Christine Kobzeff There is a free app called Bunny Free --where you can check to see if a company is cruelty free. Just search for companies by name or scan the product barcode:)

I don't want to cause drama, but I am curious--why would a company choose to test on animals if it's possible not to (as in there are cruelty free companies so it's possible? )

If China changed their laws, so many brands would start to go cruelty free by default I would suspect

Sorry for the double post, I was on the Pacifica website and they ask for people who want to review their products. Why don't you aply to become an ambassador?

i love your honesty and openness. i started buying cruelty free makeup, skincare, and household products in 2014 but i didn't clear out my existing collection so i still have a mix. i'm not in that place yet... i still love my mac, ysl, and dior products so i don't think i'm ready to let them go but hopefully one day i will get there. either way, this video is very inspiring and i applaud you for trying again! x

What a great video! Thanks a lot☺️ Many vegan people here in Germany keep their old leather stuff and are fine with it, because they already have bought the leather and it doesn't make it better when you throw that stuff in the trash. They just wear it till it's worn off and don't buy new leather. 😊 (Sorry if my english is not the best) And one question Christine, do you have an Instagram account? Greetings from Germany😊

LOVE the direction your channel has taken over the past year or so. :) You are one of the youtubers the has inspired me to move away from typical "beauty channels" thats are focused on hauls and acquiring stuff. I posted my first capsule wardrobe video today, and will be posting more minimalism, and simplifying you life type videos similar to yours. Your "Less stuff, less stress" and decluttering videos were super helpful. I got rid of all the makeup I don't use regularly, and over 150 clothing items. Looking forward to more videos from you Christine! :)

My goodness you are an INSPIRATION!!! I've been trying to cut back a lot (and have for the most part), still in the mist of doing a thorough declutter. I must say you look absolutely HAPPY!!! And I'm soooo happy for you!! Once again, this is why you are one of my absolute favourite to watch on youtube! I aspire!

Christine, what about the point you made in your previous video on "cruelty free" (which I thought was excellent) in which you point out that many these cruelty free brands can essentially piggyback on companies who test on animals in order to pass certain ingredients as safe to use on humans. Then the "cruelty free" brand can use the ingredient and keep the CF label because another company did the necessary dirty work.

Nyx doesn't test on animals. It's so refreshing to see somebody who says, "I want cruelty free makeup, so I'm getting rid of a lot of stuff." So many people say, "I just won't repurchase," which is not quite the same... I don't use any high-end brands, but Hard Candy, Wet n Wild, and Milani also don't test on animals. :)

Christine, it has been really interesting to watch you change and grow over the last few years. You are one of the reasons I started watching KZfaq, (to do with Coconut Oil). Thank you for sharing what you do, I find it very inspirational and admirable following you and Michael. Bless you. xx

Way to go Christine! Yours is my most favorite You Tube channel to watch. I absolutely LOVE your videos, style, and genuine personality. I have enjoyed watching your lifestyle transformation, from decluttering to DIYs to vlogs, I feel as if I have changed and simplified my life along with you. I began my transition into a Vegan lifestyle in 2013, and know from experience that there can be hesitation about "giving up" certain things. I found it was easy to eliminate some items immediately, but mostly found that as the months ticked by, I would just let things go when it felt right. Some things are keepsakes that we never want to let go, and I think that it is MUCH easier to make changes going forward and then purge old items when the mood strikes us, if ever. However or whatever YOU choose, I'm happy you are happy. Thanks for sharing!

You are so inspiring. I love the evolution of your channel.

It's so wonderful to watch this video. Congrats on going cruelty-free!! Let me know if you have any questions or need any help with anything.

This is THE video that has convinced me to subscribe! The difference in your mindset between this and your past videos is AMAZING! Your decluttering is an inspiration!

So proud of you! It was your decluttering series that originally inspired me to veganize my makeup stash. You are the real-est on KZfaq and I'm so glad you share your journeys with us :-)

I'm thirteen, and as off right now I only have one makeup product and it's an NYC eyeliner. I'm glad that I found out about veganism (I'm not sure if that's what you call it) and that some companies are not cruelty free at a point in my life where I basically don't own makeup. I'm proud of you fod doing this!

where can you buy your plastic make up holders that you have on top of you table?

