5 Cruelty-Free Beauty Brands You Should Use

For those of you who are conscientious about your impact on the world around you and wish to avoid using products that exploit animals and harm them, finding products that are completely and truly cruelty-free can be tough. It usually means extra research rather than a simple trip to the supermarket and picking up just anything off the shelves.

Information and misinformation can be spread so much more easily these days, so it can be tricky to figure out which products are genuinely cruelty-free and which aren’t. This is made more difficult by the fact that even brands that do test their products on animals still claim to be cruelty-free and/or find loopholes to exploit.

However, there are a number of brands whose products are truly cruelty-free and can be found in a number of places.

Burt’s Bees

You may have seen their products in the supermarkets; they use natural ingredients and none of their products have been tested on animals—by them or anyone else on their behalf. They believe in respecting what nature has given us. They offer lip balms and lip treatments, facial care, make up and other similar products.

Facetheory

They believe that great skincare should not come at the expense of the Earth and its animals. Their products are made without testing on animals and keep ethics at its heart. Their products are created with all kinds of skin types in mind and aim to assist with various skin concerns. From moisturisers to night creams to hand and body creams, you may find some great quality products without having to feel guilty about using them.

The Body Shop

This one you will likely know, but it is worth mentioning because they have been in the cruelty-free business from the very beginning. From only using ethically-sourced products and ingredients to not testing on animals, they have shown us that it is possible to offer high-standard products without hurting animals in the process. Body washes, skincare, deodorants and more, you can find them in stores and online.

Juice Beauty

Beauty products that are good for your skin and for your conscience, so you can have great skin and even add a dash of colour to your eyes, cheeks, etc. with make-up, knowing that these products are safe from cruelty. It offers eye creams, make-up, moisturisers, even suncream—and much more!

REFY

A brand that is cruelty-free and works hard to maintain a high standard of ethics, monitoring and auditing its suppliers to make sure they adhere to its ethical standards. Like all of the brands listed here, REFY is Leaping Bunny approved, which is a label that indicates it is free from animal testing and is cruelty-free. It has a good range of make-up to suit your needs. You can find any number of great products here, from blushers to toners, to concealer, moisturisers and lip gloss. There is something for everyone.

Final Thoughts

With all of the different brands out there that are truly cruelty-free, it is difficult to narrow it down to just five, but the above should be a good start to your search for your next favourite brand!