Trying to avoid companies that test on animals? This up-to-date list will tell you exactly which products, brands, and companies to avoid when shopping cruelty-free and vegan.
This is different from other cruelty-free lists because it includes so-called “cruelty-free” brands owned by a parent company that conducts tests on animals for any of its other brands.
Many companies market themselves as “cruelty-free” (some even have cruelty-free certification), but they’re not telling you the whole story. These companies are marked “(learn more)” for more information on why they’re included on my list of companies that tests on animals.
How to use this list
COMPANIES AND BRANDS ON THIS LIST SHOULD BE AVOIDED WHEN SHOPPING.
Locate the items in your home from these brands, then find cruelty-free alternatives using my List of Cruelty-Free & Vegan Brands.
See a company or brand you think doesn’t belong on this list?
Most likely, they’re included on my List of FAKE “Cruelty-Free” Brands.
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THE BIG ONES:
- Bayer
- Bic Corporation
- Church & Dwight
- The Clorox Company
- Colgate-Palmolive
- Coty, Inc.
- Estée Lauder (learn more)
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Henkel
- Johnson & Johnson
- Kao
- Kosé
- Kimberly Clark Corporation
- L’Oreal (learn more)
- LVMH
- Mary Kay (learn more)
- Mead
- Merck
- Pfizer
- Procter & Gamble (learn more)
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Revlon
- S.C. Johnson & Son
- Shiseido Cosmetics
- Unilever
A-Z LIST:
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A
- Abreva
- Ace
- Acqua di Parma
- Actifed
- Acuvue
- adidas
- Aerin
- African Beauty Brands
- Afta
- AG Deo 24
- Agorex
- AIM
- Air Wick
- Ajax
- Ala
- Alaïa Paris
- Alberto Balsam
- Alexander
- Alexander McQUEEN
- Align
- All
- Alli
- All Joy
- All Out
- Allume-vite
- Alterna
- Always
- Always Discreet
- Ambi
- Ambi Pur
- Amphyl
- Andrex
- Andrélon
- Andy
- ANESSA
- Annapurna
- Answer
- Antica Erboristeria
- Aok
- Ao Yun
- Aquafresh
- AQUAIR
- AQUA LABEL
- Aquence
- Aramis
- Ardbeg
- Ariasana
- Ariel
- Arisco
- Arm & Hammer
- Armor All
- Arrid
- The Art of Shaving
- Astring O Sol
- Atelier Cologne
- AUPRES
- Aussie
- Autan
- Aveda (learn more)
- Aveeno
- Aviance
- Axe
- Axion
- Ayudin
B
- Babyganics
- Bac
- Bactidol
- Bain de Soleil
- Bain de Terre
- BALENCIAGA
- Ballerina
- Baltimor
- Band-Aid
- Bango
- bareMinerals (learn more)
- Barnängen
- Batiste
- Bayer
- Baygon
- BC Bonacure
- Beacon
- Becca (learn more)
- Beechams Cold & Flu
- Belmond
- Belvedere
- Ben & Jerry’s
- Benadryl
- Benecol
- BENEFIQUE
- Benefit Cosmetics
- Bengay
- Benylin
- Beology
- Berluti
- Beseda
- Bianca
- BIC
- Bic Corporation
- BIC GRAPHIC
- BIC KIDS
- BIC WITE-OUT
- Big D
- BIOCOLOR
- Biolage
- Bio Presto
- Bio Shout
- Biotex
- Biotherm
- Biotène
- Bite Beauty (learn more)
- Blem
- Blendax
- Block & White
