When I tell people that there have been human activists defending and protecting animals from harm, pain, exploitation, and death since the 1600’s, most are shocked. Many people feel like it’s a new movement of people becoming aware of these outdated, unethical practices that are part of so many industries, there just seems to be a deep passion and outrage that arises when with think of bunnies and beagles being tortured for lipsticks and anti-aging creams.
There’s so much to learn about the shrouded and misunderstood practices and laws about animal testing. Discovering misrepresenting cruelty-free skincare and cruelty-free beauty products that are knowingly deceitful because the laws of different countries make it complicated, and confusing is frustrating and pull us down shocking rabbit holes as we try to research how to put our money where our mouth is.
This was part of the inspiration behind The Green Vanity. Curation of Canadian, woman owned, safe, cruelty-free skincare products was the beginning. With the culture of retail experience putting a spotlight on importance of ethical products, customers wanted to see more selection of cruelty-free beauty products. Soon the retail offerings at The Green Vanity included cruelty-free makeup, perfume, bath, and body products, as well as ritual beauty tools.
Bestselling cruelty-free products at The Green Vanity:
Corpa Flora Beaute Divine Cleansing Oil: A botanical cleanser is suited for all skin types. This luxurious oil melts dirt, excess oil, makeup, sunscreen, even waterproof mascara. Skin is left clean but not stripped of its precious barrier. No double cleaning required!
Huna Revitalize Rosehip Brightening Glow Oil: Bakuchiol and 10% Vitamin C, which create a safe and effective brightening and spot fading alternative to Retinols. Fades the appearance of dark spots and sun damage naturally, gently, and safely.
Sahajan Nourish Creme Riche: A luxuriously rich cream deeply soothes, moisturizes leaving skin supple and glowing. Sahajan scoured the ancient Indian texts to define the Ayurvedic elixir for vibrant, toned, ageless skin and crafted it into this masterpiece.
Cruelty-free Makeup Top 3
TOK Beauty Mascara: A natural formula that gives your lashes volume and length while conditioning and strengthening your natural lashes to promote growth.
Using ingredients like horsetail plant to strengthen your lashes, and pea protein to prevent breakage, this everyday mascara will have your lashes looking long and full.
Sappho New Paradigm Essential Foundation: Essential Foundation is a breathable formula that keeps the skin feeling fresh while offering moisture and silky coverage that is buildable and feels weightless. Its natural skin finish leaves skin looking bare while evening out skin tone to support confidence as you face the day.
Elate Cosmetics Cream Concealer: This cruelty-free, sustainable concealer applies smoothly and seamlessly. Its full coverage offers your skin anti-inflammatory ingredients such as Evening Primrose. It can be used to brighten under the eyes or on blemishes to reveal your favourite features without distractions.
With so many cruelty-free beauty products available because ethical beauty brands choose to formulate products without harming the other precious creatures me share this planet with. Our choice to invest in them funds their passion to bring the best of cruelty-free products to market.
