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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Over the course of the last 10 years, the cruelty-free company expanded its reach.
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Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
As well as being a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, DE has become a fan-favorite for people with sensitive skin.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
What’s more, this cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic cream is also infused with oat extract and silver mushroom.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Using a five-point rating scale, the platform evaluates cosmetics companies’ performances across environmental, animal welfare and labor issues, from being vegan and cruelty-free to climate impact and human rights.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
As well as being a vegan and cruelty-free beauty brand, DE has become a fan-favorite for people with sensitive skin.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 18 Oct. 2024
What’s more, this cruelty-free, non-comedogenic, and hypoallergenic cream is also infused with oat extract and silver mushroom.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 16 Oct. 2024
Using a five-point rating scale, the platform evaluates cosmetics companies’ performances across environmental, animal welfare and labor issues, from being vegan and cruelty-free to climate impact and human rights.
—Violet Goldstone, WWD, 10 Oct. 2024
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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