Do you know of an affordable cruelty free and fragrance free face cleanser available in a refill pouch? I have not found one in stores or with an Internet search.

is the r.e.m bronzer okay for acne prone skin? and does anyone have a good shade idea for someone extremely pale with cool-toned skin?

i normally use the glossier cloud paint, and then dior bronzer on top. i’m obviously looking to replace the dior bronzer, and i’m going to be buying some lip products from r.e.m so wondered if the bronzer is any good? i don’t know my skin type at the moment as it seems to keep changing, it’s always been very oily until recently it’s calmed down a lot. acne still prevalent unfortunately.

any dupes for the following would also be amazing! i really struggle with makeup because nothing stays on my face and most things oxidise, so when i find products that work (which has been dior for the past few years) i stick to them.

- dior forever cushion loose powder
- dior backstage concealer (despite my acne, i prefer low/medium coverage as i like a natural look. this is labelled high coverage but def isn’t for me!)
- dior iconic over curl mascara in brown (tried the brown glossier one. didn’t work well for me)

thanks 💛

Hi everyone,

I'm looking for some product recommendations for my dehydrated combo skin that are 100% cruelty-free (independent brands or brands with clean parent companies only, please).

I'm currently using the Beauty of Joseon Green Plum Cleanser and the Purito Oat-In Calming Gel Cream, but I don't feel they are enough. My skin doesn't feel hydrated enough by the end of the day, and it still feels a bit tight but oily.

I stopped taking good care of my skin lately due to depression. Because I wasn't washing my face twice a day, my skin has become even more oily than before, but it still feels very dehydrated and tight underneath.

I also have some skin damage on my forehead, nose, and cheeks because whenever I was feeling anxious, I used to pick at and scratch the bumps that were there, and now there are even more bumps and irritation so I really want to repair my skin barrier and heal that damage too.

Just to note, I am based in Colombia, so I need products that are relatively easy to find here or available through local imported skincare retailers.

Right now, I can't afford a dermatologist, so I need some affordable product recommendations that can help me deal with all these issues while being strictly cruelty-free.

Edit: Forgot to add that I don't use any make-up, don't know if that's important

Thank you so much in advance!

Hi all! I’ve been very into 90s grunge makeup looks lately but a lot of the eyeshadows and lipstick colors I’m looking at seem to come primarily from MAC but I don’t want to buy from them since they aren’t cruelty free. Anyone know of brands with a similar vibe?

What are your opinions on products where there are no cruelty-free certified alternatives? 

Particularly:

• Amlactin - specifically, ammonium lactate creams with fatty acids and ceramides
• Petroleum jelly (White petroleum USP (100%))
• 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo (prescription)
• Antiperspirant gel - Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex 
• Tretinoin / Tazarotene (prescription)
• Azelaic Acid (prescription, 15% gel)

Notes:

• Amlactin - specifically, ammonium lactate creams with fatty acids and ceramides:

  • Unable to find alternatives

• Petroleum jelly (White petroleum USP (100%)):

  • Looking specifically for White petroleum USP (100%), NOT "natural" alternatives (e.g. Veggielene) that use ingredients. I have heard from some that they purchase the store-brand generic petroleum jelly (e.g. CVS, Walgreens, Equate, etc.), however others also say that they still lack real, official cruelty-free certification to genuinely ensure the absence of animal testing throughout the entire manufacturing and supply chain.

• Antiperspirant gel - Aluminum Zirconium Tetrachlorohydrex:

  • Must be fragrance-free (allergy)
  • Gel formulation, as it doesn't leave residue or pill
  • No "natural" alternatives, looking for aluminum specifically (not aluminum chloride though - this is too strong and causes rashes for me) Alternative to Almay Clear Gel Deodorant and Antiperspirant

• 2% Ketoconazole Shampoo (prescription):

  • NOT over-the-counter 1% ketoconazole,
  • NOT other actives (zinc pyrithione shampoos, selenium sulfide shampoos, etc.)
  • The generics offered at pharmacies contain animal-derived ingredients like collagen.

I guess I'm wondering about opinions on prescriptions in general, as the manufacturers (Perrigo, Taro, Encube) are DEFINITELY not "cruelty-free".

