Cruelty Free Products: A Must For Me

Cruelty Free Products

Realizing that many of the products you use every day are tested on animals is absolutely devastating. Especially for someone like me who wants to take home every stray animal I see on the side of the road and who can't go to the animal shelter without crying because I feel for all of the animals who do not have forever homes. I have always been aware that animal testing is something that I am against wholeheartedly, but it wasn't until recently that I realized that most of the products I use are in fact by companies that test their products on animals. My sisters A and O and I were heartbroken when we found out how many of our products that we use on a daily basis are not cruelty-free. I have decided to commit to only buying cruelty free products from now on. It makes my heart feel much better when I am not supporting companies that test their products on animals. I figured I would list below some of my products that I have/was using before deciding to make the switch! I am going to be finishing the products before I buy new cruelty free ones, since that is what I have and I don't want to waste them. I will also list below the cruelty free products that I have already been using for a while and the ones I am planning to test out after I run out of what I have. 

Shampoo/Conditioner

Not Cruelty Free: L'Oreal Ever Pure Rosemary Moisture Shampoo and Conditioner (the weird thing about this one is that it claims to be a vegan shampoo and conditioner, however the company is not cruelty-free.)

Cruelty Free I will be trying next: Shea Moisture Jamaican Black Castor Oil Strengthen, Grow, and Restore Shampoo and Conditioner

Body Wash

Not Cruelty Free: Bath and Body Works Body Washes

Cruelty Free I will be trying next: Shea Moisture Body Wash

Foundation

Not Cruelty Free: Rimmel London Match Perfection in 100 (120) Ivory

Cruelty Free I Have: Kat Von D Lock-It Tattoo Foundation in Light 45, Wet N Wild Photofocus Foundation in Soft Ivory, Younique Mineral Touch Foundation in Velour

Powder

Not Cruelty Free: Covergirl cgsmoothers Pressed Powder in Translucent Light

Cruelty Free I Have: Coty Airspun Powder in Translucent Extra Coverage, Physicians Formula Mineral Wear Powder

Primer

Cruelty Free Face Primer I Have: Hard Candy Sheer Envy 12 Hour Power Primer

Cruelty Free Eye Primer I Have: E.L.F. Eyelid Primer in Sheer

Blush

Not Cruelty Free: Benefit Dandelion Blush and Benefit Coralista Blush

Cruelty Free I Have: Kat Von D Blush in Bellisima

Bronzer

Not Cruelty Free: Rimmel London Natural Bronzer in Sunshine

Cruelty Free I will be trying: I'm not sure yet! 

Highlight

Cruelty Free I Have: Wet N Wild Megaglo Highlighting Powder in Precious Petals

Eyeshadow Palettes

Not Cruelty Free: Maybelline The Rock Nudes and The 24K Nudes Palettes

Cruelty Free I Have: Anastasia Beverly Hills Modern Renaissance Palette and Morphe 35N Palette

Eyeliner

Not Cruelty Free: Covergirl Liquiline Blast

Cruelty Free I Have: Kat Von D Tattoo Liner in Trooper

Mascara

Not Cruelty Free: Rimmel London Scandaleyes Retro Glam Mascara

Cruelty Free I will be trying: I'm not sure yet on this one either, there are so many options! 

Setting Spray

Cruelty Free I Have: Milani Make It Last Setting Spray

Toner

Not Cruelty Free: L'Oreal Hydrafresh Toner

Cruelty Free I will be trying: Alba Botanica Hawaiian Facial Toner

Moisturizer

Not Cruelty Free: St. Ives Collagen Elastin Moisturizer

Cruelty Free I will be trying: Alba Botanica Hawaiian Oil Free Moisturizer

I have done a lot of research on some new products that I want that are cruelty free but my list is not with me right now, but if anyone wants to know more about cruelty free products feel free to ask! I am so very excited for this change in my life and hope that you will consider making the switch as well! ~Em