Hey Lucy! I’d love to see a “favorite cruelty free items” video, maybe a little cruelty free series? I love the way you speak about it without blaming others, so refreshing ✨
I have a question for you though, you’ve done very recent brand work with Always who are not a cruelty free brand, so how does that work with staying within a cruelty free mindset?
It’s difficult because although Always isn’t cruelty free, their end period poverty campaign is so so important and 100% worth supporting/ promoting on a larger scale. 😄 I think it’s important to recognise that nobody is perfect and it’s not easy to be in her position. She clearly states that she makes sure her products that are for fun/ not essential are cruelty free. Sanitary towels are essential! . It’s good to point out these things so other people/ even Lucy herself is aware. I think the point is so that we can improve and use as much cruelty free products that are accessible to us. Unfortunately not every option is accessible 😊 x
She also addressed this on Instagram where she said she didn't realise before her contract with them and has decided to stop working with them now it's ended in light of finding out sanitary products can be tested too!
I found it really lovely that you asserted it was ok to be at different stages with this journey/lifestyle and that you don't have to be everything (vegan, cruelty free, ect) to make a difference. I'm vegan but my medication has lactose in it which is something I chose to accept, but am aware others might not. It's about doing what you can, not absolutely everything if you can't/aren't there yet, ect. Lush's perfume is gorgeous! I have Vanilliary and adore it. So good.
I think most people who are vegan would agree with you! Your health is so important, and there just isn't much choice when it comes to what is put in medication. Veganism is a way of living that excludes exploitation and harm of animals as far as practicable. I'm vegan and I just got a flu vaccination that has egg in, but since I have an auto-immune disease I need to get it anyway!
Thank you thank you thank you for talking about this topic in such an attainable way. Love your exposition. Specially when you advocate for complete usage of our own non-cruelty free products before replacing. It's a matter of sustainability 💕 Absolutely loved this.
I would love to see a video comparing cruelty free products and environmentally friendly products! I feel like these would be good causes to connect. It's awesome that you're talking about these things Lucy, and you're right that every little bit helps!
Been meaning to go cruelty free for years but just found it so overwhelming and thought it'd be difficult. Thank you for making this video and helping people learn to make a change in the world!
Yasss thankyou for these practical tips 🙌🏼 Everyone can help in some way, shape or form. For me, it’s about giving up red meat because I know I can stick to it realistically.
Emily Daly - TRACKING ED okay we have the same name and I also have given up meat! I still eat seafood and dairy but I’m cutting down on those over time too!
I made the change when I was 12 and learned that animals were being hurt in the process. My heart was filled with hurt with the knowledge. My biggests challenge was that my family disapproved and for years tried to get me to use things that weren’t cruelty free specifically because ‘it was to hard to find alternative options’ and because they thought that animals should be tested on for medicine which is a completely different topic to cosmetics and because they didn’t understand what cruelty free was. Even now to this day at the age of 18 my dad still gives me crap. The other day I washed my face with baby soap because I didn’t have face wash and I said “I thought baby soap wasn’t supposed to burn your eyes??” And he said “I don’t know it’s probably because it wasn’t tested on animals” meaning that because it wasn’t tested on animals then it was less useful or less reliable. Which hurt my feelings quite a lot. But I’m still going strong and the rest of family is pretty respectful when it comes to buying me things.
proud of you for staying true to your beliefs!!! i'm very very lucky in the sense that my mum is an environmental research scientist and therefore the BIGGEST advocate for "doing your bit." i came to her with my decision to become cruelty free and i actually convinced her to do the same! anyway, you should be super proud of yourself for keeping with it for so long in spite of your family's lack of understanding xxx
ali thank you! That means a lot! I am proud, it’s been hard but I don’t regret my decision at all. Make up is the easiest place in my life to make a change to the world thats how I “do my bit” hehe. That is really awesome that your mom switched as well I wish I could get mine to do the same! That makes me super happy actually haha. Thanks for commenting. :))
my little thing to help the planet is shopping second hand and ethically! also, i buy local honey [which only just occurred to me as being something of importance aha] for me, i grew up thrifting so it wasn't hard to continue that practice when i was paying my own way in the world. shopping cruelty-free is definitely a goal of mine, as i do purchase certain products that are cruelty-free however sometimes i am unable to / can't afford to buy certain products that are cruelty-free. watching this video has certainly kicked me up the bum in order to look more deeply into what i can buy that is cruelty-free, and where i can't find cf products, maybe i can make my own?
The Body Shop (in Australia at least) make beautiful perfumes. They have some based on the scents of their shower gels/body butters, but also a separate line of other scents! 😊
&other stories do gorgeous perfumes and I'm pretty sure they're cruelty free (I use Avante-garde and omg it's so good). I would be wary of LUSH hair products mainly because they use a lot of sulfates so can be quite drying and harsh, but they are cruelty free so completely depends on your preferences. I use Faith in Nature which is v v gentle, silicone free and smells divine. You can get them in Holland & Barrett and also some oxfam shops so good for charity too! Plus they have refill stations so you don't have to repurchase plastic bottles :)
I've also found the skincare/bath and body section in TK Maxx to be an absolute gold-mine for lesser known sustainable, eco-friendly and cruelty-free brands so that's really worth checking out :)
For all my Aussies: flora and fauna is an amazing website that stocks 100% vegan, cruelty free, and (where possible) organic products. Makeup, skincare, clothes, cleaning products, tampons, food, literally everything!
I'm trying to be cruelty free and they have really great companies in Germany so I don't feel like it's too hard. Sometimes I see a product I really want and can't find an alternative but I'm ok with not buying this product then. I have some stuff left that I'm using up or got as a gift. It's not 100% but I feel pretty good about my development in that direction.
I was so chuffed when a cruelty free hairdressers opened within walking distance of my house. I hit the jackpot! Perfume is the only one I struggle with, I just looooove the scent I have and so I’m dreading it running out.
