Most of you probably don't remember the post I wrote in early May on personal care products because the site was still very new. I finally got the nerve to go through my own personal care products and look them up on Skin Deep to discover that I am very disappointed. The company that makes my mascara (L'Oreal) tests on animals, as does the company that makes my eyeliner (Cover Girl), and my under eye concealer (made by Physician's Formula) contains parabens. I'm tossing all of these, and am waiting on a shipment from Zosimos Botanicals for new eyeliner and under eye concealer (and I ordered a sample of their facial cleanser). Their products are not tested on animals, and are low hazard based on Skin Deep's testing scores. I am also waiting on my new mascara, Honey Bee Gardens Natural Mascara in Black Magic. It ranked a little higher on the hazard score than I like (a 3), but it does not contain the top four ingredients to avoid, and they do not test on animals.
So, on to the point of this post. I wanted to post the info on the world's top ten cosmetics companies. The hazard score range is based on all the products listed on Skin Deep, with 10 being the most hazardous, and 0 being the least. Products with the lowest hazard are those with a score of 0-2, and the number in parentheses is that product's score. Click the product to view its report on Skin Deep. To view individual product scores not listed here, go there and search the product name. Some of the companies listed encompass other brands (such as Estée Lauder, which also makes MAC, for example), but I am only listing products with the company's brand name here. We will begin with numero uno, Maybelline.Maybelline
World market share: 7.4%Test on animals: yes
Hazard score range: 1-9
Lowest hazard: Maybelline Expert Eyes Moisturizing Mascara Remover (1), Maybelline Brush/Blush I Blush, Berry Sorbet (2)
Highest hazard: Maybelline Roller Color Eyeshadow (9)
Avon
World market share: 5.4%Test on animals: no
Hazard score range: 0-10
Lowest hazard: Avon mark. Wonderfleur hair & body mist (0), Avon mark. Glam-A-Go-Go eyeshadow frost (1)
Highest hazard: Avon ANEW ULTIMATE Skin Transforming Cream (10), Avon beComing BOOST ME UP skin immunity hydrator with Lumin8TM (10), Avon TRUE COLOR Eyeshadow Duo (10)
L'Oréal Paris
World market share: 5.3%Test on animals: yes
Hazard score range: 1-10
Lowest hazard: L'Oréal Studio Line Mega Glue for Mega Hold (1), L'Oréal Le Kohl Pencil Smooth Defining Eyeliner 290 Carbon Black (2), L'Oréal Bare Naturale Concealer, Light 478 (2), L'oréal Bare Naturale Concealer, Medium 482 (2), L'Oréal Quick Stick Instant Foundation (2)
Highest hazard: L'Oréal Hi-Light Styliste Brush-On Highlights H60 Creamy Caramel (10), L'Oréal SUBLIME GLOW For Face Daily Moisturizer Fair Skin Tones (10), L'Oréal Dermo-Expertise Hydra-Renewal Daily Dry Skin Cream (10), L'Oréal Superior Preference Les Blondissimes - LB02 Extra Light Natural Blonde (10), L'Oréal Superior Preference True Brunettes - UL51 Ultra Light Natural Brown (10), L'Oréal Superior Preference True Brunettes - UL63 Ultra Light Gold Brown (10)
Lancôme
World market share: 4%Test on animals: yes
Hazard score range: 4-10
Lowest hazard: Lancôme Flextencils Full Extension Curving Mascara (4), Lancôme Definicils High Definition Mascara (4), Lancôme Hydra Zen Yeux, Destressing Eye Treatment (4), Lancôme Hypnose Custom Volume Mascara (4), Lancôme Amplicils Panamoric Volume Mascara (4)
Highest hazard: Lancôme Soleil Instant Cooling Sun Spritz (10)
Clinique
World market share: 3.6%Test on animals: no
Hazard score range: 2-7
Lowest hazard: Clinique Rinse-Off Eye Makeup Solvent (2)
Highest hazard: Clinique Sun-Care UV-Response Face Cream, SPF 30 (2005 formulation) (7)
Revlon
World market share: 3.3%Test on animals: no
Hazard score range: 1-10
Lowest hazard: Revlon Liquid Quick Dry (1), Revlon Nail Whitener Pencil (1), Revlon Professional Double Twist Base and Top Coat (2), Revlon Double Twist Base & Top Coat (2), Revlon Double Twist Fast Drying Base & Top Coat (2)
Highest hazard: Revlon Love Pat Moisturizing Powder (10)
Estée Lauder
World market share: 2.9%Test on animals: no
Hazard score range: 2-10
Lowest hazard: Estée Lauder Gentle Eye Makeup Remover (2), Estée Lauder Whitelight Ex Extra Brightening Cleansing Foam (2), Estée Lauder Youth Dew Dusting Powder (2)
Highest hazard: Estée Lauder Re-Nutriv Intensive Lifting Hand Cream (10)
Max Factor
World market share: 2.8%Test on animals: yes
Hazard score range: 2-7
Lowest hazard: Max Factor Lipfinity Top Coat Moisturizing Lip Gloss, Clear (2)
