Comments on: Cruelty-Free Brands at Target

By: Princess

Princess — Mon, 02 Nov 2020 11:56:26 +0000

Hi there! Megababe is now at Target and they’re cruelty free 🙂

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:23:53 +0000

In reply to Ash. I agree that it's great when stores try to help educate their customers, but it's also frustrating because it's often not accurate. Sephora and other stores do this too and so many brands that aren't cruelty-free get labeled as cruelty-free. It's just because the brand claims to be. There are no checks and nothing done to ensure it's accurate. So it's a great step, but I wish they were more strict.

By: Ash

Ash — Mon, 29 Jul 2019 19:19:53 +0000

Target is has added search filters to their online store, including “cruelty free” claims. They have OGX listed as cruelty free.

https://www.target.com/p/ogx-moroccan-argan-oil-shampoo-25-4-fl-oz/-/A-14566909?preselect=13926267#lnk=sametab

I think it is so awesome that Target is trying to educate consumers, and make it easier for people to search their site, but I’m now I’m confused about OGX’s status.

By: Angel Y.

Angel Y. — Wed, 15 May 2019 23:24:39 +0000

In reply to Kelly. Hi, I spoke to a Target Beauty Concierge and they stated that the up&up brand is not vegan nor cruelty free, sadly.

By: Robin L Barr

Robin L Barr — Sat, 24 Nov 2018 02:04:31 +0000

In reply to Tashina Combs. Exactly. I have a cruelty free app on my cell and check everything. I believe the Up & Up dryer sheets came up CF, but most other UP & Up products come up 'CF status unknown'. I know that means this has been private labeled, but I don't take a chance. Not worth it with so many options available. No one seems to have mentioned this but the cleaning product Bar Keepers Friend (like Comet, Ajax) is CF, so glad because it just happens to be my favorite cleaner. Available almost everywhere.

By: Johana

Johana — Mon, 13 Aug 2018 18:24:45 +0000

Hi, first of all thank you for the lists or cruelty free and vegan products! I often visit your page and social media accounts for info. I was wondering if you knew anything about the good chemistry brand? It’s a brand of fragrances from target. I believe they’re target created and claim to be vegan, non toxic and cruelty free, but I wanted to be 100%. I’ve seen other things online claiming the same, but I didn’t see this on this page.

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:55:05 +0000

In reply to Monica. Their black liquid liner is the best!!

By: Erin

Erin — Sun, 09 Jul 2017 21:52:16 +0000

I just wanted to chime in and thank you all for all this information! I had no idea…

By: Maggilynn

Maggilynn — Sat, 17 Jun 2017 14:00:08 +0000

Hey Tashina,
I have a few products from Shea Moisture, the label and their website say they’re cruelty free. I read the ingredients before purchasing anything and many of the products appear to be vegan. I saw a post in the comments asking about the brand in 2015, your response states that you did reach out to them and they were added to the pending list. Did you ever hear back from them? Getting ready to go Lush and Target today to stock up on some items. I will be avoiding the brand today since I don’t see it on here, but would like to know the status. Thanks so much for all your hard work and research!

By: Rae

Rae — Wed, 08 Feb 2017 00:33:58 +0000

Thanks Tashina! This is super helpful!

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 21:46:55 +0000

In reply to Kelly. I haven't been able to receive clear enough confirmation from them. With a lot of store brands, they are private labeled products. So they are just re-branded products that other brands make. I think this makes it especially tricky because most store brands aren't making the products themselves.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Sun, 05 Feb 2017 21:46:36 +0000

In reply to Heather F..

Hi Heather,

I haven’t been able to receive clear enough confirmation from them. With a lot of store brands, they are private labeled products. So they are just re-branded products that other brands make. I think this makes it especially tricky because most store brands aren’t making the products themselves.

By: Tashina Combs

Tashina Combs — Thu, 26 Jan 2017 18:18:03 +0000

In reply to Lisa Wiater. Hi Lisa! On my list, Sonia Kashuk is only listed as cruelty-free with vegan options. They are not a vegan brand but do make some vegan products. I hope this helps!

By: Lisa Wiater

Lisa Wiater — Sun, 08 Jan 2017 22:44:42 +0000

Hi. I have seen some places that sonia kashyk is not a vegan brand but it is on your list as vgan & cruelty free. Any thoughts?

By: Heather F.

Heather F. — Fri, 02 Dec 2016 01:06:28 +0000

Hey, Tashina! I was digging through the post-Black Friday disaster area that is my local Target, trying to find some CF exfoliating facial wipes: Pacifica, Nip + Fab, or Alba, for example, but NOTHING was in stock. My mom apparently went there for something else later on, and brought me a package of the Target Up & Up brand cucumber exfoliating wipes. I was, of course, concerned that they weren’t CF, but I wasn’t going to say anything to my mom since she was so nice to pick them up for me. I noticed on the back of the package that they claim to not test on animals, but there was no certification. I did drop the company an email, and they confirmed that the Up & Up brands are not tested on animals, but…

Any ideas, here? Thanks!