Skincare Industry Lies: Skin Types, Cruelty-Free Claims, Eco Friendlykbeauty
We are all familiar with the buzzwords used in the beauty world to sell us skincare and makeup. Organic, clean, reef safe. But did …
Cruelty-free beauty brands
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Scientist debunks ‘sustainable’ myths: https://youtu.be/QpRNoDn59Lg
The Ecowell on green claims: https://www.instagram.com/reel/CrWd6ZsA1mN/?igshid=MzRlODBiNWFlZA==
I’m vegetarian, however something that sort of irks me is that because the cosmetics/skincare I use are cruelty free, there’s often this “all natural” “clean” push behind it along with the cruelty free label. There are definitely some like a lot of k-beauty that’s cruelty free that’s more science-based which I absolutely love, but I almost feel a bit icky using Weleda’s Skin Food even though it genuinely works wonders on my skin (despite it being loaded with essential oils). Like I love the stuff but I hate how focused their brand is on natural healing like a lot of other CF brands.
Skin types aren't a lie. They do exist, but they are greatly simplified for your average buyer. If you aren't educated in skincare, it's going to help you buy products that will target the general concerns you have. Once you become more experienced with your own skin and know what works for you and what doesn't, you can tweak your products to give you what you want. For example, I have sensitive, mostly dry skin, but my nose and cheeks are a bit oilier than the rest of my skin. I just use products that target sensitive and age related products because products that target mature skin are also targeting dry skin since your skin dries out as you get older, and the sensitive products are gentle on my skin. As an esthetician, I can tell you that skin care doesn't have staunch rules, just guidelines.
anyone who "sells out" and allows animal testing will never get my money. you can throw a few dollars at working toward ending animal testing but I guarantee you if it doesn't end, they would not pull their products. they just know lots of people boycott them because they are not cruelty free. not falling for it.
Do you know BIODERMA is NOT cruelty free??? 🤦🏻♀️
I always hate that ‘cruelty free’ doesn’t include not exploiting humans. I’ve sought out cruelty free products since I started wearing makeup in my early teens because a care for animals. But the human aspect seems to get overlooked, especially farming & mining of materials.
I would rather support a brand like Simple or Dove, or even Garnier, than CosRX which is endorsed by Cruelty Free Kitty, but of course there's nothing wrong with using snail mucin for profit?! I bet those snails are as delighted to have their mucin used as a totally unnecessary skincare product as the poor beagles and bunnies are. ELF is cruelty free but manufactured in China, so of course we think theyre better than Aveeno… ridiculous.
I have the most annoying skin type – sensitive to practically everything! Just as I start to think this brand is ok I get an allergic reaction to it! I can only use the most boring things on my skin otherwise I end up having a stupid rash appear. 🤬
Animal testing for cosmetics and skincare doesnt really make sense to me, I can understand it in other fields but we know what ingredients to what and formulations so it would be better to just test it on people and see how it does that way. I'd definitely trust a product more if I knew the brand did that.
9:42 a lot of people think the same way about electric vehicles and yet they’re awful for the environment and until their battery charging system is disconnected from the grid, and they come up with a solution to the problem with their batteries catching on fire and it’s almost impossible for the fire department to put out the fire 😭 they’re not eco friendly, they’re just a status symbol for the people who can afford it.
I buy no L'Oreal, Garnier, Dove, Nivea, etc. They all test. It is actually possible to bribe certain people to obtain ceratin certificates.
I use Ecocera or Nacomi for example.
Defenetly agree with all. Especially the delivery !😂 . Other than that I was wandering if I can request a review about medi-peel as a company and products I love their peptides serum and the bro-tox cream. But none seems to mention them in general so I do worry . Is there something wrong with them as a company? Politics ? The products (at least the two are really super and transformed my skin ) so should I worry about ethics? Or I m overthinking it again and you just haven't got to them 😅
I stopped buying big brands stuff 2 years ago. I support indie brands now .
@ 11:02
Yes, The Monodist talked about how that is marketing ploy. Frankly I don't like serum's (generally) heavier consistency, but if like ingredients I alternate toner/ serum/toner –>Ta-da!, no pilling!
Just looked up Jen Novakovitch
I would not support a company like L'oreal, even if they are supposedly trying to abolish animal testing. They've been testing their products on animals forever, even while cruelty free companies pop up around them. I believe they're jumping on the bandwagon, and couldn't care less about torturing animals, because if they did they would have stopped years ago. I also don't buy cruelty free brands owned by companies with brands that do test because they still benefit financially. There are plenty of ethical and compassionate companies to support that have been cruelty free from the beginning and deserve our support.
1:36 pregnancy… 😂 I had oily sensitive skin before I had my twins and now it’s super dry super sensitive! Although it could just be my age!! 😂
Thank you
I won't give money to companies like L'Oréal or the Estee Lauder companies because they make so much money, they can afford to work on eradicating animal testing without me giving them money. I just wont support a company, or a parent company, if they sell in China because that's their choice, they dont have to sell there where its a bit of a grey area with regards to the whole 'do they test?' question. They sell for greed purposes and I won't support that, they don't have to sell where it's likely to be tested. So i huet avoid the whole thing and choose brands carefully. I use Cruelty Free Kitty to double check, and I i do my own research too. Many companies say they don't test but then sell in China.
Good discussions in this video, thanks for that James. Always nice to hear other peoples opinions on these issues.
Am I the only one geeking out at James grey hairs!!! I love them!!!
