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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Known for handcrafted, natural bath and body care, all products are 100% vegan, cruelty-free and made in the USA.
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mineral sunscreen is cruelty-free, and it’s made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and fragrance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, Romi’s products focus on bridging the gap between skin care and makeup with multitasking, cruelty-free formulas that feature zero parabens, phthalates, sulphates, synthetic fragrances or gluten.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Mar. 2026
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Tory Johnson, ABC News, 17 Mar. 2026
The mineral sunscreen is cruelty-free, and it’s made without parabens, sulfates, phthalates, and fragrance.
—Jenny Berg, Vogue, 16 Mar. 2026
This mascara is vegan and cruelty-free.
—Chaunie Brusie, Parents, 14 Mar. 2026
Therefore, Romi’s products focus on bridging the gap between skin care and makeup with multitasking, cruelty-free formulas that feature zero parabens, phthalates, sulphates, synthetic fragrances or gluten.
—Tianwei Zhang, Footwear News, 10 Mar. 2026
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 24 Mar. 2026.
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