No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries March 2016

hedgesparrow

Thanks MaddieMay - did not know that! I read somewhere that Avon gave up testing 25 years ago but your source sounds more legit so will follow that.

I_Love_comps

Another UU -
Nivea Visage Pure and natural Regenerating Night Cream-
WBA.


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No Buying Unnecessary Toiletries in 2016 - UU's =4 . IN's = 2

maddiemay

hedgesparrow wrote: »

Thanks MaddieMay - did not know that! I read somewhere that Avon gave up testing 25 years ago but your source sounds more legit so will follow that.

You may wish to keep in mind that M&S and Superdrug state that all their own brand toiletries and make up are not tested on animals. There are others on here that are CF product users, they may chip in with some suggestions too:).

lucia22

It's been a slow month for me so only 1 UU in a while (it's because I've now used up most products which were almost finished).

UU
M&S Nature's Ingredients Aloe Vera Shower Scrub 250ml - This was very good for daily use and scrubbed well with a nice scent (unisex so both men and women could use it). I won't be repurchasing as I'm looking for something SLS free which this isn't. I have one more in my stash.

Magpied

Just one UU
Herbal Essences Ignite my Colour Conditioner 400ml. WBA

And 4 INs!
Imperial Leather Classic Bath Calming 500Ml
2x Superdrug Lotus Flower & Cherry Blossom Body Butter 200ml (on BOGOF)
TBS Camomile Waterproof eye & lip makeup remover 150ml - HG to replace one that's almost empty. Tried to buy it a few weeks ago in a big city centre store to be told they have removed it for re-formulation... Found loads in my smaller, closer town shop.

artypaws

At last some UU in February some of these I thought would never end:

Gatineau renew 7 laser - WDNBA I don't think it added anything to my routine
Gatineau Melatogenine Cleansing cream - WBA but I have loads of cleansers to use up before I buy anymore
Champneys Citrus Blush body lotion WNBA not so keen on the fragrance and I probably have another 3 of these in my stash

Have a few things at spluttering stage so will have more to report soon, one that is spluttering is BareMinerals PrimeTime primer so read with interest comments on primers - I would not buy this one again as the pump gave up dispensing ages ago but loads left in the bottle so I have been scraping round with a coffee stirrer to use it up.

dolly84

maddiemay/hedgesparrow - until recently I was an Avon Rep and they always told us that they don't test on animals.

artypaws - you can buy something called a Beauty Spatula for scraping products out of awkward bottles, if I remember rightly it is quite expensive for what it is.

I have some uu's

Body Shop Eyebrow Pencil - loved this but is discontinued now.

Philosophy Old Fashioned Egg Nogg Shower Gel - 100ml - I like this but WNB as a full size but happy if it comes in a set.

Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Cream 25g - my favourite scent that they do and I love their hand cream. WBA but have loads in the stash for now.

Bare Minerals Prime Time Primer 15ml - WBA, this did a good job and didn't make my skin congested.

dolly84

dolly84 wrote: »

Thanks maddie for starting us off.

My PP list for March

1. Philosophy Homemade Honey Buns Shower Gel
2. Elemis Apricot Toner
3. [STRIKE]Philosophy Homemade Honey Buns Body Lotion[/STRIKE]
4. Vaseline Intensive Care Hand Cream
5. [STRIKE]Crabtree & Evelyn La Source Hand Cream[/STRIKE]
6. Body Shop Delipcious Lipstick
7. Philosophy The Snowman Shower Gel
8. [STRIKE]Body Shop Eyebrow Pencil[/STRIKE]
9. [STRIKE]Bare Minerals Prime Time Primer[/STRIKE]
10. [STRIKE]Balance Me Radiance Facial Oil Roll on 15ml [/STRIKE]

several of these have rolled over from March and should definitely be finished.

Updated PP list.

dolly84 wrote: »

My Finish 6 by Spring items:

1. [STRIKE]No7/Bare Minerals blush - these are loose blushes which I mixed together and they won't end.[/STRIKE]
2. Bourjois Healthy Mix Concealer
3. [STRIKE]Model Co Berry Lipgloss[/STRIKE]
4. [STRIKE]Rimmel Match Perfection Foundation[/STRIKE]
5.[STRIKE] Body Shop Brow Pencil[/STRIKE]
6. Bobbi Brown Eyeliner - chocolate

Updated list.

