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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Most popular hair serums at Sephora for $50+ This vegan, cruelty-free serum features a blend of natural ingredients to help boost hair density and prevent shedding.
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dye is vegan, cruelty-free, and also free of ammonia, PPD, and peroxide.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
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Bestreviews, Mercury News, 14 Apr. 2026
Lanolin is a deeply moisturizing oil naturally occurring in sheep's wool, humanely (and cruelty-free) sourced by Australian sheep farmers.
—Tory Johnson, ABC News, 13 Apr. 2026
These lotions are vegan and cruelty-free, and they’re made without fragrances and parabens.
—Bestreviews, Chicago Tribune, 9 Apr. 2026
The dye is vegan, cruelty-free, and also free of ammonia, PPD, and peroxide.
—Maryna Holovnova, New Atlas, 31 Mar. 2026
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 18 Apr. 2026.
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