Free Stuff Friday: Yummy Vegan Lip Balm! May 30, 2008

Lara, you sound just like me - I don't go anywhere without at least 2 lip balms! My favourites are from Lush because they're cruelty-free!

So, why am I against animal testing for cosmetics? Because it's just unecessary cruelty. Fact.

I am aginst animal testing for cosmetics not just because its not fair but just because it makes no sense. Animals don't even wear make up. I would rather scientists test on me, rather than on animals just because i would have the choice to go in and be tested on, they are forced.
Animal cruelty is tacky anyways:)

I am a high school teacher, and my eighth grade students came in the other day very upset. They had learned about animal testing, and told me that they didn't think it was right that bunnies and dogs had to have shampoo and other things dripped in their eyes. They made lots of jokes mocking the companies, and I thought: this is the next generation at their best! I have been a vegetarian for years, but never really thought about animal testing. Now, thanks to these 13-year-old girls, I truly feel that companies put animals through unnecessary pain to test products.

im against animal testing for cosmetics because its wrong and sick. rabbits arent meant to wear mascara and animals are meant to be free, not shoved into a cage. if the product isnt safe enough to be tested on a person then its not safe enough for animals. they are cute enough as they are, they dont need makeup(unlike me). also its not accurate as we are not rabbits so we wont have the same results.
thanks
scarlett
xxx

ok first of all animal testing is so freakin' wrong all together. but for comsmetics i find even sicker, its seriously like how conceited can we humans get. we are testing on animals to enhance are natural beauty that god already gave us. when we should really just be happy with how we look. we by no means need make up especially if we have to hurt innocent creatures in the process. make up is so nonimportant and the animals lifes are so much more important, its as simple as that.

I am against animal testing because when i buy makeup or other products i don't want to be reaping the benefits of animal torture. It's bad enough to confine these fuzzy living creatures to cages, but torturing their fur and skin with test products is just so sick and wrong. Who would even want to use products that contain such chemicals that have to be tested for safe? There are much better, natural options that are not animal tested. I love makeup but i love cats and bunnies and monkeys even more!
Laura xoxo

i'm against vivisection becasue it's primative and outdated. its been prooven ineffective by many drugs and products having to be pulled off shelves due to damage to humans, but the tests on animals came up negative. if science is making developments where it can start to find rememdies for cancer, why do we rely on something so futile? vivisection is an innefective method of "science" that we can do without.

those look fantastic

i'm against animal testing because it is completely unnecessary this day and age. there are probably machines out there that can decide if something is toxic or something. also, if you use all natural products, they don't need to be tested if they're harmful because we know already.
testing on animals won't tell us anything. they have different immune systems and just overall different bodies. some things may harm them more than it harms us, and some things may harm us more than it harms them. these tests are never 100% accurate and there is absolutely no reason to conduct them.

mmmm lipbalm. i could go for some vegan lip balm right now..

I'm against animal testing because I know if I were in their situation I wouldn't want to be tested on either. It's just horrible to do that to a living, breathing animal, I think there are so many advances in science that we shouldn't have to test on animals anymore. It's old and needs to stop.

I'm against animal starting because it's just wrong. Humans have no right to hurt poor animals just so they can find out if humans can and can not use make-up, lip stick, shampoo, nail polish and lotions. It's not our right to hurt helpless, harmless animals so it's not right for any other human to do it either! I am strongly against animal testing because every animal needs love, not to be stuck in a cage and in pain for the rest of it's life! Just so wrong!
I use all cruelty-free cosmetics, fragrances, hair products, nails polishes, and lotions because it's the way I feel about it. If some people need test subjects then they sould test it on themselves and not some poor baby bunny or monkey.
I really think these chap sticks are a cool way to make people realize that cruelty-free is the way to go now. I really like the "Viva Las Vegans" and the "Go Faux Fabulous Fruit Smoothie" They make my lips feel great ^^

I'm against animal testing because bunnies and other animals aren't meant to wear makeup!

I'm against animal starting because it's just wrong. Humans have no right to hurt poor animals just so they can find out if humans can and can not use make-up, lip stick, shampoo, nail polish and lotions. It's not our right to hurt helpless, harmless animals so it's not right for any other human to do it either! I am strongly against animal testing because every animal needs love, not to be stuck in a cage and in pain for the rest of it's life! Just so wrong!
I use all cruelty-free cosmetics, fragrances, hair products, nails polishes, and lotions because it's the way I feel about it. If some people need test subjects then they sould test it on themselves and not some poor baby bunny or monkey.
I really think these chap sticks are a cool way to make people realize that cruelty-free is the way to go now. I really like the "Viva Las Vegans" and the "Go Faux Fabulous Fruit Smoothie" They make my lips feel great ^^

I'm against animal testing because if I wouldn't want weird crap test driven on me then why would I want it done to my beloved animal friends?

It's so unnecessary and cruel! It doesn't make any sense at all.

people are blind and they really don't understand. I'm waiting for the day where they put a picture of the animal that died for your cosmetics or food on the actual product itself.

Animal testing makes me sick to my stomach!I don't know how we as humans can torture these poor helpless animals and how we can be such cowards by not testing it on humans. I mean animals aren't going to wear it,we are!No way did God say "If your scared to try it go ahead and use it on defenseless creatures". Ugh!I get headaches thinking about this stuff.=(

Animal testing makes me sick to my stomach!I don't know how we as humans can torture these poor helpless animals and how we can be such cowards by not testing it on humans. I mean animals aren't going to wear it,we are!No way did God say "If your scared to try it go ahead and use it on defenseless creatures". Ugh!I get headaches thinking about this stuff.=(

I am against experimenting on animals because I believe that it is inhumane and cruel. Bunnies, monkeys, cats, dogs, any animal deserves to live a happy life. These animals can feel pain and have emotions; they aren't really different from humans. With new technology people can now test cosmetics without using an animal, so why are people still testing on them?
I support PETA so much, and I love animals way too much; I would never be able to use lip balm or anything knowing that animals had to die for it.

Testing on animals for cosmetics is totally inexcusable. There is absolutely no way to justify torturing animals just so someone can have a new shade of lipstick or a new scent of perfume.

Animal testing for cosmetics is wrong because no one can come up with a valid reason as to why it's needed. Cruelty free companies, such as Lush, have proved that testing isn't need as they don't test on animals. Due to this people cannot claim that it's needed for safety reasons as Lush's products are certainly safe. These companies also prove that you don't need to test to get the best product as Lush sell better bath products than anywhere I know and it's sister company sells the best lip sugar which works as a lip balm as none of Lush's are Vegan.
It was wrong when we tested on the Jews, the Gypsies and different races and it's still wrong when we test on animals as again the only reason people can come up with is that "they're inferior" but as has happened in the past this has been proven wrong.

PS I hope the lipbalm goes on sale in the Peta store soon as it's so hard to find lipbalm that isn't tested on animals and is free from honey too.

i think animal testing is wrong because its not at all nessecary and animals are being killed and tortured for not apparent reason. animals dont even have the same reactions to products as humans do so the poor animal may be tortured with a unrealistic outcome. overall animal testing is just not my thing. i go cruelty free =]

I'm against animal testing because animals shouldn't have to suffer for vanity, especially since cruelty free alternatives most definitely exist. The barbaric practice of animal testing for ANY purpose MUST come to an end NOW.

i think we shouldn't test on animlas because we don't go testing on humans so why should animals be tested on instead they should have to try the products first we should because we can handle a reaction from the product they can't.

