
“Organic” Cosmetics Industry Riddled With Bogus Claims, Says Report
A new study has found that many cosmetics labeled as “organic” may also carry unsafe toxins. The Environmental...

Bask in Gwyneth Paltrow’s Organic Makeup Line for Juice Beauty
NATURAL BEAUTY Paltrow isn't just the face of the line. As the firm's creative director of makeup, a role she's...

Actress Amy Smart Leads Animal-Testing Support Group in New PSA
Finding cruelty-free and ethical cosmetics and household items is even easier now, thanks to Leaping Bunny’s new...

Former MAC Model Pamela Anderson Blasts Firm for Animal Testing
Actress and model Pamela Anderson wants MAC Cosmetics to get their act together. The former Viva Glam spokesmodel...

Burt Shavitz, the “Burt” of “Burt’s Bees,” Dies at 80
Burt Shavitz, the scruffy-faced, train-engineer-capped namesake of Burt's Bees, died on Sunday in Bangor, Me.,...

Almay’s “Simply American” Campaign Not so American, Says Watchdog
Drugstore cosmetics line Almay’s “Almay Simply American” campaign has advertising sleuths Truthinadverting.org...

Crayola Wants You to Stop Using Its Products as Makeup
An alarming trend of doubling Crayola colored pencils as face makeup could leave beauty mavens with irritation...

Gwyneth Paltrow to Co-Develop Organic Makeup With Juice Beauty
Gwyneth Paltrow...organic cosmetics mogul? After endorsing a gamut of beauty brands for companies such as Estée...

Everyday Chemical Exposures May Lead to Early Menopause, Says Study
Concerned about early menopause? Endocrine-disrupting chemicals found in everyday personal-care and household products,...

Smartphone App Tells You If Your Makeup Was Tested on Animals
Beauty mavens with a penchant for cruelty-free products can now shop easier, thanks to a new smart app called Cruelty-Cutter....

Ricky Gervais Urges Americans to Support the Humane Cosmetics Act
British actor and comedian Ricky Gervais is getting behind the Humane Cosmetics Act, which was introduced to Congress...

Target Launches New Standard to Promote Cosmetics Safety
First it was Walmart, now retail giant Target will be addressing toxic chemicals in the products that line their...

Cosmetics Makers Back Off FDA Plan to Tighten U.S. Safety Regulations
The future of cosmetics in the United States may not be as safe as hoped. The Personal Care Products Council, which...

Jane Iredale’s Eye-Shadow Compact Supports Breast-Cancer Survivors
October is nearly upon us, which means it's time to batten down the hatches for the deluge of breast-cancer-awareness...

Walmart to Ban 10 Toxic Chemicals From Personal-Care Products
Mega retailer Walmart is setting a precedent for all discount stores in the nation, by removing cosmetics and cleaners...

India Bans All Animal Testing for Cosmetics And Their Ingredients
India has taken the historic step of banning all animal testing for cosmetics, the first South Asian nation to...

Vaute, Farm Sanctuary Host “Fashion Loves Animals” Vegan Runway Show
VAUTE Couture made yet another appearance at Fashion Loves Animals to celebrate and raise awareness about the benefits...

Are “Natural” and “Organic” Cosmetics Necessarily Better for You?
Navigating the beauty industry isn't unlike watching an episode of The Real Housewives of Orange County—you're...

Avon Claims to Fight Breast Cancer, But Are Its Products Safe?
As one of the more visible organizers of breast-cancer rallies across the United States, Avon talks a good game...

PETA Buys Revlon Stock, Attempts to Uncover Animal-Testing Policies
Revlon has just gained an unlikely shareholder: People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals, a result of the cosmetics...

Next-Generation Camouflage Makeup Shields Soldiers From Bomb Blasts
Camouflage makeup can do more than hide soldiers from their enemies. Scientists have developed a next-generation...

LUSH Launches Vegan-Friendly “Emotional Brilliance” Makeup Line
LUSH's new "Emotional Brilliance" line of makeup is a conscious coquette's wet dream—at first blush anyway. The...

FDA Proposes New Guidelines for Nanoparticles in Food, Cosmetics
Nanomaterials wield the promise of amazing technological advancements, yet we know precious little about its effects...

Hundreds of Cosmetics Companies Fulfill Compact for Safe Cosmetics
Finally, some good news to report! The Campaign for Safe Cosmetics announced Wednesday that 321 personal-care companies,...

6 Eco-Friendly Cosmetics That Are Worth Splurging On
DR. HAUSCHKA Although Dr. Hauschka is better known for its holistic skincare products, it also carries foundations,...

Industry-Funded Watchdog Group Says Toxic Chemicals in Cosmetics Are Good for You
Think that toxic chemicals are bad for you? It's all part of a smear campaign, according to a new report by the...

10 Ridiculous “Pinkwashed” Products That May Actually Cause Breast Cancer
THINK BEFORE YOU PINK Before you open your heart—and more important, pocketbook—to pink-ribbon tie-ins, Breast...

6 Affordable Eco-Friendly Cosmetics You Can Find at the Drugstore
PHYSICIAN'S FORMULA ORGANIC WEAR If you're looking for quality natural makeup that won't empty your bank account,...

Tarte for “True Blood” Eco-Makeup Line Gives You That Just-Bitten Look
FANGTASTIC Tarte uses only natural mineral pigments and fruit extracts, so its cosmetics contain no parabens,...

Body Shop, London College of Fashion Launch Eco-Friendly Makeup Line
Fashion and beauty are so intertwined that you'd sooner ask a star athlete to give up inappropriate texting than...