I've joined a fb group which recommends only cf/vegan products, thanks to it I just check a brand or research any other hashtag and I know straight away what to avoid so I think its really cool
One issue I have come across is that most of the time when a bar of soap is cruelty free and responsibly packaged it is too spenny for students, minimum wage works, or those who have to make things work with not a lot of money. My favourite soap is one produced by Bulldog Skin care, but is it £5 for a 200g bar of soap... I have decided to accept the plastic packaging as something I cannot do around and instead buy Waitrose Essentials soap in a pack of 4 bars for around £1.50, even though it is wrapped in plastic film. Something as universal and basic as soap should be available in a simple and cheap format that fits people's values. Cruelty free should not be a marketing ploy or an excuse to just make luxury items which include flower petals, virgin olive oil straight from Greece, coffee from Columbia, or whatever will get the attention of people with money to spare.Currently, most cruelty free products in the mainstream seem to price consumers out. Yes, there are affordable options and many small shops online really do try to make their products accessible, but that doesn't mean there's not any room for improvement.
Love this, it had never occurred to me that my toothpaste and deodorant would be harming animals! I’ve done so well with makeup, hair products are next! I’m watching this having just found an amazing high end top in my local charity shop for £4 😍
I literally buy all superdrug products like deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, micellar water and everything is so cheap! They also sell paper stem cotton buds! So good 🐇
Also remember to look for the cruelty-free logo on cleaning products too! You’d think there wouldn’t be many available but there really are, and they don’t have to be expensive either! 🧼
Hi Lucy, Lush came out with Makeup that's not only cruelty but also package free. I'd love to see a review of their products. The lipsticks in particular look amazing!
Most supermarket own brands are cruelty free! (Tesco, sainsburys, asda etc) So for hand soap, washing up liquid, cleaning supplies etc I always just buy those from wherever I'm doing my normal shop! And they're always really cheap as well.
for dry shampoo batiste is actually cruelty free leaping bunny logo and all! Oh and some handy and surprising ones are all of the M&S own brand moisturizers etc are are leaping bunny cruelty free too!
Would really recommend Eden perfumes - they’re CF and vegan and are made as dupes as loads of popular high-end perfumes. Such good quality and long lasting. They’re based in Brighton but sell online and are really affordable and good value
If any one is interested in cf, vegan, affordable AND low-waste (I’m defo not zero waste!), I’ve been using up my old stuff and transitioning to the following: 💚🌍♻️🌱 •shampoo/conditioner: bars from Lush (affordable bc I’ve trained my hair to only need washing once a week). •dry shampoo: going to learn to make my own after using up current bottle. •body wash/hand soap: any (vegan) packaging free/paper-wrapped bar of soap. •exfoliator: homemade, ground almonds or oats. •razor: I’m using up my disposables and want to switch to metal safety razor. •body lotion: I mainly skip, but also use any old oil. Lush do naked moisturisers. •mouth wash: ditched it, I don’t think it does anything! •toothpaste: I’ve started buying Weleda’s metal tube salt toothpaste (not cheap) as the normal plastic/metal tubes are not recyclable. I don’t fancy tooth tabs but they’re a zero waste alternative. •floss: I have a water pic (one time investment). •periods: menstrual cup (as above, one time spend but saves you money long term). •deodorant: sounds mental, but you can get a block of something called “alum rock” which is a natural mineral deodorant. Comes in cardboard box, no plastic, no aerosol and totally natural (works for me and I live in a hot climate, but I’m not a super sweaty Betty). •sun cream: I’ll continue to buy it in plastic bottles for now as I don’t have a safe, affordable, vegan + zero waste swap. •perfume: using up old ones, after that I’m not sure! Lush solid perfumes last a long time though. •cleanser: Kiko facial soap (under 5€ and will last ages!) •essence: ditched it (what even is it?!) •toner: rose water (I buy it in 1L bottle for 5€, decant into my different bottles and use for multiple things) •face moisturiser: bar moisturiser from Lush (not sure of the name but smells like mango, which I love). •make-up remover: Lush do bar cleansers, but olive oil + hot cloth works for me, but a diff oil may be better for you. •micellar water: rose water + a bit of olive oil mixed in a bottle (shake before use) + reusable cotton rounds. •make up: I’ve basically cut down how much I wear. I’ve ditched: foundation, primer, contour, highlight, eyeliner, lip liner, eyebrow product. I still wear concealer, blush, mascara, lip balm/lip stick, finishing spray (more rose water!) and sometimes eyeshadow. The only things I have to replace regularly are concealer and mascara, and I’m going to continue buying my regular ones from Kiko for now as I don’t have good alternatives. I hope that was helpful! Please comment if you have any questions or suggestions 😊 (For reference, I live in Spain but am from the UK, so I know there are lots not options there, but I’m limited to what I can get here).
Obviously I appreciate that I’m lucky to be in a position to, for example, afford a water pic, but I used an amazon gift card that was given to me to buy it so that reduced the price 💸 Also I’m really lucky to have good skin and eyebrows and well-behaved hair that doesn’t require much upkeep 🤓
Going vegan is wayyy easier than people make it out to be. You’re right that doing something is better than doing nothing. Everyone can switch to nondairy milk. Everyone can find cruelty free alternatives to foods. If you can’t do it always, at least do it as much as you can
cloudanimal I see your point, but it definitely can be difficult for lower income individuals to switch over. This is systematic. First off, many alternatives can be more expensive than what they’re currently using. And secondly, there aren’t many whole foods or grocery stores providing all these options in lower income communities. I think this is so wrong!! We need to make sure these alternatives are accessible to all people!
I eat vegan most of the time! But considering my other dietary restrictions, I think it would be really challenging to go vegan full time. I eat meat rarely (no pun intended lol) and I’m happy to have cut down so much!
@@elldonald7172 Vegan wholefoods are some of the cheapest items one can buy. Rice, pasta, cous cous, lentils, beans, basic veg, bananas, apples, bread, spices, onions, garlic, chilli....I could go on and on. Yes fancy vegan replacements can be pricier but they are not necessary. Plant based milks are very affordable with so many options available. Some of the poorest countries in the world have vast amounts of vegan food simply because they are affordable! There is no excuse not to try...even if it takes time adjusting, learning and trying to slowly change to the vegan lifestyle.
please, note that ingot (a polish brand that's similar to mac) is also cruelty free even tho cf kitty states otherwise. there are questions involved in the post and inglot fulfils all the criteria, they have loads of option not only for day to day use but also for makeup artists
Sukin is a lovely brand for everyone in Australia! They have hair, body and skincare and are very cheap. Their shampoos and conditioners are also natural (they don't lather or feel super silky) so it might take some getting used to but it's SO much better for your hair and scalp.