Animal Testing is so depressing, those poor animals have shampoo and other prouducts are applied to the mucous membranes of the animal, including their eyes and mouth!! its so wrong. i had been usuing burts bees prouducts but i can't find any liturature on whether they are animal testing free or not, and i haven't yet found something as good to replace the usual 3-4 chapsicks i have in my purse.
:) animals deserve a break, they don't want to test your mascara before you wear it just so that it wont hurt you. they shouldn't have to.

I'm against animal testing (of any kind) because I don't believe we, as just one species in a world of them, have any right to foist the painful and dangerous parts of our endeavours onto creatures that had nothing to do with them simply because we're stronger and can bend them to our will.

It's abuse, pure and simple.

oh my gosh! :D that is so amazing! i am against animal testing because it is completely and totally pointless. its not even like humans have the exact same genetics make-up as rabbits so why would we have to test our stuff on them?! seriously! plus, why would anyone want to buy something thats tested on animals when you can easily buy something that isnt? ugh, testing and dissection and everything is gross and my biology class just started dissecting today (a worm) and we were supposed to wash off and dry the rest of the dead animals (frogs, starfishes, crayfishes, fishes, grasshoppers) and I said I wasn't doing it so I need to get my alternative assignment still but it was so terrible! some sick people were calling me a wimp and crap but it is just so sick! and one person was washing a frog and they were saying "aw, its so cute, look, it has spots!" and they shoved it in my face and i started crying and people were staring at me and laughing.It was lame. I just think that testing is horrible and wrong and I dont know why people do it. Same with dissection. But yeah, winning these would be awesome definitely, but if i dont win then i will be buying them soon! :D

I am against animal testing for cosmetics becuase when you ctually think about it its gross to know your wearing those poor little animals on you. It just plain disgusting... also animal testing isnt right at all!
Animals shouldnt be treated like that and hurt badly for plaesure of for things people think they need but they dont. When people say animals where meant to be eatin or to die it gets me going because that isnt true at all. They are here for us to admire them and to bring adversity and beauty to this world.
alo the bacteria and diseases some animals carry are dangerous to us and its not worth risking or life by buying those products.
-zuri♥

I've been a vegetarian for 3, and because of animal testing thats why I am. I have a puppy and I love her to death! I wouldnt want anything done like to her.

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because it's unecessary cruelty to animals.

I'm against animal testing because animals shouldn't have to suffer for beauty i'd rather wear no beauty products than wear one that was tested on animals BECAUSE IT"S STUPID AND UNNESSESARY(idk if i spelled that right sry if i didn't)!!!!

I'm against animal testing because I know I don't want to suffer so I don't want my animal friends to suffer either. It's so cruel and barbaric I'm livid that it exists.

I'm against animal testing because it's cruel and unnecessary. It's as simple as that.

I am against animal cosmetic testing because first of all it is very unnecessary, animals do not react with products the same way humans do. it is a cruel thing to lock them up in cages and make them suffer. and for what? being born and innocent? if people want to have something tested for people, test it on PEOPLE , lock them up in cages and make them go through the things those poor animals do , just because they are not human doesnt mean they don't have hearts, souls, brains and need love.

if you really want something to be safe that you are 100% sure wont harm you, use natural ingredients to make a natural product.

Dreaa-xox

i would love to get these vegan, non-animal testing lip balms because it is soo rong to test on animals! its horible that people think that its ok if something that could be dangerous is ok to put on animals, as if there not as important as people! its rong to think that another animals life is less important then your own. if you wont put it on yourself it shouldn't be put on to another liveing thing!

I'm against animal testing because of the harm they do to great animals. If companies used less chemicals and more natural elements they could save money. They could save money and use natuarl ingredients without having to test on animals. Plus you'd think having animal fat or other animal products would make the lib balm not last long just like food.

Animal testing is crazy and wrong. Nothing good comes from it. Anything that hurts more than it helps just is not a good thing. Besides, anyone that can hurt a sweet animal for a product needs to adjust their personality.

this is so cool and awesome i am so going to get this :) man this is awesome gosh lol

I'm against animal testing because it's not necessary and it's cruel. The suffering of innocent cats and dogs is not worth a new kind of lip stick (or other type of make up). With modern science there are many new ways to test products that don't include cruelty, so why would you feel the need to hurt animals in the proccess? The animals aren't going to be using the product, so why should they have to pay the price? Animals are different than humans and could react differently, so not only is animal testing cruel and not necessary, it also doesn't always work! Animals are too cute (not to mention, too alive) to be experimented on.

I am against animal testing on cosmetics (as well as for anything else, but that's not what you asked. lol) because I have never seen a non-human animal wear cosmetics volunteerly. Cosmetics is for people and people only, therefore innocent animals should not be the victims of horrific testing studies! If it's for people, use people!

When was the last time you used that sickeningly expensive lip color on your lips with a feeling of guilt? Probably never! Animal testing in cosmetic industry is one of the most ignored factors and many women may not even be aware about the kind of tests animals have to undergo, so that people can procure that perfect shade of red. I went to a presentation on animal testing and I learned many things. First of all, there are many alternatives to animal testing for cosmetics such as data chips where you put the chip into the computer after testing on it and it tells you the effects of the product without ever having to lay a hand on an innocent animal. Secondly, I realize that animal testing is imparitive in some medical cases such as people who suffer from lupus, but that does not give cosmetic companies an excuse to torture animals just so people can buy products to enhance their "beauty".Also, animal testing is costing your family more then $300 dollars a year. Alternatives cost a significantly less amount and produce far better results.To measure severe burns on live tissue, a pet is burned alive with a flame-thrower until the charred flesh can be removed in large pieces from while the animal is still alive. How would you feel if you were being burned alive for something as unnecessary as MAKE-UP? By buying cosmetics from testing companies, this is the fate you are forcing on adorable, defenseless animals who only wish to be loved. Another thing people need to realize is that in the physical aspect, humans differ greatly from animals and many side effects are overlooked when putting a product on the market because it doesn't show up on animals. So why torture these loving animals when there are more effective ways to gather results? Animals are so soft and forgiving that I could never imagine killing one just to produce a simple lipstick. Next time your at the store buying a product from covergirl, l'oreal, or olay, remember the pain and suffering an innocent creature had to go through to make it and think twice about the companies you choose to support. These are a few of the many reasons that I choose to say NO to animal testing. Thanks for your time and sorry this is so long :)

Animal testing is unethical. Coupled with the fact that animals do not always react in the same ways that humans do, and this testing is done by an industry that, more often than not, values profit above all else -- to the point where potentially toxic chemicals must be used instead of natural ingredients to reduce costs -- underscores the cruelty of it all.

im against animal testing because it is so cruel. i see my brother seeing what happens if you put salt on a slug and it just saddens me ( i hit him btw). ive always loved animals because they are so cute i connect with them on deeper levels. actually i pretty much connect with any lifeform that can speak english. its the equivalent to scientests testing on my mother to see if there new super clean soap will burn someones skin. if they really want to test on something they can on each other

Vivisection is wrong, period, but the idea that an animal (or, more accurately, a whole menagerie of animals!) must die just so I can look good is especially appalling.

I have been vegan for a long time now and cant touch anything that once had a face,so how could I even dare put on any cosmetics or brush my teeth with something that once had a face?Well I couldnt,I rather go without cosmetics than wear some that harmed an animal.I'm in the middle of making a video right now on why animal testing and cruelty is horrible and vile.

