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Cruelty Free Cosmetics

While there may be subtle differences between products that are cruelty free and products that are vegan, the two often go hand in hand. The primary difference is that vegan products don't contain any animal by-products, whereas cruelty free just means the final product hasn't been tested on animals. Don't forget to check out our blogs on the best cruelty free makeup and cruelty free hair care products.

If you're looking for information on vegan or vegetarian beauty products, our glossary answers all your questions.

See our cruelty free guide to answer your questions like are cruelty free beauty products more expensive and what does cruelty free mean.

Cruelty Free Beauty Brands

  • Nuxe
  • Anastasia Beverly Hills
  • The Ordinary
  • PIXI
  • Paula's Choice
  • Aveda
  • SOSU by SJ
  • Mario Badescu

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K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
K18 Molecular Repair Hair Oil
$70.14
Bare by Vogue Self Tan Lotion
Bare by Vogue Self Tan Lotion
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Inglot Cosmetics HD Perfect Cover Up Foundation
Inglot Cosmetics HD Perfect Cover Up Foundation
$32.40
Bare by Vogue Instant Tan
Bare by Vogue Instant Tan
$19.38
Pestle & Mortar Hydrate Moisturizer
Pestle & Mortar Hydrate Moisturizer
$32.40
Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist
Bare by Vogue Face Tanning Mist
$19.38
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
CeraVe Moisturizing Cream
$5.94
Bare by Vogue Exfoliating Mitt
Bare by Vogue Exfoliating Mitt
$9.67
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
CeraVe SA Smoothing Cleanser
$16.14
Bare by Vogue Body Brush
Bare by Vogue Body Brush
$21.54
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil
Q+A Vitamin A.C.E Cleansing Shower Oil
$11.83
Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
Paula's Choice 10% Azelaic Acid Booster
$9.67
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
K18 Leave-In Molecular Repair Hair Mask
$32.34
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner
Paula's Choice Skin Recovery Enriched Calming Toner
$29.10
Bare by Vogue Self Tan Eraser
Bare by Vogue Self Tan Eraser
$19.38
Olaplex Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit
Olaplex Unbreakable Blondes Mini Kit
$31.86
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
The Ordinary Glucoside Foaming Cleanser
$14.47
Pestle & Mortar Glow Drops
Pestle & Mortar Glow Drops
$22.68
Paula's Choice Breakout Fighting Bestsellers Kit
Paula's Choice Breakout Fighting Bestsellers Kit
$26.94
Q+A Collagen Face Cream
Q+A Collagen Face Cream
$15.66
Olaplex Lashbond Building Serum
Olaplex Lashbond Building Serum
$73.38
-26%
Stila Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow
Stila Double Dip Suede Shade & Glitter & Glow Liquid Eyeshadow
$22.63 $30.18
Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask
Paula's Choice Super Hydrate Overnight Mask
$35.58
Q+A Super Food Facial Oil
Q+A Super Food Facial Oil
$10.26
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
CeraVe AM Facial Moisturizing Lotion SPF 30
$17.82
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
The Ordinary Aloe 2% + NAG 2% Solution
$16.85
Spacemasks Orange Spacemasks
Spacemasks Orange Spacemasks
$19.38
Inglot Cosmetics AMC Eyeliner Gel
Inglot Cosmetics AMC Eyeliner Gel
$17.28
The Ordinary Multi Peptide + HA Serum
The Ordinary Multi Peptide + HA Serum
$35.64
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation
Illamasqua Skin Base Foundation
$37.74
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
CeraVe Foaming Facial Cleanser
$12.90
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
CeraVe Hydrating Hyaluronic Acid Serum
$24.78
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
The Ordinary Argireline Solution 10%
$10.75
The Ordinary The Daily Set
The Ordinary The Daily Set
$22.14
Nuxe Delicious High Protection Cream SPF 30
Nuxe Delicious High Protection Cream SPF 30
$24.78
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum
Q+A Hyaluronic Acid Facial Serum
$8.59
Nuxe Delicious Fragrance Water
Nuxe Delicious Fragrance Water
$37.74
Q+A Oat Milk Cream Cleanser
Q+A Oat Milk Cream Cleanser
$9.18
Paula's Choice The UnScrub
Paula's Choice The UnScrub
$33.42
RevitaLash Advanced Sensitive Eyelash Conditioner
RevitaLash Advanced Sensitive Eyelash Conditioner
$117.71
Emma Hardie Protect & Glow Kit
Emma Hardie Protect & Glow Kit
$32.34
Q+A Rosehip Cleansing Oil
Q+A Rosehip Cleansing Oil
$12.90
Q+A Peptide Facial Serum
Q+A Peptide Facial Serum
$11.61
Bondi Sands Tinted Skin Perfector Gradual Tanning Lotion
Bondi Sands Tinted Skin Perfector Gradual Tanning Lotion
$19.38
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Mineral Face Fluid
Bondi Sands SPF 50+ Mineral Face Fluid
$15.06
Bondi Sands Self Tan Drops
Bondi Sands Self Tan Drops
$21.54
Jack Black Beard Oil
Jack Black Beard Oil
$31.26
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
First Aid Beauty 10% Vitamin C Brightening Serum
$53.94
Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream
Paula's Choice C5 Super Boost Eye Cream
$21.54
Riemann P20 Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+
Riemann P20 Sensitive Skin Sunscreen SPF 50+
$42.06
Illamasqua Time To Kiss Mini Lipstick Trio
Illamasqua Time To Kiss Mini Lipstick Trio
$26.94
Bare by Vogue Liquid Body Illuminator
Bare by Vogue Liquid Body Illuminator
$26.94
Q+A Ceramide Barrier Defense Face Cream
Q+A Ceramide Barrier Defense Face Cream
$14.58
e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Face Primer
e.l.f. Cosmetics Poreless Face Primer
$10.75
Grace & Stella Foaming Face Wash
Grace & Stella Foaming Face Wash
$18.90
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
The Ordinary Natural Moisturizing Factors + Beta Glucan
$15.55
-25%
Zelens Melatonin B12 Advanced Repair Serum
Zelens Melatonin B12 Advanced Repair Serum
$43.74 $58.32
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA
First Aid Beauty KP Bump Eraser Body Scrub With 10% AHA
$36.18
Paula's Choice Calm Mineral Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Normal - Dry Skin
Paula's Choice Calm Mineral Moisturizer Broad Spectrum SPF 30 Normal - Dry Skin
$12.90
Pestle & Mortar Renew Gel Cleanser
Pestle & Mortar Renew Gel Cleanser
$28.08
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
Maybelline SuperStay Vinyl Ink Liquid Lipstick
$16.14
STARSKIN VIP 7-Second Luxury All Day Mask
STARSKIN VIP 7-Second Luxury All Day Mask
$34.50
Maybelline Hyper Precise Liquid Eyeliner
Maybelline Hyper Precise Liquid Eyeliner
$10.75
Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Satin Silk Longwear Foundation
Sculpted by Aimee Connolly Satin Silk Longwear Foundation
$32.34
Stila Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick
Stila Complete Harmony Lip & Cheek Stick
$32.29
Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask
Antipodes Aura Manuka Honey Mask
$8.59
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner
Stila Smudge Stick Waterproof Eyeliner
$19.87
Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother
Aveda Smooth Infusion Style-Prep Smoother
$33.42
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
Murad Retinol Youth Renewal Night Cream
$101.46
Nuxe Prodigieux Body Lotion
Nuxe Prodigieux Body Lotion
$21.06
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum
Alpha-H Liquid Gold Midnight Reboot Serum
$91.74
Sculpted by Aimee Connolly My Mascara
Sculpted by Aimee Connolly My Mascara
$20.46
RevitaLash RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner
RevitaLash RevitaBrow Advanced Eyebrow Conditioner
$117.71
NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Breakout Rescue Pads
NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Breakout Rescue Pads
$12.42
Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Booster
Paula's Choice 1% Retinol Booster
$62.58
Q+A Niacinamide Daily Toner
Q+A Niacinamide Daily Toner
$10.26
Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum
Q+A Caffeine Eye Serum
$8.59
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum
The Ordinary Multi-Peptide Lash & Brow Serum
$16.14
NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Day Wash
NIP+FAB Teen Skin Fix Pore Blaster Day Wash
$8.59
Cantu Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
Cantu Leave In Conditioning Repair Cream
$8.59
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner
Cantu Avocado Hydrating Cream Conditioner
$9.67
Murad Renewing Eye Cream
Murad Renewing Eye Cream
$102.54
Murad Hydration Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30
Murad Hydration Perfecting Day Cream SPF 30
$75.54
Cantu For Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream
Cantu For Natural Hair Moisturizing Curl Activator Cream
$10.26
Aveda Thickening Hair Tonic
Aveda Thickening Hair Tonic
$9.67
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Cruelty Free

