Makeup Brands that Test on Animals

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Last Updated on 02/08/2023

Makeup testing on animals is a bitter truth. Another one is that not many are aware of it. So today, let’s check out the list of makeup companies that are not cruelty free.

This list includes some of the popular brands that appear to be animal-friendly, but that’s far from the truth. Next time you shop, you know which brands to avoid!

Makeup Brands that Test on Animals *2023*

Makeup Brands Test On Animals

Animal Testing for Cosmetics

Makeup brands test their new cosmetics on animals. This cruel practice is masked as a ‘safety’ measure. Animal experimentation is nothing new in the cosmetic industry.

Mostly, vertebrate animals such as rats, cats, dogs, and monkeys, among others. are used. The question of concern is how the animals are treated during and after the procedure.

Why are we against testing?

Experimental testing often causes severe harm, extreme pain, suffering, and fatal damage to defenceless animals. At times, these damages go beyond the recovery threshold.

Hence, they are often euthanized. Interestingly enough, cosmetic animal testing is not very conclusive. This means that the test performances can’t simulate any cosmetic effect on human skin. Why you may ask. Because of the differences between the skin of humans and test animals.

Thus, animal testing in cosmetics is not a reasonable or ethical practice when it comes to beauty testing.

Is Testing Still Occurring in 2023?

Yes, testing in cosmetics is a reality that most people are not aware of. While some have heard about it, they don’t know how gruesome it actually is.

Some countries have completely banned animal testing. Kudos to them!

Meanwhile, other countries still rely on animal testing. Certain countries use animal testing as standardization. Mostly, beauty companies perform laboratory testing procedures involving animals.

Here is a list of Luxury Brands and Skincare Brands that support testing currently. We also have a brand directory of Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands, Black Owned Companies and Skincare Brands.

How to use this list?

  • The list is in alphabetical order. Use the index below to jump to a particular section.
  • Parent/owned brands field marked as none implies the brand is not owned by any other MNC or corporation.
  • You can click on the brand’s name and learn its history, origin story and current testing policy in detail.
  • More companies will be added after vetting. The list is regularly updated.

Let’s start with the list of not cruelty-free companies.

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Makeup BrandsOwner Company

A

AlmayRevlon
AmwayAlticor
Armani BeautyNone
AvonNatura & Co

B

Benefit CosmeticsLVMH
Bobbi BrownEstee Lauder
BourjoisCoty
BurberryCoty
By TerryNone

C

Calvin KleinPVH Corp.
ChanelChanel Limited
ClarinsL’Oreal
CliniqueEstee Lauder
CotyNone

D

DHCNone
DiorLVMH
Dolce & GabbanaNone

E

Elizabeth ArdenRevlon
Estee LauderNone
Etude HouseAmorepacific

F

FilorgaColgate Palmolive

G

Giorgio ArmaniNone
GivenchyLVMH
Gucci BeautyCoty
GuerlainLVMH

H

Helena RubinsteinL’Oréal

I

InnisfreeAmorepacific

J

Jimmy ChooCapri Holdings

K

KoseNone
KocostarNone

L

La MerEstee Lauder
LancomeL’Oreal
LaneigeAmorepacific
La PrairieBeiersdorf
Laura MercierShiseido
L’OccitaneL’Occitane Groupe
L’OrealGesparal & Nestle

M

MAC CosmeticsEstee Lauder
Makeup ForeverLVMH
Marc Jacobs Beauty (Discontinued)LVMH
Mary KayNone
Max FactorCoty
MaybellineL’Oreal
Menard CosmeticsNone
Michael KorsCapri Holdings
MisshaAble C&C
MujiNone

N

NARSShiseido
NeutrogenaJohnson & Johnson
New York Color (NYC)Closed Permanently

O

OjonEstee Luder
OlayProcter & Gamble
OriflameNone
OriginsEstee Lauder

P

Pat McGrath LabsL’Oreal
PhilosophyCoty
PolaNone
Pond’sUnilever

R

RevlonMacAndrews & Forbes

S

Sephora CollectionLoreal
ShiseidoNone
Shu UemuraL’Oreal
Sisley ParisNone
SkinfoodNone

T

Tom Ford BeautyEstee Lauder
Too Cool For SchoolNone

V

Versace Makeup (Discontinued)Capri Holdings
Victoria’s Secret & Co. Makeup (Discontinued)Bath & Body Works

Y

Yves RocherGroupe Rocher
Yves Saint Laurent (YSL)Kering

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Often, these brands portray themselves as cruelty-free. Instead, they are responsible for testing on animals in some way. So, share this article & spread the word!

If you think we missed a company that should be here as it supports animal testing, reach out to us via email on the contact page.

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Aisha K. Ashi

Ashi K. is a beauty blogger and certified makeup artist. She loves to rescue cats and currently has 2 rescue babies. Join her on the journey as she uses this beauty blog to spread awareness regarding ethical ways of living.

15 thoughts on “Makeup Brands that Test on Animals”

  1. Thank you so much for getting this information all in one place. This is so important.

  2. Are there ANY decent drugstore brands that do no testing and don’t import to testing-damned China?

  3. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. I truly appreciate your efforts and I will be waiting
    for your next write ups thank you once again.

  4. Wow, I have Maybelline mascara and Aveeno things…I’m throwing away them right now! I’m not vegan but those poor animals..even though I eat meat I still feel bad…

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