Cosmetics and Beauty
European cosmetic brands under the EU Cosmetics Regulation, which bans over 1,300 ingredients.
- 5 providers
- Updated 2026
All Brands in Detail
Hand-picked European cosmetic brands. All brands verified for quality and standards.
L'Oréal
Cosmetics group from Paris, founded in 1909
- World's largest cosmetics company for over 100 years
- Over 35 international brands for every budget
- Own research laboratories with 3,800 scientists
- Sustainability: L'Oréal for the Future until 2030
KIKO Milano
Italian cosmetics production with EU quality standards
- Professional quality at affordable prices
- Over 1,000 products in permanent range
- Own stores, no intermediaries
- Cruelty-free and vegan product lines available
Catrice
German cosmetics development according to EU testing standards
- Make-up from €3.99, most affordable EU quality make-up
- Over 90% of products vegan and cruelty-free
- Available in over 80 countries
- Trendy limited editions every 6 weeks
Lavera
NATRUE-certified natural cosmetics from German production
- NATRUE-certified natural cosmetics
- No silicones, PEGs or paraffins
- 100% cruelty-free and vegan-certified
- Organic-certified ingredients from sustainable cultivation
Yves Rocher
Botanical cosmetics directly from the heart of Brittany
- Complete supply chain control, from field to product
- Own plantations in Brittany
- Over 3,000 products on botanical basis
- Committed to zero deforestation
Frequently Asked Questions
How do EU cosmetics differ from US cosmetics?
The EU Cosmetics Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 bans over 1,300 ingredients. The US has about 11 banned substances in cosmetics. Ingredients that are legal in US products (for example certain formaldehyde releasers or hormone-active substances) are banned in the EU.
Are there affordable European makeup alternatives?
Catrice is among the most affordable options: lipsticks from €3.99, mascara from €4.99. The German company is available in most dm and Rossmann stores and states that over 90% of its products are vegan and cruelty-free.
Which European brands are cruelty-free?
Catrice (over 90% of products vegan and cruelty-free), Lavera (100% cruelty-free and NATRUE certified) and KIKO Milano (vegan product lines available) are among the European brands with cruelty-free product lines.