Wow, I just watched one of your old videos, and watched this. What a difference!!! Plus, you're still decluttering and paring down your kit. Good job - you are truly inspirational.

I've been watching your videos for years and I can't believe how far you've come since you've started decluttering! You are a real inspiration Christine! Well done! And thanks for sharing!

Wow! I am so...seriously wow'd by what you've decided to do here! I found you a week ago and started watching your videos since the very first one (4 years ago) and been working my way up to the present. I have to say, I wanted to get to know you and what your channel was about and I iust LOVE you and Micheal! I am 43 years young and you, my sweet new friend have changed my views on a lot and I respect you and what you've been through and what you've accomplished in your life. You are a sweet, strong and beautiful young woman and I wish you and Micheal so much success in all you both do. I've been with my hubby for a total of 27 years now and love him to the stars and back. Seeing you and Micheal do things together and supporting eachother reminds me of me and mine ♥♥♥. God Bless and strengthen you both;) Thank you for sharing your life Christine! Hugs from Washington state!

Yay, I'm happy to see you going this route :)

I started replacing all my beauty, body care, & household products with cruelty free alternatives about a year & a half ago and was shocked when I really started doing research into the companies. Like you, the first time I tried it years ago I just wasn't ready, but this last time around it was much easier. So proud of you for making this step forward and putting more information out there! When one first starts making this change, it's hard, but people like you, who set such a positive example for others, sharing this information will make it easier for others to transition!

Love your declutter videos!! It's proof that you don't really need a lot of makeup!

Just curious, what does selling in China have to do with cruelty free

what you have to understand that any company that claim "Cruelty free" are lying in a way that YES they didn't test their product on animals but SOMEONE ELSE has FOR THEM. Everything must be tested to be passed. And once passed it's free game for anyone to use that ingredient/material and then slap on a label and claim they are cruelty free. In reality you shouldn't be using any beauty products if you want cruelty free. That including your toothpaste, etc. So picking by brands is not right who you should and shouldn't go with. I'm no PETA advocate I still use everything. But you don't know what you don't know till you know then you can't play ignorant. Once you know it's personally your choice if you use it or not.

Very cool. If I were you, however, I would have just finished the products. You've already bought them, so the damage is done. You can always vow not to buy the products again, and you can savor however much of that product you have left. :)

I was so inspired by your videos. I got rid of things that I would never have parted with. I feel so much better and on the road to a debt free 2016. I started project 10 pan a few weeks ago and it really made me realize how long it will take me to use my makeup. thank you for making such amazing videos that really make people think about whats important in life.

This is really eye opening and inspiring. I had no idea so many companies were still testing on animals. With all the knowledge and science we have these days it seems really uncalled for. I don't think I have the strength right now that you have to let go of everything right now. I am working on using up a ton of stuff right now so maybe I just won't repurchase items that are tested on animals.

I've been watching your channel for years and it has quickly become one of my favorites. I just love the direction it's going and it has inspired me to declutter so much if my life and I have also tried and loved almost all of your beauty DIYs. I'd love to see more of them!

I've recently decided to buy only cruelty free products as well. I was so nervous because i have a small budget but i was shocked to find that about 80% of my (small, drugstore only) collection was already cruelty free, i was so happy. I'm still trying to decide how i feel about brands that are cruelty free who have parent companies who are not cruelty free (like urban decay, nyx, burts bees, etc.). While i know that the money does travel up the "food chain" to the parent company which does things I don't want to support, it might also send a good message that there is a good market and a good profit in having cruelty free products. It's a complex issue and i'm not sure where i stand on it yet.

i just LOVE your declutter videos! i feel like you do the best ones on youtube

I'm so delighted that you decided to go cruelty free! I could never understand how it is possible that poor animals suffer so that we can get perfect smudge proof mascara. "Nonviolence leads to the highest ethics, which is the goal of all evolution. Until we stop harming all other living beings, we are still savages." T.Edison

Christine, I started watching your videos yesterday - starting from 2012 to now. Since the change in your lifestyle, I think not only are you probably spiritually feeling better but you're physically much more beautiful. There are so many cruelty free brands out there, it's easy to go cruelty free. You truly are an inspiration. Thanks so much for these videos.