These lip balms are soo cute, and probably tasty without the animal by-products. Here's what I think;
Animal testing was never okay to begin with. Animals should have rights just like people! They are thinking animals and you ruin trust with the animal kingdom this way. Furthermore, we don't need to test on animals for cosmetics anymore because there are so many things we know that won't harm us that we can use. Chemicals was really never the way to go, Natives can prove that. They have found so many natural cures for things. Animals should not be tested on!

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics because it's lame, plain and simple. Besides, how much sense does it make? Putting shit on animals that's going to be used for humans? What? There's no point to torturing an animal to test out a product.

I am against animal testing because it involves the suffering of innocent living creatures, which is just plain wrong.

im against it because overall, it is just plain wrong!! its against human nature. [&animals]
its like, dont do what you dont want done to you.
prolly wont happen back but just think that you may be thought of as a DISGUSTTABLE MONSTERR!!!!
overal,, its the wrong thing to do. PLAIN AND SIMPLE. :]]

hmm. well I have the most simple answer for you..

we wouldn't like it,
why would they?

it's funny how people say treat
others how you would like to be
treated, and then people go and
kill harmless animals?

what kind of heartless shit
is that?

ANIMAL TESTING IS WRONG, and we all know it. why should an innocent animal be harmed just so people can look good for about an hour???? besides, animals don't always react to things like we humans do. it's not worth it to let so many animals be harmed and die for just one cosmetic. we as humans need to learn that just because animals can't do some of the things that we can, doesn't mean the can't feel anything. animals love each other, so when an animal is taken from its home to be tested on, your taking it away from a family that loves it. it's so terrible that an animal(s) should have to suffer so you can look good on a date. besides, there are so many cheaper and and cruility-free options for cosmetics, that it makes no sense that other companies still test on animals. if the VO5 ect. line of products do it why can't other companies??

I'm against animal testing on cosmetics because it's so rediculous. We shouldn't harm an animal just so we can look prettier or for any reason in fact.

i'm against any form of animal creulty it just plain sinful

It's cruel and not even necessary

I love natural lip balms.

I am against animal testing because its just so wrong! The animals have no voice or choice, and it's horrible that people torture them just to see if products will hurt them! I don't own anything that's tested on animals, vivisection is terrible. I love animals so much, I couldn't use make-up or something knowing that animals had to die for it.

My lips are forever dry.I'd love to win the lip balm.thanks for the great contest.

I think most cosmetics make folks look worse and are produced by corporations mindless of their
immoral animal testing practices. But your lip
balms certainly are exceptions to that.

we don't carry these at pure beauty where i work . we have something called apavita made in greece and i believe that it is a little strange i have never seen this product. i want to try it for that reason alone.

i am against animal testing because it is unnecessary, cruel, wrong, sick, and abysmal. animals do not want to be taken by force to have hazardous and fatal chemicals thrust in to their sensitive eyes, brains, and any other body part. it is also wrong due to the fact that just because i want to look good, animals have to die. and that is ridiculous!

its just mean

those look amazing i use hemp balm as it is but im running low and was planning on buying more but these ones are really cute too :D

im against animal testing for cosmetics because theres no point to it theres other ways to test them instead of on animals which wouldn't even have the same result as it would on humans and the only reason the test on animals instead of the other ways that are avalivble is because businesses want the cheapest way to do things cause there all like money money money thats all that is important and thats not good mostly when these animals are harmed for it

I am against animal testing because each year millions of our furry friends die because of it. I don't think that any animal should have expiremental substance forced into their bodies or pumped into their stomachs. They're are cheaper more efficient ways to test products than pumping chemicals into them in such horrific ways. But to me the most important reason I'm against animal testing is that its cruel. Plain and simple unnecessary cruelty.

I am against animal testing because it is plain mean. If companies used natural ingredients that were known to be safe for human use, they would not need testing of any king, human, animal or otherwise. Besides, when was the last time you saw a bunny shopping for make-up?

Another animal (whether homo sapien or another tribe) should have to suffer pain and torture for my selfish ends. If we cannot obtain knowledge without such misery then we live without the knowledge in peace instead.

First: There's no need to test those ingredients anymore. The cosmetics industry has thousands of ingredients that are already tested and with them you can create.. well, you do the math, tens of thousands of different products. That should be enough. And if you really really need new ones, test on volunteers (like me). If it's something dangerous enough that humans shouldn't test it then it shouldn't end up in any cosmetics product anyway!

Second: It's not as accurate as you might think. A rat, for example, can eat food that would make you really really sick. So why do you assume that a rat's skin is equal to human skin? (That is to say, some ingredient that works fine in animal tests, could still harm your skin.)

Third: It's just sick. Take a good look at a pic showing a rabbit with a bad eye inflammation. Just looking at it almost makes your eyes hurt. And about dogs in tests.. dogs have been seen to lead people out of fires, they've worked with us thousands of years and some have even sacrificed their lives for their owners. I guess some people haven't heard of gratitude.

I'm against animal testing because:
1) animals are people to!
2) human treatment of animals affects how humans treat each other.
3) it's mean human behavior that shows a lack of empathy towards other beings.

Animals being used for testing of cosmetics or for any purpose is deplorable. Precious animals were not put on this earth for humam trials of any kind. I say anyone desiring to test on animals has to first test the same application on themselves.

simple, it is cruel and unecessary

Hurting animals just for vanity purposes is rather cruel.

I love animals 100%

I am against animal testing because it is sadistic. I mean would you like to be tested on? I would think not, so if you don't want to be tested on why are you testing on animals? People don't understand that if it's illegal to test products on humans than maybe you should consider an animal a human too because to me it's just as bad as testing products on humans. I feel that if you test on animals you should be killed.

I think that animal testing is wrong because we don't need to test on them for anything and if we need something to test on why can't we test them on humans because we can actually defend ourselves and animals can't.Animals are way more nicer and calmer than humans anyway.The way I see it is:what if it was the other way around and animals tested on humans:how would you feel?

I love animals too much to want them to be used for testing.

We humans have big egos and think we can harm animals because we're better, more intelligent, are a so-called higher species, etc. We have no right to inflict harm or kill animals for our own so-called benefits. These poor, beautiful creatures are helpless and can do nothing but be subjected to our cruelty. Humans need to be less self-centered. The world doesn't revolve around us.

harming animals is just inhumane.

Animal testing is unnecessary. Are they telling us that they can send a man to the moon, but can't figure out how to make safe makeup without using animals. If they think it is unsafe, why test it on a living being to begin with? Animals shouldn't be harmed just so a woman can have bright red lips or so a teenager can look ten years older!
I am very happy that they have decided to make a few types of makeup that DO NOT have to be tested on animals.
~Marilyn :)

Why wouldn't I be against animal testing? It is so cruel. Why in the world would any cosmetics company want to use animals? Do they have no morals? It's absolutely crazy what some companies will do to get their products out on the market and make a buck.

Animal tesiing is an unnecessary cruelty to animals. It is absolutely wrong!!!

I am against animal testing in cosmetics because it is wrong, it hurts the animals and animals don't even wear make-up so what is the point in putting make-up on them?.
peace!

I'm against animal testing because its inhumane and not necessary. I'm not willing to hurt an animal so my face looks better.

