INC.redible is Cruelty-Free

INC.redible has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider INC.redible to be Cruelty-Free.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

INC.redible is Not 100% Vegan

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of INC.redible, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

The company claims they’re working towards becoming 100% vegan, but currently, some of their products are not vegan.

“Both brands are cruelty free and nearing 100% vegan, making big steps to ensure every product is as planet-friendly as it possibly can be.”

How to know which of INC.redible products are vegan?

They don’t mark which of their products are vegan on each product page so it’s best to reference this page on their website of all their vegan products for the most up-to-date and accurate information of their vegan options. At the time of writing this article, they have an impressive 271 vegan products on this page!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are INC.redible’s products made?

I asked INC.redible where their products are manufactured and they told me:

“This is a mix of Korea, Taiwan and China.”

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless a company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked INC.redible if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“Yes, we can confirm that all Mica used in our products is cruelty free, ethically sourced and without child labour. We do routine GMP (Good manufacturing Practices) audits on our Suppliers. All of our manufacturers are ISO 22716 certified. We also routinely have social audits done on our manufacturing suppliers including SMETA and BSCI.“

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Bleach London is Cruelty-Free

Bleach London has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Bleach London to be Cruelty-Free.

“When we apply for a PETA certifications, it means that our manufacturers & suppliers also comply with the cruelty-free standards. Our cosmetics & personal care products are manufactured in UK & EU only and animal-testing is illegal.”

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Bleach London has confirmed they only ship and sell to China and they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We ship our products worldwide but our products are not on the market in China and we do not have any plan to sell to China unless there’s a change in animal testing regulation on cosmetics & personal care”

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Bleach London is 100% Vegan

Bleach London has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

“Our entire hair range has been completely vegan since 2017. We also have a strict animal-cruelty free ethos and are happy to be PETA approved as part of their Beauty Without Bunnies programme.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Bleach London’s products made?

When I asked Bleach London where their products are manufactured, they told me:

“A large number of our products are manufactured in the UK, though some are also manufactured in Italy and the Netherlands. Our team have carried out extensive research to source the best possible manufacturers for the specific requirements of some of our products. They found that in some instances, manufacturers based in Europe were the best fit for selected products.”

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Bleach London if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“Our raw material manufacturer for mica is a founding member of the UN Global Compact since 2007, which is a responsible and sustainable operating company that condemns all forms of child labour. They have shifted all sourcing of mica supplies to in-house sourcing in the USA as part of their sustainable supply chain management system.”

I hope this article helped you to understand Bleach London’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

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B. Cosmetics has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider B. Cosmetics to be Cruelty-Free.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

B. Cosmetics is 100% Vegan

B. Cosmetics has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

“In 2013, we launched our B. Cosmetics brand – a completely vegan and cruelty free range of beauty and skincare products and we’ve not stopped there.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are B. Cosmetics made?

“I can now confirm that currently B. cosmetics are manufactured in China & Thailand.“

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless a company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked B. Cosmetics if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“At Superdrug we are committed to the Responsible Mica Initiative, a global coalition for action that is working to eradicate child labour by 2022, by using mica mines that are fully audited by accredited independent auditors, to ensure they do not use child labour. It is a requirement that all our suppliers use fully audited mica suppliers with full traceability for all our Own Brand products.”

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Spectrum Collections is a cruelty-free brand. None of Spectrum’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Spectrum has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Spectrum Test on Animals?

When asking, does Spectrum test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Spectrum’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Spectrum confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Spectrum confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Spectrum confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Spectrum Collections is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Spectrum Collections’ Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Spectrum’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Spectrum Collections has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Spectrum Certified Cruelty-Free?

Spectrum Collections is certified cruelty-free by PETA, but NOT Leaping Bunny certified.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since starting my blog in 2015, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Spectrum Collections Vegan?

Spectrum Collections is a 100% vegan brand. All their products are vegan, and are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from Spectrum Collections when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“Yes I can confirm all of our products are completely vegan and cruelty free.”

Where to buy Spectrum Collections? Check out spectrumcollections.com!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Spectrum’s products made?

Their makeup products state “Made in Italy” but there’s no info on where their brushes are made. I emailed and asked Spectrum Collections but never received a response back.

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Spectrum if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“All our makeup is made in Italy including the Mica :)”

Spectrum claims their mica is “made in Italy,” but Spectrum did not clarify how they audit or trace to ensure no child labor was involved in mining their mica.

I hope this article helped you to understand Spectrum Collections’ cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Sanctuary Spa is Cruelty-Free

Sanctuary Spa has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Sanctuary Spa to be Cruelty-Free.

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Sanctuary Spa’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Sanctuary Spa has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Sanctuary Spa is Not 100% Vegan

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of Sanctuary Spa, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

The following is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Sanctuary Spa’s website about its vegan claims:

How to know which of Sanctuary Spa products are vegan?

All of Sanctuary Spa’s vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Sanctuary Spa’s products made?

I asked Sanctuary Spa where their products are manufactured and they told me:

“We can advise that some Sanctuary Spa products are manufactured in the UK and some in Thailand.”