Love this video!! Thanks for sharing, keep us updated on new cruelty free makeup and products that you find work well! You've inspired me to de litter my makeup now too.

Hey Christine. I use Logical Harmony (cruelty free and vegan blog) as my primary source of information. They are always current and accurate. Good luck with your journey and thanks for doing this! You have many subscribers and I think you will help a lot of animals. xo

Oh wow thank you so much for doing this ! I have been following you for years and have always wanted to do this.please continue to share the makeup you get.

Your decluttering videos are my absolute favourite videos! You seem so down to earth and sweet! Love the way your channel is going :)

I love decluttering videos, and actually just recently watched the series you did back in 2012. You have totally changed! Holy cow! You had so much make up, and now you have come such a long way with both narrowing down and also going cruelty free. Love that you are so considerate and thoughtful, we need more makeup gurus like you :) xx

Voluminous was my favourite too i started using gifted by tart to replace it and they are so similar! Also thank you for doing this!!! I wish more youtubers would go the cruelty free route too. I went cruelty free a few months ago and I had to unfollow so many people I loved because 50% of all the products they talked about I couldn't use. Your channel is one of my favourites and I am so glad I didn't leave! Thanks again.

Wow! This is my favorite video of yours! I am emailing it to everyone I know. I am so inspired by this. And I have thought about it and now it's time to do something. You've made it very easy! One thing I wanted to try is composting. I've seen lots of things on Pinterest about it. I trying to reduce trash and clutter. Thanks for your inspiration.

Is there a link where I can see a list that has been recently updated about which companies are cruelty free? We don't have all those nice cruelty free in Iceland so I sort of need a list =)

Wow Christine, That's awesome news, good for you! I had an EOS, that I didn't realize wasn't cruelty free, so I just joined you and let it go as well! I have been really enjoying watching how much you've changed and grown lately, you seem so centered and confident these days, its wonderful. Love it. Congratulations! You motivate so many of us! xo

Love how everything is so pretty & organized ❤️

My makeup is running out slowly and as it does, I am replacing each item with a natural, cruelty free one, why did I not think of that before, it makes such sense! Thanks Christine for making me and lots of others aware of this, now just to convince my daughter!! LOL! Thanks Christine you are awesome! x x x

This is wonderful, and not a surprise coming from someone like you! One of the reasons I love your channel is because you have integrity and always approach your videos with honesty. Do you guys have a Lush on Maui? I feel like you would love a lot of their products. They have a limited amount of actual makeup, but their bath products and perfumes are top notch!

I love how you didn't just waste or throw your products in the trash. That would be pointless because the animal has already suffered, you don't want to have it suffer just for you to throw the product away. Recycling them is the way to go ♡

You are amazing! You have come so far over the last three years. Your life is not only simpler and less cluttered, but even more consciously compassionate than before. You are a true inspiration!

I would love to go cruelty free with my make up . I don't have loads of make up. Just three lip sticks and five mascaras and one eye liner left. I can't seem to find a foundation or cover up that works with my skin tone. Do you have any sugestions of inexpentive cruetly free products?

Congratulations on going cruelty free!!! Wish more people caught on.

Your videos are so refreshing! I am so happy you upload frequently! I look forward to your videos! You give me so much inspiration!

It sounds like you have given this a lot of thoughtful consideration and I think that is very admirable. Thank you for sharing the process with us, I look forward to hearing more about the cruelty free companies you discover!

I can't wait to see your Pacifica order! I've gone natural with my makeup/ skincare/ body care / hair care. You did so good de cluttering!

Hi Christine loved this video and how informative it was, So wonderful that people like yourself open the eyes of others that want to make the change, Luckily i dont own much make up but this will be something i will be checking out for the future and making the change when i get over my first hurdle, I am in the process of trying to eat Raw Vegan it all started through health issues and it has certainly made me consider the other issues in the process like the animals involved, Hardest thing to give up is buttered toast & cheese and a few hot dishes like pasta.. i am making the change slowly and wanting to do something is the easiest part in changing yourself. Have added a few products to my shopping list that you have recommended in skincare as thats my next big hurdle, Thank you for all that you do and show us..helping to enlighten just one person is an achievement , Saw you read Rhonda Byrne too..have all her books - inspirational. Have a great week :)

I am beyond happy you decided to give these items up!!

