How to Use cruelty-free in a Sentence
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Over the course of the last 10 years, the cruelty-free company expanded its reach.
—Julia Teti, WWD, 22 Oct. 2024
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Pros: Great scent; not sticky, cruelty-free Cons: Some users say the scent is actually a bit too strong.
—Jenny McCoy, Glamour, 25 Sep. 2024
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The resort has adopted cruelty-free practices in the kitchen, such as not using shark fin, bird’s nest, or foie gras.
—Jenn Rice, Travel + Leisure, 2 Mar. 2025
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These cleaners are also cruelty-free and can be used on any surface in your home.
—Christopher Murray, Fox News, 1 Apr. 2024
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According to the brand, these powders are non-toxic, cruelty-free, and should stay on nails for as long as four weeks.
—Sam Peters, harpersbazaar.com, 20 Apr. 2023
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To add to the ever-growing list of pros, this plumper is also vegan and cruelty-free.
—Alyssa Brascia, Peoplemag, 25 May 2023
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Keep in Mind This cleanser is not certified cruelty-free, so if this is important to you, scroll through to search for one of the others on this list that ticks that box.
—Alena Hall, Verywell Health, 5 Feb. 2024
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The vegan and cruelty-free lip-plumpers can make the wearer's lips 20% bigger in just 28 days, according to the website.
—Rebecca Aizin, Peoplemag, 14 Apr. 2023
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Salt Air keeps it clean, cruelty-free, and sustainable.
—Tira Urquhart, Essence, 15 Apr. 2025
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With a mild lemon scent, these masks are cruelty-free and made without parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.
—Tanya Edwards, Parents, 25 Sep. 2023
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Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
—Kat Romero, Rolling Stone, 21 June 2024
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Plus, the soap is cruelty-free and the citrus scent is really delicious.
—Kathy Barr, Rolling Stone, 11 Oct. 2023
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The wax in this kit contains rosin, an exfoliator that works to remove dull and dead skin cells, plus cruelty-free beeswax and lanolin to detox and nourish the skin.
—Emily Rekstis, Glamour, 16 Aug. 2024
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The cruelty-free formula is safe to use on washable fabrics and works on both colored and white fabric.
—Brandi Fuller, Better Homes & Gardens, 8 June 2023
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As the next big thing in sustainable and cruelty-free meat, some startups are growing it in labs from animal cells.
—IEEE Spectrum, 18 Feb. 2021
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The products are vegan-free, cruelty-free, paraben-free, and sulfate-free.
—ELLE, 15 Mar. 2023
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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
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The pods come in recyclable packaging that reduces waste and is cruelty-free.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 22 Apr. 2023
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The cruelty-free For Now Ink™ lasts 1-2 weeks and fades as the skin naturally regenerates.
—Anna Tingley, Variety, 24 Oct. 2023
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Along with being vegan and cruelty-free, the oil is non-greasy and absorbs easily into the skin.
—Dorian Smith-Garcia, Parents, 17 Apr. 2024
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Essence is a cruelty-free brand that’s recognized by PETA and does not test any of their products on animals.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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Essence is a cruelty-free brand that’s recognized by PETA and does not test any of their products on animals.
—Abby Kass, Miami Herald, 3 Mar. 2025
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This vegan and cruelty-free elixir never makes my hair greasy, which is a godsend since my hair tends to fall flat quite easily.
—Jennifer Chan, Peoplemag, 9 Dec. 2023
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These clean and cruelty-free shades from Jones Road can be minimal enough for everyday wear, or layered for a bolder, night-out look.
—Samantha Lawyer, Woman's Day, 22 June 2023
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Plus, all Olive & June products are cruelty-free and vegan.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 9 Apr. 2025
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The line, which is silicone-free and cruelty-free, is scented with the brand’s signature Temple Oud fragrance.
—Jackie Fields, Peoplemag, 20 Feb. 2024
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This cruelty-free product aligns with your values as it has not been tested on animals.
—Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 29 Aug. 2023
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She’s teamed up with cruelty-free cosmetics brand e.l.f.
—Jason Sheeler, Peoplemag, 3 May 2024
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The brand launched with genderless, vegan, cruelty-free, and non-toxic fragrances that broke traditional perfume rules.
—Karin Eldor, Forbes.com, 31 July 2025
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Vegan, cruelty-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.
—Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
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