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics. It's cruel,inhumane and unnecessary. What does or doesn't affect a poor defenseless animal, is not going to tell you if it will hurt a human.

the reason why im against animal testing?
why would i be for it?
why should innocent animals have to suffer to make a vanity product? that alot of people take for granted anyway.
An even more pressing question is why is it still happening?
im against animal testing because there is other more humane options that can be excercised and will end up saving the lives of animals.

I am against animal testing I would never want to hurt any animal when I have 5 beautiful cats who are my babies at home

Using animals to test cosmetics is foolish. Cosmetics are used on PEOPLE and should be tested on people. Chemical engineers involved in the manufacture of cosmetics should be able to determine that the cosmetic materials are safe for human use, and verify this on human subjects. Animals react differently, and cannot express themselves if they are suffering, unlike a human, who can say something if a cosmetic is irritating his skin. It is cruel to use animals to test cosmetics because animals cannot speak for themselves. To me that's the worst part of animal testing--animals cannot easily tell us how they are feeling.

Use people for people products, PLEASE! At least we can speak for ourselves AND make the choice to be test subjects, unlike animals.

Thank you for your efforts to end using animals to test cosmetics.

Cheers

Kathy

Im against Animal Testing because it is in human and wrong. Do we really need more than one kind of shampoo or face cleanser? When you think about it and innocent animal's life was taken just so you could use that product. If that doesnt make you feel at least a little guilty then your even worse than the people testing on them. The point is why should we test on animals that never ever even tried to hurt us but only asked to be loved? If its wrong to test on a human being then why isnt it wrong to test on animals? They too are beings like us they have feelings too. Not only that but Animals have different cells and bodies than we do. Their DNA isnt the same as human DNAs animals will react why more different to medicines or chemicals than we do. We will react way more different to them too. I really dont like animal testing at all just seeing pictures make me cry. I have unusually strong bonds with animals and its sickening just watching them being hurt like that. Animal Testing is in humane and should be illegal

animal testing has never made any sense. In the end they have to add a disclaimer that even if tested on animals, that it may react differently with humans. So why bother.

Why do animals need to be killed just to look pretty, the truth that animals are being used in some cosmetics isn't pretty. If there are vegan lip balms, mascara, eyeshadow/liner, lotion, etc. why are animals even needed for beauty? To know that there are companies that are willing to make cosmetics animal friendly makes you beautiful.

I am against animal testing because obviousley its wrong, and you dont need to hurt an animal internally and mentally to get things done!

And just imagine the power-hungry people just laughing at how an animal goes crazy in that testing box! It's inhumane and not right!

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics, because there's no need for it. Why hurt innocent animals. It's not only cruel, but inhuman!

cruel and mean, pure and simple

pick Me

Animal testing is not fair-there has to be a better way.

I'm against animal testing because think it's dumb and mean. Why test on animals when their body systems are completly different from ours. It's also very mean, the animals are not on the planet to eat test on or be mean to at all. Testing is just one of the horrible ways people decide to torture animals and its pointless. All you get out of testing is that a product may or maynot hurt animals (never know about humans; again, not the same systems) and and one less cute animal on earth. Why would anyone not want cute little fuzzy animals on earth? exactly.

I don't agree with animal testing because it is not necessary and is not fair to the animals forced to participate. Thank you!

It's great that PETA have now created their own lip balm!

Why against animal cruelity and testing? Disgusting. Animals are just like us and deserve to be treated right. It's alright for those scientists to test on animals - they don't get the pain. But animals do. Also what's the point of testing make-up and whatever else on an animal? When they can have different effects from the product than a human. It's pathetic. It should be stopped and banned.

Yeah... kinda weird to think an animal has go through hell to develop a product I'd benefit from.

Im against the animal-cruelty involved in the cosmetic industry because really, 'Beauty is Pain' when it involes not just you buying something that may possibly give you a skin-reaction but that is nothing compared to the pain animals have to endure in the process of making the 'beauty' product. 'Beauty is Pain' on innocent animals.

Animal testing is one of the most stupid and evil things human beings have done so far! Why would you force poor animals into somthing that not only causes them great pain but most of the time eventually kills them. I have two rats (who are very popular for testing as you may know) and they are the nicest, most lovely pets I have ever owned, but recently after a trip to the vets i found out that rats are hugely prone to get tumors because they have been bred to carry cancer for so many years especially in females! ANIMAL TESTING IS SO WRONG WE NEED TO STOP IT NOW!

There are other ways of insuring our safety rather than abusing animals.

Cruelty to animals is not acceptable.

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics because I'm for animal rights.

Do unto others as you'd have done to you - that includes animals. :(

It's cruel, it's unneccesary pain, and there's other options!

great prize :0)

These are so cool, would love to win!

well it is just plain wrong

Animal testing is not needed

animal testing is stupid because it makes no sence. animals are not people and react to things differently then people do. also, why in the world would a raccoon ever need to use hairspray, eyeliner, blush, or foundation? do animals even have lips to put lip balm on??? animal testing is so out-dated its not even funny. i say we stop testing, its a better choice for animals and humans.

Animals, like children, are God's creatures, made by His Hands. We should never harm them for any reason and certainly not something as stupid as cosmetic testing!

Not only is it wrong, it's pointless. Fortunately, even many nonvegetarians agree so hopefully we'll see an end to it in the not too far off future.

Animals don't wear make-up. The rest of the animals and plant kingdoms actually keep our world going (not mention all other kingdoms.) Lab coats need to ask themselves, "would I spray this in my kids' eyes?"

Animals should not be tested on for cosmetics, drugs or any products. There is no reason at all for them to suffer in labs. If a product needs to be tested, it should be done so on willing people.

I'm against animal testing because it is so uncessary, there are multiple means of testing a product's safety or effectiveness without involving animals.

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics because the bunnies are cute enough already, it's us humans that need prettying up!

Plus, a few weeks ago, I had a spiritual experience; I got cruelty-free vegan facewash in my eye, and even after washing my eye completely it still stung like hell, was bright pink, and kept streaming for 6 hours straight. It just showed me how all those beautiful non-human animals feel every day.

animal testing is cruel and totally unnecessary.......

Animal testing is completely and totally unnecessary for cosmetics. Cosmetics can be made from ingredients that are GRAS (Generally Recognized As Safe) and require no additional safety testing. Testing on animals is redundant and cruel.

I am against animal testing because it is cruel and abusive. Animals are innocent loving creatures. It is inhumane and immoral to test cosmetics on them.

because it's wrong. period.

Why should an animal suffer for mankind's vanity?

I'm against animal testing and any type of animal cruelty because they don't have a say in what happens to them. people have to stand up for them.

My heart breaks for any animal who has to suffer, period. Thus, I would never support an industry that thrives off of animal suffering (i.e. the meat industry, animals used for entertainment, and especially animal-testing for cosmetics). With so many technological advancements in the world, there have to be better ways to test a product's safety than on an innocent animal.

Animals look awful in makeup.

I am completely against animal testing for cosmetics because it is for a vain and selfish cause. I am disgusted to see women with 4 pounds of makeup on everyday and smelling like an old shoe with the ammount of perfume they are wearing and each time I think, "how many animals died, hurt, or felt like they wanted their life to end just for that" and it's all for a women who could try and try and try and she couldn't look worse. I want people who are for cosmetic testing to sit in a cage for one day and be treated like the rabbits, monkeys and other innocent creatures are treated.

Animal testing is ridiculous! I'm very against it, and the thought is sickening! They should not have to suffer just for a product testing!

Why i'm against animal testing is because it's just plain wrong and completely unnecessary.

