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Favorite Cruelty Free Cosmetics
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items I recently made the switch to only purchasing cosmetic products that are certified cruelty free. It’s unfortunate how many cosmetic brands still test on animals so I’m choosing to only support cruelty free brands going forward!
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Haircare
Makeup
Dental Care
Body Care
Haircare
Currently loving the Biotin and Collagen line with the leave in conditioner. Great for all hair types but the Biotin and Collagen line specifically is great for fine hair.
Shampoo
Another cruelty free favorite! Great for curly or dry hair.
Hairitage by Mindy
Love this dry shampoo! I currently have the Beach Babe and love the coconut scent. Great cruelty free option!
Dry Shampoo
Kristen Ess offers high quality hair care products that are cruelty free, for all hair types and are fairly accessible.
Kristin Ess Hair
Makeup
An everyday favorite! This skin tint is lightweight and has a great shade range.
Eaze Drop Lightweight Blurring Skin Tint
Essence is a new brand I recently discovered and they are cruelty free! Currently I’m loving the Lash Without Limits waterproof mascara. It has a lightweight formula that lasts all day but doesn’t weigh the lashes down like other waterproof formulas.
Mascara
I had this Merit cream blush on a previous beauty recs list but I recently found out they are cruelty free! This cream blush has a lightweight formula that glides on easily, has buildable color, and doesn’t take off foundation like other cream blushe...
Flush Balm Cream Blush
Elf cosmetics is a very accessible cruelty free brand! I repurchase multiple elf products including their makeup remover balm, brow gel, and eyelash curlers.
e.l.f. Cosmetics
Dental Care
Boka is a great option for cruelty free toothpaste! Their formulas mainly include nano hydroxyapatite instead of fluoride. Important to remember that when you use this type of toothpaste that you do not rinse after brushing.
Nano-Hydroxyapatite (n-Ha) Toothpaste
Still needing fluoride? Toms is a great cruelty free option! They have various formulations for both adults and kids.
All Toothpaste
Body Care
Most cruelty free deodorants don’t contain aluminum and while those may work for some, they aren’t the best for a sweaty girl like me lol. Carpe is one of the few cruelty free deodorants I have found that still contain aluminum and keep you smelling ...
Carpe
Tom’s is a great cruelty free option that has both aluminum and aluminum free formulas.
Antiperspirant - Tom's if Maine
Dr. Teals is a great cruelty free body care brand! I’m currently loving their Lemon Balm body scrub and lavender body oil.
Dr Teal's
Dr Bronners is a great cruelty free brand! Their traditional Castile soap can be diluted and used as a great body wash or even household cleaning. Important currently using their lavender bar soap. It has a great smell and leaves me feeling fresh and...
Dr. Bronner's
I have been a buff city lover for a couple of years now and I was happy to find out that as of 2026, they are Leaping Bunny certified cruelty free! They have amazing scented laundry soaps, body care, fragrances and hand soaps.
Buff City Soap