Have you done any research on mica mining and the dangerous child labor associated with it? Refinery29 did a short doc on this. I've reached out to Hourglass about where they source their mica, but haven't heard back (despite following up).
Cleaning products are another one that is a killer for testing on animals. My favourite brand is Method, they sell such a wide range of things too. Their washing detergent and cleaning sprays are great and also smell amazing!
If you're interested in purchasing Bumble&Bumble/Ouai are both sold on Asos and (if you're in Europe/UK) a website called feelunique.eu which lets you purchase larger brands that might not be available in your country and have them shipped at a decent price (around 4 euros). A lot of the time, these sites have offers and discounts available so they're not AS expensive
Absolutely love this video, something I wish more people would get into, so thank you so much for making this! You're so right, you can't really go wrong with Superdrug's own brand stuff. Lush and Body Shop too! :) Pacifica have AMAZING perfume and body products, they even do candles. One small point, I'm so sorry. A lot of the brands you mentioned are not completely cruelty-free. E.g. Too Faced are owned by a parent company (Estee Lauder) that does test on animals. Some people are fine with that, but by buying too faced/urban decay you are putting money in the parent companies pocket, that does test on animals - however, you could say that supporting them could also encourage them to be cruelty-free as a parent company seeing the success of their CF companies. A good example being Aesop, who are only able to confirm that their finished products are not tested on animals, but they are unable to ensure their items are not tested during production or that the ingredients they use are not tested. WifeLife or Rhian HY, is an amazing influencer who only uses products that are 100% cruelty-free and vegan. Again, it depends on where your limits are. Just a small heads up that if they say they're cruelty-free, they may still have third parties that sell in china, a parent company etc. :) Some really great 100% cruelty free brands for example: cover FX, colourpop, milk makeup, lush, Milani, elf, charlotte tilbury, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Dose Of Colors, Derma E, Superdrug's range, cake beauty, Kaia Naturals, Sol De Janeiro, Giovanni, IGK, Real Techniques, Pixi, May Lindstrom, Tatcha, Face Halo, Juice Beauty, Jason toothpaste/deodorant etc.
The Rabbit Hole is a wonderful, independent, cruelty free salon in London. Their hairdressers are all super lovely, price range is reasonable (although a bit on the pricier side for some - £70 for a wash, cut, blow dry), and the quality of their work great! Check them out if you’re still struggling to find good cruelty free hairdressers in London - you’ll feel great about the fact that you’re supporting an independent business that aligns with your values, and walk out with a great haircut! xx
Loved this video! Also have to recommend makeup revolution, nyx and Marc Jacobs as great cruelty free makeup brands! Also for hair dye/purple shampoos bleach London and makeup revolution are brilliant
You mentioned that you use Jo Malone perfume which you said is your favourite in a recent video. Jo Malone is NOT cruelty free. I recommend Penhaligon's or Miller Harris instead. :)
Loved this video! I'm trying to go cruelty free too, and whilst I've found some good swaps for shampoo/conditioner, make-up and shower gel, I'm still trying to find alternatives in other areas! As someone else has said, it would be really useful if you could make a video showing your favourite cruelty free items :)
For people on a budget, primark's beauty, skincare etc is all cruelty free and lots of it is vegan! They do body care too. I've been using their micellar water, moisturiser and makeup for a while now because I'm cruelty free but on a low budget and I think it's all amazing.
Lush has a few different deodorants which work really well, at leat for me. They're a bit more expensive but especially aromaco is one of the best deodorants I've ever used! :)
the toothpaste brand i use is called Hello!, im not sure if its available in the UK but its cheaper than colgate and other major brands like that and it works fine lol
Monat is a CF and vegan brand for hair care. It is more pricey but it’s more product than water. One full size shampoo last about 5 months...I also have colored hair
I went cruelty free about 2 years ago and it was hard at first but I’ve memorised a lot of the brands that aren’t cruelty free (thanks to logical harmony) my go to is Superdrug for things like hair dye and toothpaste. I highly recommend facetheory skincare, noughty hair care and NYX but illamasqua has the best contour. I’m still trying to find a foundation that doesn’t curdle on my face though.
just a general question, how do you personally define cruelty free? i know it’s typically associated with animals but what about the unethical manufacturing that happens? like underpaid workers and people taken advantage of? i love animals just as much as the next person but i don’t think the cruelty free label necessarily encompasses all forms of cruelty free, do you know what i mean?? like, how do i know this cruelty free product wasn’t made by some underpaid worker?? that goes for any product but it’s just especially interesting when products are branded cruelty free. thoughts??
North America has no laws against animal testing. It's actually a requirement to test on animals if you plan to sell sunscreen and that's why Lush doesn't sell their sunscreen in North America.
I live in Canada and my experience with purchasing cosmetics is that I usually have to know beforehand whether the brand is cruelty free. But most of the time the product has a cruelty free logo on it to state that it is. I didn't know it was illegal in Europe, when I visited Ireland I was concerned about buying cosmetic products because I try to be as cruelty free as possible.
Check out Pai Skincare for really gentle skincare & bodycare products that are safe for folks with rosacea, eczema & other skincare concerns! I looooove their moisturizer and they ship almost everywhere worldwide I think 👍 as someone who has eczema on their face (yeehaw) the struggle has been real but Pai products have been a lifesaver for me ☺️
Actually the reason main why most beauty products aren't cruelty-free is not them being sold in China. Because even though testing actual beauty products on animals is forbidden by law in the EU, many of the ingredients that go into the products are classed as chemicals, for which animal testing is required. So the ingredients are tested on animals even though the finished product is not.
Little fact: The China law only applies in mainland China but Hong Kong. Hong Kong is not considered Mainland China so it's a loophole for CF brands to sell in China
I don't think that statement about "if it's sold in the EU it's cruelty free" is true. L'Oréal still sells in China and I've seen their products in Finland.
In the EU it's illegal to test cosmetics or their ingredients on animals, so technically all products produced/sold in the EU are cruelty free. The problem is when brands choose to sell in China, where animal testing is mandatory. So the brand itself is not testing, but they allow the Chinese government to test if they wish. So brands sold in China are not considered CF because of that. The brand can still be sold in the EU because they are not the ones conducting the tests, it's the Chinese government.
