Does Elf use child labor?

We are opposed to human trafficking, forced labor, child labor, harassment and abuse, and other violations of human rights at any level, and we are committed to ensuring that the manufacturers and suppliers we work with meet our standards.
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Is Elf an ethical company?

e.l.f. has been and still is 100 percent committed to being cruelty-free and vegan. The cosmetics company uses only animal-free materials. All its brushes and false eyelashes are 100 percent synthetic. Animal hair is never used.
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Does Elf use ethical Mica?

ELF claims all of their vendors must comply with applicable labor laws and standards but the brand did not specifically address where their mica is sourced from and how they audit or trace to ensure no child labor was involved in mining their mica.
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Is ELF eco friendly?

We have reduced packaging for over 200 SKUs across multiple categories thus far. recyclable packaging We are increasing the percent of our packaging that is recyclable, refillable, reusable, or made from recycled materials.
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Where is elf makeup made?

Our products are manufactured overseas, mainly in China. We have strict quality control procedures to ensure that our products are free from lead and hazardous materials. Please note that we do not sell our products directly in China, due to our cruelty free policy.
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Is Elf a clean brand?

The Pure Skin Collection. e.l.f. Cosmetics has committed to 100% clean beauty, which means that all of the brand's products—cosmetics and skin care—meet the highest standards of clean by complying with the European Union Cosmetics Regulation (EUCR) and FDA requirements.
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How is Elf cruelty-free if made in China?

ELF products are made in China, but since the brand does not sell in physical stores in China they are able to manufacture there without being impacted by any of the animal testing laws that exist in China.
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Is Elf make up cruelty-free?

Committed to Cruelty-free | e.l.f. Cosmetics UK. Celebrate Pride!
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Are ELF products natural?

Additionally, e.l.f. only formulates its cosmetics and skincare products with non-toxic ingredients that are safe, vegan and cruelty-free. e.l.f.'s journey to clean has never sacrificed value.
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How long has Elf been cruelty-free?

Since 2016, all of their makeup brushes are also 100% vegan and made from synthetic fibers. Some of their older makeup brushes were made from animal hair, but any brushes purchased right now from their official website no longer contain animal hair.
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Does mica use child labour?

Dangers for children

Mining mica is a labor intensive process that requires going into narrow shafts that frequently collapse and trap children under the rocks. To find mica, children are forced to go underground, where they often find themselves in complete darkness.
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What brands use unethical mica?

Brands that have been linked to India's mica mines include Estée Lauder, MAC, Rimmel, Bobbi Brown, Clinique, Toofaced, Schwartzkopf, Intercos, Sun Chemicals, Tesco, Asda, BMW, Vauxhall and Audi (as mica is also used to make glittery car paint).
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Does Fenty use mica?

The complaint, a copy of which is with ThePrint, said, “As per reports, US pop star Rihanna's beauty product 'Fenty Beauty' uses blood mica from Jharkhand in which child labourers work in dire conditions.” “To ascertain that the mica is free of child labour, there are certificate agencies.
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Is Elf make up vegan and cruelty-free?

E.L.F. is particularly niche in that not only is it fully vegan and cruelty-free, it is also a budget-friendly brand, with plenty of products priced at £5 or below.
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What are the most toxic beauty products?

10 Ingredients to Avoid in Skincare Products
  • Parabens. Parabens are one of the most common ingredients found in cosmetic products today. ...
  • Carbon Black. ...
  • Petroleum Jelly. ...
  • Fragrance. ...
  • Oxybenzone. ...
  • Phthalates. ...
  • Formaldehyde. ...
  • Ethanolamines.
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Does ELF have talc in it?

Weightless feel on the skin. Creates a soft glow without shine. Setting powder smooths the look of pores and fine lines. Talc-free.
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What ingredients are in elf makeup?

Water (Aqua), Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Glycerin, Propylene Glycol, Cyclohexasiloxane, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Tridecyl Trimellitate, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Boron Nitride, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Magnesium Stearate, ...
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Does ELF have a parent company?

The company is majority owned by TPG Growth II Management, LLC, which acquired the company in January 2014. TPG elf Holdings, L.P. owned 56.8% of shares prior to the offering.
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Is ELF lip gloss vegan?

e.l.f. respect

100% vegan and cruelty-free, worldwide. is also free from sulfates.
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Are MAC cosmetics cruelty-free?

M·A·C does not test on animals. We do not own any animal testing facilities and we never ask others to test on animals for us.
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Is LA Girl made in China?

LA Girl is produced in the USA. The brand LA Girl doesn't do any production in China. ... LA Girl manufactures its products in the USA before shipping them to various parts of the world.
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Does China allow animal testing?

No, animal testing is not banned in China. They have removed the requirement of pre-market animal testing for general cosmetics, however animal testing in China still exists.
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Can you be cruelty-free and sell in China?

Does this mean cruelty-free companies can now sell in China? No. Firstly, the new change only applies to companies manufacturing cosmetics inside China for sale in China. For most cruelty-free companies, manufacturing inside China is not an option.
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Who makes elf makeup?

e.l.f. (short for EyesLipsFace) Cosmetics was founded by Joseph Shamah and Scott Vincent Borba in June 2004 with the assistance of Shamah's father, Alan. The duo originally met at a party in 2002; Shamah was a 23-year-old New York University business student.
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Is Elf make up cheap?

One of the first affordable makeup brands that comes to mind is e.l.f., a California-born company that has been put on the map due to its effective results and incredibly low prices.
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