How to Use cruelty-free in a Sentence
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Over the course of the last 10 years, the cruelty-free company expanded its reach.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Pros: Great scent; not sticky, cruelty-free Cons: Some users say the scent is actually a bit too strong.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
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The resort has adopted cruelty-free practices in the kitchen, such as not using shark fin, bird’s nest, or foie gras.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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These cleaners are also cruelty-free and can be used on any surface in your home.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
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According to the brand, these powders are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and should stay on nails for as long as four weeks.
—Sam Peters, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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To add to the ever-growing list of pros, this plumper is also vegan and cruelty-free.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
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Keep in Mind This cleanser is not certified cruelty-free, so if this is important to you, scroll through to search for one of the others on this list that ticks that box.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
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The vegan and cruelty-free lip-plumpers can make the wearer's lips 20% bigger in just 28 days, according to the website.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
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With a mild lemon scent, these masks are cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
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Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
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Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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The wax in this kit contains rosin, an exfoliator that works to remove dull and dead skin cells, plus cruelty-free beeswax and lanolin to detox and nourish the skin.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
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The cruelty-free formula is safe to use on washable fabrics and works on both colored and white fabric.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
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As the next big thing in sustainable and cruelty-free meat, some startups are growing it in labs from animal cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2021
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The products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
—ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
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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
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The pods come in recyclable packaging that reduces waste and is cruelty-free.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
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The cruelty-free For Now Ink™ lasts 1-2 weeks and fades as the skin naturally regenerates.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
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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
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This vegan and cruelty-free elixir never makes my hair greasy, which is a godsend since my hair tends to fall flat quite easily.
—Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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These clean and cruelty-free shades from Jones Road can be minimal enough for everyday wear, or layered for a bolder, night-out look.
—Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 22 June 2023
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The line, which is silicone-free and cruelty-free, is scented with the brand’s signature Temple Oud fragrance.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
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This cruelty-free product aligns with your values as it has not been tested on animals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
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She’s teamed up with cruelty-free cosmetics brand e.l.f.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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The vegan and cruelty-free skincare products will have your skin glowing without making a big dent in your wallet during a very pricey time of the year.
—Kasey Caminiti, USA TODAY, 27 Nov. 2024
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Like to its sister brand, Bigger Than Beauty will be vegan and cruelty-free.
—Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 May 2023
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The cruelty-free collection lands after four years in making, spanning 12 products that range from bar soap to tattoo balm.
—Demetrius Simms, Robb Report, 7 Mar. 2024
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Plus, the velvety texture blurs pores and tiny imperfections and is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
—Danielle Blundell, Women's Health, 16 June 2023
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Emu oil is harvested after an emu has died, which means it is not considered a cruelty-free product.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 28 Feb. 2024
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And if that wasn’t enough, this product is also cruelty-free, fragrance-free, vegan, and recyclable.
—Denise Primbet, Glamour, 28 Feb. 2025
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