The TRUTH About Cruelty Free Cosmetics - They Aren't Free From Cruelty

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The term "Cruelty Free" in cosmetics is absolutely misleading. Less cruel may be more accurate, but cruelty free? Not accurate. What are cruelty free cosmetics REALLY? Who may still be harmed in their production? Let's talk about it. TECH NOTE - There is a period where the audio sinks down at around 11 minutes in. It comes back in about 45 seconds! Sorry!!! *Resources* Perry's Blog Post - https://chemistscorner.com/cruelty-free-cosmetics-are-they-really-free-from-cruelty/ Alternatives to animal testing - https://www.crueltyfreeinternational.org/why-we-do-it/alternatives-animal-testing Factory conditions in China - https://www.huffpost.com/entry/average-cost-factory-worker_n_1327413 China to end animal testing? - https://www.hsi.org/news-media/china-appears-on-track-end-animal-testing-imported-ordinary-cosmetics/ FDA Pigment Regulations - https://www.fda.gov/cosmetics/cosmetic-ingredient-names/color-additives-permitted-use-cosmetics *Time Stamps* 0:00 Intro 1:03 4 ways "Cruelty Free" may still be cruel 7:33 Then, what is Cruelty Free??? 11:53 My opinion ---------------------------------------------------------------- Thanks for subscribing to my channel (https://www.youtube.com/subscription_center?add_user=jenluvsreviews) ! I specialize in thorough makeup reviews that give you WAY more than the typical YouTube review including ingredient analysis, close up finger/brush swatches, and MORE! You'll also find What's Up in Makeup on Sunday mornings giving you the most UP TO DATE information about what is happening in the beauty industry, new product releases and MORE! Want to be part of the Collective Brain Elite? Join HERE for $1.99 per month - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR96_hHJu3HE6vmu39_bRAw/join FTC: This is not a sponsored video. ******************* Want to help out with What's Up in Makeup? Check out our Hunters group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/wuimhunters ******************* Instagram: jenluvsreviews Periscope: jenluvsreviews Twitter: http://www.twitter.com/jenluvsreviews ******************* Music used in my videos: Out-Tro music - [Melodic Dubstep] Electro Light ft. Kathryn MacLean - The Edge [NCS Release] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=15mPfnEHhxs ******************************** Magic Links (go.magik.ly), Reward Style (https://rstyle.me), and Amazon Links support this channel at no cost to you. Learn more about Magic Links here (Reward Style is pretty much the same thing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MGxvZVK6MRI Referral and Affiliate Links earn me points toward a reward system, money, or money toward purchases on the site mentioned. The following links are referral and affiliate links. I only put referral/affiliate links to brands/websites that I personally enjoy. BoxyCharm (beauty): https://glnk.io/3r5p/jenluvsreviews Rakuten (cash back for online purchases) : http://goo.gl/RsXghu Haute Look (flash sale beauty/fashion/etc.): http://www.hautelook.com/short/3JiZ2 ScentBird (perfume): https://scentbird.com/r/MzAyNzQ= Magic Links (product referral program): https://www.magiclinks.org/rewards/referral/jenluvsrev/ MODA + Royal & Langnickel - Use Code JEN For 10% off! https://beautyusa.royalbrush.com?rfsn=1971361.a6c0b2 OFRA - Use Code JEN for 20% off! https://go.magik.ly/ml/2omn/ Candles By Victoria - 10% of sales go to Baltimore Highlands Elementary school where 80% of students live in poverty - https://www.candlesbyvictoria.com/?tracking=jen CURRENT SETUP: IKEA Alex Drawers (9): https://go.magik.ly/ml/vr6g/ IKEA Alex Drawers (5): https://go.magik.ly/ml/vr6h/ Main Camera: https://amzn.to/2QczMJa FAVORITE Lens right now: https://amzn.to/2NLKmtX Lens Adapter for GH5: https://amzn.to/2xMoDIf Best Lights: https://amzn.to/3adDo7B Diffuser for Best Lights: https://amzn.to/2Tarfe5 Good Lights: https://amzn.to/2TuDjaa Vlog Cam(Great Starter for YT): https://amzn.to/2PBgeOm Good Mic: https://amzn.to/2NkeNpR Best Mic: https://amzn.to/2PyJ1FP AWESOME LENSES FOR MY PHONE! :https://amzn.to/3aihX5z Tripod: https://amzn.to/2Q9fDVk