Cosmetic testing on live animals is an outdated, inaccurate and a cruel method of determining products' safety for human use. Despite this, animal testing is still surprisingly common in the United States, where it isn't mandatory to develop or sell products. The problem is, many are unaware. Still other countries require animal testing, despite the disadvantages it poses over modern testing methods.

Awareness on this issue could be more common, as most people do not take into consideration cosmetic testing on animals when buying their products. If the product is essential to them and their needs, the likelihood of thinking twice about humane aspects are slim. It is common, also, that the average consumer is all around unaware these practices are tested.

Cosmetics and Haircare

• Avon
• Bobbi Brown
• Covergirl
• Estée Lauder
• Head & Shoulders
• L’Oréal
• M.A.C. Cosmetics
• Mary Kay
• Maybelline
• Pantene
• Revlon
• TRESemmé

Self-Care Products

• Almay
• Aquafresh
• Aveeno
• Caress
• ChapStick
• Clean & Clear
• Coppertone
• Dove
• Johnson & Johnson
• Kiehl’s
• Listerine
• Nivea
• Old Spice
• Pampers
• Secret
• St. Ives
• Vaseline
• Vicks

Household Products

• Arm & Hammer
• Clorox
• Comet
• Febreze
• Glade
• Lysol
• Tide
• Windex

Odds are nearly every household in America has at least one product from each of those categories; they aid in our daily activities, so it’s not uncommon to be part of the percentage of people who take advantage of their uses. It is hard to switch companies or go out of the way to buy the more expensive brand that is less likely to be sold at your corner store.

I do believe that it is worth it-- the switch. Yes that list did include most everything an American owns, but what cost does it really come at? The photos below are real images that are the product of cosmetic animal testing. It is no joke. Does wiping down the counter or putting on that specific brand of mascara justify and disqualify the fact that before you used it, an animal was forced into taking the brunt of testing?

Everybody hates the ASPCA commercials of animals held behind the bars of a cage with heavy eyes because we believe that to be cruel and unfair. How about these…