Grown Alchemist is a *cruelty-free brand. None of Grown Alchemist’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Grown Alchemist has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Grown Alchemist Test on Animals?

When asking, does Grown Alchemist test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Grown Alchemist’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Grown Alchemist confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Grown Alchemist confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Grown Alchemist confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Grown Alchemist is a *cruelty-free brand by our standards.

*Grown Alchemist is owned by L’Occitane, a corporation that is NOT cruelty-free because they allow some of their other brands to test on animals.

The decision is yours whether you want to support or boycott cruelty-free brands owned by a parent company that is not cruelty-free. There is no ‘right’ or ‘wrong’ answer to this. Do what you’re comfortable with. I just thought it was important to disclose that L’Occitane owns Grown Alchemist.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Grown Alchemist has confirmed they only sell their products online in China and do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“As you may be aware, the cosmetic regulations in China currently require that any finished product retailed inside China is required to undergo compulsory safety testing which is completed on animals. Because of this we only sell cross border into China which doesn’t require animal testing.”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Grown Alchemist Certified Cruelty-Free?

Grown Alchemist is certified cruelty-free by PETA, but NOT Leaping Bunny certified.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Grown Alchemist Vegan?

Grown Alchemist is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But Grown Alchemist offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

How to know which of Grown Alchemist products are vegan?

Grown Alchemist claims most of their products are vegan except for their lip balm products which contain beeswax.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from Grown Alchemist when I asked if all their products are vegan:

“The majority of our range is vegan however there is bees wax in our lip balm products.”

Where to buy Grown Alchemist? Check out grownalchemist.com, Amazon, Ulta, and Sephora!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Grown Alchemist’s products made?

Grown Alchemist states on its website,

“Are the products made locally? Are all ingredients grown locally?
All our products are manufactured in Australia and we always try and source ingredients locally whenever possible.”

I hope this article helped you to understand Grown Alchemist’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Goop Beauty is a cruelty-free brand. None of Goop Beauty’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Goop Beauty has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Goop Beauty Test on Animals?

When asking, does Goop Beauty test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Goop Beauty’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

Goop Beauty is Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free and has guaranteed the following:

• ✓ Goop Beauty confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Goop Beauty confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Goop Beauty confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting Leaping Bunny’s cruelty-free standards, Goop Beauty is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Goop Beauty Vegan?

Goop Beauty is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But Goop Beauty offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

Where to buy Goop Beauty? Check out goop.com, Amazon, and Sephora!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

I hope this article helped you to understand Goop Beauty’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Pattern Beauty is a cruelty-free brand. None of Pattern Beauty’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Pattern Beauty has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Pattern Beauty Test on Animals?

When asking, does Pattern Beauty test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Pattern Beauty’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Pattern Beauty confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Pattern Beauty confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Pattern Beauty confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Pattern Beauty is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Pattern Beauty’s Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Pattern Beauty’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Pattern Beauty has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“we can confirm we are not sold in any retail stores in Mainland China. If there are any being sold, it is without our consent”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Pattern Beauty Certified Cruelty-Free?

Pattern Beauty is certified cruelty-free by PETA, but NOT certified Leaping Bunny.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Pattern Beauty Vegan?

Pattern Beauty is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But Pattern Beauty offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

The following is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Pattern Beauty’s website about its vegan claims:

Where to buy Pattern Beauty? Check out patternbeauty.com and Sephora!

How to know which of Pattern Beauty products are vegan?

All of Pattern Beauty’s vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Pattern Beauty’s products made?

Pattern Beauty states on its website,

“WHERE ARE PATTERN PRODUCTS MADE/MANUFACTURED?
PATTERN products are proudly made in the USA utilizing domestic and imported components. Our Tool & Accessories are made in China.”

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only some cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

I hope this article helped you to understand Pattern Beauty’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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FaceGym is a cruelty-free brand. None of FaceGym’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. FaceGym has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does FaceGym Test on Animals?

