I am gutted to say that a couple of days ago I found out from Moadore that Benefit are selling their products in China! I literally had no idea.
In case you weren't aware, once a company decides to sell in China, the Chinese government holds the right to test any of the products on animals - which is a ridiculous and unnecessary law!
So basically this means that Benefit can no longer be classed as 'cruelty free' and will be put on the naughty list. It's so annoying because I combed through their statement about animal testing and it seemed to be okay to me, but sneakily there was no mention of selling in China...
I have also just bought the They're Real Anniversary Set :( boo!!
It's so sickening though, how many other companies out there are selling in China without mentioning it when questioned about animal testing?
If you are aware of any others that sell in China then please tweet me or leave a comment as I would be really interested to know.
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aah thats such a shame :( just had a look at your naughty list, there are so many companies on there! When my skincare company expands we will never be testing on animals!
ReplyDeleteI know it's so upsetting :( that is fantastic, I look forward to the developments :D
DeleteThis upsets me. The only thing I buy from the naughty list is MAC lipsticks, but now Benefit are questionable, iunno if I am going to be able to buy from them anymore.
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Yeah :( it's really gutting that I won't be able to buy from them any more, quite liked their products!
DeleteI didn't think that they were cruelty free to begin with! They never had a clear animal testing policy. This doesn't surprise me in the least x
ReplyDeleteYes I should probably have known but although their statement was a bit long-winded I didn't really find anything which suggested they did, I guess the fact it is a long is enough lol!
DeleteGod I am so gutted about this! It makes such a difference to me a company being cruelty free and I was so relieved that urban decay decided not to sell to china in the end xxx
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Me too :( I love their products! Yeah that was a huge relief!
DeleteI didn't think they were cruelty free, but I cannot remember why I had this opinion. I must of read it somewhere :/
ReplyDeleteI feel that way about MAC, gutted they went to China!
It is such a shame, but sticking to your morals is much better :)
Amy xx
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I think they've always been one of those companies no one knows for sure - which is usually a sign that they do, and probably makes them out to be worse :/
DeleteDefinitely :) they're not worth any animals life!
Oh no! I only just read this :( I look at all the make up counters & stands in Boots & department stores & it makes me sad that so little is cruelty free, makes it very hard to make the switch! I think I might purchase some Liz Earle make up next time I want to splurge!
ReplyDeleteI know it really sucks!! :( yeah i'd love to try the Liz Earle stuff, looks good!
DeleteI'm sure you've heard about Urban Decay. Although they haven't moved into China YET, they are now owned my L'Oreal, which pretty much means impending doom. It's such a shame. I hate companies that can't be honest with their consumers. ~debthemakeupnoob
ReplyDeleteI know :( I am boycotting them at the moment til we find out all the details! I am fine with using The Body Shop so as long as UD have the same position as them then I'll go back to using them :/
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