Anyone who’s been active on Instagram lately has likely been emotionally struck by the story of the Ridglan Farms beagles that were recently liberated by animal welfare activists and major animal welfare organizations in Dane County, Wisconsin. During these tests, animals are restrained and forced to endure actions that otherwise would’ve had perpetrators locked up for animal cruelty and negligence. However, many officials against the abolishment of animal-testing practices argue about the prioritization of consumer-safety, despite available alternatives to animal testing. The drug and cosmetic industries are major offenders when it comes to the utilization of animal-testing practices. The cosmetic organizations below are a few popular brands that are currently featured on PETA’s cruelty-free list and act as great, inexpensive alternatives.