When asking, does FaceGym test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of FaceGym’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ FaceGym confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ FaceGym confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ FaceGym confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, FaceGym is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is FaceGym’s Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on FaceGym’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

FaceGym has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is FaceGym Certified Cruelty-Free?

FaceGym is not certified by a third-party cruelty-free accreditation like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Although FaceGym is not certified cruelty-free, the company has confirmed to us it is a truly cruelty-free brand by meeting all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Note that companies can remain to be cruelty-free without an official cruelty-free certification. Some companies may choose not to be certified cruelty-free because of cost, privacy, or lack of resources.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since starting my blog in 2015, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is FaceGym Vegan?

FaceGym is a 100% vegan brand. All their products are vegan, and are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from FaceGym when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“Yes, all of our products are vegan.”

Where to buy FaceGym? Check out facegym.com and Sephora!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

I hope this article helped you to understand Face Gym’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Crown Affair is a cruelty-free brand. None of Crown Affair’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Crown Affair has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Crown Affair Test on Animals?

When asking, does Crown Affair test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Crown Affair’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Crown Affair confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Crown Affair confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Crown Affair confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Crown Affair is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Crown Affair’s Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Crown Affair’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Crown Affair has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We do not sell our products in China.”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Crown Affair Certified Cruelty-Free?

Crown Affair is not certified by a third-party cruelty-free accreditation like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Although Crown Affair is not certified cruelty-free, the company has confirmed to us it is a truly cruelty-free brand by meeting all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Note that companies can remain to be cruelty-free without an official cruelty-free certification. Some companies may choose not to be certified cruelty-free because of cost, privacy, or lack of resources.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Crown Affair Vegan?

Crown Affair is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But Crown Affair offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

How to know which of Crown Affair products are vegan?

Crown Affair claims all of its products are vegan except its boar bristle hair brushes and silk scrunchies. In addition, all of Crown Affair’s vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

Where to buy Crown Affair? Check out Sephora!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Crown Affair’s products made?

Crown Affair states on its website,

“Where are your products produced?
Our products are made with materials sourced from all over the world. We work with the best craftsmen and chemists from Italy, Switzerland, Japan, and Korea to create clean formulas and beautiful tools that transform your everyday hair routine into a true ritual.”

I hope this article helped you to understand Crown Affair’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Boy Smells is a cruelty-free brand. None of Boy Smells’ ingredients or products are tested on animals. Boy Smells has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Boy Smells Test on Animals?

When asking, does Boy Smells test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Boy Smells’ ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Boy Smells confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Boy Smells confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Boy Smells confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Boy Smells is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Boy Smells has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We do not sell our products in mainland China currently”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Boy Smells Certified Cruelty-Free?

Boy Smells is not certified by a third-party cruelty-free accreditation like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Although Boy Smells is not certified cruelty-free, the company has confirmed to us it is a truly cruelty-free brand by meeting all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Note that companies can remain to be cruelty-free without an official cruelty-free certification. Some companies may choose not to be certified cruelty-free because of cost, privacy, or lack of resources.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Boy Smells Vegan?

Boy Smells is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But Boy Smells offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

How to know which of Boy Smells products are vegan?

All of Boy Smells’ vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

In addition, when I asked Boy Smells if all their products are vegan, they told me:

“Boy Smells Genderful Fine Fragrances are vegan, but our candles do contain ethically harvested beeswax, so they are not considered vegan.”

Where to buy Boy Smells? Check out boysmells.com, Sephora, Nordstrom, and Amazon!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Boy Smells’ products made?

Boy Smells states on its website,

“Where are your products made? Our candles and fine fragrance are manufactured here in the United States. Our unmentionables are made in Peru, where Pima Cotton is exclusively created.”

I hope this article helped you to understand Boy Smells’ cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Ami Colé is a cruelty-free brand. None of Ami Colé’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Ami Colé has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Ami Colé Test on Animals?

