Makeup Companies to Avoid Because They Use Animal Testing
The makeup industry is one of the biggest industries at the moment with brands like Christian Dior, Maybelline, Mary Kay and MAC dominating it.
Most of these brands have been in existence for decades and show no signs of slipping down the ladder, even with new makeup brands coming up.
This encourages most makeup users to trust that these companies will give them the best.
Also, while these big makeup brands do keep their customers satisfied with quality makeup products, there are so many casualties who bear the brunt of it.
A few years back, there was no one to look behind the scenes and understand how these products were made.
Therefore, most makeup brands could get away with anything –including animal cruelty.
They would test products on animals, harm them in the process and it would all go unnoticed.
Now, however, there are so many people looking into how makeup products are made to make sure that products we enjoy are not just of good quality, but also cruelty-free!
These investigations have brought the truth to light.
Most famous makeup brands that we regularly patronize are involved in animal cruelty!
Because so many people are unaware, they continue buying these products, therefore, unknowingly encouraging the brands to continue experimenting on animals.
The reason animal testing is wrong
Testing makeup products on animals can lead to irritation of the eye and skin.
This irritation is often triggered by the chemical composition of the makeup product.
Sometimes, the testing procedure also includes shocking, burning and poisoning of animals.
Their skins are shaved and then the chemical is applied to check for reactions.
These animals are then kept under study (in cages) for days and most times weeks to observe the effects.
If there is indeed a reaction, the animals are not treated or given pain relief!
The worst part is, lethal dose tests are sometimes carried out to determine the percentage of chemical/makeup product the animal can ingest before dying!
Animal testing is unfair and cruel and avoiding these companies can help save the animals.
Makeup brands with products that use animal testing
Clinique
Clinique is a popular makeup brand that still tests its products on animals even though the practice is known to be cruel.
This proves that the brand cares more about profits than nature –which is not very humane.
Animals don’t care about looking attractive or getting wrinkles and having to harm them for makeup isn’t fair!
So, if you were a huge fan of Clinique products, for the sake of the animals, it is advisable that you stop patronizing them.
MAC
MAC products are so popular that there is a chance you have at least a MAC lipstick in your makeup purse.
The company is one of the biggest makeup brands in the world and this has earned it a trustworthy reputation.
The fact that they write ‘cruelty-free’ on their makeup products also makes it easier to trust them.
But the truth is, these products aren’t really cruelty-free.
MAC makeup products are not tested in America but in China where animal testing is permitted.
The fact that there is hardly proof that the company carries out animal testing makes it easy to believe that their products are cruelty-free.
Unfortunately for them, Pamela Anderson who was a former spokesperson for MAC exposed them to the world.
Maybelline
Before they were exposed to be deeply involved in animal testing, Maybelline could do no wrong.
The brand sold quality makeup products that even celebrities were obsessed with.
Even now, Maybelline products can be found in every convenience store.
Unfortunately, Maybelline constantly tests products on animals, harming them in the process.
Covergirl
Covergirl, just like the others, is a very popular makeup brand.
The brand sells makeup products ranging from foundations to concealers.
Almost every supermodel has posed for the brand and fans who want to be supermodels also patronize them.
The truth though is; if you use Covergirl makeup products, you are unknowingly promoting animal testing!
Chanel
Even kids born five minutes ago know Chanel.
Not only does the brand sell makeup products, but they are also famous for their bags, clothes, and shoes.
This makes it surprising that a brand this big would be involved in animal testing!
Chanel is a company worth millions of dollars and yet they prefer using animal testing instead of other effective methods because animal testing is cheaper.
Boycotting Chanel might understandably be the hardest thing you’ve ever had to do so just think of the poor bunnies and dogs suffering burns/rashes and it won’t feel so hard.
Bobbi Brown
Scientists have proven that animal testing is hardly effective because different skin types and species react differently to chemicals.
While animals might not react to a certain chemical, there is still a chance that humans will.
And while Amy might not be allergic to such chemicals, Clara may be.
This makes animal testing unreliable.
Yet, companies like Bobbi Brown continue to use animal testing as the yardstick for how safe a product is.
If you use Bobbi Brown lipsticks, blush, powder and lip liners, it is advisable that you switch to a cruelty-free brand to protect the animals.
Avon
Avon makeup products are popular for their good quality.
Unfortunately, most people who use Avon products are unaware of the fact that animal cruelty leads to the provided quality.
Animals are shocked, poisoned and burned just so that a red lipstick or foundation could be made.
Avoiding Avon products and spreading word of animal testing can help save dozens of animals.
L’Oreal
L’Oreal is a makeup brand with a makeup production process that harms a huge number of animals.
This is because L’Oreal is a parent company to numerous smaller brands that also use animal testing.
So, while Estee Lauder could be testing products on 10 animals, L’Oreal and its other companies could be carrying out this test on 50 animals!
This makes it a brand to be stopped quickly.
Estee Lauder
While Estee Lauder might not be as popular as other makeup brands, it is a successful makeup company nonetheless and can afford the other fifty animal testing alternatives.
So, if you frequently purchase Estee Lauder foundation, bronzer, and other cosmetics, it is advisable that you give them up for the sake of the animals.
Revlon
Revlon products can be found at almost every drug or convenience store.
There is a chance that you, your mum and your sisters even have Revlon blushes, lipsticks, and highlighters.
This is because most people trust the brand to provide the best through decent means.
Unfortunately, that is not the case. So even though Revlon products are very easy to find, it is advisable that you look the other way.
Almay
Almay is a cosmetics company that sells products used for concealers, blush, foundation, and so on.
While the creams are often said to be anti-aging, the number of animals that are harmed just to arrive at that conclusion is worrisome.
There are numerous products out there that are also anti-aging but without the cruelty involved.
So, go for those instead!
YSL
Yves Saint Laurent is one of the biggest makeup brands out there.
The company is worth millions of dollars and can adopt other methods of testing makeup.
However, they choose to inflict cruelty on animals which makes them a company to be wary of.
Why Animal Testing is wrong
If anyone ever asks you why animal testing is wrong, tell them that:
It is unethical:
Harming millions of animals who think and feel just like we do is unethical.
Most of these animals have to spend the rest of their lives in laboratories and go through pain, sadness, and loneliness during these makeup testing.
It is wasteful:
Most animal tests are unreliable yardsticks for the effect of chemicals on humans.
In the end, the researches waste time, money and other resources –not to mention the animals used for the tests.
It is archaic:
Animal testing is an archaic method of product testing.
Scientists have created safe, effective and humane methods for makeup testing.
These include human-based microdosing, computer modeling, in vitro technology, organs-on-chips, human-patient simulators and so many more.
These methods are affordable, efficient and more accurate.
Conclusion to makeup brands to avoid
Animal testing should be discouraged firmly until it is completely erased.
The more people are aware of brands that use animal testing, the more conscious these brands will be of their actions.
Also, the more people boycott these brands because they use animal testing, the more open they will be to give up the archaic practice.
Animals, just like we humans, think, feel, get happy and get sad.
We wouldn’t want to be kept in labs for experiments and neither do they!
So, to save these animals and to bring an end to animal testing, play your part by avoiding the makeup brands mentioned above!
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