You might think it's difficult or expensive to use cruelty-free makeup products, but there are actually many brands you already love that don't test on animals. Animal testing is cruel and incredibly unnecessary (there's no law in the United States requiring it), so making the decision to go cruelty-free is important to many animal-lovers.
If you're searching for a new lipstick, check out the incredible picks ahead, starting at just $2. Each one is packed with pigment, comfortable on the lips, and completely cruelty-free. It's proof that you can shop for ethical beauty products at any price point.
Once you've found your new soulmate lipstick, check out more incredible cruelty-free brands and what to shop from each of them.
You can't beat the price and pigmentation of the Wet n Wild Mega Last Lipstick ($2).
Wear a comfortable, matte finish all day with the Jordana Modern Matte Lipstick ($3).
The silky texture of the E.L.F. Velvet Matte Lipstick ($3) will totally blow you away.
You won't find a creamier drugstore lipstick than the Essence Matt Matt Matt Lipstick ($4).
For bright hues on a budget, try the Hard Candy Fierce Effect Lipstick ($5).
The saturated color of the NYX Matte Lipstick ($6) will rival your more expensive lippies.
The Milani Color Statement Lipstick ($6) comes in 38 creamy shades (and they smell delicious!).
The Catrice Ultimate Colour Lipstick ($7) has great pigmentation even after an entire day of wear.
You can get any hue you can dream of thanks to the Urban Decay Vice Lipsticks ($17).
The Anastasia Beverly Hills Matte Lipsticks ($18) come in many shades, including some bold hues like navy and turquoise.
The crayon-shape of the Beauty by POPSUGAR Sweet Stx Satin Matte Lip Color ($20) makes it easy to apply color to your pout on the go.
The hydrating Stila Stay All Day Matte'ificent Lipstick ($18) contains castor oil, argan oil, and vitamin E to nourish your pout.
The Kat Von D Studded Kiss Crème Lipsticks ($19) are ultra comfortable on the lips and have hues for every complexion.
The hydrating, full-coverage Tarte Color Splash Lipsticks ($21) even come in metallic hues.
The Julep Beauty Light on Your Lips Lipstick ($22) has a creme finish and applies smoothly.
The Hourglass Confession Ultra Slim High Intensity Lipstick Refill ($22) is one of the most luxurious-feeling lipsticks we've ever tried.
Besame creates lipsticks inspired by the real makeup hues of the past, like the Besame Cosmetics 1933 Lipstick ($22).
Get your perfect nude shade with the Too Faced Natural Nudes Intense Color Coconut Butter Lipsticks ($22).
The Becca Lush Lip Colour Balm ($22) will give you a wash of color on your lips while keeping them soft throughout the day.
The lightweight Buxom Big & Sexy Bold Gel Lipstick ($22) gives a pigmented, bold color in a single stroke.
For a luxury lipstick that delivers great buildable color, try Charlotte Tilbury Matte Revolution Lipstick ($25).