- Blonde
- BlondMe
- Bloom
- Blueair
- Blue Star
- Bobbi Brown
- Bodega Numanthia
- Bon Ami
- Bonamine
- Bonderite
- Boost
- BOSS (Hugo Boss)
- Boston
- Bottega Veneta
- Bounce
- Bounty
- Bourjois Paris
- Bovril
- bozzano
- Brasso
- Braun
- Bravo
- Breathe Right
- Breeze
- Bref
- Breyers
- Brilhante
- Brilliance
- Brillo
- Brita
- Brite
- Brooke Bond
- BRU
- bruno banani
- Brut
- Bruynzeel
- Buavita
- Bull Glue
- Bully
- Bumble and Bumble
- BURBERRY
- Burt’s Bees (learn more)
- Bushells
- Buxom (learn more)
- Bvlgari
C
- Cacharel
- Calcough Meds
- Caldrea (learn more)
- Calgel
- Calgon
- Calpol
- Calprofen
- Calrub
- Calvin Klein Fragrances
- Camelia
- Cameo
- Canard
- Cape Mentelle
- Care D’Or
- Carefree
- Caress
- Carita
- Carnu
- Carter’s Laxative
- Cascade
- Cascola
- Catch
- Cattlemen’s
- Celine
- CELLO
- cenoura & bronze
- Ceramicol
- CeraVe
- Ceresit
- Ceresit Stop
- Cetebe
- Chandon
- Chandon Argentina
- Chandon Australia
- Chandon Brazil
- Chandon California
- Chandon China
- Chandon India
- Chapstick
- Charmin
- Chaumet
- Cheer
- Chemotox
- Cheval Blanc
- Cheval des Andes
- Chirat
- Chlorhexamed
- Chloé
- Cholinex
- Choysa
- Christian Dior
- Church & Dwight
- Chux
- Château Cheval Blanc
- Château d’Yquem
- Cif
- Cillit Bang
- Cimsec
- Citra
- Citre Shine
- Citrucel
- Clairol
- Clairol Professional
- Clarisonic
- Class
- Clean & Clear
- Clean & Smooth
- Clear
- Clearasil
- Clear Balance
- Clearblue
- Clin
- Cling Free
- Clinic Plus
- Clinique
- Clorox
- The Clorox Company
- Clorox Healthcare
- Clos19
- Clos des Lambrays
- Close Up / Close Up
- Cloudy Bay
- Clump & Seal
- Clynol
- Clé de Peau Beauté
- Coach
- Coach Professional
- Coach Sport
- Coast
- Codral
- Cold Power
- Coldrex
- Colgate
- Colgate-Palmolive
- The Collagen
- Colman’s
- Color & Art
- Color Expert
- Colorfiel Kiwi
- Coloria
- Combantrin
- Combat
- Comet
- Comfort
- Commit
- Committed Quitters
- Compeed
- Conceptrol
- Conejo
- Conimex
- Connaissance des Arts
- Contac
- Continental
- CONTÉ
- Coppertone
- Coral
- Corega
- Cornetto
- Corsodyl
- Cortaid
- Cortef
- Cottonelle
- Coty, Inc.
- Country Colors
- Cova
- CoverGirl (learn more)
- Creamsilk
- Cremissimo
- Crest
- Crocin
- Croc Odor
- Cucal
- Cuddly
- Cup-a-Soup
- Cuñataí
- Cyclone
D
- Dac
- Darphin
- Dato
- DAVIDOFF Parfums
- Dawn
- Deb
- Decléor
- Degree
- Delfen
- Delicare
- Delsym
- Deni
- Denivit
- Dep
- Depend
- Der General
- Dermalogica (learn more)
- Dermassage
- Desitin
- Dettol
- DFS
- Diadem
- Diadermine
- Dial
- Diesel
- Diosa
- Dip It
- Dixan
- Dixan Piatti
- Dixi
- DKNY
- Doigts Nets
- Dolce&Gabbana
- Dolex
- Dolormin
- Domestos
- Dom Pérignon
- Donna Karan
- Dove (learn more)
- Dove Men + Care
- Downy
- d program
- Dr. Best
- Dr. Scholl’s
- Drago
- Drano
- Dreft
- Drive
- Dry Idea
- DryNites
- Duck
- Dum Dum
- Durex
- Duschdas
- Dylon
- Dylon Colour Catcher
- Dynamo
- Décap’Four
- d’icilà
E
- E
- E.P.T.
