11 Cruelty-free drugstore makeup brands that won't break the bank

1. Annabelle

Annabelle is a Canadian beauty brand owned by Groupe Marcelle, which doesn't test products or ingredients on animals. More good news: Annabelle is not sold in China, a country that has animal test requirements for cosmetic products.

Try Annabelle SkinTrue Foundation for a lightweight, natural-looking base that looks like skin. (Annabelle, $11)

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2. Ardell

A well-trusted and go-to brand by makeup artists and beauty lovers for false lashes, Ardell's false lashes are not only cruelty free but also vegan. Try Ardell Lashes #Demi Black for a bolder eye makeup for the evenings. (Walmart, $5)

3. e.l.f.

I was pleasantly surprised to learn that one of the most budget-friendly beauty brands, e.l.f., is cruelty-free and carries a large number of vegan products. The paragraph below is taken straight from the brand itself:

"We do not test on animals or endorse such practices. Our products do not contain animal derived ingredients. Beeswax has been replaced by synthetic beeswax and lanolin has been replaced by Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladinpale-2. We currently support HSUS and are partners with PETA in the Caring Consumer Project."

Try e.l.f. Eyebrow Kit to create your full, bold brows. (Walmart, $4)

4. EcoTools

Not only are the EcoTools high-quality brushes made from highly sustainable materials such as bamboo, the bristles are also soft synthetic instead of animal hair, which makes them vegan. Another reason to love EcoTools? They donate one percent of their annual sales to 1% for the Planet, an alliance of businesses committed to leveraging their resources to create a healthier planet.

I bought EcoTools' six-piece Day-to-Night Brush Set in 2013, and the brushes are still one of my favorites today. (Walmart, $20)

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5. Marcelle

Just like its sister brand Annabelle, Marcelle is also owned by Canadian company Groupe Marcelle, which doesn't test products or ingredients on animals nor sell in China.

I personally am a huge fan of their products and swear by the Duo Eyebrow-PRO. (Marcell, $15)

6. Milani

Milani is certified by both PETA and the Leaping Bunny program as cruelty free. There are many reasons to love the brand: the products are some of the best drugstore gems in the market, and the quality rarely disappoints.

Try: Milani Baked Blush for a gorgeous, long-lasting glow on your cheeks. (Well, $8)

7. NYX

Despite the fact that NYX is currently owned by L'Oréal, it remains a cruelty-free company and is certified by PETA.

According to the company, "NYX Cosmetics is certified and acknowledged by organizations, such as PETA, as a cruelty-free brand. We are committed to producing 100 percent cruelty-free cosmetics. We do not test any of our products on animals."

I own and love so many NYX products, but their Butter Gloss is my favorite lip gloss on the market. Beautifully pigmented without being overly thick and tacky, they are the only lip glosses I reach for. (London Drugs, $8)

8. Physicians Formula

Another PETA-certified, animal-friendly group, Physicians Formula tests the safety of their products "using such alternate methods as 'in-vitro' testing, human clinical evaluations and human use-trials under the supervision of a Board Certified Dermatologist."