Showing posts with label revlon. Show all posts
Showing posts with label revlon. Show all posts

Friday, January 18, 2013

CoverGirl, Almay, Dolce and Gabbana Fragrances, Pantene, Secret, Venus, etc.. P and G companies

      I've been trying to get through most well-known "drug-store" companies. I realized, that I'm missing CoverGirl, which is probably the most well-known of them all. Therefore, I started to look into them.

      I was surprised when the 'search', in my research proved short lived. I clicked on the "Contact Us" link, located on the lower right side of the CoverGirl homepage. I was then lead to a page, with three subheading. I clicked on the first, "Email Us." Instead of going to the email use header, I decided to check out their 'frequently asked' section. ( click here, to be linked there directly). I typed in "animals".                                                                
There I found the following:


"What is CoverGirl's policy about research involving animals?
P&G, maker of CoverGirl cosmetics, does not test beauty products on animals; nor do we ask suppliers to test them on our behalf. We do not test beauty ingredients on animals, except in rare cases when needed to meet regulatory or safety obligations. For more information on our full policy, visit http://www.pg.com/en_US/sustainability/point_of_view/animal_welfare.shtml "

      I Could already tell, from the "except in rare cases...", what I would find on the link provided to the P&G website.
Note: In case you are not aware, P&G is the company behind many household care items. (i.e. Bounty,   Mr. Clean, Pampers, Dawn) (click here for the entire list). 

      I realize that on this blog, I only focus on beauty related companies. However, I'm sure most of you would appreciate knowing that P&G is also behind those companies. 
   

    I found it surprising that they are also behind, MANY cosmetic/beauty companies. Here just a few of the better known ones: Always, Head & Shoulders, Olay, Pantene, Gillette, Venus, Tampax, etc. (Click  here to see them all) 

Back to what I found on the P&G wesbite. 

"Sometimes, to ensure that materials are safe and effective, we must conduct research that involves animals. This is a last resort. We consider such research only after every other reasonable option has been exhausted. The vast majority of our tests do not use animals and our ultimate goal is to completely eliminate animal testing. P&G firmly believes that ending animal research is beneficial for consumers, animal welfare, and industry. Wherever possible, we use computer models, synthetic materials, clinical studies, published scientific studies, and comments from consumers about products they use. P&G's product lines are diverse. We sell more than 250 brands. These brands are subject to different legal/regulatory oversight. As a result, our Animal Research policy for the Health Care business is similar to, but distinct from our policy for consumer products such as cosmetics and cleaning products. We are also committed to helping pets live better and longer lives, and our nutritional research programs for pets are designed to do just that. This represents a third area in which we have a policy to guide our development of nutritional programs specifically for cats and dogs. Today, more than 99% of our safety assessments are accomplished without the use of additional safety testing with animals. We reapply existing information and make extensive use of non-animal methods to determine safety. P&G is working with many partners and lawmakers globally to continue to advance science and technology in this area. P&G is well known for leadership in developing alternatives to animal tests, investing more than $275 million and developing or adapting more than 50 alternative methods. Many of these methods are not only faster than corresponding methods using animals, they are also more predictive of environmental or health effects.We are committed to continuing our leadership in developing non-animal alternatives, and our goal is to ultimately eliminate all animal research." ( P&G.com
      I think it's funny, laughable you might say, how they ramble on about "[believing] that ending animal research is beneficial for consumers, animal welfare, and industry." 
      
       Yet, they keep implementing it. I don't care how many times they say "we must conduct animal testing" to ensure the safety of our costumers blah blah blah!!! I know, that the only reason they continue to conduct animal testing is because of China's policy.
       
      If you are unaware, China requires cosmetic companies to conduct animal testing before they can sell in the country. 
      
      I think, and am sure most of you will agree, that the real reason companies like P&G, Estee Lauder, L'oreal Paris, MAC, Revlon, Maybelline, etc... continue to conduct animal testing, especially since we now have so many alternatives, is the profit or $$$. 

       Like I've mentioned before. The people behind these companies are not unaware of the 1.37 billion people living in China and what that means for their pockets! (http://www.statisticbrain.com/china-country-statistics/) 

So there you have it. I can't say I'm surprised at all by this. Definitely annoyed at their attempt to keep their "saintly" image. I wonder how 'saintly' they would seem, if they allowed us to enter their torture labs. 

Let me know what you think. By either commenting below or emailing me at ca.alva@yahoo.com. 

