Although it may seem like a fashion, the truth is that cruelty free cosmetics are gaining more and more followers and who is not against animal cruelty? We tell you everything you need to know about cruelty free cosmetics , which brands do not test their products on animals and what you could already include in your daily beauty routine.
Although it may seem like a fashion, the truth is that cruelty free cosmetics are gaining more and more followers and who is not against animal cruelty? We tell you everything you need to know about cruelty free cosmetics , which brands do not test their products on animals and what you could already include in your daily beauty routine.
What are cruelty free cosmetics?
What are cruelty free cosmetics?
If a product indicates that it is cruelty free, it means that it is free from animal abuse and that it has not been tested on animals. According to the organization PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment Of Animals), more than 100 million animals are "used" to test and create beauty products. In many cases, even causing death. We have selected beauty brands that we love and that offer cruelty free cosmetics. Do not miss it!
The Body Shop
The Body Shop
The Body Shop has been fighting for a cosmetic industry without cruelty to animals since 1989. More than half of the brand's products are 100% vegan (that is, they do not contain ingredients of animal origin or derivatives), like this perfect face mask to combat the first signs of aging.
The Body Shop Drops of Youth Night Mask, € 31
3INA
3INA
All 3INA brand products are 100% cruelty free, paraben free and most of them are vegan. Also, it only uses recyclable plastics and cardboard. Here's a 3-in-1 foundation: primer, concealer and foundation, available in 24 shades!
3INA 3-in-1 foundation, € 18.95
Alba botanica
Alba botanica
All Alba Botanica products, in addition to being cruelty free, are also 100% vegetarian. A vegetarian product is a less demanding category than a vegan one and means that the product cannot contain any part of the animal, but it can contain derived ingredients, such as honey. This shampoo is a perfect option if you want to restore luminosity to your hair.
Alba Botanica Shampoo, € 18.14
Nyx
Nyx
You have surely heard of NYX. His idea is to offer professional and cruelty free makeup at an affordable price and, seriously, if you haven't tried any of this brand's products yet, you should do it as soon as possible. If you are looking for some new sun powders, here we leave you some that we love. With a creamy texture and a very flattering satin finish, they leave a perfect warm tan. Available in 6 shades.
NYX California Beamin 'Face and Body Bronzer, € 11.95
Urban decay
Urban decay
Under the motto "Femenine, dangerous and fun", Urban Decay addresses all those women who love to express their individuality openly. In addition, it also gives you the guarantee of being one of the makeup brands that does not include ingredients derived from animals in their products. You have before your eyes one of our favorite shadow palettes. With universal shades that adapt to all skin types, from the lightest to the darkest.
Naked2 Basics by Urban Decay, € 29
Kat Von D
Kat Von D
The world's most famous tattoo artist has also triumphed in the world of beauty with her Kat Von D Beauty line of cosmetics. For her, makeup is art and all her products are characterized by their long wear, high pigmentation and full coverage. Here we leave you an ideal mask formulated with ingredients of plant origin that offers extreme volume and hold. Showing off a heart attack look has never been so easy.
Go Big or Go Home by Kat Von D, € 22.55
Wet n wild
Wet n wild
Wet n Wild was created in the United States more than 35 years ago but reached the Spanish market a few years ago. You know that we love it, because their products are good, beautiful … and cheap! If you want to forget about dark circles, you should try this concealer. High coverage and creamy texture, a marvel. And the price is more than affordable!
Wet N Wild concealer, € 3.59
Teeez Cosmetics
Teeez Cosmetics
Do you know Teeez Cosmetics? It is a young Dutch brand whose DNA is composed of a great fascination for fashion and craftsmanship. Ah! And we love its packaging. Here is one of our favorite products, a 2-in-1 lipstick: it contains a matte lipstick on one side and a gloss on the other, with intense colors to match.
Sealed with a Kiss by Teeez Cosmetics, € 15.45
Essence
Essence
The Essence brand says NO to animal testing and YES to good quality products with affordable prices so you have the possibility to try new looks whenever you want. Check out this blush! Three perfectly matched shades that appear as a mosaic and create a unique shade when applied together. Ideal!
Essence Mosaic Blush, € 4.36
W7
W7
The goal of the W7 brand is for every woman to have access to a wide range of high-quality cosmetics at an affordable price. Find out why W7 is one of our favorite makeup brands. Feel like experimenting with your makeup? Bet on this palette of shadows, 14 cold and warm tones, let's go, wonderful!
W7 On the Rocks, € 7.59
Real Techniques
Real Techniques
Real Techniques has a wide range of brushes for each of the makeup steps in order to achieve professional finishes. Do you think you need some new brushes? Then this synthetic bristle set is for you. And if you are a little lost and you think you need a thousand brushes to put on makeup, here you will find a manual for using the brushes that will change your beauty routine.
Everyday Essentials by Real Techniques, € 22.08
Zoeva
Zoeva
This young German brand has first made us fall in love with its brushes and brushes, and now we are delighted with its makeup products. This palette, for example, contains two blushes and an illuminator, an ideal product to finish off your beauty look.
Zoeva Blush Palette, € 15.95
Hourglass
Hourglass
Known for reinventing luxury cosmetics, the Hourglass brand is sweeping Instagram and we are not surprised. The goal of the brand's founder, Carisa Janes, is to create luxury products that are also modern. This gel with a volumizing formula will make you fall in love. With a double-sided brush, it allows you to customize brows according to your wishes, for a perfectly sculpted (or perfectly wild) effect.
Arch Brow Gel by Hourglass, € 29.95
Learn to do your makeup well and quickly
Learn to put on makeup well and fast
Now that you know everything about cruelty free products, learn how to put on good makeup in less than 15 minutes. Yes, with our tricks it is possible.
The cruelty free concept is based on the principle that no animals should be tortured throughout the manufacturing process of a product, nor should they be "used" to test cosmetics. Fortunately, many beauty brands decide not to test on animals and join the cruelty free movement, that is, "free from animal suffering."
Cruelty free cosmetics
In case you didn't know, directive 2003/15 / CE of the European Parliament and of the Council (which came into force in two phases, the first between 2004 and 2009, and the second in 2013), completely prohibits the sale and manufacture of products cosmetics on European soil that have been previously tested on laboratory animals. Of course, the rule has several exceptions. For example, European companies that export their cosmetics to markets where testing on animals is mandatory (such as China) can test on animals. That is, if a beauty brand wants to sell its products in China, it has to test them on animals first.
Of course, there are brands that do not agree, for example Wet N Wild, which produces its cosmetics in China, but does not market them, so it can remain cruelty free.
If you want to bet on products that have not been tested on animals, you can choose from many cruelty free brands. Hourglass, 3INA, Teeez, Essence, Nyx … these are just some of the options you have! You will have no problem finding products that have not been tested on animals.
