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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Dionis is a cruelty-free brand that offers high-quality, affordable skincare products made with the moisturizing benefits of goat milk.
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
It can be processed into butter, cheese, and ice cream, offering a lower-carbon, cruelty-free alternative to conventional milk.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The cruelty-free brand’s Nude Mood palette is a total must-have, offering a mix of warm, neutral shades that range from silky mattes to subtle shimmers—perfect for creating every eye look from soft and natural to bold and smoky.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Since introducing her label in 2001, Stella McCartney has been a fiercely vocal animal and cruelty-free advocate.
—Dolly Faibyshev, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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Kristin Braswell, Travel + Leisure, 25 Feb. 2025
It can be processed into butter, cheese, and ice cream, offering a lower-carbon, cruelty-free alternative to conventional milk.
—Daphne Ewing-Chow, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2025
The cruelty-free brand’s Nude Mood palette is a total must-have, offering a mix of warm, neutral shades that range from silky mattes to subtle shimmers—perfect for creating every eye look from soft and natural to bold and smoky.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 24 Feb. 2025
Since introducing her label in 2001, Stella McCartney has been a fiercely vocal animal and cruelty-free advocate.
—Dolly Faibyshev, New York Times, 16 Feb. 2025
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 3 Mar. 2025.
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