EWG's
Skin Deep^®

Product's Animal Testing Policies

Some cosmetics companies have taken People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and Leaping Bunny animal-testing pledges. For consumers who are concerned about companies’ policies on animal testing, Skin Deep reports this information.

PETA Cruelty-free Companies

Companies that join the "Caring Consumer" program of People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a leading international animal rights advocacy organization, attest that "neither they nor their ingredient suppliers conduct or commission any animal tests on ingredients, formulations or finished products, and that they pledge not to do so in the future."

For more information visit: http://www.peta.org/living/beauty-and-personal-care/companies/default.aspx

Product's Label Information

Ingredients from packaging:

CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, OCTYLDODECANOL, ETHYLHEXYL PALMITATE, ISONONYL ISONONANOATE, BIS-DIGLYCERYL POLYACYLADIPATE-2, POLYETHYLENE, SILICA, OZOKERITE, EUPHORBIA CERIFERA (CANDELILLA) WAX/CIRE DE CANDELILLA/CANDELILLA CERA, MICA, ISOPROPYL MYRISTATE, ISOSTEARIC ACID, LECITHIN, LIMNANTHES ALBA (MEADOWFOAM) SEED OIL, PENTAERYTHRITYL TETRA-DI-T-BUTYL HYDROXYHYDROCINNAMATE, POLYGLYCERYL-3 POLYRICINOLEATE, POLYHYDROXYSTEARIC ACID, SIMMONDSIA CHINENSIS (JOJOBA) SEED OIL, SODIUM MAGNESIUM SILVER PHOSPHATE, TOCOPHERYL ACETATE, TRIETHOXYCAPRYLYLSILANE, MAY CONTAIN/PEUT CONTENIR: (+/-) IRON OXIDES (CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499), TITANIUM DIOXIDE (CI 77891) <162377>

Directions from packaging:

Suggested Usage: Light Coverage: -On prepped skin, apply Stick Foundation directly to the face, focusing on the areas in need of more coverage and blend out with a damp beauty sponge or stippling brush, Medium coverage: -On prepped skin, apply Stick Foundation directly to the face applying an even amount of product to the entire face, and blending out with a stippling or kabuki brush. -Apply additional coverage if desired. Full coverage: -On prepped skin, apply a generous amount of Stick Foundation directly to the face focusing on areas in need of more coverage and blend out with a stippling or kabuki brush. -If more coverage is desired, apply Stick Foundation to those areas by stippling on product with a beauty sponge. To create the perfect canvas for stick foundation: -To achieve the most flawless results with Stick Foundation the proper skin prep steps should be applied prior to foundation application. -Always make sure to hydrate skin thoroughly before any foundation application, even if the skin is oily. -Applying a primer prior to application can also be helpful to correct any textural issues (such as large pores or dry patches), mattify the skin, or add additional hydration if needed. -Allow skincare to absorb into skin for several minutes prior to foundation application. How to touch up: -To ensure a flawless finish throughout the day avoid overly powdering the skin. -Instead of using powder to touch up any oil opt for blotting papers or a blotting sponge. -If most coverage is desired throughout the day Stick Foundation is easy to carry along for quick touch ups. To set: -For an ultra-matte finish and to control shine it is recommended to set Stick Foundation with translucent powder using a powder puff. -Load up powder on the puff and gently press onto areas you wish to mattify and set.