A couple of companies I would like to recommend to you are Silk Naturals and The All Natural Face. They are cruelty free, chemical free, and independent companies owned by women. The best part is they have really great products. Some of my favorites of all time.

I just did the same thing to my makeup! I felt like I needed a change and I wasn't loving any of my old makeup products or skincare anymore. I'm going to be giving my old makeup to a friend. You are such an inspiration. I love your positive attitude and your DIYs are killer :) I'm hoping to get started on your DIY macrame light fixture. I'm a succulent lover as well and Im going to repot some of mine using the mixture you talked about! Any tips for fiddle leaf fig trees?

love how you´ve changed over the years. it always makes me feel good to watch your decluttering videos. so much better than all the hauls of other youtubers. also, you look so natural and beautiful!

This was such an eye opener! Thank you for sharing this I had no idea some of these brands weren't cruelty free! I'm glad I never got into the eos trend... I was already in the process of purchasing a lot from tarte and BECCA now I'm even more excited!

Christine,So wonderful I did the same thing I was able to get rid of some but talked myself into keeping things i was simply attached to now I have done the same and adore it and dont have reaction to my makeup bc the products are natural as well. So happy to hear from you and see some of the brands you chose Pacifica and Becca are wonderful & cannot wait to see your updates!!

Thanks for the video. Does all your makeup fit in that side drawer ( in your dresser) now?

Logical Harmony is a great place to research product. Hourglass, Makeup Geek, 100 Percent Pure, ELF, Wet N Wild are also great cruelty free and have vegan options. It is becoming harder to get cruelty free products without having to order online (vitacost is awesome for that) but like you said there are some awesome indie brands out there making awesome products. I move your reviews, declutters and all your tutorials. Can't wait for some of the indie brands you find.

Thank you for making this! It is an inspiration and I am currently looking over my own cosmetics to make some changes. Very surprising how many companies are still not cruelty free. There is no need! Thanks again

Hi Christine, I'm so excited that you decided to try buying cruelty free again and i hope it works out this time. dont be discouraged by what other people say, no one is perfect and you don't have to be. You're amazing for being so honest about everything, i think you're off to a great start :) you're one of my favorite people to watch on youtube and I watched you when you didn't buy cruelty free so this is just an added bonus!

Feeling quite amazed at your transformation. I loved your older/ obsessed with makeup videos and tutorials, though found them hard to relate to frankly. I live in Maui, too... Your more natural look and this whole de clutter/cruelty free Christine really suits you. So you did gave away some products that I'm still really into, but will think twice before re-buying. Thank God Urban Decay, Tarte, Pacifica and Anastasia brow wiz all made the nice list....ya had me worried when you were tapping the Naked palettes with your finger.... I was like, is she, no she can't, is she gonna, oh thank God she didn't! LOL!

I love your openness on the subject! You are pretending to be perfect and you are so honest! I've only been a subscriber for a few weeks and I've been binge watching your videos! Love your energy! Much love from Florida xoxo

It is amazing to see how much you have growen since your first declutter videos :) im very inspired by you, you are a beautiful soul

I'm so excited to follow along in your cruelty free decluttering! Also happy to hear Too Faced and Tarte are cruelty free? I'd say my favorite CF makeup is Pacifica right now for eyes, Physicians Formula for skin and ZuZu Luxe for lips, but I haven't tried many other brands. Have you watched any of Cruelty Free Sara 's videos? She's a super sweet girl that recently shared a video on CF hair color. :) xo

Thank you for doing this video! I know which brands to avoid usually that test on animals but there were a few things I didn't know. I appreciate the information ;)

Hello Christine, what was the name of the makeup that has the gold strip around it. In front of the Buxom lipsticks? I didn't catch it. thanks LOVE your VID

You are amazing and an inspiration. I want to do the same but i am still to attached to my stuff. So far i have decided to not buy makeup at all or the 2-3 things that i buy are deff from free cruelty brands. Its been ages since i last bought buy non cruelty makeup, but lately i fell again with mac lipsticks, but this vid gave me the last push i needed to stop it. Thank you!