      I've been busying trying to contact SleekMakeup, Mally, etc from my list. By the way, if you are interested in looking at the list of cruelty-free companies I've gather, I have a post of each of them with my research, click here. Or you can look at the upper-left hand corner of my blog, where I will have my list linked, as well as Leaping Bunny's list, & PETA's list. 

      I would also appreciate if you would let me know which companies you want me to research. I can't guarantee I'll be able to get back to you guys with a post in a matter of days, but I will defiantly start.  

--Camila A. 














Thursday, January 3, 2013

Eyes Lips Face

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 



Sunday, December 23, 2012

Mally Beauty


April 23, 2013 UPDATE: Still haven're received a formal reply from Mally. :(
Will keep you posted. 






Hey guys.

       So, I've been really horribly unsuccessful in receiving quick replies from companies! It's really frustrating, so I decided to take manners into my own hands. I've been going to companies web pages and looking at their "FAQ" pages, as they are commonly known. 

      Don't worry!!! I'm still contacting these companies, but I figured it would be a good idea to post these, in addition to my correspondences. Like I mentioned previously I like the credibility that comes from personally contacting the companies. 

      However, I still feel like I can trust what it says on these companies web page because these companies would look really bad, if they lied about their cruelty-free status. Trust me. Take PETA who are infamous for checking those kinds of things. The truth always comes out. 

     So, please be patient with me. I'm working hard!
     For now, lets look at what it says on Mally's Beauty web page, about their "tested on animals" status. 
MallyBeauty.com(Click picture to go to site) 
      
I was surprised by the humble, quirky answer to this question. I often receive, answers that are full of facts but often don't answer the question. Just check out my correspondence with L'Oreal, Maybelline, MAC, & Revlon. I just want an answer, even if the answer is not want I want to hear. I don't want to feel like these companies are testing my vocabulary. Hopefully, that makes sense. 

     I feel this answer, from Mally Beauty is trustworthy because they get right to it. I like how, they mention Mally's personal philosophy, "She always says, tested on celebrities, not on animals." I wish all companies would take on that approach. 
         So far, I would feel safe purchasing from Mally. I will however, keep you updated when they reply to me. 
UPDATE: Dec. 29, 2013*** I know I said I would feel safe purchasing from Mally, but the more I've learned about animal testing makes me very spectacle when companies don't address animal testing questions. I would NOT purchase from them until they address my questions & if they meet the criteria I look for. 

       Mally, is usually only found on QVC or on their website. I've never seen her products in a sephora or Ulta. According to their FAQ page, they are not sold in China. 






 -So what do you think? Let me know your honest opinion below. 
-Also, I would appreciate it if you would subscribe. Just look for the subscriber box, to the left. -----> 
It would make me really happy!!! <3 <3 <3 


-
-Camila A. 









Wednesday, December 19, 2012

L'Oreal Official Correspondence


Hey guys.
So I finally received a reply from L'oreal. To be honest, I think the reason it took so long to receive a reply was my fault. I later realized I had emailed the wrong department. Opps. The important thing is that I finally received a reply from them. 



Here it is: 

My email to L'oreal:



"December 18, 2012
The safety of our consumers is our highest priority at L'Oréal Paris, a division of L'Oréal USA, Inc. Our products and ingredients undergo extensive screening so that consumers may purchase and use our products with complete confidence.
L'Oréal is a leader in developing alternative methods to animal testing with the ultimate goal of eliminating all animal testing completely. In 1989, L'Oréal voluntarily stopped using animal testing for the evaluation of its entire range of finished products. The company has invested $800 million over the last 25 years to develop innovative, alternative methods to animal testing, particularly in the area of reconstructed tissue development. We are totally committed to a future without tests on animals.
To learn more about L'Oréal's work in the area of alternative methods to animal testing, please visit our Sustainability website athttp://www.sustainabledevelopment.loreal.com/research-innovation/focus-on-predictive-evaluation/a-new-generation-of-predictive-evaluation-methods.aspx.
We appreciate your interest in L'Oréal Paris and we hope this information is helpful.
Sincerely,

[I don't feel right sharing the name of the person who replied to me]



Consumer Affairs Advisor



Ref # 6785402 "

      As you can see my suspicions were pretty accurate. Like I have mentioned before companies that mention they are committed to "a future without animal testing", are just evading the question. Whenever you hear that from a company it basically mean: WE CONDUCT ANIMAL TESTING. I am however, confused that according to my correspondence, in 1989 "L'Oreal voluntarily stopped using animal testing for the evaluation of its entire range..." I don't understand why a company would initiate an end to animal testing, yet continue to conduct animal testing. My opinion is that it has to due to China's obligatory animal testing law. Remember, there are  1.3 billion people in China, that is a gigantic market and companies like L'Oreal are not stupid. They know what that means to their pockets. Oh, money how you can rid us of our humanity! 

