Atomic Makeup

Last Updated: January 17, 2022

Is Atomic Makeup Cruelty-Free and Vegan?

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Ethical Analysis

Is Atomic Makeup cruelty-free, vegan, or sustainable? We’ve got the answers here! Read below for more details on Atomic Makeup’s policies.
Atomic Makeup is cruelty-free. None of Atomic Makeups ingredients, formulations, or finished products are tested on animals, anywhere in the world.
All of Atomic Makeup products are 100% vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.
As part of Atomic Makeup’s “eco-conscious efforts”, they claim to recycle, reduce paper & plastic waste, and donate excess or unwanted products. Other than that, there’s no mention of any other sustainability initiatives.
Atomic Makeup has been non-responsive when I asked if their mica is ethically-sourced without the use of child labor.
Atomic Makeup products come in plastic packaging. And I couldn’t find anything stating they’re working on reducing their use of virgin plastic in their product packaging.

About Atomic Makeup

Atomic Makeup was the first to launch a full line of CBD makeup products on the market. Their product line includes premium-quality CBD liquid lipsticks, lip glosses, and eyeshadows at a very affordable price.
COMPANY BASED IN: USA
PRODUCTS MADE IN: USA
PRODUCTS: Makeup
CERTIFICATIONS: PETA-Certified

Atomic Makeup

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Atomic is Cruelty-Free

Atomic Makeup has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Atomic Makeup to be Cruelty-Free.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Atomic Makeup has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“No we do not sell in China nor do we plan to distribute our products in China.”

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Atomic is 100% Vegan

Atomic Makeup has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

Are all products Vegan & Cruelty-Free?
Yes! We are certified by the Vegan Action and Vegan.Org 🐮We are also certified Vegan and Cruelty Free by Peta and part of the Beauty Without Bunnies family! All products are made with love in NYC.

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But it’s sometimes difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Atomic Makeup’s products made?

“Our makeup is very affordable and handmade with love right here in New York City.”

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Atomic Makeup if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor, but they never responded to any of my emails or messages.


I hope this article helped you to understand Atomic Makeup’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

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