- Easy Off
- Eau Ecarlate
- Echo
- Econ
- Ecover (learn more)
- Editions de Parfums Frederic Malle
- Efferdent
- ElastoSello
- ELIXIR
- Elle 18
- ELLIE SAAB
- Elmex
- Emilio Pucci
- Enamelon
- ENO
- Eparcyl
- Era
- Ermenegildo Zegna
- ESCADA
- Eskinol
- Essensity
- Essie
- Estrella
- Estée Lauder (learn more)
- ettusais
- Eumovate
- Euthymol
- Ever Clean
- Excedrin
F
- F-killer
- Fa
- Fab
- Fabuloso
- Fair & Lovely
- Fantastik
- Febreze
- FelinePine
- Fenbid
- Fendi
- FENTY
- Fenty Beauty by Rihanna
- Fester
- Fewa
- Fibreplex
- Finish
- First-Aid
- First Aid Beauty (learn more)
- First Response
- Fissan
- Fixodent
- Fix Polvo
- Fleecy
- Fleuril
- Flonase
- Fluffy
- Fofo
- Folicuré
- Formigran
- Formula 409
- Fred
- Freedom
- Fresh
- Freshlight
- Fresh Step
- Fruttare
- FuelMax
- Furia
- Fuyi
G
- Gain
- Gard
- Garnier
- Gaviscon
- General
- Genie
- ghd (good hair day)
- Gillette
- Giorgio Armani
- Givenchy
- Givenchy Parfums
- Glad
- Glade
- Glam Glow
- Glaxose-D
- GlaxoSmithKline
- Glenmorangie
- Glen
- Gliss Kur
- Global Brands
- Globol
- Goddard’s
- Golden Rooster
- Good Humor
- GoodNites
- Got2b
- Grand-PA
- Grand Prix
- Green Finger
- Green Works
- Grey
- Guang Ming
- GUCCI
- Guerlain
- Guy Laroche
- Gynol
H
- Haiermian
- Hakle
- Hamam
- Harpic
- Havu Mäntysuopa
- Hazeline
- Head & Shoulders
- Healthy Woman
- Heartbrand
- Helena Rubenstein
- Hellman’s
- Henkel
- Hennessy
- Herbal Essences
- Hertog
- Hidden Valley
- Hidra
- Hill’s
- Hinds
- Home Mat & Home Keeper
- Horlicks / Horlicks
- House 99
- Hublot
- Huggies
- Hurricane
- Häxan
I
- Iba
- Igora
- IHADA
- Imodium
- Impulse
- Indola
- Indulekha Bringha Oil
- Inmarko
- Instanet
- INTEGRATE
- Intimus
- Investir
- Iodex
- Iodosan
- ipro
- IPSA
- Irish Spring
- ISSEY MIYAKE
- IT Cosmetics
- Ivory
J
- Jackson
- James Bond 007 Fragrances
- Jardin d’Acclimatation
- Javex
- Jif
- Jil Sander
- Johnson & Johnson
- Johnson & Johnson Red Cross
- Johnson’s Baby
- Joico
- Joko Tea
- Jo Malone
- Jontex
- JOOP!
