Cruelty free cosmetics and toiletries

I’ve not used shampoo for 7 years. Very happy with my hair, not greasy, looks and feels fine.

Why do ordinary human bodies need deodorant? Not being smart, just questioning the need for it. Take a shower each day, use bar soap like Suma’s or some such.

Sanex deodorants and shower gels are reasonably priced, eco friendly and cruelty free.

https://www.sanex.co.uk/products?category=Bath%20and%20shower

I am a big fan of Kinvara Skincare (Galway), their products are plant based and vegan friendly. A jar of the Rosehip Face cream costs €25.95 and it usually lasts 3 months.

https://www.kinvaraskincare.com/

I also like Ri Na Mara (Connemara) https://rinamara.com/our-products/

Ri Na Mara make the Le Mara skin care range for ALDI, the products are sea weed based, the quality is excellent and only a fraction of the price of the Ri Na Mara range.

http://indulgeme.ie/aldi-le-mara-seaweed-skincare/

This is my latest find....

Clonfadda Handmade Soaps based in Killaloe, Co. Clare.

They make a range of soaps, body butters, shaving soap, lip balm & bath bombs
Vegan Friendly
SLS Free
Paraben Free
Palm Free

http://clonfaddasoaps.com/product/sunset-sandalwood/

It's not my usual forum and apologies if it appears to be trolling.....but, cosmetics like the Penny's stuff is a absolute carbon copy of an existing product that has been previously tested on animals. Once the patent expires, any company is free to make it and sell it without testing on animals as long as it is an exact copy.

This happens with pharmaceuticals also. Further human and animal testing is not required as long as you produce an exact copy and have not infringed on the patent.

Be under no illusions that a company will produce anything to put on or in a human body without having been vigoursly tested for safety and efficacy on animals first.

If for example you got facial burns from a cosmetic your solicitor will argue all day that the product was not correctly tested on animals.

davidjtaylor wrote: »

Fair points.

Ultimately, cosmetics are pointless anyway.

I’m going to have to disagree here

I am of the firm belief if makeup makes a person feel better about themselves or gives them confidence what’s the harm?

I suppose it’s not unlike men losing their hair or (men and women) choosing to dye their hair. Some are completely fine with going grey or losing their hair but for others it causes them great distress and they will do everything to prevent future hair loss/and they’ll dye their hair as soon as grey hair starts to show.

I’m sure we all have family members or friends who we feel would look better if they stopped dying their hair or if they shaved their heads instead of having a combover or comb forward. Surely our feelings should be irrelevant though? If it makes them happy, shouldn’t it be ok?

Back to makeup, I personally don’t wear much makeup - when I’m at work I’ll wear a tinted moisturizer with a high SPF, mascara and lipgloss or lipstick. On a night out or for a special occasion I would apply full makeup but I favour a natural look. (I have stopped going to Makeup Artists as I always feel I look like a clown by the time they’re done). I detest fake everything - tan, nails, lashes, hair extensions but I would definitely be in a minority amongst my friends and colleagues. I know these things give many women (& some men) a big confidence boost so each to their own I say

is there nay kind of ALDI equivalent shop that does cruelty free products?

Emilee Orange Swordsman wrote: »

That's pretty condescending

Not a bit.

Does anyone know if any affordable body moisturiser that they can recommend, please? Certified vegan and cruelty free! Also, if it’s available in Munster! Need to check out SuperDrug next time I’m in Dublin