Highest hazard: Max Factor Natural Brush-On Satin Blush, Subtle Amber (7), Max Factor Natural Brush-On Satin Blush, Mulberry (7), Max Factor Natural Brush-On Satin Blush, Plumberry (7), Max Factor Powdered Foundation (7), Max Factor Stretch & Separate Stretch and Separate Mascara (7), Max Factor 2M Cal Mascara Black Straight (7), Max Factor 2000 Calorie Mascara (7), Max Factor 2000 Calorie Curved Brush Mascara (7), Max Factor Lash Enhancer Mascara (7), Max Factor Pan Cake Makeup, Natural No #2 (7), Max Factor Whipped Cream Whipped Cream Makeup (7)
Cover Girl
World market share: 2.7%Test on animals: yes
Hazard score range: 2-8
Lowest hazard: CoverGirl Outlast Moisturizing Top Coat (2), Cover Girl Smoothers Concealer (2), CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer 730 Neutralizer (2), Cover Girl Smoothers Concealer, Light 710 (2), Cover Girl CG Smoothers Concealer (2), CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer 705 Fair (2), CoverGirl Smoothers Concealer 710 Light (2)
Highest hazard: Cover Girl Believable Blush (8), CoverGirl Classic Color Blush 590 Soft Mink (Neutral) (8), CoverGirl Classic Color Blush 510 Iced Plum (Cool) (8), CoverGirl Classic Color Blush 540 Rose Silk (Neutral) (8), CoverGirl Classic Color Blush 570 Natural Glow (Neutral) (8), Cover Girl Blush (8), Cover Girl Cheekers Blush (8)
Shiseido
World market share: 2.2%Test on animals: unknown
Hazard score range: 6-7 (only 2 products listed on Skin Deep)
Lowest hazard: Shiseido Co. The Makeup- Concealer (6)
Highest hazard: Shiseido Ultimate Sun Protection Cream, SPF 55 (7)
This post was written by Stefanie.
July 11th, 2008 at 1:30 am
I would have though Lorea'l Paris would have been the biggest. But i spose Maybelline is massive in the US, which probably is the biggest market. I can't see a big difference in the quality of the companies products either.
Sean
Quote This CommentJuly 11th, 2008 at 3:09 am
Very informative. I'm happy I've been making the right choices in make up (based on your article) but will head on to Skin Deep to check if my other brands test on animals.
Thanks!
Quote This CommentJuly 11th, 2008 at 1:24 pm
Sean, I agree. There isn't much different, it's all pretty junky, really.
Jopie, I was upset to learn I had made wrong choices, but I've decided to no longer by personal care products without checking first (many say on the container that they are not tested on animals, which is helpful).
Quote This CommentJuly 12th, 2008 at 6:35 am
Maybelline has been great selling brand of skin care and color cosmetics, It has the good reputation in worldwide markets.
Quote This CommentJuly 23rd, 2008 at 3:41 pm
They are all the same.. the only difference is the brand
Quote This CommentAugust 2nd, 2008 at 4:33 am
You all don't know about "Artistry"
Quote This CommentOne of the famous cosmetic company i knew !
I am interest to see also the report about "Artistry"
August 5th, 2008 at 7:59 pm
Raymond Caxton said:
Maybe, but they do test on animals.
Sacs, I wouldn't say they are all the same. They may all be large companies, but many of them use different ingredients.
view, I couldn't find if Artistry tests on animals, but here is the information on the risk levels of some of their products: http://www.cosmeticsdatabase.com/brand.php?brand_id=4383
Quote This CommentAugust 14th, 2008 at 4:56 pm
wow, thanks a lot! this is something i really need!
Quote This CommentAugust 15th, 2008 at 4:19 pm
You're welcome, Vivien!
Quote This CommentOctober 2nd, 2008 at 1:15 pm
I had no idea that Maybelline would be first on this list. One of the most bothersome areas of this post is how many of these companies test on animals. I am vehemently against animal testing and can't believe brands like Max Factor, Lancome and Cover Girl test on harmless animals.
Quote This CommentOctober 3rd, 2008 at 12:46 pm
Cosmetology, it's upsetting, isn't it? I would think if some large companies and many small companies can make it without testing on animals, that more should be able to do it, too.
Quote This CommentOctober 4th, 2008 at 4:20 pm
I am very curious about this cosmetic companies and i am glad that you posted the exact information i need. Thank you for this!
Quote This CommentOctober 15th, 2008 at 12:33 pm
It's a relief to know that many of these companies do not harm animals. It's a shame to know that some million dollar companies harm animals just so that women can beautify themselves. It seems really selfish to me.
Quote This CommentOctober 20th, 2008 at 3:32 pm
California, it's surprising to know how many companies still to test on animals... I've been learning of more and more, which is upsetting me.
Quote This CommentNovember 17th, 2008 at 9:39 pm
This is a excellent site for it showcase that beauty need not to be harmful to a person's using it. This site as a good source of information to all women out there to choose the best cosmetic products that are harmless to them and make them look great.
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