrals.

Almay: Owned by Revlon, but offers less expensive products. They make makeup easy by offering color coordinated sets of eye makeup and lip makeup. I particularly like their lip gloss, but sadly the color range is limited.

Burt's Bee's: This line of cosmetics only recently began to appear in drugstores, but it has been a favorite at natural grocery stores for years. Their makeup offerings are limited, but their Lip Shimmers really stand out. This tinted lip balm gives a beautiful natural hint of color and feels great on the lips.