Beauty clinic: Cruelty-free makeup brands

Q. I am strongly against animal testing and have recently turned vegan. How can I be certain the cosmetics I use are in line with my values?

A. The People for Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) ‘Beauty Without Bunnies’ online database is a frequently updated resource that tells you whether a personal care-product company tests on animals.

There are over 2,000 brands on their list and PETA also highlights those that are 100% vegan-friendly using a green letter ‘V.’