Cruelty Free drugstore makeup List
Finding cruelty-free drugstore brands isn’t easy. Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart are flooded with non-cruelty-free makeup and all the big brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, Rimmel London, and CoverGirl test on animals. However, there are still some great brands in the drugstore that are Cruelty free and won’t break the bank. 1. Ardell
A well-trusted and go-to brand by makeup artists and beauty lovers for false lashes, Ardell's false lashes are not only cruelty free but also vegan.
2. e.l.f.
I was pleasantly surprised to learn that one of the most budget-friendly beauty brands, e.l.f., is cruelty-free and carries a large number of vegan products. The paragraph below is taken straight from the brand itself: We do not test on animals or endorse such practices. Our products do not contain animal derived ingredients. Beeswax has been replaced by synthetic beeswax and lanolin has been replaced by Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladinpale-2. We currently support HSUS and are partners with PETA in the Caring Consumer Project."
4. EcoTools
Not only are the EcoTools high-quality brushes made from highly sustainable materials such as bamboo, the bristles are also soft synthetic instead of animal hair, which makes them vegan. Another reason to love EcoTools? They donate one percent of their annual sales to 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet. 6. Milani
Milani is certified by both PETA and the Leaping Bunny program as cruelty free. There are many reasons to love the brand: the products are some of the best drugstore gems in the market, and the quality rarely disappoints. 7. NYX
Despite the fact that NYX is currently owned by L'Oréal, it remains a cruelty-free company and is certified by PETA. I own and love so many NYX products, but their Butter Gloss is my favorite lip gloss on the market. Beautifully pigmented without being overly thick and tacky 10. Sonia Kashuk
Sonia Kashuk was exclusively sold at Target and is on the higher end of drugstore brands. Unfortunately for Canadians, Target has since shut their doors in Canada, so the only way to get your hands on her products is online (try Amazon.com or eBay.com). 11. Wet n Wild
One of the most budget-friendly drugstore brands, Wet n Wild is PETA-certified, cruelty-free and also makes a point to work with cruelty-free third party vendors. Another bonus point: Wet n Wild has a decent list of vegan products. This is just a few. There are more out there you just have to do something digging.