Man honestly I kinda love being from a 3rld world country and not having money or access to many of these products because jeez those are so many decisions to make 😂😂😂 I try not to buy unnecesary things because I know most of the things in my country are 100% made with blood, sweat and tears lmao
@2:09 rip off of MYERS BRIGGS!!! (I am INFJ)
'gluten free' and 'vegan' marketed skin care and makeup are the biggest scam c'mon you're not putting this stuff in your mouth its just preying on naivete and trends products should not be tested on animals thats all we really need without the buzzy marketing
Oily, sensitive, pigmented and tight. Sounds like a description of me in my 30s.
About the ban of animal testing in the EU : the 2009 regulation that James has talked about prohibits the selling of products that has been tested on animals, and of products containing ingredients that has been tested on animals.
BUT ! Non-cosmetic ingredients used in cosmetics falls under the REACH regulation, which allows animal testing (as a last resort). So, for example, a moisturizer that has a sunscreen ingredient may still be legaly tested on animals under the EU laws…
So not all cosmetics sold in the EU are 100% cruelty free… That is why I still look out for a CF certification or check blogs like Cruelty Free Kitty, Logical Harmony etc. even though I live in France.
4:22 i used to use the Simples face wash a few years ago but recently i saw they gad the "PETA" certification on it. I immediately stopped using, really anything with peta on it. I do t agree with that company so i won't use any products that promote them
So few brands do the animal testing themselves, I feel like the ban in the UK and EU likely isn’t helping a whole lot (though I appreciate the intention and still think we should follow suit). Tons of brands agree to allow their products to be tested in China, but still get to wash their hands of the whole thing because they aren’t personally doing the testing themselves. I’d love to see the term be legally regulated for real (and exclude companies selling in China without bypassing the testing requirements) but I think the product registries are still a good place to start.
I HATE when they say “sensitive skin” blah blah and you put it on and FIRE!! Hurts so bad!
Cruelty free shouldn't just be about prohibiting animal testing. If the ingredients involve child labor, slavery/abuse of people in poverty, a health hazard (ex. mica mining) then it's not cruelty free
I just ran out of toner and am so glad to see your video. It reminds me that its okay to go straight to serums. I do like the 10-step trend bc it reminded me to really care about my skin's moisture. I think that has made an impact. I'm 38 and have fewer forehead wrinkles and barely a hint of crows feet. I understand now that the options are available to choose when you need bc you know your skin well enough
Is there a reason why in this video there is no subtitles? ☹️ I like them and use them every time so i hope they come back to the next videos.
Gives me mbti type vibes
If you want good products based on the corneo therapy principle I can highly recommend dermaviduals, it's not too pricey, most products are in the range of 15-25€ (except for their sunscreen) as far as I'm aware, I personally love their products (their pimple treatment >>>>>)
Next day delivery…after it takes 3 weeks to "process" the order?…lol. So annoying.
Cruelty free is bs for europe because all European cosmetics cannot be tested on animals.
No support for L'Oréal, not only because of animal testing (they could have done without selling where you needed an animal testing) but also because of Nestlé, which I don't support either.
in our country, lying by companies about animal testing is also common 🙁 The company's data put the CF stamp on the label, because their final product has not been tested, but what about how its ingredients were tested by the parent company, so anyway suffering is supported by the wallet.
Fortunately, we have a foundation [in our country] that, together with a lawyer, deals with checking specific companies and thanks to this we know which companies do not lie and are CF and which are lying / are not CF and which to avoid <3
And then there's also Lotion that's basically a Toner in Japan or some parts of Asia. 😅💞
PS: I love it when you're pissed off. You look more adorable, lol! 😊
I want to say I know my skin type but when I go and speak to all these different "professionals" I'm never oily, I'm always dry or combination with dry…. GIRL!! I can deep fry some chips for you with all the oil I produce in 2 hours
Wait, we have skin MBTI now?? 😅 how much have i missed out?
There's literally a beagle testing plant in Huntingdon, UK. There's a group called camp beagle that's been protesting outside if for a year now.
Thank you for talking about Loreal and cruelty free certs. Personally when I started being more conscious about animal testing in beauty products, Loreal and their other owned brands were off my list. Not only they sold in china and therefore tested their products on animals but they would target small vegan and/or cruelty free companies to get them sell their companies or just with lawsuits to push them toeventually sell and turning COUNTLESS cruelty-free brands to now being tested on animals. Even brands who flew huge flag about being cruelty free – Body shop, Urban Decay, NYX cosmetics etc.
UK passed a law this year go back on their animal testing ban and allow animal testing again 😭
What about all of the "dermatologist" influencers that say you need to put 2 tablespoons of sunscreen on your face alone? That's sooo much! It just doesn't absorb😮
The difference between dermatologist "tested" versus dermatologist "recommended." A dermatologist can test, but it doesn't mean that they approve of the product.
James I’m an aesthetician there are six skin types generally these are determined by pore size and oil production, with the exception of couperose and sensitive. The next category is conditions these are things that are treatable ex, pigmentation(obviously there are more but I’m trying to keep this short) next consideration what is the cause of the pigmentation? Has the skin stopped whatever is the cause? Now type of pigmentation is it post inflammatory? is it chloasma? How to treat it based on their Fitzpatrick type, you’re a 5 if you wanted to know. Skin type is a small aspect of skin and people think it’s generally important most treatment is based on conditions with formulations for type.
Is not the next day delivery thing a service the brand/shop buys from a third party like UPS? Like packaging is a shop thing and delivery is a delivery service thing?