Your right..to "have the status of cruelty free " you have to make sure the product is Not sell in china cause they requires animal testing. So technically a real "cf" brand is a brand that isnt sold in china🙂
it's really difficult in malaysia i just did research on my very few make-up products and almost half of them are not cruelty-free and i feel terrible not just make-up but a lot essentials like soaps that are provided in any supermarket i found that are not cruelty-free i've found out about brands that are cruelty-free in malaysia which makes me happy but it's not in my city so c r a i wake 👏 up 👏 malaysia👏
Love this vid! I have been cruelty free for the past 2 almost 3 years and I agree with not buying products that are tested on animals for "vanity" or "self indulgent purposes" but that's just me😊 however I do buy a few skincare items that are tested on animals like the CeraVe face wash and ganier micellar water. I have suffered with really bad acne so I hate changing products when I find they work as I fear I'll breakout. It really negatively impact my mental health so I hope to find suitable replacements but I don't make myself feel guilty for putting myself first! Would love to here any alternatives that you know to these products and maybe I'll change them over😋
Can anyone recommend a good cruelty free liquid eyeliner? I've really struggled to find a good replacement for Rimmel GlamEyes and it'd been fully three years of trying different ones, used Kat Von D for a while but I felt the colour wasn't that opaque and I feel weird about her anti vaxx stuff
It’s so good you want to be kinder to animals through your purchase of cosmetics, but it makes me wonder why you are not vegan? This is a genuine question I’m not trying to be rude!
Regarding China: I hope not to start a firestorm in the comments. However, I’ve noticed in the cruelty-free movement there’s a tendency to talk about China as though it exists to annoy us instead of being, you know, a country where people live. Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with the way some people (not Lucy!) talk about China?
I don't hear a lot of people talk about North America. Although it is not a requirement to test on animals, there are no laws banning it. I believe it is a requirement in the United States to test on animals if you're selling sunscreen.
From what I googled, the US’s Food and Drug Administration has pre-approved certain formulations and doses of SPF and those are no longer required to be tested on animals. New innovations in sunscreen do have to be tested, however
I don't really understand how you can be 'cruelty free' yet still consume dairy, seems a bit hypocritical to me. Do you not realise the cruelty involved in the industry?
Aldi'sLACURA brand all kinds of toiletries are cruelty-free and cheap, most of their cleaning products are also cruelty-free. No need to spend a fortune
I think it is amazing that you are being cruelty free in certain areas of your life. Genuinely love it and the video. However, and I really don’t want this to come across as mean as I want to help, but just as a suggestion, I think the video should be “cruelty free cosmetics” rather than just “cruelty free”. I personally don’t think you can say you’re cruelty free if you still eat meat, buy into other cruelty full things such as furniture (sweatshops) etc. Admire you, but maybe be careful about the terminology
If you leave in Europe ALL THE MAKE UP is cruelty free (even product which comes from other contries). Read the legislation do not Google it. And also now china does not have anymore the law where you have to test any product on animals. Also also testing on animals does not mean that they put the finished product in their faces. Anyway better a reaction on an animal rather than on my face. I work daily in animal testing (for health reasearch purpose) and I think that animal sperimentation is the only option
practically all own brand products sainsburys, tesco, superdrug, etc. are cruelty free. why break the bank and hurt animals when you can save dollar and not hurt animals. Even superdrug tampons are cruelty free which i buy because tampax are NOT cruelty free
Body Shop greenwash now. They are not cruelty free, They are owned by L'oreal who test on animals. Also Kiehls and Origins are not which upset me.Sadly I did a massive plastic free haul from Lush . I have no allergies but everything I bought brought me out in spots and rashes. They are full of oils and perfumes that a lot of people have reactions to
I honestly didn't understand your explanation.. It is illegal to sell products with ingredients that have been tested on animals in the EU so every product should be cruelty free
The products that are sold in the EU are cruelty free but the brand can’t be classified as cruelty free if they are sold in China so even if that certain product you’re buying is cruelty free in your country, you’re still supporting animal testing by supporting that brand. I don’t know if that makes sense
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Hey Lucy! I’d love to see a “favorite cruelty free items” video, maybe a little cruelty free series? I love the way you speak about it without blaming others, so refreshing ✨
Pro-tip for things like soaps on a budget - Tesco own brand hand wash, shampoo and all other kinds of things are all cruelty-free and often vegan!
Even own brand hand creams and lip balms at many supermarket are good.
Charlotte this saved me when i went to my sister’s and forgot my shampoo!
also sainsbuy's own brand items are cruelty-free!
I have a question for you though, you’ve done very recent brand work with Always who are not a cruelty free brand, so how does that work with staying within a cruelty free mindset?
good point!!!!!
loooool almost like she picked monetary gain over ethics but continues to brand herself as a cruelty free/ethical youtuber...shocker
It’s difficult because although Always isn’t cruelty free, their end period poverty campaign is so so important and 100% worth supporting/ promoting on a larger scale. 😄 I think it’s important to recognise that nobody is perfect and it’s not easy to be in her position. She clearly states that she makes sure her products that are for fun/ not essential are cruelty free. Sanitary towels are essential! . It’s good to point out these things so other people/ even Lucy herself is aware. I think the point is so that we can improve and use as much cruelty free products that are accessible to us. Unfortunately not every option is accessible 😊 x
She also addressed this on Instagram where she said she didn't realise before her contract with them and has decided to stop working with them now it's ended in light of finding out sanitary products can be tested too!
Beth “didn’t realize” lmao ya right
I found it really lovely that you asserted it was ok to be at different stages with this journey/lifestyle and that you don't have to be everything (vegan, cruelty free, ect) to make a difference. I'm vegan but my medication has lactose in it which is something I chose to accept, but am aware others might not. It's about doing what you can, not absolutely everything if you can't/aren't there yet, ect.
Lush's perfume is gorgeous! I have Vanilliary and adore it. So good.
I think most people who are vegan would agree with you! Your health is so important, and there just isn't much choice when it comes to what is put in medication. Veganism is a way of living that excludes exploitation and harm of animals as far as practicable. I'm vegan and I just got a flu vaccination that has egg in, but since I have an auto-immune disease I need to get it anyway!
omg ur sneeze at the beginning of the vid was such a mood
I feel like the moon is back and I can’t wait to see what you do next 💞💞
Thank you thank you thank you for talking about this topic in such an attainable way. Love your exposition. Specially when you advocate for complete usage of our own non-cruelty free products before replacing. It's a matter of sustainability 💕 Absolutely loved this.
