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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Added luxuries include rainfall shower, Egyptian cotton and bamboo linen, cruelty-free Molton Brown toiletries, HD TV, Nespresso machine, cozy bathrobes, electronic safe, and stereo system.
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Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Each pair is handcrafted in Italy using 100 percent cruelty-free materials and is vegan down to the glue, according to the brand.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Kosas is a mainstay in her beauty bag; the cruelty-free formula features peptides, caffeine, and hyaluronic acid to actively reduce dull skin and puffiness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free, the cream is also well-suited for pampering sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Aug. 2025
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Miriam Porter, Forbes.com, 11 Aug. 2025
Each pair is handcrafted in Italy using 100 percent cruelty-free materials and is vegan down to the glue, according to the brand.
—Samantha Conti, Footwear News, 7 Aug. 2025
Kosas is a mainstay in her beauty bag; the cruelty-free formula features peptides, caffeine, and hyaluronic acid to actively reduce dull skin and puffiness.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 5 Aug. 2025
Vegan, cruelty-free, and paraben-free, the cream is also well-suited for pampering sensitive skin.
—Jenny Berg, Allure, 2 Aug. 2025
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 21 Aug. 2025.
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