- Joy
- Junior Horlicks
K
- K-Y
- K2r
- Kabi Killer
- Kaboom
- Kadus Professional
- Kalina
- Kao
- Katameru Tenpuru
- Kat Von D Beauty (learn more)
- Katy Perry Parfums
- KC Masterpiece
- Kenra Professional
- Kenzo
- Kenzo Parfums
- Kérastase
- Keratin Color
- Kibon
- Kiehl’s
- Kilian
- Kimberly Clark Corporation
- Kimberly Clark Professional
- Kimcare
- Kimtech
- Kindness
- Kingsford
- Kinsale Candles
- Kissan
- Kit
- Kitchen Bouquet
- Kiton
- Kit Racines
- Kiwi Mr Muscle
- Klaro
- Klaro Pledge
- Kleen Bebe
- Kleenex
- KleenGuard
- Klondike
- Knorr
- Knorrox
- Konzil
- Kosé
- Kotex
- Kotex Anydays
- Kotex GoodFeel
- Kotex White
- Krug
- Kuner
- Küül
L
- L’il Critters
- L.A. Looks
- Lab Series
- LACOSTE
- Lactaid
- Lady’s Choice
- Lady Speed Stick
- La Grande Epicerie de Paris
- Lakmé
- Lambert Kay
- La Mer
- Lan-Choo
- Lancaster
- Lancôme
- La Roche-Posay
- La Samaritaine
- Laska
- La Toja
- LAURA MERCIER
- Le Chat
- Lean
- Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche
- Le Labo (learn more)
- LePage
- Le Parisien
- Le Sancy
- Les Echos
- Lestoil
- Lever 2000
- Lever Ayush Therapy
- Legatrin
- Licor del Polo
- Lifebuoy
- Lip Lab by Bite (learn more)
- Lipton
- Liquid-Plumr
- Liril
- Listermint
- Little Swimmers
- LIVE
- Loctite
- Loewe
- Londa Professional
- Lord Sheraton
- Loro Piana
- Losk
- Louis Vuitton
- Lovables
- Lubriderm
- Luden’s
- Luvs
- Lux
- LVMH
- Lyons
- Lysoform
- Lysol
- L’Oréal (learn more)
- L’Oréal Paris
- L’Oréal Professionnel
M
- MAC
- MA CHERIE
- Macleans
- Mad About Curls & Waves
- Magic
- Magno
- Magnum
- Maille
- Maison Francis Kurkdjian
- Maison Margiela
- MAJOLICA MAJORCA
- Make Up For Ever
- Makroflex
- Malloa
- Maltova
- MAQUILLAGE
- Marc Jacobs
- Marc Jacobs Beauty
- Marc Jacobs Fragrances
- Marmite
- Mary Kay (learn more)
- Mas
- Matey
- Max Factor
- Maxinutrition
- Maybelline New York
- McColin’s
- Mead
- Medacalm
- Meds
- Mentadent
- Mercier
- Merck
- Meridol
- Meta
- method (learn more)
- Metylan
- Mexx
- Micatin
- Michael Kors
- Micolor
- Micralax
- Migraleve
- Minidou
- Mini Risk
- Mir
- Miror
- Mistol
- Mistolin
- Miu Miu
- Mizani
- Mod’s Hair
- Modess
- monange
- Mondamin
- Monistat
- Mont St Michel
- Mortein
- Motrin
- Motrin Children
- Moët & Chandon
- Moynat
- Mr. Clean
- Mr Muscle
- Mr Muscle Kiwi Clean
- Mrs. Meyers Clean Day (learn more)
- Mucinex
- Murphy Oil Soap
- Myadec
- Mylanta
N
- N.A.E. Naturale Antica Erboristeria
- Nair
- narciso rodriguez
- NARS (learn more)
- Nasalcrom
- Native
- Natural & Easy
- Naturalamb Condoms
- Natural Styling
- Natural Vitality
- Naturelle
- Nautica Fragrances
- nbc
- Nectar Color
- Neko
- Nelsen
- Neocell
- Neosporin
- Neutrakal
- Neutrex
- Neutrogena
- Neutromed
- Neve
- Nevex
- Newton Vineyard
- Nexxus
- Nicabate
- Nicholas Kirkwood
- NicoDerm
- Nicoderm
- Nicorette / Nicorette
- Nicotinell
- Niely
- NIOXIN
- NiQuitin
- Nitromors
- Nizoral
- Nordic Blonde
- Novelle
- Noxzema
- Nu-Gauze
- Nurofen
- Nuromol
- NYX Professional Makeup
O
- O.B.
- Odol
- Odol-med3
- OFF!