I would love to see a video comparing cruelty free products and environmentally friendly products! I feel like these would be good causes to connect. It's awesome that you're talking about these things Lucy, and you're right that every little bit helps!
Would love the video on essentials and what you use personally, great video. Thank you! :)
For CF haircare for curly/afro hair I highly recommend Shea Moisture or Palmer's are amazing! I believe Cantu is CF as well and is great!
Been meaning to go cruelty free for years but just found it so overwhelming and thought it'd be difficult. Thank you for making this video and helping people learn to make a change in the world!
Thank you for sharing this, I feel like it’s an accessible approach to transitioning to cruelty free ✨
Thank you! That’s the aim 👌❤️
Yasss thankyou for these practical tips 🙌🏼 Everyone can help in some way, shape or form. For me, it’s about giving up red meat because I know I can stick to it realistically.
Emily Daly - TRACKING ED okay we have the same name and I also have given up meat! I still eat seafood and dairy but I’m cutting down on those over time too!
I made the change when I was 12 and learned that animals were being hurt in the process. My heart was filled with hurt with the knowledge. My biggests challenge was that my family disapproved and for years tried to get me to use things that weren’t cruelty free specifically because ‘it was to hard to find alternative options’ and because they thought that animals should be tested on for medicine which is a completely different topic to cosmetics and because they didn’t understand what cruelty free was.
Even now to this day at the age of 18 my dad still gives me crap. The other day I washed my face with baby soap because I didn’t have face wash and I said “I thought baby soap wasn’t supposed to burn your eyes??” And he said “I don’t know it’s probably because it wasn’t tested on animals” meaning that because it wasn’t tested on animals then it was less useful or less reliable. Which hurt my feelings quite a lot. But I’m still going strong and the rest of family is pretty respectful when it comes to buying me things.
proud of you for staying true to your beliefs!!! i'm very very lucky in the sense that my mum is an environmental research scientist and therefore the BIGGEST advocate for "doing your bit." i came to her with my decision to become cruelty free and i actually convinced her to do the same! anyway, you should be super proud of yourself for keeping with it for so long in spite of your family's lack of understanding xxx
ali thank you! That means a lot! I am proud, it’s been hard but I don’t regret my decision at all. Make up is the easiest place in my life to make a change to the world thats how I “do my bit” hehe. That is really awesome that your mom switched as well I wish I could get mine to do the same! That makes me super happy actually haha. Thanks for commenting. :))
my little thing to help the planet is shopping second hand and ethically! also, i buy local honey [which only just occurred to me as being something of importance aha]
for me, i grew up thrifting so it wasn't hard to continue that practice when i was paying my own way in the world. shopping cruelty-free is definitely a goal of mine, as i do purchase certain products that are cruelty-free however sometimes i am unable to / can't afford to buy certain products that are cruelty-free. watching this video has certainly kicked me up the bum in order to look more deeply into what i can buy that is cruelty-free, and where i can't find cf products, maybe i can make my own?
Paul Mitchell is also a cruelty-free salon brand! My local salon uses it and it's not particularly expensive! :)
The Body Shop (in Australia at least) make beautiful perfumes. They have some based on the scents of their shower gels/body butters, but also a separate line of other scents! 😊
In Canada too 😊
&other stories do gorgeous perfumes and I'm pretty sure they're cruelty free (I use Avante-garde and omg it's so good). I would be wary of LUSH hair products mainly because they use a lot of sulfates so can be quite drying and harsh, but they are cruelty free so completely depends on your preferences. I use Faith in Nature which is v v gentle, silicone free and smells divine. You can get them in Holland & Barrett and also some oxfam shops so good for charity too! Plus they have refill stations so you don't have to repurchase plastic bottles :)
For great skincare that’s fully vegan and cruelty free, the ordinary products are great and are pretty reasonably priced.
I've also found the skincare/bath and body section in TK Maxx to be an absolute gold-mine for lesser known sustainable, eco-friendly and cruelty-free brands so that's really worth checking out :)
For all my Aussies: flora and fauna is an amazing website that stocks 100% vegan, cruelty free, and (where possible) organic products. Makeup, skincare, clothes, cleaning products, tampons, food, literally everything!
Your skin looks incredible!! It's so glowy and smooth!!
Kevin Murphy salons are great! They're cruelty free have some great ideas on cutting down plastic
I'm trying to be cruelty free and they have really great companies in Germany so I don't feel like it's too hard. Sometimes I see a product I really want and can't find an alternative but I'm ok with not buying this product then. I have some stuff left that I'm using up or got as a gift. It's not 100% but I feel pretty good about my development in that direction.
I was so chuffed when a cruelty free hairdressers opened within walking distance of my house. I hit the jackpot!
Perfume is the only one I struggle with, I just looooove the scent I have and so I’m dreading it running out.
Mari Luz Gil-Cervantes Same parfum is also a struggle for me
'it just kind of happened supernaturally' hehehe
I thought the same thing!
I've joined a fb group which recommends only cf/vegan products, thanks to it I just check a brand or research any other hashtag and I know straight away what to avoid so I think its really cool
One issue I have come across is that most of the time when a bar of soap is cruelty free and responsibly packaged it is too spenny for students, minimum wage works, or those who have to make things work with not a lot of money. My favourite soap is one produced by Bulldog Skin care, but is it £5 for a 200g bar of soap... I have decided to accept the plastic packaging as something I cannot do around and instead buy Waitrose Essentials soap in a pack of 4 bars for around £1.50, even though it is wrapped in plastic film. Something as universal and basic as soap should be available in a simple and cheap format that fits people's values. Cruelty free should not be a marketing ploy or an excuse to just make luxury items which include flower petals, virgin olive oil straight from Greece, coffee from Columbia, or whatever will get the attention of people with money to spare.Currently, most cruelty free products in the mainstream seem to price consumers out. Yes, there are affordable options and many small shops online really do try to make their products accessible, but that doesn't mean there's not any room for improvement.