Science is remarkable without vivisection. We can space walk but can't figure out a cost effective way to produce cosmetics without animal testing? I don't think so...

No need to test on animals. In this day and age, more information should be known NOT to use animals

Animal testing is horrible because it hurts the animals, plain and simple. I don't agree with it and don't wear any make-up because of it. I wear chapstick but I make sure that it is not tested on animals.

Looking good could never be important enough to me to justify hurting any animal ever.

it is just plain mean.

thanks

It's a barbaric, outdated practice.

I'am against any type of testing on animals, because the animal didn't say yes that it is ok to hurt me.
When the time comes that any animal agrees to this sort of thing, talk about it then.
Thank you

I have five precious guinea pigs, and I can't stand the thought of any animal testing. I know it could always be my little ones being experimented on!

I live on a farm. We love our animals as our kids. We have 2 horses that are my babies, chickens, over a dozen cats, rabbits, snakes, rats, fish. Last year my horses foundered. I cried and bawled cause I thought I was going to lose them. We walked them for 6 hours straight. Although we sometimes ride them they're part of the family. I don't like being cruel to animals. When we have cookouts the cats all gather on the baloney when my husband cooks. He always divides alittle of the meat among the cats. Are animals is part of the family. Between me and my husband we have 10 kids. I have 4 sons, he has 2 sons, and he has 4 step-children who call us mom and dad.
I believe animal cruety should be out ruled and figure out a natural way for cosmetics. I don't wear make-up but maybe 2 or 3 times a year.
Please enter me, thank you

why am i against it, the same reason i'm against performing experiments on them, using them for our entertainment, for fashion, for sick sport, factory farming, hunting, harvesting, and even our own consumption. cosmetics are something that are suppose to help you, look and feel better. but the fact of the matter is that in order to do that you have to kill innocent animals, not just kill, but abuse, humiliate, and hurt them, not just physically but also emotionally. it sickens me to see people who have hearts but just don't use them when it comes to this. they don't think twice about it. why should bunnies and dogs and cats and what not suffer for our needs, right, they shouldn't. not only is it cruel but by testing animals you are getting false results, animals are not human, and do not react the same way we do. there are many of other ways you can test these cosmetics. animals have compassion to us, they have never hurt us killed us or tourtured us for anything but natrual instinct. we should do the same and show our compassion towards them. treat them how we want to be treated. and i know i do not want to go through a lot of pain, lonliness, and being terrified for something as pointless and harmful to the earth as hairspray. i'm glad that peta is here to help those without a voice speak up. animal testing is only used because of the value of profit. and besides do you really want to walk around with a huge guilt trip knowing that, that stuff on your lips is from an animal. besically it's wrong because not only do we have feelings and familys but so do they, they give birth just like we do, they cry, get scared, and WANT TO LIVE, jut like we do. would you want to wake up in the morning and know you're going to get hurt and die for and by people that care nothing about you, i'd hope not. every item you stand against buying and get one more person to do the same, and they get one more person to do the same, and so on, you're saving animals lives, one by one. and when people say "oh well, they're going to die for someone elses needs if not mine, one person isn't going to make a difference" wrong thinking! SUPPLY AND DEMAND. animal testing is wrong, and should be banned in not only in america, but the rest of the world. it kills innocent compassionate creatures, without even a good cause.

thanks for letting me enter,good luck to all

I am against all animal testing beacause not only do i believe that it would be inaccurate testing, it is unfair and cruel to the animals. People are testing things on them that they wont be using!!
Why should they suffer for no reason but to make sure humans will be able to use something!?
I think it sucks and refuse to use anything tested on animals!!

I am against testing anything on animals i love my cats and i cant imagine "testing something out on them"
People who hurt/kill animals on purpose are losers.

I am against cosmetic animal testing because of the horrible things they do to these poor innocent animals; they couldn't care less about our make up or how we make ourselves look with it they just want people in labs to stop hurting them and I don't think it's right for people to abuse animals just so they can paint themselves up...If people want to know if a product is safe for a person to use test it on a person! Animals are not our property to be used and thrown away like trash and it's awful that this is even allowed to happen at all! It's really disgusting that people even find it acceptable to wear anything animal tested! I'd rather never wear a dot of make up ever again than to wear any that was tested on an animal!

I love fruits I eat them everyday to keep healthy so I would like the fruit flavored lip gloss.

Each year about five million dogs, cats, rabbits, rats, monkeys, and other animals die in lethal dose tests performed in the U.S. During a lethal dose test, the experimental substance is forced into the animals throats, or is pumped into their stomachs by a tube, sometimes causing death by stomach rupture or from the sheer bulk of the chemical dosage. Substances are mixed in lab chows, injected under the skin, into a vein, or into the lining of the abdomen, they are often applied to the eyes, rectum and vagina or forcibly inhaled through a gas mask. Experimenters observe the animal's reaction which include convulsions, labored breathing, diarrhea, constipation, skin eruptions, abnormal posture, and bleeding from the eyes, nose or mouth. According to statistics, 50\% of these animals will die in this experiment 2 to 3 weeks later.
The horrible fact about these incidents is that they are unnecessary as there exists cheaper, efficient and more realistic results that can be used instead of animals.

Take a stand against the inhumane treatment met out by animals in medical research by signing this petition. You can make a difference~

If you don't care for animals- then who will?

Honestly animal testing is very unneccessary. To me animal testing is like your parents forcing you to do your chores, your homework and eat your veggies. I personally like my veggies, so I don't have a problem with that. My point is, there's so many differnt alternatives to testing makeup and we should put an end to animal testing. That's all there is to it.

I am excited for healthy lip balms that don't contain petroleum or other chemicals, and that don't test on animals. I am against testing health and beauty products and prescription drugs on animals, it is vicious and harmful and a cruel explotation, and even doctors (at the Physicians fro Responsible Medicine site) say it isn't accurate to say safe for an animal equals safe for humans.

It's torturing a living thing to test for a product that can be tested with other means and that is really products for our entertainment, not our survival.

Animals do not deserve the terrible unecessary testing methods they are subjected to. If animals were meant to wear cosmetics they would be born with them. It is not only unfair, as many people that carry out animal testing only do it as the innocent animal cannot fight back or refuse the terrible treatment. How would you feel if someone did this to your dog or cat? Absolutely disgusted and angry i think!
This disguting and unfair practice is unecessary, not always effective because results can vary between different species and the effect the product will have on humans.
Animals are beautiful as they are, they do not need makeup. We need to appreciate them alot more than we already do.
BAN ANIMAL TESTING NOW!

I think testing cosmetics on animals is cruel and creepy. I hate the idea of using products that have hurt the other creatures we share our world with.

I just love animals so much, how can a person hurt them? Vivisection is digusting and horrible because its so inhumane. I hate any kind of animal cruelty, its so wrong.

I would love to win.

animal testing is totally not needed. They don't understand what is going on and they are being tortured for no reason. There are plenty of other options and techniques to test products without even involving animals. It is unnecessary and cruel. Most of the time the results don't even result in the same ends with different animals. The maker of penicillin even stated that if animal testing was around when penicillin was developed it would have never received its license. Its not reliable, its cruel, and its not needed.

We should all learn to love animals and not abuse them. We need to put ourselves in their position. Would we like to be experimented on. I don't think so. Thanks for your time and consideration.

