Finding cruelty-free drugstore brands isn’t easy. Target, Walgreens, CVS, and Walmart are flooded with non-cruelty-free makeup and most of the big brands such as L’Oreal, Maybelline, Revlon, and Rimmel London test on animals.
However there are plenty of cruelty-free alternatives out there! I’ve put together this list to help you make the right choices. Once you’re aware of the animal testing policies of these companies, you’ll find that it’s very easy to find good budget-friendly brands and products at your local drugstore.
The most common cruelty-free drugstore makeup brands are Covergirl, Milani, Hard Candy, Pacifica, Jordana, and Sonia Kashuk; the complete list can be found in the table below.
As for cruelty-free skincare brands and personal care products, I personally do all of my shopping at Target, and I would recommend doing the same if you want the widest variety of brands that don’t test on animals. Target carries Yes To Carrots, Dr. Bronner’s, Alba Botanica, Kiss My Face, Avalon Organics, Jason, Giovanni, and Desert Essence. All of these companies except for Yes To Carrots are Leaping Bunny-certified.
Cruelty-Free Drugstore Makeup
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111MedCo
Body Care
Skincare
Body Care
Skincare
3INA
Makeup
Nail Polish
Tools & Accessories
Skincare
Makeup
Nail Polish
Tools & Accessories
Skincare
A
Ace Beauté
False Lashes
Tools & Accessories
Makeup
False Lashes
Tools & Accessories
Makeup
Acure
Body Care
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Sunscreen
Deodorant
Hair Care
Skincare
Aegean Beauty
Body Care
Hair Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Body Care
Hair Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Alaffia
Body Care
Baby
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Baby
Hair Care
Skincare
Alba Botanica
Body Care
Deodorant
Fake Tan
Hair Care
Hair Removal
Skincare
Sunscreen
Body Care
Deodorant
Fake Tan
Hair Care
Hair Removal
Skincare
Sunscreen
Alder New York
Body Care
Skincare
Tools & Accessories
Body Care
Skincare
Tools & Accessories
Alleyoop
Body Care
Deodorant
Makeup
Skincare
Body Care
Deodorant
Makeup
Skincare
Altruist
Skincare
Sunscreen
Skincare
Sunscreen
Andalou Naturals
Body Care
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Deodorant
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Deodorant
Hair Care
Skincare
Anthony
Body Care
Fragrance
Skincare
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Deodorant
Body Care
Fragrance
Skincare
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Deodorant
Arctic Fox
Hair Care
Hair Dye
Nail Polish
Hair Care
Hair Dye
Nail Polish
Ardell
False Lashes
Makeup
False Lashes
Makeup
Aromatica
Body Care
Period Products
Hair Care
Makeup
Oral Care
Skincare
Body Care
Period Products
Hair Care
Makeup
Oral Care
Skincare
Astonish
Cleaning
Laundry
Cleaning
Laundry
Attitude
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Oral Care
Baby
Pet Care
Cleaning
Deodorant
Laundry
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Oral Care
Baby
Pet Care
Cleaning
Deodorant
Laundry
Auromere
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Oral Care
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Oral Care
Avalea
Body Care
Skincare
Body Care
Skincare
AXIS-Y
Skincare
Sunscreen
Skincare
Sunscreen
B
Babo Botanicals
Baby
Body Care
Hair Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Baby
Body Care
Hair Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Badger
Skincare
Hair Care
Hair Removal
Baby
Body Care
For Men
Sunscreen
Skincare
Hair Care
Hair Removal
Baby
Body Care
For Men
Sunscreen
BaeBlu
Body Care
Fake Tan
Makeup
Nail Polish
Skincare
Body Care
Fake Tan
Makeup
Nail Polish
Skincare
Balm Balm
Body Care
Fragrance
Baby
Skincare
Body Care
Fragrance
Baby
Skincare
Barry M
Makeup
Nail Polish
Makeup
Nail Polish
Beast
Body Care
Hair Removal
Candles
For Men
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Hair Removal
Candles
For Men
Hair Care
Skincare
Beekman 1802
Body Care
Sunscreen
Candles
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Sunscreen
Candles
Hair Care
Skincare
Being Frenshe
Body Care
Candles
Fragrance
Hair Care
Household
Body Care
Candles
Fragrance
Hair Care
Household
Ben Nye
Makeup
Tools & Accessories
Makeup
Tools & Accessories
Benecos
Body Care
Skincare
Nail Polish
Oral Care
For Men
Deodorant
Hair Care
Makeup
Body Care
Skincare
Nail Polish
Oral Care
For Men
Deodorant
Hair Care
Makeup
Benton
Body Care
Skincare
Body Care
Skincare
Billy Jealousy
Fragrance
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Tools & Accessories
Fragrance
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Tools & Accessories
bioClarity
Body Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Body Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
BKIND
Body Care
Hair Care
Nail Polish
Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Nail Polish
Skincare
Blinc
Makeup
Skincare
Tools & Accessories
Makeup
Skincare
Tools & Accessories
BLK/OPL
Makeup
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Tools & Accessories
Skincare
Makeup
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Removal
Tools & Accessories
Skincare
Blueland
Body Care
Cleaning
Household
Laundry
Body Care
Cleaning
Household
Laundry
Bomb Cosmetics
Body Care
Candles
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Candles
Hair Care
Skincare
Bondi Sands
Body Care
Tools & Accessories
Fake Tan
Skincare
Sunscreen
Body Care
Tools & Accessories
Fake Tan
Skincare
Sunscreen
Boots
Body Care
Fragrance
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Care
Makeup
Oral Care
Skincare
Body Care
Fragrance
Sunscreen
For Men
Hair Care
Makeup
Oral Care
Skincare
Botanic Tree
Body Care
For Men
Fake Tan
Skincare
Body Care
For Men
Fake Tan
Skincare
Branch Basics
Body Care
Household
Laundry
Body Care
Household
Laundry
Bubble
Skincare
Sunscreen
Skincare
Sunscreen
Bulldog
For Men
Skincare
For Men
Skincare
Burt’s Bees
Body Care
Hair Care
Baby
Makeup
Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Baby
Makeup
Skincare
butter LONDON
Makeup
Body Care
Nail Polish
Makeup
Body Care
Nail Polish
Byoma
Body Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
Body Care
Skincare
Sunscreen
C
C.O. Bigelow
Makeup
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Nail Polish
Oral Care
For Men
Hair Removal
Household
Tools & Accessories
Candles
Fragrance
Makeup
Body Care
Skincare
Hair Care
Sunscreen
Nail Polish
Oral Care
For Men
Hair Removal
Household
Tools & Accessories
Candles
Fragrance
Cake
Body Care
Fragrance
Hair Care
Skincare
Body Care
Fragrance
Hair Care
Skincare
This needs to be updated as Covergirl received the “Hopping Bunny” certification as it being officially cruelty free.