Love this, it had never occurred to me that my toothpaste and deodorant would be harming animals! I’ve done so well with makeup, hair products are next! I’m watching this having just found an amazing high end top in my local charity shop for £4 😍
I literally buy all superdrug products like deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, toothpaste, micellar water and everything is so cheap! They also sell paper stem cotton buds! So good 🐇
Also remember to look for the cruelty-free logo on cleaning products too! You’d think there wouldn’t be many available but there really are, and they don’t have to be expensive either! 🧼
Hi Lucy, Lush came out with Makeup that's not only cruelty but also package free. I'd love to see a review of their products. The lipsticks in particular look amazing!
what a cute sneeze
Most supermarket own brands are cruelty free! (Tesco, sainsburys, asda etc) So for hand soap, washing up liquid, cleaning supplies etc I always just buy those from wherever I'm doing my normal shop! And they're always really cheap as well.
thank you so much for making this video!! so informative
for dry shampoo batiste is actually cruelty free leaping bunny logo and all! Oh and some handy and surprising ones are all of the M&S own brand moisturizers etc are are leaping bunny cruelty free too!
Shauna Kelly There’s a brand called Monat that is cruelty free! But it is a bit more pricey
Would really recommend Eden perfumes - they’re CF and vegan and are made as dupes as loads of popular high-end perfumes. Such good quality and long lasting. They’re based in Brighton but sell online and are really affordable and good value
If any one is interested in cf, vegan, affordable AND low-waste (I’m defo not zero waste!), I’ve been using up my old stuff and transitioning to the following:
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•shampoo/conditioner: bars from Lush (affordable bc I’ve trained my hair to only need washing once a week).
•dry shampoo: going to learn to make my own after using up current bottle.
•body wash/hand soap: any (vegan) packaging free/paper-wrapped bar of soap.
•exfoliator: homemade, ground almonds or oats.
•razor: I’m using up my disposables and want to switch to metal safety razor.
•body lotion: I mainly skip, but also use any old oil. Lush do naked moisturisers.
•mouth wash: ditched it, I don’t think it does anything!
•toothpaste: I’ve started buying Weleda’s metal tube salt toothpaste (not cheap) as the normal plastic/metal tubes are not recyclable. I don’t fancy tooth tabs but they’re a zero waste alternative.
•floss: I have a water pic (one time investment).
•periods: menstrual cup (as above, one time spend but saves you money long term).
•deodorant: sounds mental, but you can get a block of something called “alum rock” which is a natural mineral deodorant. Comes in cardboard box, no plastic, no aerosol and totally natural (works for me and I live in a hot climate, but I’m not a super sweaty Betty).
•sun cream: I’ll continue to buy it in plastic bottles for now as I don’t have a safe, affordable, vegan + zero waste swap.
•perfume: using up old ones, after that I’m not sure! Lush solid perfumes last a long time though.
•cleanser: Kiko facial soap (under 5€ and will last ages!)
•essence: ditched it (what even is it?!)
•toner: rose water (I buy it in 1L bottle for 5€, decant into my different bottles and use for multiple things)
•face moisturiser: bar moisturiser from Lush (not sure of the name but smells like mango, which I love).
•make-up remover: Lush do bar cleansers, but olive oil + hot cloth works for me, but a diff oil may be better for you.
•micellar water: rose water + a bit of olive oil mixed in a bottle (shake before use) + reusable cotton rounds.
•make up: I’ve basically cut down how much I wear. I’ve ditched: foundation, primer, contour, highlight, eyeliner, lip liner, eyebrow product. I still wear concealer, blush, mascara, lip balm/lip stick, finishing spray (more rose water!) and sometimes eyeshadow. The only things I have to replace regularly are concealer and mascara, and I’m going to continue buying my regular ones from Kiko for now as I don’t have good alternatives.
I hope that was helpful! Please comment if you have any questions or suggestions 😊
(For reference, I live in Spain but am from the UK, so I know there are lots not options there, but I’m limited to what I can get here).
Obviously I appreciate that I’m lucky to be in a position to, for example, afford a water pic, but I used an amazon gift card that was given to me to buy it so that reduced the price 💸
Also I’m really lucky to have good skin and eyebrows and well-behaved hair that doesn’t require much upkeep 🤓
@@cuteandseksybabe Thank you for writing that - so helpful!
Going vegan is wayyy easier than people make it out to be. You’re right that doing something is better than doing nothing. Everyone can switch to nondairy milk. Everyone can find cruelty free alternatives to foods. If you can’t do it always, at least do it as much as you can
cloudanimal I see your point, but it definitely can be difficult for lower income individuals to switch over. This is systematic. First off, many alternatives can be more expensive than what they’re currently using. And secondly, there aren’t many whole foods or grocery stores providing all these options in lower income communities. I think this is so wrong!! We need to make sure these alternatives are accessible to all people!
B K Definitely true! Really difficult for people with disorders, allergies, and intestinal issues.
I eat vegan most of the time! But considering my other dietary restrictions, I think it would be really challenging to go vegan full time. I eat meat rarely (no pun intended lol) and I’m happy to have cut down so much!
@@elldonald7172 Vegan wholefoods are some of the cheapest items one can buy. Rice, pasta, cous cous, lentils, beans, basic veg, bananas, apples, bread, spices, onions, garlic, chilli....I could go on and on. Yes fancy vegan replacements can be pricier but they are not necessary. Plant based milks are very affordable with so many options available. Some of the poorest countries in the world have vast amounts of vegan food simply because they are affordable! There is no excuse not to try...even if it takes time adjusting, learning and trying to slowly change to the vegan lifestyle.
please, note that ingot (a polish brand that's similar to mac) is also cruelty free even tho cf kitty states otherwise. there are questions involved in the post and inglot fulfils all the criteria, they have loads of option not only for day to day use but also for makeup artists
Sukin is a lovely brand for everyone in Australia! They have hair, body and skincare and are very cheap. Their shampoos and conditioners are also natural (they don't lather or feel super silky) so it might take some getting used to but it's SO much better for your hair and scalp.
Have you done any research on mica mining and the dangerous child labor associated with it? Refinery29 did a short doc on this. I've reached out to Hourglass about where they source their mica, but haven't heard back (despite following up).
Hey Lucy, will you ever bring back the Sunday Social podcast? I really miss it, it was amazing!
Cleaning products are another one that is a killer for testing on animals. My favourite brand is Method, they sell such a wide range of things too. Their washing detergent and cleaning sprays are great and also smell amazing!
