Hello, bunnies! I’ve done a lot of beauty reviews lately, but not enough refreshers for which BRANDS are cruelty free. Whether you’re a long-time ethical shopper or new to the world of cruelty free makeup brands, look no further! In this blog post, I will share the best cruelty free makeup brands on the market. I know it’s subjective, but I tried to include a range from budget to prestige prices. For my full list of cruelty free makeup brands, click here!
Why is it important to buy Cruelty Free Makeup?
The answer is simple: because animals should not suffer for our beauty products. By buying from cruelty free beauty brands, you ensure that no animals were harmed in the making of your cosmetics. This includes animal testing by ingredient suppliers, manufacturers and government agencies. It gets a little complicated, so click here to read the latest on European Union animal testing laws and China’s animal testing laws.
Without further ado, here are my top picks for cruelty free makeup brands!
Cruelty Free Drugstore Makeup Brands:
NYX professional makeup – A cruelty free makeup brand since 1999, NYX is a popular choice for quality makeup at an affordable price. NYX is one of my favorite affordable makeup brands of all time!
Doctors formula – Physicians Formula is a cruelty free makeup brand that offers a wide range of products, including the famous scented Butter Bronzer. Their products are high quality and reasonably priced, making them a great choice for those on a budget.
elf Cosmetics – A low-cost, cruelty-free brand that offers high-quality products. elf is a cruelty-free and vegan-friendly makeup brand that offers a wide range of products for eyes, lips and face.
ColourPop – an affordable, cruelty-free makeup brand known for its vibrant eyeshadows and lipsticks.
Wet and wild – Wet n Wild is another affordable cruelty-free makeup brand that has a wide variety of products, from foundation to lipstick. You can find them at almost any pharmacy!
Milani Cosmetics – Milani is a luxury cruelty free makeup brand that offers high quality products ranging from concealers to eye shadow palettes. Be sure to check out their gorgeous blushes.
BH Cosmetics – BH Cosmetics is a cruelty-free brand that offers an affordable selection of high-quality products, from eyeshadow palettes to lipsticks.
Pacifica Beauty – Pacifica is a cruelty-free and vegan makeup brand with a range of products from fragrances to blushes and mascaras.
Body Products Company – The Body Shop was one of the first beauty brands to go cruelty free! It is a much-loved brand with a commitment to being environmentally friendly.
Lush – This handmade cosmetics company is strictly against animal testing and all their products are vegetarian (95% vegan).
EcoTools – If you are looking for cruelty free (synthetic) makeup brushes, EcoTools is the brand for you! All their brushes are made from sustainable materials and are never tested on animals.
Cruelty Free Prestige Makeup Brands:
Urban decay – A leader in cruelty-free cosmetics, Urban Decay began creating fun, edgy makeup products in the 1990s.
Tarte Cosmetics – Tarte is a cruelty free makeup brand known for its eye shadows, foundations and blushes. I’m a huge fan of Tarte’s eyeshadow palettes!
Too Faced – This brand is cruelty-free and has lots of fun, colorful makeup options. Like many of those listed, Too Faced is not 100% vegan, but they do have a wide variety of vegan products available.
bareMinerals – bareMinerals is a cruelty-free, clean and vegan-friendly makeup brand known for its mineral-based foundation that offers a wide range of products from primer to blush.
Charlotte Tilbury – a leading, cruelty-free celebrity makeup artist brand with a range of products from foundation to eyeshadow to beloved Pillow Talk lipstick.
Hourglass Cosmetics – A luxury cruelty free brand that offers high quality products such as eyeshadow palettes and blushes. They are known for their highlighter palettes and makeup primer.
As you can see, there are many cruelty free makeup brands to choose from! But there are so many more! Click here for a regularly updated, comprehensive list of cruelty free makeup brands.
Why buy Cruelty Free?
As we mentioned before, buying cruelty free is important because it ensures that no animals were harmed in the making of your cosmetics. In this day and age, there is no excuse for animal testing – especially when there are so many amazing cruelty-free brands to choose from! Not to mention, by supporting cruelty free brands, you help create a more humane world for everyone. So, the next time you’re shopping for makeup, be sure to keep these cruelty-free brands in mind.
If you have any favorite cruelty free makeup brands that we didn’t mention, let us know in the comments below! We are always on the lookout for new and exciting brands to try. And remember, when it comes to cruelty free cosmetics, every purchase counts! Thank you for supporting cruelty-free products and helping make a difference for animals. Together, we can make the world a better place – one lipstick at a time. 😉