Covergirl is now cruelty-free and owned by Coty
I just searched Ardell on PETAs list of companies that are cruelty free and they’re not on there….
Is Ariposa Or Mariposa makeup from Dollaramma cruelty free? I’ve heard it is but Iv’e also heard it is’nt and I can’t find it anywhere for the correct answer!
Really appreciate this. Spent two hours trying to just put regular shopping list together (detergent, toothpaste, deodorant, etc). Would have taken even longer without this site. Thank you.
Skinfix is a cruelty free lip balm which can be found in drug stores. Love it!
Is Senka a cruelty free product?
Does Apivita test on animals?
Rite aids private brand Daylogic is cruelty free.
so glad I found this list! I’m just jumping to the CF world but out of those brands about 3 are available in Australian drugstores….
all those companies are not on leaping bunny site.
FYI, I went to target knowing Sonia Kushik was cruelty free. However when I grabbed one of her brushes, it said made in China. ??
I was so bummed to find out that so many of my beloved drugstore brands test on animals! Especially because in Germany where I live, almost none of the brands you listed as cruelty free are available in drugstores. German brands are forbidden to test on animals, but the quality of those usually is nowhere near American brands like elf or Milani. The only ray of hope is that Zoeva is completely cruelty free & a German brand, so it’s easily accessible – and their products are really dope!
Black Radiance is also owned by the same company as Wet N Wild, right? So are they also cruelty-free?
Isn’t Kokie Cosmetics cruelty-free?
Is LA girl pro concealer vegan and cruelty free?
Hi all,
So glad to have found this site! I just learned that Dollar Tree (I live in NYC) is currently selling several items that are cruelty free. Salon Selectives Shampoo and Conditioner and all Dermasil lotions are not tested on animals and only $1 each!
Will post pictures if able.
Thanks!
Does essence test on animals? It says on their website that they don’t but L’Oréal lied to me so I don’t know If i can trust essence.
Essence is cruelty-free! 🙂
my favorite brand for eyeliner, Jesses Girl (sold in rite aid) , says they do not test on animals. their liquid liner is honestly an exact dupe for Kat Von D – but its only $6USD!! The bottom of the website says that they are certified cruelty free <3
Hey! please can you contact Younique make up as they are cruelty free and don’t use any chemicals in the products this would be great for them to appear on your blog thank you!
kind regards
Sophie Elphick
Thank you so much for these lists and all the effort you put into finding out whether companies are cruelty free or not. I’m slowly making the change not only with my beauty products but also with cleaning and hygiene products.
Do you happen to know if Up & Up tests on animals? I’d like to know if they’re okay to use (though something tells me they aren’t.)
Thanks again!
To be very specific, while some of these companies may get the label “cruelty-free” because they don’t TEST on animals, some of the products made by these companies contain animal products and/or by-products. For some, that means these items are NOT cruelty-free. Always read the ingredients of all products to find what is right for you.
i also need help with tooth paste and mouth wash =/ … that and cleaning agents for the home are my biggest difficulty. please help.
please lmk if i can shop equate brand…im very new to this and i need to replace the shout i use to get the stains out. im not sure to believe the dif things im reading with google and i heard peta may not be as accurate as this site.
chelsey
Can You confirm AVON in UK – my information is that they do test on animals if required ie China
Hi Philip, Avon is not a cruelty-free brand. Thanks!
Is there any information on CeraVe?
Soap and Glory said they do not test on animals, how can I make sure they don’t?
I’m confused on something. If some companies test on animals as required by law, does this pertain to only those products sold in China? Otherwise, why are some companies/products not required by law to test?
Burts bees is no longer cruelty free they only test on animals when nessisary, but you shouldn’t be testing in animals at all of course. I emailed the company directly and they have confirmed this. Just wanted to let you know.
HI! I’m looking for cruelty-free hair care – shampoo, conditioner and styling options? Other than Paul Mitchell, what are the drugstore and salon options?
I’m working on a hair brands list, please stay tuned!