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

Does J.R. Watkins Test on Animals?

When asking, does J.R. Watkins test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of J.R. Watkins’ 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:

• ✓ J.R. Watkins confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ J.R. Watkins confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ J.R. Watkins 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, J.R. Watkins is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is J.R. Watkins’ Animal Testing Policy?

Below is a screenshot of what’s currently stated on J.R. Watkins’ website about its animal testing policy:

Is J.R. Watkins Certified Cruelty-Free?

J.R. Watkins is certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and 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 J.R. Watkins Vegan?

J.R. Watkins is NOT an entirely vegan brand. But J.R. Watkins offers some vegan options that are free of animal products.

How to know which of J.R. Watkins’ products are vegan?

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

“J.R. Watkins products are made with plant-based ingredients and are not tested on animals. Some of our products do contain animal-derived ingredients such as lanolin or beeswax. As we do not have a specifically vegan line, please let us know which product you would like to know more about.”

Where to buy J.R. Watkins? Check out Amazon and Target!

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

Does Grove Co. Test on Animals?

When asking, does Grove Co. test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Grove Co.’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.

Grove Co. is certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and has guaranteed the following:

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

By becoming Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free, Grove Co. meets all of our Cruelty-Free Criteria. Grove Co. 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 can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Grove Co. Vegan?

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

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

“Many Grove Co. products are vegan, but not certified vegan.”

Where to buy Grove Co.? Check out grove.co and Target!

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 household cleaning products contain animal-based surfactants and solvents.

Unless it’s clearly stated the surfactants and solvents are plant-based or plant-derived, it’s sometimes 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’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are Grove Co.’s products made?

I asked Grove Co. where their products are manufactured and they told me:

“Some of our Grove Collaborative brand products are produced in China using ethical and earth-friendly practices, including avoiding harmful coating, plastics, chemicals, and dyes. We do our best to follow manufacturing processes that require less energy to produce and cut back on releasing greenhouse gases and other pollutants. For all international vendors, we conduct social welfare audits to ensure that all employees are in safe working conditions and paid fairly.”

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

Does Ingredients Matter Test on Animals?

When asking, does Ingredients Matter test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Ingredients Matter’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:

• ✓ Ingredients Matter confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Ingredients Matter confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Ingredients Matter confirmed they do not allow their products or ingredients to be tested on animals when required by law

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

What is Ingredients Matter’s Animal Testing Policy?

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

Is Ingredients Matter Certified Cruelty-Free?

Ingredients Matter is certified cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny and 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 can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Ingredients Matter Vegan?

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

How to know which of Ingredients Matter products are vegan?

All of Ingredient Matter’s products are vegan except for their wool dryer balls.

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

Where to buy Ingredients Matter? Check out Amazon and Target!

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 household cleaning products contain animal-based surfactants and solvents.

Unless it’s clearly stated the surfactants and solvents are plant-based or plant-derived, it’s sometimes 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 Ingredients Matter’s products made?

Ingredients Matter states on its website, “Made in the USA.”

I hope this article helped you to understand Ingredients Matter’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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Hawaiian Tropic is a *cruelty-free brand. None of Hawaiian Tropic’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Hawaiian Tropic has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Hawaiian Tropic Test on Animals?

When asking, does Hawaiian Tropic test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Hawaiian Tropic’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:

• ✓ Hawaiian Tropic confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Hawaiian Tropic confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Hawaiian Tropic 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, Hawaiian Tropic is a *cruelty-free brand by our standards.

*Hawaiian Tropic is owned by Edgewell, 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 Edgewell owns Hawaiian Tropic.

What is Hawaiian Tropic’s Animal Testing Policy?

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

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

Hawaiian Tropic 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 Hawaiian Tropic Certified Cruelty-Free?

Hawaiian Tropic is certified cruelty-free by PETA, but NOT Leaping Bunny certified cruelty-free.

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 Hawaiian Tropic Vegan?

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

How to know which of Hawaiian Tropic products are vegan?

All of Hawaiian Tropic’s vegan products are clearly marked on their website.

Where to buy Hawaiian Tropic? Check out Target 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.

I hope this article helped you to understand Hawaiian Tropic’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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Twice is a cruelty-free brand. None of Twice’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Twice has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Twice Test on Animals?

When asking, does Twice test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Twice’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:

• ✓ Twice confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Twice confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Twice 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, Twice is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Twice’s Animal Testing Policy?

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

Is Twice Certified Cruelty-Free?

Twice is certified cruelty-free by 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 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 Twice Vegan?

Twice 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 screenshot of what’s currently stated on Twice’s website about its vegan claims:

Where to buy Twice? Check out Target 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 Twice’s products made?

Twice states on its website,

“WHERE IS TWICE TOOTHPASTE MADE?
Twice toothpaste is formulated and crafted in the USA and composed of high-quality ingredients sourced from the USA and around the world.

I hope this article helped you to understand Twice’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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Touchland is a cruelty-free brand. None of Touchland’s ingredients or products are tested on animals. Touchland has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist and is included in our Cruelty-Free Directory.

