Why should you use Cruelty-Free Makeup?

Using Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands is all about using a product that does not contain animal ingredients. It is also about not harming animals, insects, or your skin (aka health). When we set out on this journey to create a cosmetics line (Bella Reina Cosmetics), we sat back and took notes. We are estheticians that spend an enormous amount of time in the treatment room trying to make everyone’s skin look the best. Why would we create products that would or could harm the skin?

Why Do We Prefer Cruelty-Free Products?

We chose not to load the line with synthetic ingredients, or chemicals, for one major reason. They can harm the skin, irritate the skin and cause breakouts. By creating a line of Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands, it will allow you to have incredible formulas that cover, yet are stylish and in fashion. This means colors that are popular and easy to use but will not harm you with synthetic ingredients.

Simply put, we wanted to create cosmetics that were Easy, Speedy, and Good for Us. Good for you cosmetics means that where we could make the cleanest, chemical-free, cruelty-free product that worked, we did. Many of the products fit 2 uses (we nicknamed them twofers), so it makes our lives easier, faster, and more beautiful.

Looking For the Right Brands:

Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands are not for “granola girls”, they are for everyone who wants cosmetics that do not break them out, are good for their skin, and gives them a radiant glow. Have you ever look at someone that eats clean and healthy? Look at their skin versus someone who is constantly partying hard. The skin tells all.

That is why Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands are so good for you. They are from plants. If you go back into the history of makeup and start at the very beginning you will find that the colors came from plants, flowers, and minerals. It’s interesting to note that we are heading back to our historical roots by creating cosmetics that are Vegan, Kosher, Cruelty-Free, Gluten-Free, Natural, and Mineral.

You can find examples of Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands ingredients in a detailed explanation of Bella Reina Cosmetics. Each product focuses on being as clean as possible but gets the job done. Sometimes, we hear that a powder is vegan, but the payoff or pigment is not good. With Bella Reina products, we guarantee you will love the pigments, the payoff, the shades, and the fact that every product stands alone in excellence. Every one of our Cruelty-Free Makeup Brands products is good for your skin, helps you look flawless, and bring out your inner beauty.

What Does Cruelty-Free Makeup Mean?

With so many makeup lines offering “Cruelty-Free” collections the true definition of Cruelty-Free makeup can be easily misinterpreted. Cruelty-Free primarily means that the ingredients used to create the makeup are animal-free and plant or synthetic based. Many makeup lines also use the term “cruelty-free” this implies that no animals were harmed in the processing of the product. To officially be labeled a Cruelty Free product the makeup must meet specific criteria. Product testing is an important factor in this classification. No animal testing can be performed in the production of the product. However this in no way assures consumers that only plant-based ingredients were used in the makeup.

What Makes Cruelty Free Cosmetics the Better Choice?

Contrary to traditional cosmetic products, Cruelty-Free makeup is composed of natural ingredients and processed without harming animals. Common ingredients found in Cruelty-Free cosmetic products enhance the health of skin and are beneficial for consumers’ skincare. Thanks to the growing concern of beauty consumers those looking for Cruelty-Free makeup now have several options to choose from. Lipsticks, nail polishes, blushes, foundations, and eye shadows can all be purchased from quality cosmetic companies. When perusing the labels in search of trustworthy Cruelty-Free makeup be sure to look out for these non-Cruelty-Free ingredients:

• beeswax
• carmine
• allantoin
• collagen
• elastin

Don’t forget to research the ingredients. The best way to avoid unhealthy ingredients and harmful makeup lines are to familiarize yourself with the right ingredients and then look for them when purchasing your makeup. Checking the labels shouldn’t just stop at makeup. Consumers should be aware of the ingredients used to make perfumes, lotions, and soaps. Remember that all Cruelty-Free makeup is not created equally and always read the label.

Cosmetics Cruelty-Free vs. Vegan

Vegan makeup products are cosmetics that do not use ingredients derived from — or tested on — animals. While not all of our (Bella Reina) products are vegan, those nonvegan ingredients are sourced from our suppliers that are passionate about having cosmetics cruelty-free. Vegan cosmetic options include eye shadow, blush, lipstick, and foundation; even vegan nail polish is becoming increasingly available.

Many people associate “vegan” with a kind of diet choice. A vegan diet excludes all animal products, including dairy and honey. Reasons behind choosing a vegan diet include both health and philosophical reasons. Often when a person chooses a vegan lifestyle for philosophical reasons, their selections go beyond food to the consumer products she uses in her daily life, including cosmetics. Concerns about animal abuse by the cosmetic industry have created a growing market for smart shoppers who like cosmetics cruelty-free.

The cosmetic industry has increasingly moved away from testing on animals in response to bad press and growing consumer pressure. There are several criteria products must meet to be labeled vegan. One of the first requirements involves product testing: for a cosmetic or beauty product to be labeled vegan, no animal testing of any kind can be performed. This also holds true for the label of cosmetics cruelty-free.

Additionally, vegan makeup does not just mean cruelty-free or not tested on animals — it also means no animal-derived ingredients are used in making the product. Many natural and cruelty-free companies cannot label their products vegan, as some natural skincare and makeup companies use ingredients such as honey or goat’s milk. In a vegan cosmetic, any ingredient derived from animals cannot be used.

Professional quality vegan makeup is becoming increasingly available. Such products include vegan foundation, eye makeup, and blush. As large companies increasingly embrace the new trend and create vegan cosmetic lines, vegan bronzer and nail polish are becoming more available as well.

How to Choose the Right Products?

Choosing a vegan cosmetic product is just the first step to an animal-free beauty routine. Most cosmetic brushes, for instance, are made from synthetic ingredients, but some high-end products are still made from animal hair. Using a synthetic makeup brush is an important part of choosing cruelty-free cosmetics as well.

Reading the label generally is not enough to ensure a cosmetic product is vegan. Most vegan companies will carry vegan-certified labels on packaging, but it is also important to research the companies to make sure the entire process is animal friendly. Though the final product might not be tested on animals, companies can still use chemicals that were developed using animal test subjects.

Using vegan makeup is just one step in adopting a vegan beauty routine. Many vegan soaps, cleansers, facial creams, and hair care products are now available as well. At Bella Reina, we are passionate about our products and that you like our cosmetics cruelty-free. See what smart shoppers are buying and sign up for email & receive 15% off your first order!