If you're interested in purchasing Bumble&Bumble/Ouai are both sold on Asos and (if you're in Europe/UK) a website called feelunique.eu which lets you purchase larger brands that might not be available in your country and have them shipped at a decent price (around 4 euros). A lot of the time, these sites have offers and discounts available so they're not AS expensive
Absolutely love this video, something I wish more people would get into, so thank you so much for making this! You're so right, you can't really go wrong with Superdrug's own brand stuff. Lush and Body Shop too! :)
Pacifica have AMAZING perfume and body products, they even do candles.
One small point, I'm so sorry. A lot of the brands you mentioned are not completely cruelty-free. E.g. Too Faced are owned by a parent company (Estee Lauder) that does test on animals. Some people are fine with that, but by buying too faced/urban decay you are putting money in the parent companies pocket, that does test on animals - however, you could say that supporting them could also encourage them to be cruelty-free as a parent company seeing the success of their CF companies.
A good example being Aesop, who are only able to confirm that their finished products are not tested on animals, but they are unable to ensure their items are not tested during production or that the ingredients they use are not tested.
WifeLife or Rhian HY, is an amazing influencer who only uses products that are 100% cruelty-free and vegan. Again, it depends on where your limits are.
Just a small heads up that if they say they're cruelty-free, they may still have third parties that sell in china, a parent company etc. :)
Some really great 100% cruelty free brands for example: cover FX, colourpop, milk makeup, lush, Milani, elf, charlotte tilbury, Anastasia Beverly Hills, Dose Of Colors, Derma E, Superdrug's range, cake beauty, Kaia Naturals, Sol De Janeiro, Giovanni, IGK, Real Techniques, Pixi, May Lindstrom, Tatcha, Face Halo, Juice Beauty, Jason toothpaste/deodorant etc.
The Rabbit Hole is a wonderful, independent, cruelty free salon in London. Their hairdressers are all super lovely, price range is reasonable (although a bit on the pricier side for some - £70 for a wash, cut, blow dry), and the quality of their work great! Check them out if you’re still struggling to find good cruelty free hairdressers in London - you’ll feel great about the fact that you’re supporting an independent business that aligns with your values, and walk out with a great haircut! xx
Can recommend Julia Mazzucazo and Kelly Gooch as cruelty-free influencers. Both are utter darlings and I love all of their content so much omg
For hair and bath products Oxfam are a shout! I got some gorgeous lavender soap for £1.69 but I saw they also do a Shampoo and Conditioner set for £5.
Ethical elephant is a great website too 🌱🙌🏻🙌🏻
I use the Pacifica micellar water (in the kale version). It works well and smells good!
Loved this video! Also have to recommend makeup revolution, nyx and Marc Jacobs as great cruelty free makeup brands! Also for hair dye/purple shampoos bleach London and makeup revolution are brilliant
midnightfruits wait Marc Jacobs is cruelty free? I didn’t know that.
You mentioned that you use Jo Malone perfume which you said is your favourite in a recent video. Jo Malone is NOT cruelty free. I recommend Penhaligon's or Miller Harris instead. :)
I think I said this in the video - I bought it years ago and can’t repurchase, hence why I’m looking for a CF dupe!
Loved this video! I'm trying to go cruelty free too, and whilst I've found some good swaps for shampoo/conditioner, make-up and shower gel, I'm still trying to find alternatives in other areas! As someone else has said, it would be really useful if you could make a video showing your favourite cruelty free items :)
trader joe’s skincare is really good and all cruelty free(:
Amazing video! It was so interesting, educating and relevant 🧡 thank you for sharing!
Eden perfume!! They do dupes :) so good. I use them. Such an easy switch
For people on a budget, primark's beauty, skincare etc is all cruelty free and lots of it is vegan! They do body care too. I've been using their micellar water, moisturiser and makeup for a while now because I'm cruelty free but on a low budget and I think it's all amazing.
Lush has a few different deodorants which work really well, at leat for me. They're a bit more expensive but especially aromaco is one of the best deodorants I've ever used! :)
Liz Earle perfumes are amazing!!
the toothpaste brand i use is called Hello!, im not sure if its available in the UK but its cheaper than colgate and other major brands like that and it works fine lol
Monat is a CF and vegan brand for hair care. It is more pricey but it’s more product than water. One full size shampoo last about 5 months...I also have colored hair
I went cruelty free about 2 years ago and it was hard at first but I’ve memorised a lot of the brands that aren’t cruelty free (thanks to logical harmony) my go to is Superdrug for things like hair dye and toothpaste. I highly recommend facetheory skincare, noughty hair care and NYX but illamasqua has the best contour. I’m still trying to find a foundation that doesn’t curdle on my face though.
Love this! 👏🏼
This is sooo helpful! Thank you kindly Lucy 🙏
Anyone here have any cf haircare reccomendations for black hair? (As in Afro)
Shea moisture is a great CF brand for afro hair! Loads of products for different hair types
I definitely needed this! Thanks Lucy
Lush is all 100% cruelty free and vegetarian! Their aromaco deodorant and shampoo bars are amazing!!
This was so useful, thank you!! 😁
Primark now do a cruelty free/vegan skincare line!
Umberto Gianni are a really affordable Vegan & CF hair product brand you can get in Boots!
Lucy in your description you haven't listed your 'what I'm wearing' and I'm curious bout your jumpsuit!
So helpful thanks!!
just a general question, how do you personally define cruelty free? i know it’s typically associated with animals but what about the unethical manufacturing that happens? like underpaid workers and people taken advantage of? i love animals just as much as the next person but i don’t think the cruelty free label necessarily encompasses all forms of cruelty free, do you know what i mean?? like, how do i know this cruelty free product wasn’t made by some underpaid worker?? that goes for any product but it’s just especially interesting when products are branded cruelty free. thoughts??
North America has no laws against animal testing. It's actually a requirement to test on animals if you plan to sell sunscreen and that's why Lush doesn't sell their sunscreen in North America.
But Canada is working towards it!
I live in Canada and my experience with purchasing cosmetics is that I usually have to know beforehand whether the brand is cruelty free. But most of the time the product has a cruelty free logo on it to state that it is. I didn't know it was illegal in Europe, when I visited Ireland I was concerned about buying cosmetic products because I try to be as cruelty free as possible.
Glossier being considered “mid range” hurt my soul. Are you looking forward to the pop up store in London?