     Its weird to me that so many replies I receive from companies that do conduct animal testing are so similar. For example my correspondence with Maybelline, Revlon, & MAC. 

     I don't understand why these companies talk about trying to find "an alternative" to animal testing, when the alternative already exists. Check out Peta's website for an more detail at these methods, where are often "generally faster and less expensive."( Peta's Site)
       I won't go into too many details about these methods, as I am just a regular person who happens to be very passionate about animal cruelty, but I'm by NO means an expert. 
   
       So, if you are switching over to all cruelty-free cosmetics, I applaud you and urge you to STOP buying L'Oreal products. There are other great companies that come out with amazing products and do it with with no animal testing! For example, Physicians Formula, Sonia Kashuk, ELF, NYX, L.A. Colors (I still have to verify, but I'm hopeful), tarte, etc... (Check out my Cruelty-Free list for more). 

     Like I mentioned in my L'Oreal Update post, just a couple of days ago, I DO NOT support companies who have parent companies that test on animals. So I will be adding all the companies I listed from that post, to the NOT CRUELTY FREE section of my cruelty-free list

What do you think about all the similar replies I've been receiving from these companies? Have you had a similar experience? Anything you would like to add? Let me know, I really enjoy my comments! Especially since I receive so few. :)

      
--Camila A. 

Monday, December 3, 2012

Final Update UrbanDecay


Hey guys. So I emailed UrbanDecay on Friday and received a reply today.
(This is the message I sent them)
"To whom it may concern,

I have recently learned that this company has been bought by industry giants L'oreal. L'oreal is not 100% cruelty-free and I am afraid your policy will change because of this fact. I believe the consumer has the right to know whether a company test on animals. Please respond as soon as possible. I will be sharing any correspondence I receive on: [this blog) . 

-Camila Alvarez "




(This is what I received in reply direct from UrbanDecay)
"Hello,

We want to reassure our customers that although our ownership is changing, our principles have not. L'Oreal is the industry leader in finding alternatives to animal testing. We're excited to have a partner who has made and continues to make important changes in our industry.

Sincerely,
Team UD"



So there you go.
Like I mentioned before I do not support company's who has a parent company that test on animals. I do not support Burt's Bees and Maybelline, Revlon, Mac, etc. I will not be purchasing anything from UrbanDecay and hope this is the last time I type their name on my blog.
I am really curious on your opinion. Let me know.
-Camila Alvarez

Saturday, December 1, 2012

UrbanDecay

Hey guys. 


So I've been investigating the whole L'oreal is buying out UrbanDecay ordeal and here is what I know so far. 
I looked all over the web and could not find an official press release statement from either UrbanDecay or L'oreal. I did however find a a website phyrra.net , where Phyrra posted her correspondence with UrbanDecay. (Please go click the link to read the original document). 

“As for the sale, we want to reassure our customers/fans that although our ownership is changing, our principles have not. L’Oreal is the industry leader in finding alternatives to animal testing. We’re excited to have a partner who has made and continues to make important changes in our industry. Thank you again.”



So what do I think about this entire thing?
      Honestly, I am so disappointed it makes me almost feel sick to my stomach. 
      Especially, when you are just beginning to replace the items in your makeup collection with cruelty-free. It's not just the convenience of companies like UrbanDecay, it is also the hope they give you about the future of the beauty industry. The fact that these companies can produce high-quality pigments: eyeshadows, lipsticks, lip-glosses; foundations in the fairest of ivory to the deepest of ebony without having to resort to the torture of innocent voice-less creatures. 
       I feel sick to my stomach because I feel that hope I have, not that it has been deminished, but it has been bruised. Meanwhile, it makes me more determined to boycott and educate people about these companies. 
   However, urge you to tell companies lie tarte, ELF, NYX, Wet N' Wild, etc... to stay strong in their animal testing policies. Basically, to let them know that we, the consumers, are out there and demand cruelty-free high-quality products. 
      As for me. I do not have a UrbanDecay product and now will never own one. I would never support a company that would change their moral values in a second for $350 million dollars.

