Cruelty-Free Facts
This label is a globally recognized certification for cruelty-free products
Leaping Bunny
This test involves applying chemicals to shaved patches of skin on animals.
Skin Sensitivity Test
This small animal is commonly used in mascara and eyeliner testing due to its large eyes.
a rabbit
This dye, often used in lipsticks, is derived from beetles.
carmine
This region banned all animal testing for cosmetics in 2013.
the European Union
This U.S.-based certification helps consumers identify cruelty-free beauty brands.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
This test involves dripping makeup ingredients into the eyes of rabbits.
the Draize Test
These small rodents are often used in foundation and lipstick testing for skin reactions.
guinea pigs
Name one heavy metal commonly tested in makeup products like lipstick.
lead or mercury
Name the first Asian country to ban cosmetic animal testing.
India
True or False: All vegan products are cruelty-free.
false
What does the LD50 test determine?
the lethal dose that kills 50% of the test animals
True or False: Beagles are commonly used for long-term toxicity testing.
True
This class of preservatives is tested for its hormonal effects in cosmetics.
parabens
True or False: There is a federal ban on cosmetic animal testing in the United States.
False
Name one major beauty brand that is cruelty-free.
e.l.f. (or Tarte, Fenty Beauty, Urban Decay)
This common testing technique is used to assess the long-term toxicity of makeup products on animals like beagles.
Chronic Toxicity Testing
This aquatic animal is increasingly used for toxicity tests on water-soluble makeup ingredients.
zebra fish
Fragrance additives in makeup are tested for this type of reaction.
allergic reactions
This U.S. state banned the sale of cosmetics tested on animals in 2018.
California
Over how many animals are harmed annually in the name of cosmetics testing?
500,000
Name two effects animals endure during eye irritation testing.
redness, swelling, bleeding, or blindness
Name all four main animals used in makeup testing
rabbits, guinea pigs, mice, and beagles
Name three types of ingredients that are commonly tested for toxicity or irritation in makeup.
artificial dyes, preservatives, heavy metals, and fragrance additives
This country still requires animal testing for imported makeup but has recently started allowing exemptions for certain products.
China