How Cruel Is My Makeup Bag? | BASE PRODUCTS

This concept is something I have seen on several blogs or YouTube channels over the past year or so, and it’s something I really want to get involved in. In fact, full disclosure, I did try this several months back but without much commitment or conviction.

I’ve decided that this year I want to start making better decisions and trying to do things that will better either myself or my environment. As someone who cannot imagine being vegetarian / vegan at the moment, my makeup bag seemed the simplest place to make changes. Plus, it’ll come with the additional purposes of saving money and creating less waste as I won’t be able to freely buy pointless products like I’m used to.

I have used the site logicalharmony to see what status the brands are, as this is the site other creators have used and it seems to be the most reliable. Any products that are not cruelty free have been marked, and once I have used them up will not be repurchased. I aim to replace these products with cruelty free options eventually.

Without further ado, let me introduce you to my everyday face.

THE ‘EVERYDAY’ FACE

Glossier : Priming Moisturiser

GREY AREA

According to the site, this means that the brand were “unable to provide a clear statement on animal testing practices” and have not provided any clarification when asked.

Glossier are quite public about their stance on animal testing and on the back of their products claim they are cruelty free. However, this is not as simple as it seems (read more here). Because of their claims, you think they’d be more than happy to clarify their practices. Something feels a bit weird here and I’m gutted. That’s a no from me.

Soap & Glory : One Heck of a Blot Primer

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(disclaimer, I either use one or the other of the products above but thought I better check them both). The site says they have reached out to this brand but have received “unclear responses.” Apparently, this does not mean they test on animals but it also doesn’t mean they are cruelty free either.

The site claims they need more information and will therefore not be promoting Soap & Glory. Again, this feels weird. I feel betrayed. Why?! Another no from me, then.

L’Oreal : Infallible 24 HR Foundation

BRANDS TO AVOID

Defined on the site as “not cruelty free… could mean they engage in animal testing themselves, through a third party, as requested by law, or use ingredients that are tested on animals”.

To be honest, I’m not surprised. I knew this was bad.

Collection : Lasting Perfection Concealer

BRANDS TO AVOID

I’m actually not surprised with this one either. Gutted of course, cause this has been a staple for the longest time, but I had a horrible feeling it was bad. Oh well.

Rimmel : Clear Completion Power / Stay Matte Powder

BRANDS TO AVOID

I kind of knew that too. I’m a bad person. I’m sorry animals.

Makeup Revolution : Pro Fix Setting Spray

GREY AREA

This one is strange to me, as I always thought this brand was cruelty free from my prior research. No extra notes have been given on this brand, so maybe I will let it slide for now?

Sleek : Face Contour Kit

PENDING BRAND

According to the site, this means they are “waiting to receive response or waiting for the brand to finish the relevant documents.” This is not the same as the grey area, as they are just simply waiting. I’ll let that slide for now, but watch this space.

Model’s Own : Blush

PENDING BRAND

“Have reached out multiple times but have not received a response”

This feels weird, again. It’s a no from me. Why can’t these brands just be honest?

Fenty Beauty : Killawatt Highlighter (Metal Moon)

GREY AREA

“was unable to provide a clear statement on practices, FAQ page is not detailed enough to be sure of their status.” Logical Harmony have also not received any response to their clarification requests.

Very disappointed with this. Once again feels strange and I’m not buying it. Sorry, Rihanna but no thanks.