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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The fragrance brand was originally founded by Cat Chen as a cruelty-free, hypoallergenic scent solution.
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Each Honest product is cruelty-free and avoids 3,500 harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
The brand was also early to the conscious beauty conversation, long before buzzwords like clean, cruelty-free, and vegan became industry default.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
Founded in 1976 by activist and entrepreneur Anita Roddick, the brand championed ethical sourcing, cruelty-free formulations, and sustainability—long before these were industry buzzwords.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Each Honest product is cruelty-free and avoids 3,500 harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
The brand was also early to the conscious beauty conversation, long before buzzwords like clean, cruelty-free, and vegan became industry default.
—Marie Lodi, Allure, 5 July 2025
Founded in 1976 by activist and entrepreneur Anita Roddick, the brand championed ethical sourcing, cruelty-free formulations, and sustainability—long before these were industry buzzwords.
—Sindhya Valloppillil, Forbes.com, 14 May 2025
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 19 Jul. 2025.
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