-Camila Alvarez 

Saturday, November 17, 2012

My Cruelty-Free

So I've contacted a good hand full of companies, enough that I feel comfortable starting my list. Of course company policies are changing daily, none that I know of as of now, so that list will possibly change. This is just letting you guys know what is to come. I still have many to contact. These are the ones I've received a reply so far:

KEY:

BLACK : NOT cruelty-free
yellow  :Cruelty Free
Fushia : haven't received a reply
(P:___) Parent Company is...
✘: Parent Company DOES NOT comply

_______________________________________________________________________
1st List (Cruelty-Free Companies)


***As you can see there are a LOT more non-cruelty-free companies vs. cruelty-free (or at the ones I've researched). I recommend you check out LeapingBunny's list, where they have PLENTY of more companies you can choose from. I'm sure having a list of non-cruelty-free companies is just as helpful as GOOD companies.

Desert Essence☀
NYX
Physicians Formula
Real Techniques
Sonia Kashuk
tarte
Too-Faced
theBalm
Wet N' Wild


_______________________________________________________________________




2nd List (NOT cruelty-free COMPANIES)


(a)
Adidas (P: Coty)✘
Astor(P: Coty)✘
Almay (P: P&G companies) 

(b)
Burt's Bees (P: Clorox) ✘
Balenciaga (P: Coty)✘
Beyonce (P: Coty)✘
Bottega Veneta (P: Coty)✘
bareMinerals (P: Shiseido) ✘
Biotherm (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘

(c)
CCB Paris (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Cacharel (P: Coty)✘
Chloe (P: Coty)✘
Calvin Klein Fragrances (P: Coty)✘
Celine Dion (P: Coty)✘
Cerruti (P: Coty)
CK ONE Color (P: Coty)✘
Chopard (P: Coty)✘
Covergirl (P: P &G companies)

(d)
Diesel (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
David Beckham (P: Coty)✘
David Off (parfume) (P: Coty)✘
Dolce & Gabbana Fragrances (P: P&G companies)

(e)
Essie (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Elite Models (P: Coty)✘
Esprit (P: Coty)✘
Estee Lauder 

(f)
Faith Hill (P: Coty)✘
(g)

Garnier (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Giorgio Armani (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Guess (P: Coty)✘

(h)
Halle Berry (P: Coty)✘
Heidi Klum (P: Coty)✘

(i)
inneov (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘

(j)
Jennifer Lopez(P: Coty)✘
Jil Sander(P: Coty)✘
Joopi(P: Coty)✘
Jovan(P: Coty)✘

(k)
Keraskin Esthetics (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Kate Moss (P: Coty)✘
Kylie Minogue (P: Coty)✘

(l)
L'Oreal Paris
L'Oreal Professional (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Lancome (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
La Roche Posay (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Lady Gaga (P: Coty)✘
Lancaster(P: Coty)✘

(m)
MAC (P: Estee Lauder)✘
Maybelline (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Matrix (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Maison Martin Margiela (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Madonna (P: Coty)✘
Manhattan ✘
Marc Jacobs (P: Coty)✘
Miss Sporty (P: Coty)✘

(n)
NYX 
N.Y.C NEW YORK COLOR (P: Coty)✘
Nautica (P: Coty)✘
Nicole by OPI (P: Coty)✘
NIKOS (P: Coty)✘
Nars (P: Shiseido)✘

(o)
OPI (P: Coty)✘

(p)
Pantene (P: P&G Companies)
Pureology (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Philosophy (P: Coty)✘
Pierre Cardin (P: Coty)✘
Playboy (P: Coty)✘

(q)
N/A
(r)
Revlon (P: Estee Lauder)✘
Ralph Lauren (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Roger & Gallet (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Rimmel (P: Coty)✘
Roberto Cavalli (P: Coty)✘

(s)
Sonia Kashuk 
Softsheen (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Shu Uemura Art of Hair (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Shu Uemura (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Stella McCartney (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Skinceuticals (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Sanoflore (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Sally Hansen (P: Coty)✘
Sarah Jessica Parker (P: Coty)✘
Stetson (P: Coty)✘
Shiseido 

(t)
Tim Mcgraw (P: Coty)✘
Tjoy (P: Coty)✘
Tonino Lamborghini (P: Coty)✘


(u)
Urban Decay (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘

(v)
Viktor & Rolf (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Vichy (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
Vera Wang (P: Coty)✘
Vivienne Westwood (P: Coty)✘
Venus (P: P&G companies) 
(w)
(x)

(y)
YSL Beaute (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘
YUE SAI (P: L'Oreal Paris)✘

(z)




_______________________________________________________________________

Disclaimer: I look at three factors to determine if a company is cruelty-free.
1. I look at their parent company. I do not believe in supporting a brand which is under a big company that does not also have a 100% cruelty-free status. I believe this because in those situations you often don't know where your money is going. Often, it might be funding animal testing.

