Is Avon Cruelty Free and Vegan?
Summary About Avon
No, Avon is not a cruelty‑free brand because they test on animals directly or indirectly.
- Avon or their suppliers might test their final products or ingredients on animals.
- Avon might hire a third-party to test on animals.
Yes, Avon is sold in mainland China. China is the only country that requires animal testing. They require animal testing on imported cosmetic products that did not go through a proper channel and special use products such as sunscreen, skin brightening products, hair dyes etc. Also, all products sold in China can be tested on animals for post-market animal testing if consumer complaints are filed.
Avon is not certified as cruelty-free by PETA nor Leaping Bunny.
Yes, Avon is owned by Natura & Co, which is not a cruelty-free brand.
No, Avon is not a 100%Â vegan brand because some of their products contain animal ingredients or animal by-products.
We consider a brand as 100% vegan if their products do not contain
- animal ingredients
- animal by-products (including honey and beeswax)
- any other animal-derived ingredients
Avon does not meet this criteria.
