Clinique products are sold in more than 100 countries and generate millions of dollars in revenue each year for its parent company. While an affordable and universal lip tint feels convenient for most, the depths of its diversity is monumental. An announcement made through several viral TikTok videos about the product, sawmany recommend the shade for those with a deeper skin tone, specifically those of South East Asian heritage.
I don’t think that is a valid reason for me, as a vegan, not to be able to buy that foundation. When I go to the supermarket, and buy all my veggies, and beans, and tofu, I buy them at a place where they also sell dead animals. They kill them, and they sell them, at the exact same place.
It is perfectly lovely for some, and it looks good and, more important, is somewhat visible on my light-skinned friends. But on me, Indian me, it shows up as little more than a barely tinted lip balm and wears off quickly. It’s easy to put on, even without a mirror, so maybe that’s part of why people love it and are willing to reapply it all day. That’s quite the tall order, but she’s not the only person on TikTok raving about the universally flattering shade. There are so many videos with people raving about the color that looks good on everyone, complaining that it’s sold out everywhere, and suggesting alternative products to try. A lipstick that TikTok users claim suits everyone has sold out in multiple stores after going viral on the social media app.
Companies that are cruelty-free do not sell locally in China, or sell there online only, which doesn’t require any animal tests. Similarly to Avon, Mary Kay’s representatives are sometimes responsible for misinformation regarding Mary Kay’s animal testing policy. While they are very vocal about “not testing on animals”, they actually do test on animals where required by law. In the late 1989, they announced a moratorium on animal testing of its products. Sadly, in 2012 they started testing on animals again when they made the decision to join the Chinese market. Dior is owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton / Moët Hennessy).
When Mary Kay sends cosmetics into the Chinese market, it involves a request for the cosmetics to be tested by animals. Mary Kay does test on animals; it’s the law in order to sell in China. Sadly, it’s not just the Chinese “putting lipstick on a cat.” Ingredients are actually put in animals’ eyes , injected into their bodies and monitored for cancer, etc. It’s AGONY for the rabbits, mice, and all of the other animals they use. Recently, I’ve been looking into buying cruelty-free makeup.
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While there are many cruelty-free brands sold in Sephora stores, sadly Sephora’s own brand is NOT cruelty-free. Sephora sells its products in China where animal testing is required by law for foreign cosmetics. Lancome makeup is owned by Estée Lauder and its official animal testing policy is not to test on animals except when required by law.
P.S. I have no idea on the quality of their makeup range yet but Lush do some amazing skincare, hair care and bath products which are cruelty free. Find the best cruelty-free makeup, skincare, hair care products and more with our curated database. Tom Ford Beauty was developed, in concert with Estee Lauder experts, by Tom Ford, a leading beauty and fashion designer and expert. Tom Ford’s line includes a collection of fragrances and cosmetics, all designed to complement the vision of his fashion line. Ford’s line emphasizes craftsmanship, modernity, and quality. The product prices in this line make it another exclusive brand sold to a high-brow clientele.
Unfortunately I have a number of these brands in my make up bag but they will be getting put straight into the bin! I have recently found a vegan brand called Tropic and their skincare is amazing so I will be trying out their make up range. Just to let you know that Avon is now owned by the company, Natura, who also owns The Body Shop. I am unsure on the genifique separate company in China but I do know that both Avon UK and USA do not test on animals, and even do a vegan friendly range of both skincare, and makeup. Guerlain is owned by LVMH (Louis Vuitton / Moët Hennessy). They claim that they “are strongly opposed to animal testing and have developed recognized expertise in alternatives to animal testing”.
While they claim to have “a deep respect for animal welfare”, it seems to be part of careful wording to distract from the fact that they are not cruelty-free. As with Giorgio Armani, Yves Saint Laurent is also owned by L’Oreal, and adheres to L’Oreal’s animal testing policy. As YSL products are sold in mainland China, they unfortunately are not cruelty-free. To be honest, I wasn’t sure about the shade before I put it on.