I am against animal testing and cruetly because, at the end of the day there is no need for it. We dont go round tresting other human beings like this and for myself i treat all animals as part of my family and my life. I am from England, UK and although ovr here we may nt have to cut up frogs and what have you. In my last yr of high school on a few occasions they gave us sheeps hearts and liver etc to cut up and examine. I refuse and left the class and walk out of school i obviuosly knew they gave us it to learn from but, i think its totally out of order and this is just a few of the many reason for which i am against animal cruelty.

Why I'm against testing on animals in cosmetics?

Cosmetics are made to underline our best features, cruelty is not one of them.
Seeing animals suffer from loneliness, from chemicals they don't even know about, hearing them scream, or weep for mercy...is not beautiful!

The saying says, beauty is a high cost. How much? Is it worth an animal's life. NO!
Real beauty comes from within, comes from a compassionate heart for all living creatures. Beauty is taking the time to play with your dog or cat, taking the time to cook vegan dinner for your friends to show them how delicious it is, taking the time to send letters to company's that do test on animals. That is real beauty!

Vegan cosmetics are amazing, and they are even better for our skin.
So the decision is simple. Be against testing on animals, and agree to real, hearty, vegan beauty.
With love and admiration
Annie

Im against animal testing ever since i was very little and my mother told me about her job when she was in her twenties..she worked for loreal..and they tested on bunnies...at the time we had one...it was so upsetting to hear this at such a young age...But it did the trick..no cosmetics or shampoos for me that have been tested on animals!!!!

TEST ON HUMANS.........WE ARE THR ONES USING THE PRODUCTS.........SHOW ME AN ANIMAL THAT WEARS MAKEUP OTHER THAN A HUMAN......GET REAL, JUST MAKES ME SO ANGERY SOME OF THE INHUMAN THINGS WE DO TO THESE WONDERFUL CREATURES. BEAUTY IS WITHIN US ALL LETS LOOK AT THE BEAUTY IN ALL. THERE IS NO BEAUTY IN CRUELITY

No animal should suffer for this and I think if more people would get involved we could stop it. Only wear and use items that do not test on animals and this would stop the cruel treatment. Also educate others. I really need this lip balm. I am constantly using it and today I am out of it because I changed purses and this lipstick is not working. ;-) Thanks.

I'm against testing cosmetics on animals because animals don't wear cosmetics!!! Loving the name of "Viva Las Vegans"! Too funny!

I am against it for one simple reason. We shouldn't treat animals any differently than we treat humans.

I'm against it because, why should animals have to go through all this just for US?
They can't even use the products there giving their lives for.
They test on animals because they can't speak up for themselves. If humans couldn't talk, they would test on us too. We've got enough make up, shampoo's, hairsprays, etc. already, that are taking the lives of many animals each day already.

they feel pain

animal testing is just plain wrong
why should a poor animal suuffer side affects for a humans. animals are more important than humans, if people really want to know how things work test on a human because animals are not built like us. Just because they don;t have a voice doesn't mean we should use that against them.

I'm totally against testing cosmetics on animals, there is no way anyone can justify doing what they do to these poor little animals. They sit in a cage being tortured over and over again, for what the sake of women looking good, that's uncalled for. I'm against testing on animals period!

well, i believe it is wrong for animals to be tested on because it is cruel & unfair.
i mean, if you were in their position, you'd hate to be tested on for US.
it's just not fair on them at all.
and worst is, that they are conscious all the way through the procedure.
they don;t deserve to be put through this pain, just so that we can have soft silky hair.. or for our skin to be extremely soft.
animals don't deserve this, and one day they might take over the world (it's possible.. maybe?) and they'll get those scientists back for what they did to them :)

I WORKED IN A PLACE WHERE THEY TESTED PRODUCTS ON BUNNIES AND THEY WOULD SCREAM. IT WAS AWFUL. I WAS JUST A TEMP FOR A FEW DAYS. THIS WAS ABOUT 20 YEARS AGO

The poor animal has no choice. Why not do testing on humans?

Testing on animals, especially for cosmetics, is vanity, and vanity is a form of pride. I was raised in a Christian home and have been told many times that pride is an awful, awful sin. These are also the same people that tell me that God put us over the animals and that we should be able to use them. I love these people dearly, but this didn't sound right to me.

Even if God did put us over the animals, didn't He also teach us to be good stewards? That means to take care of what is ours...And how on earth is putting animals through ridiculous tests taking care of them? We live in an age where technology runs rampant: I'm pretty sure that we can find some other way to test-run cosmetics besides smearing eyeshadow on rabbits. Or are we too swallowed up in our pride, thinking that we are better than the animals and therefore should be tyrants towards them, to look ahead into the future?

I am against animal testing because its not nessisary! We should test it on humans because the animals are pretty enough already, they don't need to use the makeup (or whatever is being tested) so why should they have to test it? It doesn't make any sense to me. And it never has. Ever since i could understand that it hurt the animals to test on them, I always asked my mum to stear clear of yucky animal tested products! I'm 16 now and very happy to be cruelty free!

I am against animal testing for cosmetic because it is the biggest form of human selfishness. We sacrifice animal in order to make us "more beautiful". It is just making sense to know that you need to sacrifice animals to make us more confidence of ourselves.

animals cant speak for themselves like humans. So it isn't right to test products on them. At least humans know what they are getting into

I am 100% against animal testing.
I ran a booth at my schools earthfest talking about animal cruelty and there was a game where we had the kids guess if the products were tested on animals or not and we had a lot of cosmetics in our game. Kids were shocked to find out some companies that tested.
I had a favorite lip gloss and I found out they tested on animals so I stopped wearing it. Now im testing around to find one that works the same! Hopefully these do : ) I dont wear animals, dont eat animals and I dont support animal testing, ESPECIALLY in cosmetics. Test it on a human, we have the power to give an answer unlike a helpless animal. Reading information given to me on Peta has changed my life since March. You would be suprised, if you really researched, to find out something you thought was harmless was affecting and killing animals. Like I told my boyfriend tonight while he was scarfing down a dead cow, "pretend Sandi (my dog) was sitting inside that burrito, i know you wouldnt eat her." But hes a butthead and still ate it. : ( I cleaned my house out from animal tested cosmetics. Everyone should.
Now its time for some lip balms : )

I am against animal testing for much the same reasons as everyone else. It's not right, the animals can't speak for themselves to say it's not right. They were not put here for us to do so much of the mean stuff that happens to them in this world. They are life forces just like we are, with the same right to life as us. Why do we need to test make-up anyway? In a perfect world all make up would just be natural ingredients or NONE at all. Make up is overated anyway, clogs pores, adds unnecessary chemicals to our bodies, smears, and some just wear TOO much. Natural ingredients is always a better choice and requires no testing.

animals do not wear make up and it should not have any ingredients in it that can not be tested on humans

I am strongly against animal testing because animals were not created by God for us to test cosmetics and other products on. It is absolutely unneeded for people to test on an animal to see if a product is dangerous or not to a human because animals and humans have different skin, different organs, and different biology components.

So why would the industry waste their time and destroy innocent animals, JUST to see if the animals would react to the product? No. I don't see a valid reason. Therefore, I definately believe that animal testing is completely wrong and should stop soon.

Animal testing is one of the most horrible and inconsiderate things ever. At cosmetic labs, these people test on animals because they think that the their life is somehow more important than the poor animal who is about to be tortured. I'm against animal testing because it's simply not fair and it's mindless.

