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Hey guys.

      I've been "monitor" shopping, basically meaning I've been looking at beauty products online. A few things have caught my eye from the ELF.com website. And like I always do when one a product catches my eye, I check that company's cruelty-free status. 

      I noticed, I had yet to mention ELF on my blog. Like many other company's, ELF has yet to reply to me, about their cruelty-free status. At this point, I think the only manner in which they will pay attention to me, is if I march to their office in NYC. I would be willing to do that to, but of course I live on a college student's salary. 

      So I guess we'll have to settle for looking at their FAQ page, at least for now.

      I know, it bothers me too. When purchasing from a well-known company to go-off their FAQ page, but alas with ELF I feel a bit more secure to do so. ELF is listed on PETA's DO NOT TEST list, as a company that does NOT conduct animal-testing. 

      Any who. Here is what it states on their FAQ page. 

" Do you test on animals?

 We do NOT test on animals or endorse such practices. Our products do not contain animal derived ingredients. Beeswax has been replaced by synthetic beeswax and lanolin has been replaced by Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladinpale-2. We currently support HSUS and are partners with PETA in the Caring Consumer Project. Please see our philosophy page for further explanation on our company."

      
I won't be discussing, ELF's philosophy, because this blog only looks at a company's cruelty-free status; which, in my opinion in itself says a lot about a company's philosophy. I will link it here, if you are interested in checking it out. 

     

      It warms my heart when company's go the extra mile to replace their animal derived ingredients, such as beeswax and lanolin, with synthetic materials. Although, I am not vegan, I am vegetarian. As you can see, ELF is cruelty-free according to their website. Although, I will request a proper correspondence from an ELF representative. As you known, I appreciate the credibility that comes along with an official correspondence. 

      I really admire their stance on animal testing and their stance on good-quality ingredients for a great price. 

     I really urge you to contact ELF for yourself. Maybe you will have better success in contacting them. If you do, I would really appreciate it if you share it here. 

-Camila Alvarez <3 

UrbanDecay purchased by L'oreal aka "The KING of ANIMAL TESTING"

Hey guys.

    I just want to put this out there. I will have a more in detail post later. However, you know what I stand for. Like Burt's Bees, that claim to be cruelty-free but is owned by Clorox, but of course Clorox tests on animals. That same thing is happening to Urban Decay. L'oreal is infamous among us animal rights activist, because they test on animals. L'oreal owns half of the drug store. (Click link to find out) !
  
   Basically STOP supporting Urban Decay. If you support Urban Decay you also support Animal Testing!!! 
    
    Please watch these videos to learn more. These ladies know what they are talking about.
Remember: I will keep you updated.

-Camila

tarte cosmetics animal testing policy

Hey guys.

I have received an email from a Tarte representative in regards to their animal testing policy. As always I will share it:

"Hello Camila,

  Thank you for contacting tarte cosmetics customer service. tarte cosmetics is not owned by a parent company. We are a cruelty free brand recognized by PETA that does not support animal testing or work with companies that do. Also, our products are not sold in China.  Please email me if you have any other questions.
Thank you!"

HOORAY!!

Finally a company that cuts the bs and gets to the point. I have watched many YouTube Beauty Gurus, that use cruelty-free makeup, talk about tarte cosmetics, so I had a good feeling about their company; however, I felt inclined to do my own research. Tarte is also in PETA's cruelty free list. (click here to access it) They are not on LeapingBunny's. It could be that they haven't gone through the process, or don't feel like they need to be certified by both companies. As of now I would feel safe about purchasing from Tarte. If you know anything, that might make me change my idea of tarte cosmetics feel free to email me at ca.alva@yahoo.com . Comment and let me know what you think.

-Camila :)

"Tell Revlon to Come Clean About Animal Testing in China" PETITION

Hey guys.

        Yesterday, I posted my correspondence with Revlon. If you read the email I received, you will note that Revlon did not directly answer my question. I was doing more research when I came across this page. It's called The PETA files. I do not have permission from them to share the info but I HIGHLY recommend you check it out. (click here).
     
       In the article they discuss Revlon's "shaddy" behavior, for lack of a better word. Revlon sales in China, and in order to sale cosmetic products in China, companies must test on animals. There is a LINK to sign a petiton, basically telling Revlon you will boycott their products if they continue to sale in China. In a few days I will have an opinon post on another aspect this website addresses. However, please take one minute and sign this petition. The more people who stand for animal's rights, the louder of a voice they will be given.
To sign the petition just click on REVLON STOP SELLING IN CHINA.


-CAMILA A.