Is SkinCeuticals Cruelty Free and Vegan?
Summary About SkinCeuticals
No, SkinCeuticals is not a cruelty‑free brand because they test on animals directly or indirectly.
- SkinCeuticals or their suppliers might test their final products or ingredients on animals.
- SkinCeuticals might hire a third-party to test on animals.
Yes, SkinCeuticals 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.
SkinCeuticals is not certified as cruelty-free by PETA nor Leaping Bunny.
Yes, SkinCeuticals is owned by L’Oréal, which is not a cruelty-free brand.
No, SkinCeuticals 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
SkinCeuticals does not meet this criteria.
