Is Kevyn Aucoin Cruelty Free?

ByCordelia

Kevyn Aucoin is Cruelty Free
Is Kevyn Aucoin Cruelty Free?

I’ve been emailed a lot recently with people asking about Kevyn Aucoin’s cruelty free status, probably because of the new Kevyn Aucoin The Contour Book The Art of Sculpting + Defining that came out. Kevyn Aucoin is cruelty free. This is what makeup artist James Vincent told me. However, I also recently emailed to confirm Kevyn Aucoin’s cruelty free status. I also bought this palette after confirming Kevyn Aucoin’s cruelty free status. Below is the series of emails.

Kevyn Aucion The Contour Book The Art of Sculpting + Defining
I asked – Is Kevyn Aucoin Cruelty Free?

Hi!

I wanted to reach out to see if your products were cruelty free.

Thanks,
Courtney

I received – (I’m guessing because my email says Phyrra, they called me Phyrra, even though I signed my emails with Courtney)

Hi Phyrra,

Thank you for your email – we do not test on animals.

Thanks!
Alexandra

I sent –

Hi Alexandra,

Do you (or a third party on your behalf) test your products on animals?
Have any of your materials/ingredients been tested on animals?
Do you sell in countries that require animal testing (like China)?

Thanks for the quick response!

Courtney

I received –

Hi Phyrra,

The answer is no to all below questions.

Thank You,
Alexandra

Cordelia Frost is the creative force behind Phyrra, a treasure trove for cruelty-free indie and goth makeup enthusiasts. She's the author of the game-changing 'Hooded Eyes Makeup Manual' a must-read for hooded eyes makeup.

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8 Comments

    1. Hey Lee, just figured I’d give a response while I’m here. “Cruelty-free” just refers to not testing on animals for raw ingredients and final product. Things that are vegan may be tested on animals; things that are cruelty-free are not necessarily also vegan. I wish “cruelty-free” also encompassed not using animal products at all, not involving child labor or otherwise sweatshops, etc., but this is where we’re at with the term right now. Hope that helps!

      1. Actually, anything that is considered vegan is not tested on animals. Testing on animals automatically makes it not vegan since it harms an animal, whether or not it contains animal products.

        1. That’s not always true though. For example, L’Oreal has a line called Ever Pure, which is ‘100% vegan’ meaning no animal ingredients, but L’Oreal still sells in China where testing is mandatory. Batiste Dry Shampoo is 100% vegan but they test.

  3. Awesome! Thanks so much Courtney! 🙂 I definitely plan on trying that palette now! 🙂

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