Check out Pai Skincare for really gentle skincare & bodycare products that are safe for folks with rosacea, eczema & other skincare concerns! I looooove their moisturizer and they ship almost everywhere worldwide I think 👍 as someone who has eczema on their face (yeehaw) the struggle has been real but Pai products have been a lifesaver for me ☺️
Actually the reason main why most beauty products aren't cruelty-free is not them being sold in China. Because even though testing actual beauty products on animals is forbidden by law in the EU, many of the ingredients that go into the products are classed as chemicals, for which animal testing is required. So the ingredients are tested on animals even though the finished product is not.
Little fact: The China law only applies in mainland China but Hong Kong. Hong Kong is not considered Mainland China so it's a loophole for CF brands to sell in China
I don't think that statement about "if it's sold in the EU it's cruelty free" is true. L'Oréal still sells in China and I've seen their products in Finland.
In the EU it's illegal to test cosmetics or their ingredients on animals, so technically all products produced/sold in the EU are cruelty free. The problem is when brands choose to sell in China, where animal testing is mandatory. So the brand itself is not testing, but they allow the Chinese government to test if they wish. So brands sold in China are not considered CF because of that. The brand can still be sold in the EU because they are not the ones conducting the tests, it's the Chinese government.
Your right..to "have the status of cruelty free " you have to make sure the product is Not sell in china cause they requires animal testing. So technically a real "cf" brand is a brand that isnt sold in china🙂
Are there any DM (drogerie markt) in the uk? They have lots of cheap cf stuff (makeup, detergents, food, etc)
it's really difficult in malaysia i just did research on my very few make-up products and almost half of them are not cruelty-free and i feel terrible
not just make-up but a lot essentials like soaps that are provided in any supermarket i found that are not cruelty-free
i've found out about brands that are cruelty-free in malaysia which makes me happy but it's not in my city so c r a i
wake 👏 up 👏 malaysia👏
Wonderful tips 💋 love your beautiful smile💋💋
Love this vid! I have been cruelty free for the past 2 almost 3 years and I agree with not buying products that are tested on animals for "vanity" or "self indulgent purposes" but that's just me😊 however I do buy a few skincare items that are tested on animals like the CeraVe face wash and ganier micellar water. I have suffered with really bad acne so I hate changing products when I find they work as I fear I'll breakout. It really negatively impact my mental health so I hope to find suitable replacements but I don't make myself feel guilty for putting myself first! Would love to here any alternatives that you know to these products and maybe I'll change them over😋
The Superdrug own brand skincare ranges are really good in my opinion and they are cheaper too if you want alternatives
Try first aid beauty at sephora. Awesome skin care line. Affordable, efficient and trust me i never break out with those🤗💕
Does anyone know if the Australian (?) brand BYS makeup is cruelty free? I’ve found it really hard to find that information.
Are those frames really balancing on the headboard I can’t cope
Can anyone recommend a good cruelty free liquid eyeliner? I've really struggled to find a good replacement for Rimmel GlamEyes and it'd been fully three years of trying different ones, used Kat Von D for a while but I felt the colour wasn't that opaque and I feel weird about her anti vaxx stuff
Keira Cox I like NYX’s To The Point, if you can get it where you live
Stila eyeliner, essence, nyx are my fav🤗
If I remember correctly, all Aveda hair salons are cruelty free because all Aveda products are cruelty free and not sold in China ☺️
Also as a side note, all Paul Mitchell exclusive salons would be cruelty free, because Paul Mitchell products are 100% cruelty free.
Is there a specific website I can go to that has a list of all cruelty free brands?
Logical harmony, cruelty free kitty
She looks like Keira knightly
It’s so good you want to be kinder to animals through your purchase of cosmetics, but it makes me wonder why you are not vegan? This is a genuine question I’m not trying to be rude!
Regarding China: I hope not to start a firestorm in the comments. However, I’ve noticed in the cruelty-free movement there’s a tendency to talk about China as though it exists to annoy us instead of being, you know, a country where people live. Does anyone else feel uncomfortable with the way some people (not Lucy!) talk about China?
I don't hear a lot of people talk about North America. Although it is not a requirement to test on animals, there are no laws banning it. I believe it is a requirement in the United States to test on animals if you're selling sunscreen.
From what I googled, the US’s Food and Drug Administration has pre-approved certain formulations and doses of SPF and those are no longer required to be tested on animals. New innovations in sunscreen do have to be tested, however
i feel super super super super uncomfortable when Lucky talked about China.
I don't really understand how you can be 'cruelty free' yet still consume dairy, seems a bit hypocritical to me. Do you not realise the cruelty involved in the industry?
Aldi'sLACURA brand all kinds of toiletries are cruelty-free and cheap, most of their cleaning products are also cruelty-free. No need to spend a fortune
I think it is amazing that you are being cruelty free in certain areas of your life. Genuinely love it and the video. However, and I really don’t want this to come across as mean as I want to help, but just as a suggestion, I think the video should be “cruelty free cosmetics” rather than just “cruelty free”. I personally don’t think you can say you’re cruelty free if you still eat meat, buy into other cruelty full things such as furniture (sweatshops) etc. Admire you, but maybe be careful about the terminology
If you leave in Europe ALL THE MAKE UP is cruelty free (even product which comes from other contries). Read the legislation do not Google it.
And also now china does not have anymore the law where you have to test any product on animals.
Also also testing on animals does not mean that they put the finished product in their faces.
Anyway better a reaction on an animal rather than on my face. I work daily in animal testing (for health reasearch purpose) and I think that animal sperimentation is the only option
Got an ad for aveeno in this video... yuck
practically all own brand products sainsburys, tesco, superdrug, etc. are cruelty free. why break the bank and hurt animals when you can save dollar and not hurt animals. Even superdrug tampons are cruelty free which i buy because tampax are NOT cruelty free
Body Shop greenwash now. They are not cruelty free, They are owned by L'oreal who test on animals. Also Kiehls and Origins are not which upset me.Sadly I did a massive plastic free haul from Lush . I have no allergies but everything I bought brought me out in spots and rashes. They are full of oils and perfumes that a lot of people have reactions to
The Body Shop is now owned by a Brazilian company called Natura!
I honestly didn't understand your explanation.. It is illegal to sell products with ingredients that have been tested on animals in the EU so every product should be cruelty free
The products that are sold in the EU are cruelty free but the brand can’t be classified as cruelty free if they are sold in China so even if that certain product you’re buying is cruelty free in your country, you’re still supporting animal testing by supporting that brand. I don’t know if that makes sense
@@happilymikayla5583 It does, thank you!!