How to Use cruelty-free in a Sentence

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  • 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
  • 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
  • These cleaners are also cruelty-free and can be used on any surface in your home.
    Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
  • 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
  • To add to the ever-growing list of pros, this plumper is also vegan and cruelty-free.
    Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • With a mild lemon scent, these masks are cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
    Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
  • Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
    Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
  • Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
    Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • The products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
    ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
  • 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
  • The pods come in recyclable packaging that reduces waste and is cruelty-free.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
  • The cruelty-free For Now Ink™ lasts 1-2 weeks and fades as the skin naturally regenerates.
    Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • This cruelty-free product aligns with your values as it has not been tested on animals.
    Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
  • She’s teamed up with cruelty-free cosmetics brand e.l.f.
    Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
  • Like to its sister brand, Bigger Than Beauty will be vegan and cruelty-free.
    Katie Intner, Harper's BAZAAR, 1 May 2023
  • 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
  • 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
  • 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
  • Pros: Good floral scent, cruelty-free formula; helps with frizz.
    Neha Tandon, Glamour, 13 Sep. 2023
  • Each are packed with cruelty-free ingredients that aim to brighten and promote even, balanced skin.
    Jacqueline Laurean Yates, ABC News, 17 Apr. 2024
  • The cruelty-free wipes are made with gentle ingredients like aloe, shea butter, chamomile, and cucumber.
    Hannah Rice, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024

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