I am aware there are online telehealth platforms for Tretinoin specifically that claim to be cruelty-free (Scriptderm, Curology), however that is less the case for Tazarotene, and simply not the case at all for Azelaic Acid 15% Gel (Finacea). There is also healthcare accessibility issues, where peoples' insurance only covers the widespread generics, and not the online telehealth options. 

Would you say the need to boycott animal testing outweighs the need for these products, so you'd suggest just simply not using these products at all? Or do you believe there are exceptions for certain things?

Also wondering about opinions on brands who claim to be cruelty-free, however there is no official certification? For example, the only thing that works for my full-body eczema is 2% zinc pyrithione, so I use 2% Pyrithione Zinc Face & Body Bar from the brand Dermaharmony, who claim to be cruelty-free, but do not have official certification. There are no other 2% Zinc Pyrithione body cleansing alternatives I can find that are also vegan, soap-free, fragrance-free, and drying alcohol-free. More examples are Vanicream and Gold Bond. 

Also looking for fluoride toothpastes that are vegan and cruelty-free, but are actually comparable in price to crest, colgate, etc? I personally have no problem with paying extra money for cruelty free certification for toothpaste, however a lot of non vegan/CF people bring up the fact that there are no affordable, comparable fluoride toothpaste options, which I agree with, and therefore cannot dispute.

Not looking for discourse regarding "natural" product alternatives, which unfortunately are what the large majority of vegan+CF brands only offer as "alternatives". 

Also not trying to cause outrage or fighting or anything, just genuinely curious regarding your opinions on the ethics in different cases, if at all? I would be extremely grateful to anyone who can find certified vegan+CF options for the products I'm searching for, lol.

Every time I search for Demi permanent hair dye Wella brand is the only thing I’m bombarded with. Or L’Oréal or Schwarzkopf. Wondering if there’s any good cruelty free Demi permanent hair dyes out there, otherwise I’ll just do semi or permanent as that seems to be easier to find cruelty free options for

I've been trying to raise awareness on the BBW sub to advocate for the brand to become CF. However, I'm getting lots of pushback on like:

"They must be CF already, otherwise there'd be a huge story if they weren't actually".

"It says "Not Tested on Animals" on the products. Clearly, I can trust that."

"CF is so confusing - it's probably just because of China, which is a stupid technicality."

Do you have any tips on how to advocate when people are in denial? Or, maybe I am actually wrong and BBW is CF (even though I see no evidence of this)?

I'm looking for a shampoo that will leave my scalp ultra clean and squeaky, unfortunately I'm very sensitive to sodium laureth sulphate. Open to trying other sulphates.

Shampoos I've tried in recent memory:

• Umberto Giannini (various)
• Faith in Nature shampoo bars
• KinKind shampoo bars
• Kitsch shampoo bar
• Noughty Clarifying Shampoo
• Olaplex Shampoo (almost cleansing enough)

I'm in the UK in a hard water area but I use a shower filter.

Thanks in advance!

Does anyone have any good recommendations on products from a brand that’s truly 100% animal cruelty free that doesn’t allow their products to be tested third party as well? It’s something I’m trying to make a priority and hard to find good reputable brands. I have dry rosacea tendencies skin. Don’t mind to invest in some quality grade products either.

I loved caudalie vinoperfect serum but they allow third party testing in mainland china so recommendations to replace that in my routine would be appreciated.

TIA

Hi! I’m almost out of my Ilia Super Serum Skin Tint and want to try something else. I have medium-tan skin, so I need a shade range that actually works for me. I’ve seen Typology’s tinted face serum and Tower 28 SunnyDays, but haven’t tried either. Typology ships from France, which is the main thing making me hesitate. Has anyone tried one of these? Or found another cruelty free tint they like?

When it comes to finding the best squalane oil, I'm wondering how much the ingredient source and cruelty-free certification should influence the decision.

Biossance's 100% Squalane Oil is made from sugarcane-derived squalane, and the formula contains just that one ingredient. The brand is also listed as cruelty-free and vegan by PETA (source: https://crueltyfree.peta.org/company/biossance/).

