cruelty-free
adjective
cru·el·ty-free
ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē 
: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals
cruelty-free cosmetics
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Vegan and cruelty-free, plus with recyclable and sustainable packaging—this is one feel-good spray to keep on hand all season long.
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Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024
For more than two decades, the award-winning brand has stayed true to its mission, delivering pro-level formulas (that have been cruelty-free since day one) anyone and everyone who has a love for makeup could afford.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Knowing their calves are being raised cruelty-free for rose veal, instead of the pale-white industrial stuff, gives her peace of mind.
—Keith Pandolfi, Saveur, 15 May 2024
But one of the latest breakthroughs in sustainable, cruelty-free food comes from yet another kingdom of life: fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2024
In true Stella McCartney environmentally-friendly fashion, all pieces of the collection were meticulously handmade using innovative sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 May 2024
She’s teamed up with cruelty-free cosmetics brand e.l.f.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Along with being vegan and cruelty-free, the oil is non-greasy and absorbs easily into the skin.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 17 Apr. 2024
Each are packed with cruelty-free ingredients that aim to brighten and promote even, balanced skin.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024
For more than two decades, the award-winning brand has stayed true to its mission, delivering pro-level formulas (that have been cruelty-free since day one) anyone and everyone who has a love for makeup could afford.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
Knowing their calves are being raised cruelty-free for rose veal, instead of the pale-white industrial stuff, gives her peace of mind.
—Keith Pandolfi, Saveur, 15 May 2024
But one of the latest breakthroughs in sustainable, cruelty-free food comes from yet another kingdom of life: fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2024
In true Stella McCartney environmentally-friendly fashion, all pieces of the collection were meticulously handmade using innovative sustainable and cruelty-free alternatives.
—Lea Donenberg, Vogue, 6 May 2024
She’s teamed up with cruelty-free cosmetics brand e.l.f.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
Along with being vegan and cruelty-free, the oil is non-greasy and absorbs easily into the skin.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 17 Apr. 2024
Each are packed with cruelty-free ingredients that aim to brighten and promote even, balanced skin.
—Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
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