Yay! So glad you took this step.

Hi Christine. How is the Pacifica Stellar Gaze as far as smear/smudge factor?

Yay! I'm so glad to see you're going cruelty free with your makeup. I've been cruelty free with makeup/skincare/haircare/household items/clothes etc for about a year and a half now and it's one of the best decisions I've ever made. It can be hard letting go of brands you've always loved, but I don't see how any makeup is worth animal testing. Hopefully more and more people will start seeing how easy it is to go cruelty free, even if it's just a bit at a time :)

Have you found a cruelty free dupe for that bronze goddess scent?

I'm a makeup artist and I only use cruelty-free products in my line of work weather it's fashion or FX makeup, I want to start a cruelty-free video but I'm afraid I might get cyberbullied for my looks because I'm plus sized

I always love your declutter videos. I've been considering going CF recently as well, but thought that it would be too hard to get rid of all my existing non-CF products but this video was very inspiring, and i think ill try to go through with it and see if Im able to as well :)

The first minute and a half of this video is exactly how I felt when I tried doing this before. Good encouragement to try try again ^_^ Great to see cruelty-free brands hi-lighted regardless of what else people choose to buy. I've really enjoyed watching your journey over the last few years.

You are such an inspiration! I am also going cruelty free, and I love this video!

Hello Christine. You are always inspiring me in each and every videos. I am inspired to be more aware of what I buy now. Thank you.

Congratulations! Looking forward to more of your videos concerning cruelty free products.

Thank you. What kind of dyes do you use on your hair?

another great video Christine! you are such an inspiration to me. can you please do a full updated skincare routine and explain why you stopped using the oils? thanks

Hi, Christine! Have you tried anything from Kjaer Weis or rms beauty?

I love watching her declutter videos

I am going cruelty free and am so happy to have found your channel - subscribed! :)

How exciting! Woo how! Can wait to follow you on this journey.

Brilliant job Christine! Always inspiring us!!!

This totally inspired me to declutter my own makeup collection. Thank you :) x

I'm super happy with your choices to start going cruelty free! I still have some work to do my self but you are a HUGE inspiration! Thanks!

Way to go! I desided to go crulty free a few years ago. The first destash was painful, but after that I am suprisesd how easy it has been for me to keep it up. I feel so much better now, and will never go back to buying items tested on or using animal ingrediants

Christine this is absolutely amazing :) I have been cruelty-free for over 6 months now and do not regret it at all! I am super excited about your Pacifica Haul! I recently discovered Pacifica and have been loving their products :)

I didn't know about some of these companies not being cruelty free. Thanks for informing me and printing me to do research on all beauty brands I see so I can know ahead of time of purchasing. It's cool of you to get rid of high end brand stuff you bought learning there not cruelty free. I'd like to do the same. It will take me longer cuz I'd have no lip products if I got rid of them all lol and I don't have that many currently .

Thank you for doing such amazing videos Christine! As I said a lot, you are an inspiration for me and I definitely will declutter my entire make up collection so that I am not a part of testing cosmetics on animals anymore :)

Sorry to be negative but you already spent the $ on the products and therefore supported the companies. Giving the products to a family member is pointless. By posting this video you might inspire others to go cruelty free so that's a good thing.

I am so proud of you! Going cruelty free was one of the best decisions I ever made and I'm so happy you are beginning your journey as well. Xo love leti has some great cruelty free videos you might want to check out. And if you want a list of products that are cruelty free, check out logical harmony! I wish you the best in going cruelty free!

You are awesome! I admire you even more and so excited that you're going cruelty free!!

Congrats on going cf! It really does feel good making the change. and great de Clutter! Xox.

because you are you, I know you will do whatever is in your beautiful heart. not becausea bunch of people comment n argue over major topic subjects. but because this is how u lay down restfully at night. I'm glad you did this video as there are a couple of companies I thought were cruelty free. like Este lauder. I cried during this video btw. animals are something I'm very passionate about and you made my day!

Christine Kobzeff OMG i was so happy to see this video *.* i started watching your declutter videos a few months ago and loved them but watching this one made me so happy