When asking, does Ami Colé test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Ami Colé’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Ami Colé confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Ami Colé confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Ami Colé confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Ami Colé is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Ami Colé’s Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on Ami Colé’s website about its animal testing policy:

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Ami Colé has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We do not sell our products anywhere that requires animal testing, including mainland China.”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Ami Colé Certified Cruelty-Free?

Ami Colé is not certified by a third-party cruelty-free accreditation like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Although Ami Colé is not certified cruelty-free, the company has confirmed to us it is a truly cruelty-free brand by meeting all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Note that companies can remain to be cruelty-free without an official cruelty-free certification. Some companies may choose not to be certified cruelty-free because of cost, privacy, or lack of resources.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since starting my blog in 2015, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Ami Colé Vegan?

Ami Colé is a 100% vegan brand. All their products are vegan, and are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from Ami Colé when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“our products are considered vegan and do not contain any animal products or biproducts.”

Where to buy Ami Colé? Check out Sephora!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

Where are Ami Cole’s products made?

I asked Ami Cole where their products are manufactured and they told me:

“Our products are mostly manufactured in Italy, with the exception of our Clear Ultra Flex Brow Shaping Gel and On Point Precision Brow Pencil (South Korea) and our Brushes and Pouch (China).”

*Note: Cosmetics made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only cosmetics that are imported and sold in physical stores in mainland China are required to be tested on animals according to China’s animal testing laws.

Ethical Mica Mining Policy

Mica is a mineral that’s used in cosmetics to add a shimmery effect. But the mining of natural mica has been linked to child labor and human rights violations.

Unless the company discloses its mica mining policy, we have no way of knowing whether its mica is ethically sourced without child or forced labor.

So I asked Ami Colé if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and I’m waiting to hear back from the brand.

I hope this article helped you to understand Ami Cole’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Abbott Fragrances is a cruelty-free brand. None of Abbott’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Abbott Fragrances has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Abbott Fragrances Test on Animals?

When asking, does Abbott test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Abbott’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Abbott confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Abbott confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Abbott confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Abbott Fragrances is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Abbott has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

“We do not sell in mainland china”

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is Abbott Certified Cruelty-Free?

Abbott is certified cruelty-free by PETA, but not Leaping Bunny certified.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since starting my blog in 2015, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Abbott Fragrances Vegan?

Abbott is a 100% vegan brand. All their products are vegan, and are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from Abbott when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“We are cruelty free certified as well as vegan.”

Where to buy Abbott? Check out abbottnyc.com, Sephora, and Credo Beauty!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

I hope this article helped you to understand Abbott’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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Voluspa is a cruelty-free brand. None of Voluspa’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Voluspa has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Voluspa Test on Animals?

When asking, does Voluspa test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Voluspa’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t allow their products or ingredients to be tested on animals when required by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ Voluspa confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Voluspa confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Voluspa confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, Voluspa is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

Is Voluspa Certified Cruelty-Free?

Voluspa is not certified by a third-party cruelty-free accreditation like Leaping Bunny or PETA.

Although Voluspa is not certified cruelty-free, the company has confirmed to us it is a truly cruelty-free brand by meeting all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist.

Note that companies can remain to be cruelty-free without an official cruelty-free certification. Some companies may choose not to be certified cruelty-free because of cost, privacy, or lack of resources.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since starting my blog in 2015, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Voluspa Vegan?

Voluspa is a 100% vegan brand. All their products are vegan, and are formulated without any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

The following is a snippet of the email response I received from Voluspa when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“Yes, all of our products, including all fragrances are vegan! We performed an audit in 2021, and since then all fragrance vendors are committed to following these guidelines for new fragrance launches.”

Where to buy Voluspa? Check out Sephora, Nordstrom, and Amazon!

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Most candles are not vegan and contain animal-based ingredients like stearic acid or beeswax. However, stearic acid can also be derived from non-animal sources (like coconuts).

