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Switching to Cruelty-Free Makeup: It's Not as Hard as You May Think!

Ten cruelty-free brands that you probably already use

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Switching to Cruelty-Free Makeup: It's Not as Hard as You May Think!

When it comes to makeup, many people want to stop supporting animal testing but are afraid that they won't be able to find enough variety. There are actually more cruelty-free brands than you may think, and there's a good chance you may already use some of them!

Drugstore Brands

When considering going cruelty-free, many people are hesitant because they think that they will have to spend more money for cruelty-free makeup. In actuality, there are a variety of affordable options, some of which can be found at your local drugstore! Here are a few lower-priced brands who are certified cruelty-free:

1. NYX: My personal favorite drugstore brand also happens to be 100% cruelty-free! NYX produces some of the highest quality drugstore products, in my personal opinion, and they offer many "dupes" for higher-end products!

2. Physician's Formula: Many people (including YouTube beauty gurus!) swear by this brand. They are a bit on the expensive side for the drugstore, but the quality of their products is great.

3. E.L.F: The least expensive drugstore brand is also cruelty-free! E.L.F. offers a wide variety of products, from eyeshadow to brushes and everything in between, and most of their products are $1-$5. (I didn't know they had a wider selection of products online, so check out their website too!)

4. Wet N' Wild: The quality of Wet N' Wild's products is hit or miss, however, their prices can't be beat and their lipsticks are high quality for a low price.

5. Colourpop: Although you can't find Colourpop at your local drugstore, I couldn't leave this brand out because they are a big favorite of mine. Their products are all cruelty-free and made in the U.S.A., and super affordable. All lipsticks, lip pencils, and eyeshadows are $5, cheek products are $8, and everything else in between are similarly priced. ($5 off with the coupon code "thanksbabe"! I'm not sponsored, just thought I would share).

"Sephora" Brands

I call this category "Sephora" Brands because while not all of them are necessarily sold in Sephora, they are all about that price range and not a super high end brand like Dior.

1. Anastasia Beverly Hills: Yes, your brows can be "on fleek" without harming animals along the way! ABH sells mainly their cult-favorite brow products in Sephora, but they also sell eyeshadow and lipstick online and in Macy's.

2. LUSH: LUSH is best known for their beautiful bath bombs, but they also produce a variety of lotions, masks, shampoos, and even makeup. LUSH is a great brand for sensitive skin, and they are very open about being cruelty-free.

3. Urban Decay: Don't worry, you can still use your Naked palettes when going cruelty-free! Urban Decay is best known for their high-quality eyeshadows, and although they can be a bit pricey, they are a great cruelty-free brand.

4. Kat Von D: The popular tattoo artist's line of makeup at Sephora has been quickly growing in popularity, and the brand was recently certified as cruelty-free! Kat Von D offers a variety of eye, lip, and face products, all of which are fan favorites.

5. Tarte: This brand is known for their highly pigmented products, due to their signature "Amazonian clay" formulation. Tarte is another fan-favorite brand, and being cruelty-free makes them even better.

These are only some of the many cosmetics brands that are cruelty-free. To find out if your favorite brand is certified, check out their website, or this list.

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