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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Unlike many nail products that can be harsh on both skin and the environment, this one is eco-friendly, made with vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
It’s made in California using vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
UnHide prides itself in delivering cruelty-free, sustainable yet high-quality blankets, pillows, robes and many more snuggly goodies for everyone in your family —including your four-legged pals.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Formulated with Algae Plumping Complex, hydrating seed butters, and vegan waxes (an alternative to beeswax), this balm is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
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Iman Balagam, Vogue, 15 Feb. 2025
It’s made in California using vegan and cruelty-free ingredients.
—Bestreviews, The Mercury News, 6 Feb. 2025
UnHide prides itself in delivering cruelty-free, sustainable yet high-quality blankets, pillows, robes and many more snuggly goodies for everyone in your family —including your four-legged pals.
—Stephanie Sengwe, People.com, 4 Feb. 2025
Formulated with Algae Plumping Complex, hydrating seed butters, and vegan waxes (an alternative to beeswax), this balm is vegan, gluten-free, and cruelty-free.
—Danielle Sinay, Glamour, 31 Jan. 2025
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 21 Feb. 2025.
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