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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These days, that answer is more complicated than just cruelty-free.
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Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
Tarte Cosmetics is renowned for its high-quality, cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products, all powered by nourishing ingredients.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Founded in 2021, Below 60 creates cruelty-free home fragrances free from dyes, phthalates, parabens and formaldehydes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to its non-aerosol mist, its ingredients are clean, sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free, sulfate-free and paraben-free.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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Gia Yetikyel, Vogue, 26 Apr. 2025
Tarte Cosmetics is renowned for its high-quality, cruelty-free line of easy-to-use, life-proof products, all powered by nourishing ingredients.
—Nora Colomer, FOXNews.com, 23 Apr. 2025
Founded in 2021, Below 60 creates cruelty-free home fragrances free from dyes, phthalates, parabens and formaldehydes.
—Renan Botelho, Footwear News, 23 Apr. 2025
In addition to its non-aerosol mist, its ingredients are clean, sustainable, vegan, cruelty-free, sulfate-free and paraben-free.
—Tanya Benedicto Klich, Forbes.com, 22 Apr. 2025
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 5 May. 2025.
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