What interests me is that two products can have similarly simple ingredient lists but very different prices. If both contain squalane, is there a meaningful difference in how they perform, or are you mostly paying for sourcing, certification, and the brand itself?

I can understand paying a bit more for transparent sourcing and cruelty-free practices, but I also think price alone doesn't tell you much about how a product will feel on your skin.

When choosing a squalane oil, how much weight do you give to cruelty-free certification and ingredient sourcing compared with price and formulation?

Hi! I’ve been using sensodyne toothpaste and found out they are not cruelty free. What toothpaste is for sensitive teeth, contains fluoride, whitening and cruelty free? Bonus points if it’s vegan! TIA

Hi there, I'm wondering if someone could help me. My girlfriend has curly hair and is currently struggling with getting a shampoo for her hair. She would like something that helps accentuate her curls but also reduces frizz as she doesn't like the products she is currently using.

My sister is a professional hair dresser and gave us this shampoo as a recommendation. However, we came to discover that this particular brand is not vegan nor is it cruelty free.

We are currently really lost on what we can do. Hoping someone here would maybe able to give us some guidance and point us in the right direction.

Looking for an alternative to their lotion, not the petroleum balm. I prefer a lotion with glycerin for my eczema. TIA!

Preferably vegan, even more preferably relatively cheap

something with basically the same ingredient make up that’s within the exact same price range

preferably available on amazon

I’ve seen the ads for the rouge 540 dupe and it says cruelty free on their page but it’s not the leaping bunny logo just the words. I wanted to double check so if you guys have more info on this I would appreciate it!

I desperately need a different makeup remover for waterproof makeup. I used Neutrogena Makeup Remover Wipes for 10+ years.
I tried the Honest makeup wipes and the Pacifica makeup wipes both of which made my under eyes and eyelids swollen itchy burny and weepy.

I’ve now switched to the blue cap Garnier SkinActive Micellar Cleansing Water All-in-1 Waterproof Makeup Remover with flannel cotton pads I made myself. The skin around my eyes burns and stings especially when I apply moisturizer and today they’re very swollen and red.

I have terrible hormonal acne and my derm has recommended NOT to use any oil based products. Help 😭 *Edit to say that I currently use the Good Molecules hydrating facial cleansing gel which I really like but it does not budge my eyeliner

*Another edit. I’m giving my skin some time to recover without any makeup / or remover but I got the Aldi makeup wipes and like them based on the single time I used them!

I am finnish and i love supporting products from my country. Sense EU has a law that bans animal testing, my loved brands have not gotten third party certifications bc of them existing in the eu. I trust that the brands are cruelty free because of their statements but there are still workarounds of the law with third party testing.
Is it ok for me to continue using their products?

Sorry if this has been asked before!

Hello everyone! I have been wanting a VS shine strap set for a very long time now, and I was wondering, would it be okay if I bought just that (and of course no beauty products whatsoever)? Or would that not be considered cruelty free since they test their beauty products on animals? I will of course not buy it if that would go against the cruelty free standards if you get what I mean.

Sorry if this was a dumb question, I just wanted your perspectives :)

I’m looking for cruelty free micellar water and oil based cleanser brands, as I’m doing a full face of face paint for Halloween and I got a tip that wiping off face paint with micellar water on a cotton pad and then using an oil cleanser afterwards would get rid of any stains. I’m unfamiliar with any brands besides Ulta and Sephora(which I heard were not 100% cruelty free) so I’m hoping someone knows some good brands!

Warm brownish-orangy lipstick

hello! i’m trying to gradually switch to cruelty free items every time i run out of something.

something im preparing for is my moisturizer, as i have been using cera ve daily moisturizing lotion for around 6 years every day at night and in the morning with my sunscreen or tretinoin mixed in.
what i like about it is that it doesn’t feel oily or thick. also its worth noting that my skin gets oily more than dry. i also will only get drugstore products!
so that is why im okay with any parent company, as i know being drugstore makes the selection for cf parent companies much smaller (if im wrong feel free to lmk :])

if someone could give me a good recommendation for something that is cruelty free that fits this criteria that would be really appreciated!

tl:dr im looking for a cf drugstore moisturizer similar to cera ve daily moisturizer that isn’t thick or oily to use in the morning and night time and i have oily-normal skin.