The only way to know if candles are vegan is by contacting the company directly and asking. Or if the product or manufacturer clearly states that it’s vegan on their packaging.

Where are Voluspa’s products made?

Voluspa states on its website,

“Hand-poured in CA, using our clean burning proprietary coconut wax blend”

I hope this article helped you to understand Voluspa’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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The Nue Co. is a cruelty-free brand. None of The Nue Co.’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. The Nue Co. has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does The Nue Co. Test on Animals?

When asking, does The Nue Co. test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of The Nue Co.’s ingredients or suppliers test on animals. And they don’t sell in any country or under conditions that may require animal testing by law.

In our research, we discovered the following:

• ✓ The Nue Co. confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ The Nue Co. confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ The Nue Co. confirmed they do not allow or sell their products under conditions where animal testing is required by law

By meeting all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria, The Nue Co. is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

The Nue Co. has confirmed they do not sell their products in retail stores in mainland China; therefore, they are not required to test on animals.

With the current changes to China’s animal testing laws, some cosmetics sold in China can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, without meeting those conditions, animal testing is still legally required for most cosmetics sold in China in 2023.

Is The Nue Co. Certified Cruelty-Free?

The Nue Co. is certified cruelty-free by PETA.

Cruelty-Free Policies 2023

Just because a brand claims it is ‘Cruelty-Free,’ doesn’t always mean that’s the case.

That’s because there is no legal definition for the label ‘Cruelty-Free.’ It can mean different things to different people. But Cruelty-Free is generally used to imply no animal testing. More specifically, the ingredients, formulation, or finished product are not tested on animals at any stage of product development.

At ethical elephant, we always assess a company’s cruelty-free policy using our Cruelty-Free Checklist. This ensures no animal testing was performed by the brand itself, its suppliers, or any third parties.

How We Assess Cruelty-Free Policies

Since 2015, the start of my blog, I’ve been emailing companies asking about their animal testing policies and cruelty-free commitments.

And based on the responses I receive from companies, I’ll research to find any supporting facts needed before concluding whether the brand should be classified as “Cruelty-Free,” “Animal-Tested,” or “Grey Area – Unclear Policies.”

Every week, I continue to reach out to new brands while trying my best to keep current brands updated. If you found any of my posts or guides helpful, consider Buying Me A Coffee! I would greatly appreciate it!

What about Vegan?

Just because something is called Cruelty-Free, doesn’t always mean it’s Vegan. And vice versa.

Cruelty-Free only refers to no animal testing, while Vegan means formulated without animal products.

Some brands are Cruelty-Free, but not Vegan.

And some are Vegan, but not Cruelty-Free.

Another important distinction to know is, Vegan in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is The Nue Co. Vegan?

The Nue Co. is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But The Nue Co. offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

How to know which of The Nue Co. products are vegan?

All of The Nue Co.’s vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

The following is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on The Nue Co.’s website about its vegan claims:

Where to buy The Nue Co.? Check out Sephora, Nordstrom, Dermstore, and Amazon!

Where is The Nue Co. Manufactured?

The Nue Co. states on its website,

“Where are your products made?
We work with a number of different labs across the USA; each is a specialist in their field. While all our products are made in the USA, we formulate them to European ingredient and safety standards.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But Vegan is generally used to mean formulated without animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products in cosmetics include carmine, lanolin, snail mucus, beeswax, honey, pearl or silk-derived ingredients, animal-based glycerin, keratin, and squalene.

There are plant-based and synthetic alternatives to animal-derived ingredients. But unless a brand explicitly labels its ingredients or product as Vegan, it’s often difficult to know with certainty whether a product is vegan just by reading the ingredient list.

So it’s best to ask the company and manufacturers to ensure the ingredients they chose were from non-animal sources.

I hope this article helped you to understand The Nue Co.’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing for cosmetics once and for all!

If you found this helpful, consider Buying Me a Coffee. So that I can continue to keep this site running and updated.

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