Does Touchland Test on Animals?

When asking, does Touchland test on animals? We must look beyond to ensure none of Touchland’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:

• ✓ Touchland confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Touchland confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Touchland 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, Touchland is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

What is Touchland’s Animal Testing Policy?

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

Is Touchland Certified Cruelty-Free?

Touchland is certified cruelty-free by 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 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 can refer to an entire brand is 100% Vegan, or a specific product is Vegan.

Is Touchland Vegan?

Touchland 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 screenshot of what’s currently stated on Touchland’s website about its vegan claims:

Where to buy Touchland? Check out Target, Sephora, Ulta, 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 personal care products 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 Touchland’s products made?

Touchland states on its website:

*Note: Products made in China are not required to be tested on animals. Only some personal care products 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 Touchland’s cruelty-free and vegan status and by choosing cruelty-free together, we can help end animal testing 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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Is Urban Hydration Cruelty-Free?

Urban Hydration is a cruelty-free brand. Urban Hydration has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Urban Hydration to be Cruelty-Free.

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

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

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

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that 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.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Is Urban Hydration Vegan?

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of Urban Hydration, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

How to know which of Urban Hydration’s products are vegan?

Below is a snippet of the email response I received from Urban Hydration when I asked if all of their products are vegan:

“Everything is vegan except for the honey products.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used 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 it’s sometimes 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’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

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

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Is PYT Beauty Cruelty-Free?

PYT Beauty is a cruelty-free brand. PYT Beauty has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider PYT Beauty to be Cruelty-Free.

What About China’s Animal Testing Laws?

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

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that 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, and by any third parties.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Is PYT Beauty Vegan?

PYT Beauty is a 100% vegan brand. PYT Beauty has confirmed all of its products are vegan and don’t contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products.

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

“Correct. All of our products are vegan.”

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used 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 it’s sometimes 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’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

Where are PYT Beauty’s products made?

I asked PYT Beauty where their products are manufactured and they told me:

“Some of our products are manufactured in China and some are in Taiwan.”

*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 PYT Beauty if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and they responded by saying,

“All of our factories certify that there is no child labor used in the sourcing of mica. “

I hope this article helped you to understand PYT 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!

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Is Bondi Sands Cruelty-Free?

Bondi Sands is a *cruelty-free brand. Bondi Sands has confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf. Their suppliers also do not test on animals, nor do they allow their products to be tested on animals when required by law. And finally, their products are not sold in stores in mainland China or any other country that may require animal testing.

By our standards, we would consider Bondi Sands to be *Cruelty-Free.

2023 Update! It’s just been announced that Kao will acquire Bondi Sands. Kao is NOT a cruelty-free corporation, as they allow some of their other subsidiaries to test on animals when required by law.

It’s your choice 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. I encourage you to do what you’re comfortable with.

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

What About Bondi Sands’ Animal Testing Laws?

Bondi Sands 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 test on animals and will not be entering any markets that require animal testing.”

As of May 1, 2021, some imported ordinary cosmetics can be exempt from animal testing under certain conditions. However, for the most part, animal testing is still legally required for most imported cosmetics in 2022.

Cruelty-Free Policies

Note that 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.

Also, note that Cruelty-Free and Vegan don’t always mean the same thing.

Is Bondi Sands Vegan?

‘Vegan’ in cosmetics can refer to an entire brand that is 100% Vegan or a specific product is vegan.

In the case of Bondi Sands, not all of their products are vegan. But they have some products that are suitable for vegans.

How to know which of Bondi Sands products are vegan?

View all of Bondi Sands’ vegan products here.

Vegan Policies

Similar to ‘Cruelty-Free,’ there is no standard or legal definition for the label ‘Vegan.’ But it usually means no animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.

Some common animal products used 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 it’s sometimes 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’ve chosen to use were from non-animal sources.

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 Bondi Sands if their mica is ethically sourced without the use of child labor and I’m currently waiting to hear back.

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

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Naturium is a cruelty-free brand. None of Naturium’s ingredients or products are tested on animals anywhere in the world.

How Did We Conclude Naturium is Cruelty-Free?

Naturium has met all the criteria in our Cruelty-Free Checklist, which includes ALL of the following:

• ✓ Naturium confirmed they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.
• ✓ Naturium confirmed all their ingredient suppliers do not test on animals
• ✓ Naturium 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, Naturium is a truly cruelty-free brand by our standards.

Is Naturium Certified Cruelty-Free?

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

Although Naturium 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.

Is Naturium Sold in China?

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

What’s going on with China’s animal testing laws in 2024? 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 Naturium Vegan?

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

Are Naturium‘s Products Certified Vegan?

No. Naturium’s vegan products are NOT certified vegan by an official or third-party vegan designation. Naturium’s vegan products are self-reported and defined by the brand itself. 

Where are Naturium’s products made?

Naturium states on its website, “MADE IN THE USA” and “Our products are designed, developed, tested and made in the United States.”

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.

Thankfully, Naturium states on its website,

“Responsible sourced natural mica using fully ethical, traceable and environmentally friendly processes. USA produced”

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