Alright, listen up, y’all. We gonna talk about this NARS makeup stuff, see if them fancy folks are bein’ nice to the critters or not. Some say they ain’t, some say maybe, so let’s get to the bottom of it, like diggin’ up potatoes, you know?
Is NARS Cosmetics Cruelty-Free? The Real Deal
Now, what does “cruelty-free” even mean? Well, it’s supposed to mean they ain’t pokin’ and proddin’ no animals with their makeup goop, right? Like, no testin’ on bunnies or mice or nothin’. That’s what we’re lookin’ for. We want them furry creatures safe and sound.
So, I heard some folks sayin’ NARS, they claim they don’t test on animals. They say, “We don’t do it ourselves, and we don’t ask nobody else to do it for us neither… ‘cept if the law says we gotta.” See, that’s where it gets tricky, like tryin’ to catch a greased pig at the county fair.
That ” ‘cept if the law says” part? That’s a big ol’ BUT, lemme tell ya. Means if some country says, “Hey, you wanna sell your lipstick here, you gotta test it on animals first,” well, then NARS might just go ahead and do it. Don’t sound so cruelty-free now, does it? It’s like sayin’ you don’t eat sweets, but then gobblin’ down a whole pie when nobody’s lookin’.
And then there’s this PETA group, them animal folks. They got a list, see, and they say NARS’s big boss, Shiseido, they DO test on animals. And NARS? They ain’t said nothin’ to deny it. Silence can be louder than a hog callin’ for slop, y’know?
- NARS’s Claim: They say they don’t test, unless the law makes ’em.
- PETA Says: NARS’s parent company, Shiseido, is on their naughty list for animal testing.
- The Problem: That “unless the law” thing means animals could still be gettin’ hurt for the sake of makeup.
Some folks talk about them “certifications,” like stamps of approval. Leapin’ Bunny, they call one. And another one with a long name, somethin’ ’bout Cruelty-Free International. If a makeup company got them stamps, it’s supposed to mean they’re the real deal, truly cruelty-free. But NARS? Ain’t seen no stamps on their stuff, far as I know.
And get this, I heard tell some of NARS’s makeup, it’s got animal parts in it. Like, actual animal stuff! Now, I ain’t no expert, but that don’t sound too cruelty-free to me. It’s like sayin’ you love chickens but then eatin’ ’em for dinner every night.
So, what’s the bottom line here? Well, it ain’t as clear as a sunny day, that’s for sure. NARS says they try to be good, but that “unless the law” thing leaves a lot of room for doubt. And with them animal parts in their makeup and PETA pointin’ fingers at their big boss, it’s hard to say they’re truly cruelty-free. It’s like tryin’ to figure out if the rooster or the egg came first, just plain confusing.
It’s up to you, I reckon, to decide what you believe. Me? I like things simple and straight. Either you hurtin’ animals or you ain’t. And with NARS, it seems like the answer ain’t so simple.
Maybe they’ll change their ways, maybe they won’t. But until then, if you want makeup that’s for sure kind to critters, there’s other brands out there, plenty of ’em. Just gotta do your homework, like findin’ the best patch of berries in the woods.
And that’s the truth, as plain as the nose on your face. Now, go on and do what you think is right. That’s all any of us can do, ain’t it?
