The cruelty-free makeup brands standing against animal testing UK

If you're after cruelty-free makeup brands, you'll be no stranger to The Body Shop. The brand has actively fought for the rights of animals since 1989 and was the first international beauty brand to campaign against animal testing in cosmetics.

Lightweight and easy to use, The Body Shop bronzing powder is perfect for adding a summery glow, all year round. Enriched with Community Fair Trade organic virgin coconut oil from Samoa, it's suitable for sensitive skin and blends in nicely.

Customer review: "This is such a great powder - great colour!"

Avon believes in the importance of being a responsible business and was the first global beauty company to end animal testing across all products in every country in which they operate. 

The Avon Longwear Foundation is buildable so you can add more coverage where you feel you need it. This formula blends out beautifully and its lightweight non-greasy feel leaves skin feeling comfortable and looking natural for coverage that stays true all day. We love that this will give you the full coverage you need at an affordable price whilst still feeling light on your skin.

Customer review: "The perfect shade, looks very natural when applied. Blends very easy. Will definitely be sticking to this foundation."

bareMinerals is 100 per cent cruelty-free and PETA-certified. The brand has also striven to be more sustainable, opting to use recycled materials and reducing its use of virgin plastic and raw materials in the packaging.

The bareMinerals lipstick range is not only vegan-friendly, but the list of shades available suits all skin tones and undertones. From nudes to reds, there are warm and cool red lipsticks to suit all. It applies evenly and smoothly with a creamy satin finish that feels lovely on your lips.

Customer review: "Love the color, not drying at all. One of my favorite lipsticks of all time. Always have one in my bag and one at my desk at work."

Since it was founded in 1982, Barry M has never tested its finished products or ingredients on animals, and has strict policies to ensure no one else in the supply chain does. It also doesn't permit its product to be sold in countries where animal testing is required.

Barry M has always been a favourite for us when it comes to nail varnish. The Gelly Hi-Shine range provides nail paints that are highly pigmented, glossy, and come in beautiful colours like this blush pink.

Customer review: "I love this pink colour, it is not too bright nor faint, just right tone. I used on my daughter's wedding, perfect for the occasion. Great coverage."

With the Leaping Bunny stamp of approval e.l.f. Cosmetics are not just cruelty-free, but 100 per cent vegan too. It also launched Project Unicorn, a commitment to stripping down cluttered packaging for more sustainable options.

This medium-to-full coverage CC cream is great for those who struggle with any redness, pigmentation or discolouration in their skin. Available in 29 shades, it's infused with skin-loving collagen, hyaluronic acid for hydration and niacinamide to help brighten and even out skin tone.

Customer review: "WOW! This gives you the most amazing coverage. I paired it up with the luminous putty primer and my skin looked FLAWLESS. It's lightweight on the skin and looks like a better version of your skin. A little of this product goes a long way. I have hyperpigmentation marks on my face and it covered it right up."

Charlotte Tilbury is Leaping Bunny Approved by Cruelty Free International, and has maintained its commitment to being so since the brand launched in 2013.

Wonderglow Primer can be worn alone or under make-up to add a candlelight glow and ensure make-up looks fresh all day. Wonderglow blends hyaluronic acid, rosehip and camellia oil to nourish and hydrate the skin, whilst the champagne tint blurs fine lines and wrinkles.

Customer review: "I have been using this primer for a while now, and it is a staple in my makeup kit. I wear it alone with just a light dusting of powder in the summer and under foundation in the winter. I'm 66 years old, and I'm constantly getting compliments on how good I look, Thank you Charlotte Tilbury, for helping me be the best that I can be."

NYX Professional Makeup is certified by PETA as cruelty-free. It doesn't test its products or ingredients on animals, nor does it ask anyone to test on its behalf. The brand is also continuing to grow its vegan offering too as part of its pledge to offer more conscientious choices.

This moisturising concealer from NYX promises long-lasting hydration without breaking the bank. The lightweight formula sits comfortably on the skin without looking or feeling cakey. The blend of natural ingredients such as mushroom and green tea helps to hydrate and treat any dryness and redness whilst the pigment softly conceals blemishes.

Customer review: "My third bottle. I share it with my daughter and it is brilliant. I use it as a foundation, you only need a small amount, it blends in nicely and doesn’t sit in my lines. Will be buying again."

PETA approved, Too Faced Cosmetics has been cruelty-free since 2001, despite being acquired by Estée Lauder - a company that sells in China and therefore has to test animals. It's continued its dedication to protecting animals with its slogan, "Furever & Always: Passionate About Our Products & Animals."

A bestseller, this mascara has an hourglass brush to coat every lash in its formula that stretches, lengthens and curls in one coat. The unique Peptides condition lashes to ensure they are kept luscious during and after mascara use and the Acacia Senegal Tree Extract gives the ultimate eyelash lift.

Customer review: "I am so happy that Boots are FINALLY selling Too Faced. This mascara is my favourite. It leaves lashes looking full without feeling heavy or dry."

Fenty Beauty (and Fenty Skin) is still a relatively new brand on the market, but it's committed to never testing products or ingredients on animals, along with its suppliers. Whilst not all its products are vegan, they are gluten-free, paraben-free and phthalate-free.

Non-greasy and available in nine shades suitable for all skin tones, the Cheeks Out Freestyle Cream Blush has a sheer, buildable finish that's lightweight, water-resistant and can easily be applied with you fingertips.

Customer review: "Love the color and texture. Looks wonderful."

Urban Decay has been a long-standing member of PETA's Global Beauty Without Bunnies program since the brand began. As well as being cruelty-free, it's committed to making as many vegan products as possible that are kinder to the earth.

A bestseller among the already very popular eyeshadow range, the Naked3 palette has 12 rose-hued neutrals ranging from a pale pink shimmer to a deep matte black. The formula is velvety, richly pigmented and easy to blend.

Customer review: "Great quality makeup from Urban Decay, this palette is a multi repeat buy."