Frequently Asked Questions about Cruelty Free products

Are cruelty free beauty products more expensive?

It's something of an urban myth that cruelty free products are more expensive. This might have been true initially, when the concept was still new, but today cruelty free products are fairly priced due to high demands. You won't have to worry about paying a little extra for a cleaner conscience.

What does cruelty free mean?

Cruelty free means that the final product wasn't tested on animals. There is occasionally controversy about the legitimacy of cruelty free products: some companies test on animals prior to creating their final recipe or get a third party to test for them, while still claiming to be cruelty free.

However, there are companies that are cruelty free certified, so you can have confidence in their integrity and honesty. Keep your eye out for the leaping bunny logo to be sure you're getting the right products.

Who should use cruelty free beauty products?

The audience for cruelty free and vegan products are usually the same, but anyone who doesn't like the idea of animal cruelty or testing should opt for cruelty free cosmetics.

If you already adhere to a vegan diet but don't pay too much attention to the contents of your beauty products, using cruelty free products may be the next step.

What are some unknown positives of going cruelty free?

Quite simply, your brush and makeup tools will be cleaner. Animal by-products, such as horse hair, are more liable to contain unwanted bacteria that lingers on your tools for longer.

Cruelty free products are also a staple of smaller businesses, so you're helping to create a fairer trading industry.

Are there negative side effects of cruelty free beauty products?

While there may be arguments against incorporating a vegan diet into your lifestyle, there are no negative side effects of using cruelty free beauty products. Companies that are famous exponents of cruelty free products work hard to make sure their products don't lose their efficacy.

Carly Cochrane

Written by Carly Cochrane, Beauty Editor

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