I am extremely against animal testing. I think it's wrong because it's not something that's needed and it's cruel. Animals deserve the same rights as humans and you don't see people getting tested on. It's wrong allover but especially when it's makeup and things like that. Makeup isn't a nessecity.

I am VERY STRONGLY AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING because I watched Petas Testing 123 video and I cried SO HARD because I have to cats and I thought about how I would feel if it were me or one of my pets. Also it is so very unnesscaecary!!! Us and animals are so different that testing on them is like testing cat food on humans. What we see it is not necessarily how they see it.

And not just cats!!! How could they waste so man poor unfortunate creatures just for us to look good?!?!? I would go ugly just so they would stop testing on animals. Its cruel and stupid. How do they live with the guilt?!?!?!?!? This is just a few reasons why its stupid and we need more vegans.

The idea of my own animals being tested upon horrifies me. We all need to think of animal testing as if it were happening to our own furry ones we love.

i have always been against animal testing. its cruel and heartless.

I am a huge supporter of Peta and animals in general and this sounds like a great product. Expectually the Vanilla one, thats my favorite flavor yummy!

I love animals 100%, and no one should suffer in order to produce cosmetics.

I'm against animal testing because it's pure torture! Plus... Animal testing is the same as the human testing that NAZY GERMANY used to do to human beings... Look it up and read about it! It's horrible... the same with the animals :'(

I love animals ~ and it's simply cruel :( *Thanks* for the giveaway!

i think like sonme have already said it pointless to use animals
like theyre so cutteeee
why woyuld someone tourture one
meaniees people
but thayre are so cool
i dont have a pet since i moved my doggs stayed at my aunts house
but i so want one
i miss them and even though i still see them
i miss them
animals are friends
i hate to see one being tortured
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I don't use stuff tested on animal because its very cruel torcher and I think they should'nt suffer because paris hilton and all of the other people that don't give a rats ass about animals
want some lip balm or hair spray..

Thx's =]

Haha I should be doing my homework Shhh

I love animals too much for them to be tested on! I can't imagine that happening to humans, let alone innocent animals.

There are other ways of insuring our safety rather than abusing animals

it is cruel to use an animal like this

for one i would put myself in their place and two i think it's wrong

why should animals be forced to wear our beauty products?
they're already naturally cute!

and i totally agree with you
lip balm=love
i especially like the lip gloss from bath and body works
not tested on animals
and tres chic!

It's so hard to find personal care products that are cruelty-free that work as well as traditional products, these look really cute, I'd love to give them a try!

so cute

I love cruelty free products....look cute while promoting animal rights!!

I think it's just horrible. I'm afraid that something will happen to the animals because of toxins and things.

it's just not necessary

LOVE LOVE LOVE Lip Balm. Would love to try these. ;-) Thanks.

I am against it because I think it is cruel and unnecessary. Also, just because it may be okay for the animals they are testing on, doesn't mean that it is okay for humans, and vice versa. There are other alternatives.

it's just not necessary!

I'd love to win the lip balms! I usually share them with my toddler and I could use it as a teaching tool to explain PETA.

its just not right

Animal testing is cruel - why should they have to suffer for our vanity?

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics because you shouldn't test animal products on people or people products on animals! It's just plain cruel~!

This stuff looks so cute! And i bet it is tasty!

It is cruel and wrong. Humans should not take advantage of smaller creatures for the sake of our vanity.

With so many available resources and access to education about ingredients, that are in turn then tested on animals, it just does not make any sense as to why these horrible actions can be considered the best avenue by some. There are different ingredients that can be used that are better for humans and DO NOT need to be tested on animals. If it's all natural, then we should know the effects and if we are not confident with the effects, then we should not be trying to sell it in the first place.

There isn't a need for it anymore - technology has progressed past that!

Cruelty to animals is a high price to pay for our vanity. It has to stop.

Cosmetics are an unnecessary luxury, so the very least we can do is make sure no animals are hurt for that luxury

I am against it because it makes many animals suffer and they suffer much harsher penalties than we do for using cosmetics, doing research for a project in fashion I found out that many animals go blind from eyeshadow/mascara/eyeliner tests.

What's the sense on testing on animals? A lot of times humans react differently to products, even after they have been tested on animals...It's pretty much worthless if you ask me.

I'm against animal testing because it is cruel to the animals - I'd rather test cosmetic products myself! And I prefer vegan/natural products anyways. Cosmetic companies shouldn't even be using ingredients that they need to test for toxicity.

If animals could choose to be anywhere, I highly doubt that they would choose to be in cages having make-up dropped in their eyes and other orifices. We have no right to force fur-babies to be test subjects for us. Test it on the animals that plan to use it - humans! I can tell you, it wouldn't be long before a human would say, "Don't be dropping that in my eyes, are you crazy?" We at least can make the choice on whether to use the product or not.

Nice products - I like your message.

I'm against animal testing on cosmetics because I just don't think it's right or okay to have an animal harmed just for someone to have that super cute lipstick, ESPECIALLY if it's 100% possible for companies to make their products without testing them on animals.

nice stuff and great that this product has no animal testing

The reason I am so anti-animal testing is simple....I adore animals, and to know that everyday animals are being treated very cruel just so someone else can appear beautiful through cosmetics? It's just wrong!

Beauty is something that's obtained through inner acceptance and begins with yourself. To use products that have been tested on defenseless animals is selfish.

Animals are people too and shouldn't be treated as if they are nothing more than experiments.

Animal testing is so ridiculous in a society that is supposedly so high-tech...these products are fantastic, and a must for me as I have 6 and 4 year old daughters who will not leave the house without their lip gloss/balm:)!

It is cruel and completely unnecessary. Period.

Well, other than the fact that only a morally disfunctional human being could test on a living, breathing animal, it's inaccurate and unnecessary. Seeing as humans are not in any way a scientific parallel to the animals used for testing, the results of those tests are invalid. For more info, read Sacred Cows and Golden Geese: The Human Cost of Animal Experimentation by Dr. Ray Greek and Dr. Jean Swingle Greek. Its an excellent book that really helps when you are trying to explain your position on animal testing. Check it out!

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because it is cruel and there are better ways of doing it. If the stuff is so chemically horrible they feel they can't try it on humans, I don't want it on my skin anyway.

I'm against animal testing because it is cruel!

Animal Testing is flat out CRUEL. My daughter can't wait to try these vegan lip balms. They look great!!!

It's just wrong to test on animals

because i wuv animals

Animal testing for cosmetics is, as you know, just mean and cruel. If something is so bad that it can't be tried on humans first, then I don't want any part of it in my life!!! Animals are meants to be loved and loving , not treated in a potentially harmful way.

I love the pics on the lip balms. I appreciate the opportunity to win them!!!

I'm against animal testing because if you wouldn't want to volunteer for testing, you shouldn't use an animal either. I don't think they volunteered for testing, so you shouldn't use them because they can't defend themselves or answer for themselves.

I cant stand hurting any animals and i think the testing stuff does. errrr

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because there are other humane ways of testing new products that don't involve hurting innocent animals.

heres what i know,
animal testing for cosmetic use is just plain wrong, is selfish and pointlesss. we dont need to test these things on animals just for our beauty.

There is no reason why a beloved animal of any kind needs to be used for testing. There are enough alternative ways to make good, natural products without hurting our creatures.

Is this actually even debatable? Vanity products should in no way contribute to the imprisonment or torture of animals. That's completely unjustifiable!

It's just wrong, period!