- Oil Ultime
- Olay
- Old English
- Old Spice
- Ole Henriksen (learn more)
- OMO
- OneTouch
- Only Love
- OPI
- Opti
- Orajel
- Oral-B
- Orange GLO
- Organics
- Origins
- Os-cal
- Osi
- Osis+
- Osis+ Session Label
- Otrivin
- Oust
- Oust Descalers
- OxiClean
- Oxi Magic
P
- P/S (Pepsodent, Mentadent, Signal)
- Page
- PAIXÃO
- Palette
- Palmolive
- Palmolive Naturals
- Paloma Picasso
- Pampers
- Panadeine
- Panadol
- Pantene
- Paon Essence Rich
- Parfums Christian Dior
- Parodontax
- Parson’s
- Pato
- Patou
- Patrice
- Pattex
- Pattex Chemoprén
- PB8
- Pe
- Pearl Drops
- Pearl Dust
- Pears
- Pediacare
- Pemolux
- Pemos
- Penaten
- Pepcid
- Pepcid AC
- Pepsodent
- Pepto-Bismol
- Perfax
- Perfect Mousse
- Perfumes Loewe
- Perlan
- Perlana
- Persil / Persil
- Pert
- Perwoll
- Petalo
- Pfanni
- Pfizer
- PG Tips
- philosophy (learn more)
- Pine-Sol
- Pingos
- Pinhosol
- Pink Shirtmaker
- Pipe Unish
- Piriteze
- Piriton
- Pledge
- Plenitud
- Pliz
- Poett
- Poise
- Polident
- Poligrip
- Polil
- Polybit
- Poly Color Cream Hair
- Polysporin
- Poly Swing
- Ponal
- Pond’s
- Ponstan
- Popsicle
- Pot Noodle
- Pravana
- Pre-Seed
- Pride
- Priligy
- Prill
- Prilosec OTC
- Pritt
- Procter & Gamble (learn more)
- Prodent / Prodent
- Proenza Schouler
- ProMax
- Promind
- Pronto
- ProResults
- Protex
- Provin
- Puffs
- Pull-Ups
- Punch
- Punch Dishmatic
- Pur
- Pureit
- PURE&MILD
- Pure Color
- Pure Derm
- Pureology (learn more)
- Pure
- Purex
- Pyrel
Q
R
- Radio Classique
- Rafhan
- Raid
- Rainbow Light
- Ralph Lauren
- REACH
- Reactine
- Reckitt Benckiser
- Redbird
- Redken
- Regaine
- Rembrandt
- Remicade
- Re-Nature
- Renew Life
- Renuzit
- RepHresh
- Replens
- Resistol
- Resolve
- REVITAL GRANAS
- Revlon
- Rex
- Rexona
- Ri-K
- Rid-X
- Ridsect
- Right Guard
- Rigident
- RIMMEL London
- RIMOWA
- Rin
- Rindex 3en1
- Rinso
- Risqué
- roberto cavalli
- Robertsons
- Robijn
- Roc
- Rodin Olio Lusso
- Rogaine
- Roger&Gallet
- Rolaids
- Roma Coco
- Royal Van Lent
- Rubson
- Ruinart
- Rutinoscorbin
- RéVive
S
- S.C. Johnson & Son
- S.O.S
- Safeguard
- Salamander
- Sally Hansen
- Salvo
- Sanex
- Sanoflore
- Saran
- Sard Wonder
- Sariwangi
- Sassoon Professional
- Savora
- Schauma
- Schering-Plough
- Schmidt’s (learn more)
- Scholl
- Schwarzkopf
- SC Johnson Professional
- Scoop Away
- Scope
- Scorpio
- Scott
- Scott’s Emulsion
- Scottex
- Scrubbing Bubbles
- Scrub Free
- Sculptress
- Seah
- Sebastian Professional
- Seborin
- Secret
- Seed Phytonutrients
- Selecta
- Sellotape
- SENKA
- Sensodyne
- Sephora
- Septifos
- SERGE LUTENS
- Seventh Generation (learn more)
