The Dilemma: Cruelty-Free Brands Owned by Companies That Animal Test
Nothing bursts a happiness bubble like discovering one of your beloved cruelty-free brands has been or is about to be acquired by a power hungry, gigundo mothah corporation that doesn’t seem to give a sh*t about our furry friends. Even though it’s totally a massive bummer, it is nice to know that cruelty-free companies that do get acquired often keep their cruelty-free stance. Whether or not you choose to continue supporting these CF brands is entirely up to you. Some peeps will continue to support these brands because it sends a message to the parent company that there’s a rising demand for cruelty-free companies and products, while others will boycott the parent company and all of their subsidiaries because they feel like they’re indirectly supporting animal testing.
Examples of cruelty-free brands owned by parent companies that animal test:
- Aveda and Smashbox were acquired by Estee Lauder
- Bare Escentials was acquired by Shiseido
- Burt’s Bees was acquired by Clorox
- NYX, Essie, PureOlogy, Urban Decay, and The Body Shop were acquired by L’Oreal
- OPI was acquired by Coty
- Tarte was acquired by Kose
- Tom’s of Maine was acquired by Colgate
How do you feel about these brands? Please discuss in the comments below.
Also, if you’re unsure about a brand’s cruelty-free status, Vegan Beauty Review has an extensive list of cruelty-free and vegan beauty brands that is constantly being updated. 🙂 xo
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