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cruelty-free

British  

adjective

  1. (of a cosmetic or other product) developed without being tested on animals

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“Cruelty-Free” is an edgy journey with razor-sharp observations about fame and revenge.

From Los Angeles Times

It’s a custom facial, tailored to your skin’s needs, and all the products used are paraben-free and cruelty-free.

From Los Angeles Times

Marketing the brushes as vegan and cruelty-free also tapped into a wider trend in the fashion industry to move away from animal-derived textiles such as leather and fur and many professional make-up artists also became fans of Spectrum's brushes.

From BBC

Advances in genetic engineering are allowing us to harness microorganisms to produce cruelty-free products that are healthy for consumers and healthier for the environment.

From Science Daily

Once a trailblazer for championing ethical trading and cruelty-free beauty, The Body Shop appears to have stayed still as rivals in the natural, clean beauty space, such as Lush or Neal's Yard Remedies, have moved ahead.

From BBC