It's just plain selfish to test on animals, especially for reasons of vanity. Ridiculous.

Its just cruel, unnecessary, and it turns my stomach.

these would make miss piggy sit up and take notice.

I work for a vet & I've seen first hand how cruel people can be. We need to try to save the beauty of the earth - whether it be animals or land.

I find it extremely disturbing that people will test cosmetics on poor innocent helpless animals that have done nothing wrong. I an always extremely angry that stores will sell and even advertise any type of products that have been tested on animals, I mean the animals they test on are taken from their homes and/or bred to be tested on even though they just want to live normal happy lives like we do without being tortured and having every sort of cosmetic you can think of being forced at them and they can't do anything!! Testing on animals almost always results in the animals death wich is the exact same thing as the people who shoot other people for some reason good or bad, and those people get put in jail for it and why don't animal tortures turn killers get any punishment whatsoever?!?! It always makes me angry!! anyways I ALWAYS BUY COSMETICS (and all other products) THAT ARE NOT TESTED ON THE POOR HELPLESS ANIMALS and I would very much enjoy having these lipbalms that sound good enough to eat and I would use them always and show everyone I can that cosmetics not tested on animals always look better on you and work better!!

I agree with all of you!

please don;t kill

IT is not a nice thing to heart animals.

a pretty face wouldn't be so pretty if you knew you hurt a helpless animal everytime you put on that lipstick, or pressed powder. Animal testing is cruel in every way.

It is neither intelligent nor rational.

It is totally unnecessary to test makeup on animals. If something is that deadly that it needs to be tested, I don't want it on my skin!

don't smear, spray, or inject your junk on the animals, please.

plain and simple i love animals and hate to see them tortured in any way shape or form.

i'm against animal testing because they don't get paid

I love animals and in no way do I ever want anyone to do anything inhumane to them.

I personally don't understand why animals have to be involved in the first place...especially if the ingredients used are natural and have been safe for a long time. Besides, animals and humans don't have the same tolerance levels...men and women don't have the same systems...only natural lipbalm for me please...and no animal testing...

Testing cosmetics on animals is like testing cat food on humans. 'Nuff said.

There are other proven ways to test and it is senseless to harm animals for this purpose

It's unnecessary - If companies would stop putting harmful ingredients in their products, they wouldn't need to be "tested" before we (humans) use them!

i AM AGAINST IT CAUSE IT'S CRUEL AND ANIMALS THAT ARE LIVING AND BREATHING -SHOULD BE NO DIFFERENT THAN HUMAN BEINGS LIVES.

Someone has to be the voice for the animals. They have feelings, just as any human, and we are no greater of a species. We need to learn how to live in harmony with the nature around us.

if you wouldn't consider testing on humans, you shouldn't do it to any living creature.

ty 4 the contest!

Testing cosmetics on animals is completely unnecessary and also cruel.

Thanks for the contest!

I am against animal testing, because I feel it is unnecessary, the number of advance we are making in technology, they should be way to eliminate animal, plus I am owned by 2 feline furbaby.

I am against animal testing because it is cruel and inhumane. I can not justify it at all.

The number one reason is because it is cruel!

i'm sorry if animals were going to wear or use cosmetics is the only reason to test them with/on them. but there not. humans are pay people an they will try/use anything. using animals is not fair to them an should'nt be done. an i would'nt think give conclusive results.

Testing cosmetic products on animals is unnecessary and is always cruel.

Really, who wants to see a pig in lipstick and blush. It's just not that attractive; well, uless your Ms. Piggy but that's a different story. Animals should be animals and testing should be done on humans!

Animal testing is torture.

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because animals don't deserve that. they are alive and they can feel and people should think about that. I love animals all animals and i think that it's unfair to treat them like that. your supposed to love your animals not hurt them.

It would be like putting blood on my lips.

Humans are the most selfish creatures on this earth. We use the resources carelessly without regard for who we hurt. Animals are helpless. I can't understand the cruelity inflicted on them.

Until animals can sign their own consent form to be tested on, testing should be done on humans who would rather be guinny pigs.

It's wrong!

Why am I against animal testing? I believe it is morally and ethically wrong to torture animals in the name of "science". Most people are smart enough to realize that getting lotion/shampoo/soap/detergent in your eye is going to make it sting. No need to force it into rabbits' eyes and make them scream.

I also don't eat any animal product (after an animal has been murdered) or wear leather/fur.

Animal testing is cruel and unneccesary in my opinion. If companies used safer ingredients in the products they made there would be no need to test them on animals.

its torture to helpless animals and is inhumane.

Do animals wear make-up and use cosmetics? Then why should they test them?

I can't comprehend animals being injured for our vanity.

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because it's unnecessary and cruel.

It makes me ashamed to be a human when I see that cosmetics are tested on animals. What gives people the right to think they have that kind of power over other living things?

cruel. unnecessary.

I'm against animal testing for cosmetics 'cos honestly cosmetics are an unnecessary additive to our lives & why subject innocent animals to our vanity. If you wanna wear it, you put yourself front & center.

let the computors do the testing; leave the animals alone. many thanks SW

I am against animal testing because in this age there has to be less cruel alternatives.

This is pretty much a no-brainer... I can't feel good about hurting another living creature so that I can feel "pretty", how shallow

I used to have bunnies, so I can't even imagine using my own pets to test products. :-(

It is great there are products out there that can be bought that weren't tested on helpless animals but there is still too many companies that STILL test on animals! I wonder how they would feel if the testing was done on them instead! Someone has to speak up and protect these precious animals!

I'M AGAINST ANIMAL TESTING BECAUSE
EVERY LIVING BREATHING THING SHOULD BE CHARISHED AND LOVED
NOT LIVING THERE LIFE TO BE SLAUGHTERED IN THE END

i think testing on animals is wrong because animals are the same as humans.
and i think taking there life to make humans look better.
is wrong i dont use makeup,chapsticks,lipglosses,
anything because its tested on animlas.
I've been a vegan for three years and this would be a great chance for me to give my lips moustier without me feeling bad!
please give me this chance to win this!
-Thank you!

I Don't Think Cosmetic Animal Testing Is Even Needed.. Animals Don't Wear Make Up... So Why Do THEY Have To Get Tested On?

I am against animal testing for cosmetics because it's not fair to the animals. what have they ever done to deserve it.honestly i think it's dumb.
animals and people are alike but you're not going to see a monkey with lipstick and eyeshadow on are you no, so whats the point in testing on them? it would be so much easier to test on people that are willing to be tested on with cosmetics. i mean think about it the companies would have better working stuff if they were tested on people because then people would know it will truly work like they say it will and there for more people would want to buy it. and i'm not against just cosmetics being tested on animals i'm against anything being tested on them.
IT'S WRONG AND NEEDS TO STOP!

I wholly support the new lipbalm range! I think everyone has stated all the cons of animal testing, not that there are any pro's. It's ridiculous to even think of testing products on something so defencless. It's only giving a false determination of the product considering we are composed of completely different reaction elements. If testing was unavoidable, we should be testing products on humans that have done wrong (rapists, murders etc). Goodluck with the new range!

Animal testing is just wrong. Animals are human just as much as we are. We shouldnt test on them because they cant say no, and they should have a choice. So obviously, it just shouldnt happen. It is ridiclous.

Thanks:)

Why shold any animal have to try something that they are not willing to put on a human?!!!! Animals are just and maybe more important!!! I think animals have taken the abuse long enough! It is sickning what these people do!!!

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