Revised Mac animal testing policy? :-((

[Dominique33]

Hi,

Not yet. I use many Bio beauty products ( So Bio Etic for example ), I pay attention to this. But as far as make-up is concerned most companies do test on animals. There is NO need to do it.
NVEY ECO is an eco-friendly brand that does not test, luxury products can be Bio as well ( price for an eyeshadow single here : around 18 € ). CHANTECAILLE doesn't use tests but prices are high ( around 80 € for a quad in France and only available in Paris ). E.L.F is eco friendly too, some Urban Decay products too, Two Faced and M.A.C for only some products.
I do use M.A.C Vegan products ( not all ), Two faced too, but I also use Chanel, Dior, Nars, Benefit, Lancôme..
China is known for cruelty against animals, most countries have blood on their hands.... Animal testing is not necessary, it must be abolished.

 

[Dominique33]

Sorry, must be BANNED

and all countries must abide by the law ( I do hope the law will me reinforced in France, testing on animals is prohibited here so far I know ).

 

[pemily]

I agree with the banning!!

 

[MichaelaLou]

I definately care enough.... I am planning a trip to Hong Kong this year.... Idea was to spend literally $1000's there on cosmetics as I can save HUGE compared to MAC prices in Aus, which is basically my whole focus for the year now. Not only will I not shop for a single cosmetic there, I simply am not going.... pick another destination, dont care if the makeup is twice the price. at this stage we have not been given enough information from Mac regarding the products that are being sold in the US/Aus are tested on animals...... Mac need to put out a statement not just ignore people... let me ask a question............. Does anyone feel they do not care enough as they continue to purchase?

I think Mac guys point was buying from Mac will still be supporting a company which tests on animals regardless of which country. There will be people who care to the point they refuse blank to purchase anything from Mac, I guess you can care but I'd assume the boycotters care more.

 

[Mac-Guy]

I think Mac guys point was buying from Mac will still be supporting a company which tests on animals regardless of which country. There will be people who care to the point they refuse blank to purchase anything from Mac, I guess you can care but I'd assume the boycotters care more.

Thanks, Michaela, for articulating my thoughts more clearly.

 

[pemily]

I totally agree in terms of the fact that I am now supporting a company that tests on animals, hence funding it NO DOUBT.
However I do not think any one individual can say that the people who refuse to buy care more...

we all know what happens when you assume.....

 

[lovechild]

MAC Cosmetics does NOT test on animals, just because the partner company Estee Lauder does.

I work at MAC, and there has been information about this topic. If you are still unsure go to your nearest MAC store or counter and get in person verification.

 

[pemily]

MAC Cosmetics does NOT test on animals, just because the partner company Estee Lauder does.

I work at MAC, and there has been information about this topic. If you are still unsure go to your nearest MAC store or counter and get in person verification.

Alot of us have emailed Mac and they are not responding?

 

[MichaelaLou]

I totally agree in terms of the fg act that I am now supporting a company that tests on animals, hence funding it NO DOUBT. However I do not think any one individual can say that the people who refuse to buy care more... we all know what happens when you assume.....

I disagree. I think refusing to support something you disagree with shows you care more than people who continue to support it. But we have different opinions

 

[tinywhiteshark]

No more MAC, or anything from other EL brands for me.

 

[tinywhiteshark]

The writer of the blog Logical Harmony received a reply from MAC, the animal testing policy has changed.

 

[Mac-Guy]

The writer of the blog Logical Harmony received a reply from MAC, the animal testing policy has changed.

Thanks for posting this. Here is also a link: http://www.logicalharmony.net/mac-cosmetics-is-no-longer-cruelty-free/#axzz1qWZ7rohY

 

[Mac-Guy]

Sadly, you are misinformed.

I work at MAC, and there has been information about this topic. If you are still unsure go to your nearest MAC store or counter and get in person verification.

 

[tinywhiteshark]

she just posted that smashbox changed the policy as well

 

[Dominique33]

Hi,

Yes M.A.C does test on animals. But some products are totally Vegan ( some blushes and Russian Red used to be, I got the answer from Vegan persons ). If you want to know if a company is Vegan or partially Vegan, browse the Vegan sites and you will have the answer very quickly. Some brands are 100 % Vegan. German brands for example ( Logona ), Us brands such as NVEY ECO is natural and prices are similar to Nars, we have So Bio Etic make-up in France, natural and safe. I do love style and elegance, I do love make-up too. When a company claims " we do not test on animals " it just means they don't on their finished products that's all in fact.

 

[katred]

she just posted that smashbox changed the policy as well

Yes, I believe all EL companies exporting to China have changed their policy. I checked on the Bobbi Brown site and they've changed from no testing to "testing only where required by law". Some brands owned by EL are still not tested because they aren't exported to China- like Aveda- so even within the EL group, testing status can vary. Some people choose not to buy certain brands regardless of their testing status, because they are owned by a company that does conduct tests. Others evaluate companies based on their individual record.

 

[Dominique33]

Bobbi Brown sent an email saying the same " testing only when required by law ".
In France animals are legally seen as " objects " I quote. There is much to be done, so much to change all this.

 

[Mac-Guy]

Do we actually know what animals are used for testing? Cats? Rabbits? Any other animals?

 

[tinywhiteshark]

many companies make it very clear that they do not use ingredients that have been tested on animals prior to making the finished product(urban decay & too faced for example). that would make the brand truly free of animal testing. it doesn't really matter if a product happens to have all vegan ingredients if the company does animal testing.

 

[shellygrrl]

But surely all ingredients in cosmetics, regardless of their source, have been tested on an animal at some point? If this is true, then the only sure-fire way to go cruelty-free would be to stop wearing makeup.