This is another company added to the list that in recent years has decided to stop being cruelty-free (MAC, Urban Decay, Revlon etc.) and I find it a shame thats so many are turning their backs on their original company morals.
To read more on this check out these news articles:
http://uk.reuters.com/article/2014/06/18/us-l-oreal-nyx-cosmetics-idUKKBN0ET20B20140618
http://www.businessweek.com/news/2014-06-18/l-oreal-agrees-to-acquire-u-dot-s-dot-makeup-artist-brand-nyx-cosmetics
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