From OPI
International Beauty Supplies PO Box 334 Terrey Hills NSW 2085
Ph: 02-9486-3211 Fax 02 9486 3233 Email: “”
Do OPI products contain any animal ingredients, derivates or by-products or are they tested on animals?
OPI does not perform animal testing, nor do we contract to have it performed elsewhere. When sensitization testing is necessary, we use informed, consenting, paid human volunteers – not animals. Most of our products are free of animal ingredients, including our famous acrylic and gel nail systems. Regarding the other products, nearly all are free of animal products. The few exceptions recently or currently in production are as follows: Almost all of our OPI and Nicole nail polishes are also animal-free; but very small percentage of our nail polish colors use Guanine (international color index # CI 75170) which is derived from fish scales. It’s important to note that MOST of the shimmer-type polishes nowadays derive their shimmer from mica, bismuth oxychloride, aluminum powder, or other mineral/metal sources.
Two products contain C10-C30 Lanosterol / Cholesterol Esters, a lanolin (sheep’s wool-oil) derivative. This material is certified BSE free and safe. Lip Colour Lip Gloss (aka Lip Sheer)
One product contains beeswax (Cera Alba), an insect derivative Lip Liner (all colors) Three products contain CI 75470 (Carmine) an insect derivative: Lip Colour (some colors) Lip Liner (some colors) Lip Gloss (some colors)
Two products contain silk (Serica) or hydrolyzed silk, both insect derivatives: Ridge Filler Avojuice Silk BodyWash, all flavors
One product contains hydrolyzed keratin from a certified BSE free source (New Zealand wool): Avoplex High Intensity Hand Cream Three products until recently contained bovine keratin and/or collagen derivatives. These materials were certified BSE free and safe, but for a variety of reasons we decided to remove them anyway. Acrylic Nail Base Coat Start to Finish Natural Nail Base Coat
This listing does not account for discontinued products, or older versions of current products, that may still be circulating sometimes even years after we ceased manufacturing them.
Over the last several years, our trend and the general cosmetic industry trend has been to move away from most animal ingredients (beeswax excepted). Always check the label and call us if you are uncertain about a specific product.
