Finding cruelty-free drugstore brands isn’t easy. Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart are flooded with non-cruelty-free makeup and most of the big brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, and Rimmel London test on animals.
However there are plenty of cruelty-free alternatives out there! I’ve put together this list to help you make the right choices. Once you’re aware of the animal testing policies of these companies, you’ll find that it’s very easy to find good budget-friendly brands and products at your local drugstore.
The most common cruelty-free drugstore makeup brands are Covergirl, Milani, Hard Candy, Pacifica, Jordana, and Sonia Kashuk; the complete list can be found in the table below.
As for cruelty-free skincare brands and personal care products, I personally do all of my shopping at Target, and I would recommend doing the same if you want the widest variety of brands that don’t test on animals. Target carries Yes To Carrots, Dr. Bronner’s, Alba Botanica, Kiss My Face, Avalon Organics, Jason, Giovanni, and Desert Essence. All of these companies except for Yes To Carrots are Leaping Bunny-certified.
Cruelty-Free Drugstore Makeup
Body Care
Candles
Fragrance
Hair Care
Household
Makeup
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Nail Polish
Oral Care
For Men
Hair Removal
Household
Tools & Accessories
Candles
Fragrance
Baby
Body Care
Cleaning
Hair Care
Household
Makeup
Period Products
Skincare
Body Care
Candles
Supplements
Cleaning
Deodorant
For Men
Hair Care
Household
Oral Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Further Reading
- Full List of Cruelty-Free Brands
- Cruelty-Free Sephora Brands
- American Companies Testing on Animals in China
- 5 Things You Must Do To Shop Cruelty-Free
Hi! There’s a very certain drugstore brand that my sister buys a lot and I can’t find if it’s cruelty free anywhere on the internet. It’s called “Believe Beauty”. I just want to know if I need to tell her to stop buying their products or not.
Update with Black Radiance! I found this brand at Target and it’s both cruelty free and super affordable.
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Hi, Wet and wild is NOT cruelty free anymore. Sad but true!