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 formula is also vegan, cruelty-free, paraben-free, non-comedogenic, and safe for sensitive skin.
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Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
The clinical-grade, cruelty-free silk has a number of benefits to improve sleep quality.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Guests can also expect toiletries by Haan, a Spanish brand known for its cruelty-free ethos and sustainable practices.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
And while slaughter-free meat isn’t widely available yet, delicious vegan meats and other cruelty-free foods are everywhere.
—Heather Moore, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
Vegan and cruelty-free, plus with recyclable and sustainable packaging—this is one feel-good spray to keep on hand all season long.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024
For more than two decades, the award-winning brand has stayed true to its mission, delivering pro-level formulas (that have been cruelty-free since day one) anyone and everyone who has a love for makeup could afford.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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
But one of the latest breakthroughs in sustainable, cruelty-free food comes from yet another kingdom of life: fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2024
Amanda Ogle, Southern Living, 5 June 2024
The clinical-grade, cruelty-free silk has a number of benefits to improve sleep quality.
—Alida Nugent, Better Homes & Gardens, 4 June 2024
Guests can also expect toiletries by Haan, a Spanish brand known for its cruelty-free ethos and sustainable practices.
—Laura Ratliff, Travel + Leisure, 3 June 2024
And while slaughter-free meat isn’t widely available yet, delicious vegan meats and other cruelty-free foods are everywhere.
—Heather Moore, The Mercury News, 28 May 2024
Vegan and cruelty-free, plus with recyclable and sustainable packaging—this is one feel-good spray to keep on hand all season long.
—Kristin Guy, Sunset Magazine, 30 May 2024
For more than two decades, the award-winning brand has stayed true to its mission, delivering pro-level formulas (that have been cruelty-free since day one) anyone and everyone who has a love for makeup could afford.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 17 May 2024
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
But one of the latest breakthroughs in sustainable, cruelty-free food comes from yet another kingdom of life: fungi.
—Cody Cottier, Discover Magazine, 14 May 2024
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