2. I look at the suppliers of the company's raw ingredients. Companies I consider to be 100% cruelty-free will have verified that they make sure the manufcatures of the raw ingredients comply. They are often also accredited by an animal rights organization such as PETA or LeapingBunny. This gives me more reassurance that the suppliers are also cruelty-free.

3. I look to see if the products are sold in China. I do this because for cosmetic products to be sold in the Chinese market cosmetic companies must test their products on animals. Meaning, that if a company sells it's products in that market it cannot be cruelty-free. [Disclaimer: Although I ask about vegan products, I do not use that criteria exclusively to determine whether a company is cruelty-free. I just do it for the convenience of my vegan friends. :) ]

Friday, October 12, 2012

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 :)

Friday, October 5, 2012

"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. 

Thursday, October 4, 2012

Revlon

Hey guys.
Sorry, it's been a while. I've emailed Physician's Formula, Wet N' Wild, Sleek Makeup, and a few more but haven't received a reply.

I did however, receive a reply from a Revlon representative. I would like to share that email here:














"Dear Ms. Alvarez:
Thank you for your recent comments from the Revlon website and for voicing your concern to us.
Revlon is in full compliance with all applicable laws and regulations related to animal testing. All ingredients used by Revlon and all products manufactured and sold by Revlon comply with both U.S. and European Union laws and regulations, including full compliance with all Europe-wide bans on testing of cosmetics and cosmetics ingredients using animals, which are part of the European Cosmetics Directive.

Revlon has long been an industry leader in the elimination of animal testing. In 1986, Revlon was the first beauty products manufacturer to close down its animal testing facilities completely. In addition, Revlon holds its suppliers of ingredients and components to the same standards. All chemical supplier purchase orders require confirmation by the supplier that it does not perform animal testing on materials supplied.

To assure product safety, Revlon relies on the judgment of pharmacologic, toxicologic and medical experts, non-animal alternative test methods and the established safety of formulations and ingredients. Revlon is committed to providing safe and effective products and will continue to comply with all government laws and regulations necessary to assure the quality, safety and efficacy of its products.
Thank you for your interest in our company. If we can be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to let us know.
Please do not reply to this e-mail. Replies sent to this email address cannot be answered. If you have additional comments about this issue, please click here:
http://www.econsumeraffairs.com/rev/contactUsFollowUp.htm?F1=002648819A&F2=RE&
If you have comments on a separate issue, please return to our corporate website: http://www.revlon.com
Sincerely,

[names have been omitted]Senior Consumer Information Representative"

     

This email reminds me a lot of the reply I received from Maybelline. While, it's very factual and gives a lot of "history" it evades most of the questions I asked.

Why do they insist on running away from my question? Its a simple question, the answer is either YES or NO.

My Q: So does Revlon test their final products on animals?

Their Answer: "Revlon is committed to providing safe and effective products and will continue to comply with all government laws and regulations necessary to assure the quality, safety and efficacy of its products."

When companies claim that the government has regulations about animal testing, when the FDA's website (click to go to site) clearly states that animal testing is not required it makes me distrust them. They are evading the question, instead of telling me " Yes, we test on animals." I feel like they are trying to excuse their behavior and make themselves feel better about the horrors they commit.

In regards to whether they do third party testing, meaning if their suppliers test their products on animals, Revlon claims to ensure the suppliers do not. However, even if is true, how is it benefiting animals, when the product that is sold is tested on them? IT DOES NOT!

I will not be purchasing from Revlon. I had a feeling about them in the past, this correspondence just confirms my fears.

Please let me know what you think. Comment below, and contact Revlon for yourself. If you do share it with us. It's important to look at how they respond to different people, which might say more about them as a company.

Email me at ca.alva@yahoo.com






-Camila A

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