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Physicians Formula’s statement that they do not conduct or commission animal testing is not enough information for us to classify them or any other brand as being cruelty-free according to our standards. Remember my Rudolph the Reindeer nose? Well, my ultimate goal with the Vitamin Shot and the Rosé serum is to make nose-redness a thing of the past. Online reviewers and my own experiences so far caused me to feel cautiously optimistic about achieving this goal. However, animal testing for cosmetics can happen at various stages of product development, including at the ingredient level, and is often done by others and not the cosmetic company itself. Sure, there are some twists and turns in Chinese laws. Some beauty brands claim to have found ways to sell in mainland China while marketing as cruelty-free.
Right off the bat, the bronzer makes a positive first impression. How? The smell! I’m getting vibes of sipping a Pina Colada and enjoying a beautiful sunset in Hawaii. And, this is coming from someone who usually hates any kind of fragrance in her skincare. if manufactured outside of China and then exported to China, companies must obtain the proper product safety certificates and documentsINACTIVE INGREDIENTS: WATER, CYCLOPENTASILOXANE, PEG-10 DIMETHICONE, ISODODECANE, BUTYLENE GLYCOL, ACRYLATES/POLYTRIMETHYLSILOXYMETHACRYLATE COPOLYMER, PROPANEDIOL, CYCLOHEXASILOXANE, CETYL PEG/PPG-10/1 DIMETHICONE, ISODECYL NEOPENTANOATE, POLYMETHYLSILSESQUIOXANE, HELIANTHUS ANNUUS (SUNFLOWER) SEED OIL, DISTEARDIMONIUM HECTORITE, MAGNESIUM SULFATE, SCHINZIOPHYTON RAUTANENII KERNEL OIL, PHENOXYETHANOL, DISODIUM STEAROYL GLUTAMATE, CAPRYLYL GLYCOL, ETHYLENE BRASSYLATE, DIMETHICONE/BIS-ISOBUTYL PPG-20 CROSSPOLYMER, SILICA, SORBITAN SESQUIOLEATE, EVODIA RUTAECARPA FRUIT EXTRACT, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, HEXYLENE GLYCOL, CELLULOSE GUM, TETRAHEXYLDECYL ASCORBATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, ALUMINUM HYDROXIDE, RETINYL PALMITATE, RHODIOLA ROSEA ROOT EXTRACT, SODIUM HYALURONATE, BHT, ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS (ROSEMARY) LEAF EXTRACT, TOCOPHEROL, IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891). And, not that it matters, but I will still say it. Both serums will be in frequent rotation, but the Vitamin Shot has a slight edge. Why? Because I don’t have to perform a dance segment to get the serum out of the bottle! To be honest, despite my initial excitement, the fragrance left me feeling skeptical as well. Heavy fragrance equals heavy product, right? When summarizing the previous product, I mentioned that I occasionally go for a mascara-only look. Well, time to look at what Physicians Formula offers in the mascara department. And, what’s the use of having a well-toned, natural-looking glow if you feel as if you are wearing a layer of chocolate cake on your face?
So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources. Cruelty-Free Alternatives to Physicians Formula: In case all of this didn't give you enough reasons to love the brand, the story behind it also happens to be aww-worthy levels of romantic. Physicians Formula was founded by an allergist who wanted to create makeup that his wife, who suffered from lupus and had sensitive skin, could wear without irritation (I'm not crying you're crying). So everything in the line's tested to make sure it provides pops of color and good coverage, sans angry reactions. And since it's been around since 1937, there are so many products to choose from, which span all of the usual makeup category suspects. To help you navigate the aisles, we've rounded up the five must-have Physicians Formula buys to nab at the drugstore.
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And, the brand still holds dear to standards set in the thirties. All their products are dermatologist-approved, hypoallergenic, and PABA-free.
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