Comments on: Shocking News: Burt’s Bees Might No Longer Be Cruelty-Free

By: Bea

Bea — Thu, 01 Apr 2021 07:26:00 +0000

I think Burt’s Bees brand cannot be considered “Earth-friendly” when you look at their product line and discover they sell cosmetic wipes. For me it’s a no-no at least.

By: Sher

Sher — Wed, 10 Feb 2021 22:36:32 +0000

My take? I will no longer purchase Burts Bees products.

By: Leah Mueller

Leah Mueller — Sat, 25 Jul 2020 15:11:34 +0000

I’ve never really understood how Burt’s Bees can be considered cruelty free, when they use carmine in some of their products. Carmine is made from crushed beetles. It seems to me that the cruelty free designation ought to encompass more than just animal testing.

By: A Michaels

A Michaels — Thu, 23 Jan 2020 06:35:05 +0000

They are owned by Clorox, end of story.
Do NOT contribute to them.

By: Jessica Haryanto

Jessica Haryanto — Mon, 20 Jan 2020 04:57:20 +0000

They still have leaping bunny logo on their bottle I just purchased in January 2020 any updates?

By: Aggie

Aggie — Fri, 02 Aug 2019 03:22:32 +0000

I’m also outraged over cosmetic companies that have been Cruelty-Free —now cater to the Chinese market- like the rest of us don’t even count. We who have been loyal and made their business successful? It’s so sad, I will not even buy my dogs anything made over there, because if something would happen to them , you can’t do anything, How did we get into this mess?

By: Carla Norris

Carla Norris — Sun, 28 Jul 2019 21:02:16 +0000

I was (notice the past tense) considering trying a Burt’s Bees foundation, but after reading this, I’m pulling the plug.
I think I’ll take a look at The Body Shop, instead.

By: CPC

CPC — Wed, 29 May 2019 19:08:23 +0000

From the information above it sounds like to me that once Burt’s Bees has sold their products to China, that it is the Chinese government’s decision to then test those products on animals after the fact. Therefore, Burt’s Bees products purchased in North America and other places that do not require animal testing are cruelty free. However, I am disappointed that BB would sell their products in China, knowing that their products will be tested on animals. By doing so, the company is still perpetuating animal testing, even if they are not doing it themselves or “asking others to do it” on for them.

By: Deb

Deb — Mon, 27 May 2019 00:46:48 +0000

I’m trying real hard to switch completely over to cruelty free products. I’ve managed to do this completely with my makeup and am very happy with my new favorite make-up company e.l.f.

The biggest problem I’m finding is the more than ridiculously high cost for cruelty free products. For example baby powder = $12 to $13 for 3.4 ounces! I use baby powder several times every day and I can’t afford that!

Another one is hair spray … well over $10 per can and some over $20 per can. I found several shampoo and conditioners that were priced decently but hair spray is a major problem.

I’m trying to do the right thing but pricing is really making this hard to do and in some cases it’s literally impossible for me to convert. And these are just a few of the products I’ve been hunting for less costly options. There are plenty more.

Anyone have solutions for my issues? Maybe you’ve run up against the same issues, what did you do?

Thanks,
Deb

By: Nathalie

Nathalie — Wed, 22 May 2019 19:37:06 +0000

Then why there’s a leaping bunny logo on their products?