Comments on: Benefit Cosmetics is Not Cruelty Free

By: Tamara

Tamara — Mon, 22 Nov 2021 18:11:21 +0000

In reply to Tashina Combs. False advertising ugh! Never does the matter of MONEY/PROFIT take precedence over the matter of the soul! Never will I use again and I tossed away my products! No ANIMAL TESTING AS THAT EQUALS CRUELTY

By: Kathryn Palmer

Kathryn Palmer — Wed, 05 Oct 2016 19:33:06 +0000

This is really sad. They’d tell you it’s “just business” but we vegans have different, more compassionate priorities – and those priorities should hurt Benefit, and any other non-cruelty free company, where they notice it most…their profits. If it’s a greedy business decision to sell in China or test on animals, in general, the loss of our dollars might just get their attention! Perhaps it’s time for an online petition to draw even more attention to these companies’ deceptive practices. It would be nice to see some good effect from a boycott of these companies. Having been a vegan for 26 years, and boycotting many companies for all that time, I can tell you that only now, with our greater numbers, can we actually hope to see a good effect! Thank you for doing the research and bringing this information to light!

By: amy (healthandbeautygirl)

amy (healthandbeautygirl) — Tue, 13 Sep 2016 22:20:31 +0000

I had no idea. Thank you!

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:52:08 +0000

In reply to Kyler. Sadly, a lot of brands do this. :( This is why I am so strict with brands to be added to the cruelty-free brand list on Logical Harmony. You may also want to check out this post - Transitioning to Cruelty-Free: Can You Trust Brand Websites?

By: Kyler

Kyler — Sun, 31 Jul 2016 20:47:27 +0000

Hi, I just want to say thanks for doing this research. I don’t know why, but I always just assumed they were cruelty free. Such a bummer, since I just bought some products from them. Just curious, you wouldn’t happen to know what other brands are doing this sort of thing, would you? I’ve been doing some research and I’m trying to make my makeup routine completely cruelty free.

By: Rosa

Rosa — Thu, 24 Mar 2016 03:38:29 +0000

Hi Tashina, though I am glad that i’ve stumbled upon your blog, I am still confused on the subject of Benefit’s animal testing/animal cruelty. I am obsessed with the Hoola bronzing powder, and I am sad to hear that they are not cruelty free. I recently took a trip to the mall and decided to visit the Benefit Cosmetics bar at the Macy’s in my area. I initially went in to buy the bronzer as I had run out, but before I did so, I decided to ask the girls if they knew if the Benefit products were cruelty free and if the company tested on animals. Though they did not give me a clear yes or no, they did struggle to find a clear answer and couldn’t give me an answer other than “refer to our FAQs on the website.” As heartbroken as I was, I pulled it up on my phone and told them that the website said “No,” but that other blogs or MUAs disagreed. The girls looked completely shocked and didn’t really know what to say. Instead they tried to keep selling me other products or try to offer me way to get “free gifts with my purchase.” It is unfortunate that these girls know the answer to customers’ questions and still choose to mislead their customers. Even though they didn’t give me a clear answer, their reactions were more than enough for me. I do hope that they decide to become a cruelty free company, but until then, I will no longer support them. Thank you for your research!

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Tue, 09 Feb 2016 17:20:16 +0000

In reply to Kim.

Hi Kim,

Sadly it is. 🙁

By: Dana Schlackman

Dana Schlackman — Thu, 31 Dec 2015 02:07:09 +0000

If you could do an article on Vegan doops for Benefit Cosmetics Boing Concealer and Lash Roller Mascara that would be amazing. I am newly vegan (3 days) and putting animal products on my face disgusts me. Thank you so much for your amazing blog!

By: Michelle Pursell

Michelle Pursell — Wed, 25 Nov 2015 06:44:08 +0000

In reply to Lauren. Any brand sold in China is required by China to test on animals. Benefit Cosmetics is, in fact, sold in China therefore on Benefits behalf they are allowing their product to be tested on animals. It's a matter of greed on behalf of Benefit that they are completely knowledgeable of this but want their brand sold in a country that they know tests on animals. Benefit is NOT CRUELTY FREE!! Please put the word out there to help these innocent animals from the terribly cruel testing they're exposed to all in the name of beauty. More people need to care about these animals subject to such terrible suffering.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Mon, 05 Oct 2015 00:09:46 +0000

In reply to Cheryl. At the time the comment was posted, NYC was independently owned. I don't think they meant to steer anyone wrong. :)

By: Melissa

Melissa — Wed, 30 Sep 2015 19:49:35 +0000

In reply to Carmen.

L’oreal does not test on animals themselves but they do sell in China.

http://lorealusa.com/loreal-answers/the-question-of-animal-testing/frequently-asked-questions.aspx

They are actually working on ending animal testing there.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Mon, 21 Sep 2015 15:18:23 +0000

In reply to Lauren. Sadly, they do test when required by law. It's not in their response on the FAQ page, but is in the response they email to customers who ask for information.

By: Kim

Kim — Sun, 13 Sep 2015 16:25:11 +0000

Hi Tashina, do you know if this information regarding Benefit is still true today? They have changed their response to this question on their website, but it still feels…too wordy.

By: Kate

Kate — Sat, 22 Aug 2015 01:03:56 +0000

Oh boo I fell for that and just got some more foundation! I find make up is the hardest when it comes to cruelty free products

By: Cheryl

Cheryl — Fri, 26 Jun 2015 18:41:32 +0000

In reply to taicraven. NO! NXY parent company is L'Oreal - one of the most egregious animal testing companies out there.