Cruelty Free Skincare Brands
Cruelty-free
adjective
the manufacturing and development of cosmetic products that do not involve experimentation or testing on animals of its ingredients, formulations, or finished products.
Cruelty-free cosmetic practices have become an expectation. As it should be present day, since there is no need to test any cosmetic products on living animals.
Cruelty-free (not to be confused with vegan) means that a product contains no animal testing from top to bottom.
Yes, this includes the safety testing of every single ingredient.
When formulating cruelty-free skincare, cosmetic scientists must carefully source their ingredients, ensuring the ingredients they choose to use come with a cruelty-free certificate.
Vegan skincare means that the ingredients within a product contain no animal byproducts. Common animal byproducts that are often used in the formulation process include:
honey (from honey bees)
squalene (which can be derived from shark liver)
gelatin (from cow or pig bones)
lanolin (wool grease from sheep)
Although often listed together, it is possible for a cosmetic product to be only vegan or only cruelty-free.
Here are some lesser-known cruelty-free skincare brands (we’ve also noted if they create vegan formulations).
Acure Beauty
Acure Beauty is a cruelty-free and vegan brand. They have a wide range of products including skincare as well as body care, and hair care. Their products are all reasonably priced with most of their best-selling products being under $25.
Cocokind
Cocokind is a cruelty-free brand with select products being vegan as well. Cocokind also formulates products that are fragrance free making them perfect for sensitive skin. Their products are also affordably priced with a majority of them costing around $20. They have a number of kits or sets that include two or more products for around $25 or $30.
xyz skin
xyz skin is a new skincare brand with cruelty-free and vegan products. They offer a line of luxury facial serums and oils all priced at $15. In addition to being cruelty-free and vegan, xyz skin has gone the extra mile in the name of accessibility and gotten all of their products certified kosher, halal friendly, and gluten-free.
Fourth Ray Beauty
Fourth Ray Beauty is a cruelty-free and vegan brand. They offer a wide variety of cosmetic products all under $16 that are dermatologist tested and approved. In addition to skincare, they also have vanilla lip balm for only $12.
The Inky List
The Inky List is a well established brand that is cruelty- free with a majority of their products also being vegan. With their crazy affordable prices, the Inky List is a wonderful place to start if you’re looking for the basics of skincare.
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