Gemzie121

Couple of UU to report:

Avon planet spa olive oil hydrating face mask sachet- WBA came as part of a 12 pack set. I do prefer the other sort in the set (a clay one) as I didn't really like the smell of this one but it did feel nice and hydrating. I do like these handy little sachets and still have some left in the pack. May re purchase in future if I can find them but don't need anymore masks for now.

Right guard total defence 5 floral power deodorant spray- Wnba didn't like the smell of this. Both myself and mum thought it smelled of BO :eek: not really what you want. I reluctantly used the whole can up as don't like to waste stuff. And it was a big can so lasted ages. I have liked other right guard ones but won't get this one again. Glad to have replaced it with a can of my HG Sanex spray.

Lou85

Re Avon animal testing...this is from their website

Avon Products, Inc. & Consumer Safety: Commitment to Science…Respect for Animal Welfare
Respect for animal welfare is a cornerstone of Avon's product safety philosophy. In fact, Avon was the first major cosmetic company to end animal testing nearly 25 years ago and we do not test on animals today. Instead, we use non-animal product safety testing methods.

Unfortunately, a few countries require additional safety testing, which may include animal testing. Avon, in partnership with other organizations, works to help advance government acceptance of alternative non-animal testing methods. But if a compromise cannot be reached, we must comply with the testing required by local law. Animal testing is an issue faced by all global beauty companies.

The safety of our consumers is of primary concern to Avon. We are committed to selling only safe products, using only safe ingredients in our cosmetics products and complying with applicable regulations in the countries in which Avon products are sold. Alongside this commitment we also have a deep respect for animal welfare.

In June 1989 Avon announced a permanent end to animal testing of our products. Avon was the first major cosmetic company in the world to end animal testing. For more than 25 years Avon has substantiated the safety of its products without animal testing.

Avon does not conduct nor request animal testing in order to substantiate the safety or efficacy of any of its products or raw ingredients. Our approach to safety evaluation utilizes extrapolations from existing data as well as from computational modeling, in vitro (test tube/cell culture) testing and clinical tests on human volunteers. In some countries, some products may be required by law to undergo additional safety testing, and this may include animal tests. In these instances, Avon has attempted to persuade the requesting authority to accept non-animal test data.

Avon has been active in the development, implementation and acceptance of alternative test methods since the 1980's, working to identify and develop new testing alternatives with other cosmetic companies and with external organizations. Avon scientists have long participated as members of the Scientific Advisory Panel of the Institute of the InVitro Sciences, Inc., a non-profit research and testing organization dedicated to the advancement of in vitro (non-animal) methods worldwide and Avon is a Founding Sponsor of the American Society for Cellular Computational Toxicology. Similarly, Avon continues to support the Fund for the Replacement of Animals in Medical Experiments (FRAME) in the UK, the Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing at Johns Hopkins University in the US, and the European Partnership for Alternative Approaches to Animal Testing.

We are encouraged to see that China recently eliminated the animal testing requirement for certain products. However, China still requires testing on "special use" products (sunscreens, anti-pigmentation/whitening product, deodorant, fitness/slimming products, breast beautifying products, depilatories, hair growth products, hair perm and hair dyes).

Our efforts were recognized as far back as 1993 at the World Congress on Alternatives and Animal Use in the Life Sciences: Education, Research and Testing. Also in 1993, Avon was presented with a Recognition Award from the Johns Hopkins University Center for Alternatives to Animal Testing in the United States for our dedication to the principles of the 3 R's (refinement, reduction, replacement) and the use of alternative tests for safety evaluation.

Reflecting the same commitment to animal welfare, Avon Foundation for Women funding may not be used to fund breast cancer research studies involving animals. The Avon Foundation's guidelines apply only to studies funded by the Avon Foundation and do not impact other research underway at these same institutions. Through 2015, Avon global philanthropy, led by the Avon Foundation, had donated over $1 billion in more than 50 countries for causes most important to women, with a focus on funding breast cancer research and access to care through the Avon Breast Cancer Crusade, and efforts to reduce domestic and gender violence through the Speak Out Against Domestic Violence program.

From what I'm reading they are saying they don't test in the UK but if their products must be tested on animals in some countries then they allow it but they don't ask for it to be done? Am I reading this right?