Which companies test cosmetics on animals?

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Yes. Most major cosmetics companies test on animals. More and more companies are not testing on animals. Among those are: Aveda, Avon Cosmetics, Clinique Makeup, Estee Lauder, and Nordstrom Cosmetics to name a few.

Usually they dont, but in some cases, certain cosmetic and perfume companies do test on animals.

I don't believe so. There are many great cosmetics companies that don't test on animals. Support them and boycott the animal torturers.

They still do, though a few do not test cosmetics on animals.

You can always look into the company to find out if they use organic or natural ingredients. Most organic cosmetics companies do not test their products on animals.

GOSH does not test on animals and they DO have the rabbit symbol on their website. Also, they are listed on the PETA list of Cruelty-Free Companies and Products.

MAC cosmetics does not test on animals.

OK I don't think that M.A.X cosmetics tests on animals. I know that M.A.C cosmetics don't test on animals. MAX factor cosmetics do test on animals. Sorry for my incorrect previous answer. Hope this helps.

As a representative for Prestige Cosmetics, I can assure you that we do not test our products on animals.

No, BH Cosmetics does not test their products on animals. This company also does not purchase products from any suppliers who test on animals.

Animal testing is were the FDA and other companies test cosmetics and medicines on animals to test their effectivness and to see if they cause any illness or poisoning.

Yes. Animals have very few rights. Actually it has been illegal to test cosmetics on animals in the UK since 1998.

Cosmetics companies feel that animals are not equal to us and that it is the most cost effective method. That is not true. There are more humane methods to test cosmetics and medicine.

I don't believe so. There are many great cosmetics companies that don't test on animals. Support them and boycott the animal torturers.

I looked on the PETA website, and Victoria's Secret is on the does not test list :) unfortunately, a lot of cosmetics companies have just recently started animal testing again on animals (they say ... ... "unless required by law), which is probably due to the companies selling in China. Check the PETA website and see if your companies test on animals! D: See link below

GOSH Cosmetics does not test on animals. The cruelty free logo is displayed on our website: http://www.goshamericas.com/home.html

They test cosmetics on animals because since the animal is less important than the actual human, and they are similarly built like us, they test cosmetics and other products on them to see if it is safe for human use. It is also cheaper to get animals and test them, than to get human beings and test products on them.

According to PETA, Meaningful Beauty products are not tested on animals. There are online databases which maintain constant updates on which cosmetics companies test on animals.

The cosmetics company Avon stopped testing their products on animals in 1989, making them one of the first companies to ban animal testing. Since then, Avon has developed a number of technologies to allow them to test their products and ingredients successfully without having to test on animals.

nope, they don't use animal products or test on animals.

No, Jo Malone cosmetics does not test any products and/or ingredients on animals. They actually try to reduce the amount of animal testing performed by other companies.

They test cosmetics on rodents manely but they also test on dogs, cats, monkeys, amphibians and reptiles. This shouldn't be happening Hope this helps

Cosmetics are made from chemicals. Chemicals can have adverse effects on the human skin. To ensure that cosmetics will not be harmful to humans, research laboratories test these on animals first.

To some it is very important to find beauty cosmetics that do not test on animals. Some examples of cosmetic companies are 2nd love cosmetics, 100% pure, A Different Daisy, and plenty of more can be found through Peta.

According to "Don't Go To The Cosmetics Counter Without Me" (Begoun 2003), the following companies, owned by P&G, do test on animals: Cover Girl Gillette Max Factor Noxzema Olay Old Spice Pampers

Click on the related links below for companies that do not test on animals.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals keeps a list of companies that test on animals on its web site. Currently, there are over 250 companies on the list of those who test on animals.

no they dont, all cosmetic companies today, cannot use animal or any living creature to test or produce there products, all cosmetics are all safe and naturally friendly to animals.

Most the reproductive organs of female animals are used in the manufacturing of cosmetics. While some think this is a cruel act to the animals it is usually very profitable to the companies.

Using animal byproducts are never necessary in cosmetics. Whale oil from the fat is used to give you that long lasting shine. There are many organic cosmetics companies that do this naturally without using animals or testing on animals.

No, according to their company statement, they are fully opposed to testing on animals!

Animal testing, however cruel it may be to the animals, is still used to test cosmetics. However, in some areas it has been banned. In the United States and Japan it is still frequently used, but in the European Union the testing of cosmetics on animals has been banned.

There are many different companies that do not test their products on animals such as A Perfume Organic company, 2nd Love Cosmetics company, and A Wild Soap Bar company these are just a few companies. If a person wants to find out whether or not a company test their products on animals they can usually call the company in question or go to their website.

According To PETA, they test on animals.

There is a very good chance that they are not - the European Union has banned the sale of all cosmetics that have been tested on animals, which has in effect caused all international companies to stop testing cosmetics on animals.

No, Sonia Kashuk claims that they have never tested and will never test on animals. They are considered a cruelty-free brand of cosmetics.

some companies refuse to test their cosmetics on animals because they know it isnt right, but many remain testers. if you dont know which eyeliner to buy because of that, then read the label! if it isnt tested on animals, it will say so! look for words like " not tested on animals." it helps.

No, thank goodness! If you copy and paste this link (below), it will show you all the cosmetic companies which don't test and MAC is on there :D!! Hope this helped! (http://search.caringconsumer.com/search_list_icons.aspx?Donottest=-1&Product=Cat_5&Dotest=-1)

Mostly they test cosmetics and drugs, even though other ways have been proven more effective

Yes they do they put their cosmetics in and on animals and kill most of them the most common animals they use are bunnies

Many companies use advertising on packaging stating that they do not test on animals as a corporate ethical statement, so the first line of acquiring the information would be to look there. Because of the ethical and moral implications companies would not advertise the fact that they do test on animals and it would be difficult to find such information in a companies literature if indeed they would even mention it. For a list of…

Let's see now... Aveda does not test on animals, EXCEPT if there's a totally new ingredient that must, by law, be tested on animals. Rather, they test on people. They also do not contract with other companies to test on animals for them. (Some companies do this--they advertise they don't test on animals but contract animal testing out.) The reality of cosmetics testing on animals: right now, there are thousands of cosmetics ingredients that have…

I honestly believe they test on Animals, because they thinks it "inhuman" to test on humans, but i think its still inhuman to test on animals as well.

There are plenty of choices out there when it comes to finding a brand of hair spray that does not test on animals. However there are a lot of brands out their, so instead of attempting to list the companies that do test on animals I will tell you how you can find out about individual companies. I recommend you look into caringconsumer.com and leapingbunny.com. Both web sites allow you to search for companies that…

Animals are used for testing because they are easily controlled and substances that are too dangerous for people are legally allowed to be used on non-human animals. Also, you do not have to pay the test subjects.

The link included below comes from a source that says they do not test on animals, however, their products may contain animal products such as milk or collagen.

Well I know that mac doesn't test make up on animals,

Yes, but it depends on the brand. Not all brands test on animals, some brands are even vegan!

Most types of makeup is tested on animals. Only a few companies don't test on animals.