- Sexy Hair
- Shamtu
- SHISEIDO
- Shiseido Cosmetics
- SHISEIDO PROFESSIONAL
- Shout
- Shower to Shower
- Shumitect
- Shut
- Shu Uemura
- Shu Uemura Art of Hair
- Sidol
- Silan
- Silhouette
- Simple
- Simply Saline
- Simply Sleep
- Sinutab
- Sista
- SK-II
- Skin Bracer
- SkinCeuticals
- Skin Guard
- Skip
- SK Men
- Smashbox (learn more)
- Smile
- Smooth ‘N Shine
- Snobol
- Snowberry
- Snuggle
- Sofix
- Soft & Dri
- Softlan
- Soft Scrub / Soft Scrub
- Softsoap
- Solero
- Solpadeine
- Solvite
- Somat
- Somponi
- Sonsanol
- Sorrisco
- Soupline
- Soy Vay
- Spee
- Speedstick
- Spinbrush
- Splenda
- Spray ‘N Wash
- Spree
- St. Ives
- Sta-soft
- Starboard Cruise Services
- Stayfree
- Stella McCartney (learn more)
- Steri-Pad
- Stim-u-dent
- Stira e Ammira
- Strait Styling
- Strepsils
- Suave
- Suavitel
- Sudacare
- Sudafed
- Sunil
- Sun Laundry & Dish
- Sunlight / Sunlight
- Sunsilk
- Super Coix
- Super Pell
- Super Wernet’s
- Supreme Keratin
- Supreme Selection
- Surf / Surf
- Surf Excel
- Swiffer
- Synthol
- Syoss
- SYSTEM Professional
T
- Taaza
- Taft
- Tag Heuer
- Tahiti
- Taj Majal
- Talo
- Tampax
- Tana
- Tangit
- tbh — true beautiful honest
- Technomelt
- Tec Italy
- Teen Spirit
- Tela
- Tender Care
- Tenn
- Teraxyl
- Teroson
- Terra
- Terrazas de los Andes
- Theraflu
- Theramed
- Thicker Fuller Hair
- Tide
- Tiffany & Co.
- TIGI
- Tilex
- Timotei
- TIPP-EX
- Toke
- Tolu
- Tom Ford Beauty
- Tommy Hilfiger
- Tom’s Of Maine (learn more)
- Tone
- Toni & Guy
- Too Faced (learn more)
- Toppik
- Tory Burch
- TRESemmé
- Trojan Brand Condoms
- Truliva
- Truly Radiant
- TSUBAKI
- Tucks Pads
- Tums
- Tylenol
- Té club
U
- U by Kotex
- Ultra Brite
- Ultracet
- UniBond
- Unilever
- Unilever Food Solutions
- UNO
- Unox
- urara
- Urban Decay (learn more)
V
- Vademecum
- Vania
- Vanish
- Vape
- Vapona
- Vaseline
- Veet
- Venus
- Vernel
- Veuve Clicquot
- Vichy
- Vicks
- Viennetta
- Vigor
- Viking
- Viktor&Rolf
- Vim
- Visene
- Viso
- Viss
- Vitafusion
- Viva / Viva / Viva
- Vivere
- Viviscal
- Vixal
- VO5
- Volcan de mi Tierra
- Voltaren
- Vu
W
- Wall’s
- Waterpik
- WC Duck
- WC Frisch
- WD-40
- Weißer Riese
- Wella
- Wella Professionals
- Wellgate
- Wheel
- Windex
- Wipol
- Wipp Express
- Witte Reus
- WK Ultra
- Woly
- Woly Sport
- Wondersoft
- Woolite
- WypAll
X
Y
Z
- Zadig & Voltaire
- Zen’sect
- Zenith
- Zero Frizz
- Zest
- Zhonghua
- Ziploc
- Zotos Professional
- Zovirax
- Zwitsal
- Zyrtec
- ZzzQuil
More Ways to Make a Difference
Here are some more ways to maximize your impact and be ethically consistent:
Go Meat-Free
Go Dairy-Free
Go Egg-Free