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Sanctuary Spa if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“We have a policy in place with regards to Mica, which requires the partners we use to hold a statement from the raw material supplier that confirms that no child labour was used at any point in the supply chain. We review these statements periodically for Sanctuary Spa products that contain Mica. Our corporate website has more information regarding our overall commitment to social responsibility which can be viewed here: https://www.pzcussons.com/good-4-business/csr-policies/”

I hope this article helped you to understand Sanctuary Spa’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

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Real Techniques is Cruelty-Free

Real Techniques has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in any markets that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Real Techniques to be Cruelty-Free.

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Real Techniques’ website about its animal testing policy:

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Real Techniques is 100% Vegan

Real Techniques has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

“Thanks for your interest in Real Techniques! Our brushes are made with synthetic fibers, which are cruelty-free. Real Techniques as a whole is a vegan company.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some makeup brushes are made with goat, squirrel, pony, or other animal hair. However, unless it’s clearly labeled, it’s sometimes difficult to know if brushes are made with synthetic or animal fibers. So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers.

Where are Real Technique’s products made?

Real Techniques states on its website,

“Real Techniques products are primarily made in Asia and we could not appreciate our partners more. Our manufacturers are held to the highest of standards of both ethics and quality and are submitted through a rigorous inspection and audit process before they can work as our partner. PPI Beauty and our suppliers follow all regulations and adhere to all local laws of every country we currently do business.”

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

I hope this article helped you to understand Real Technique’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

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ORLY is Cruelty-Free

ORLY has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider ORLY to be Cruelty-Free.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

ORLY has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We do not sell our products in China.”

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

ORLY is 100% Vegan

ORLY has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from ORLY when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“All ORLY products are cruelty-free and vegan.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are ORLY’s products made?

“Family owned since 1975, ORLY® products are made with love at their HQ in Los Angeles, CA.”

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked ORLY if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“All of our mica is sourced from well established companies. In addition, we have verification from the companies that there is no animal testing done and this is supportive of our Leaping Bunny certification (Cruelty-Free).”

ORLY claims their mica is sourced from “well-established companies” but did not specifically address where their mica is sourced from and how they audit or trace to ensure no child labor was involved in mining their mica.

I hope this article helped you to understand ORLY’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Eylure is Cruelty-Free

Eylure has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Eylure to be Cruelty-Free.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Eylure has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Eylure is Not 100% Vegan

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of Eylure, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

How to know which of Eylure products are vegan?

When I asked Eylure if all of their products are vegan, they told me all their lashes are vegan but other items may not be vegan.

“All our lashes are vegan friendly, for the rest of our products some are vegan and some are not. If you have a specific product I can query with our technical team and find out for you.”

Since Eylure doesn’t clearly mark which of their items are vegan on their website, it’s best to ask the company directly.

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Eylure’s products made?

Eylure told me their lashes are made in China and Indonesia.

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Eylure if any of their products contain mica and, if so, if they’re ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“Yes, our products contains Mica. Unfortunately, we do not have the data requested.”

Eylure claims they do use mica but could not comment on where their mica is sourced from and how they audit or trace to ensure no child labor was involved in mining their mica.

I hope this article helped you to understand Eylure’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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EcoTools is Cruelty-Free

EcoTools has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider EcoTools to be Cruelty-Free.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

EcoTools is 100% Vegan

EcoTools has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

“Our makeup brushes, sponges, hair brushes, & bath products are never tested on animals and made of 100% Vegan and Cruelty Free materials.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are EcoTools’s products made?

“Where are EcoTools® products made?
EcoTools products are primarily made in Asia and we could not appreciate our partners more. Our manufacturers are held to the highest of standards of both ethics and quality and are submitted through a rigorous inspection and audit process before they can work as our partner.
PPI Beauty and our suppliers follow all regulations and adhere to all local laws of every country we currently do business.”

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

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Ardell is Cruelty-Free

Ardell has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Ardell to be Cruelty-Free.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

But Ardell has confirmed they do not sell in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“we do not sell to mainland China.”

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Ardell is Not 100% Vegan

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of Ardell, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

How to know which of Ardell products are vegan?

Some of Ardell’s products are marked as Vegan in the product description on their website. Their lashes are vegan, and they’ve confirmed their DUO adhesive is also vegan.

“Thanks for reaching out to Ardell Beauty. Yes our DUO adhesives are vegan”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Ardell products manufactured?

When I asked Ardell where their products are made, they told me:

“Our products are manufactured in different places.”

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless a company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Ardell if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by stating,

“All of our products and ingredients are cruelty free. Our vendors have provided a declaration of product compliance for each ingredient / product. Our vendors do now have any child or slave labor. Our upper management has visited facilities and factories and can confirm this. Also, the documents we routinely require are GMP and ISO’s from the factories that are certified by a government agency, this also confirms the nonuse of child and slave labor. The Mica we use in different products is sourced from different vendors. If you would like to provide us with a specific list of products we can reach out to our vendors and request the origin of the Mica.”

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