With so many beauty gifts available at Christmas, it can be hard to work out which companies are cruelty free and which are best to avoid for those conscious of finding brands against animal cruelty.
According to Soap and Glory, ‘it’s important for you to know that no retailer or manufacturer can categorically state that ‘none’ of their raw materials or ingredients have- at some time in the past- been tested on animals.’ With this in mind, there are some beauty brands that host a Leaping Bunny logo, have signed the PETA pledge or avoid testing on animals or including animal products but don’t associate with a cruelty-free organization.
Soap and Glory
Although not on the PETA list, Soap and Glory say, ‘we absolutely do not test our formulations on animals, however we can’t say that each and every ingredient that goes into them has not, at some point historically, been cleared for human use, by animal testing.’ If this fits the needs of the giver and the receiver, then here’s a few gift ideas for you…
Pout-y Popper £6
Perfect for Instagram, you can get that classic confetti Boomerang to glimmer this party season and when that’s all over, make use of the two mini ‘Mother Puckers’ that plump the lips whilst giving them a sultry shine. Contents include a pink and nude lipgloss in Pink Stardust and Bare Enough, fit for any occasion!
Wash Upon A Star £8.50
An ideal gift for a wanderlust… these body washpods fit nicely in a travel bag whether you’re flying across the globe or exploring a city in your home country. With nine single-use pods and three different scents, you don’t need to sacrifice the quality for the sake of space.
Bare Minerals
Despite the fact that the parent company, Shiseido, is not cruelty free, Bare Minerals is PETA approved and offers a number of beauty gifts, ideal for Christmas.
Hello Bright Eyes eye makeup gift set £30
With Lash Domination mascara, eyeliner and a mini well-rested eye illuminator, this gift set is great for any makeup lovers. Useful for creating that well defined, eye-popping look, the products work well together for a bright eyed, luscious look.
Oohs and Aahs makeup gift set £48
For a slightly more expensive gift, the Oohs and Aahs on-the-go palette set includes signature essentials for everyday beauty. The eyeshadows, all over face colour, matte blusher, mascara, matte lip colour and a buttercream lip gloss create a variety of finishes, complimentary to one another.
NYX
As an official member of PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies program, despite its parent company, L’Oreal, choosing to sell in China, NYX has a number of fabulous gifts this Christmas!
Vaults
With Vaults galore, you’re bound to find something for that special person, whether they’re a soft matte lover or prefer a metallic look. With prices ranging from £30 to £65, it’s entirely up to you which you go for!
City Set
For a smaller, more compact gift, NYX have a range of lip, eye and face collections for £15. Complete with eyeshadows, a blush, an illuminator and a soft matte lip cream, Berlin, Los Angeles, Moscow and London are just a few in the collection… you’re bound to find the right shade!
Urban Decay
Another pledge for PETA’s cruelty free campaign, any beauty lover would be pleased to unwrap an Urban Decay product on Christmas Day.
All Nighter Spray from £10
It’s all well and good receiving new makeup for Christmas but until you set it in place, it’s not quite complete! The All Nighter Setting Spray is not your typical beauty gift set but makes a unique present as something that people wouldn’t normally buy for themselves. With a few different sized bottles, you can pick the right one for you.
Palettes
There are plenty of palettes available too so whether they like a bold look, a warm toned palette or a smoky shadow, there’s something for everyone.
Vaults
For a more high-end gift, Urban Decay also have a few vaults on offer including UD XX: 20 Years of Beauty With An Edge for £245 (20 shades of Eyeshadow and 20 Eye Pencils) and Naked Vault Vol IV for £195 (with 3 naked palettes and complementary lip products).
With so many cruelty free beauty brands selling gift sets this Christmas, if none of these have taken your fancy, there are still plenty of other options out there. The likes of Lush, The Body Shop, YesTo and Too Faced all offer cruelty free products as well as a number of other brands so for a list of companies supported by PETA, you can look here: http://features.peta2.com/shopcrueltyfree/cruelty_free_companies_search.aspx?Donottest=8&Product=0&Dotest=-1&Regchange=-1&Country=-1&Keyword=
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