Brands

D​r. Jart is a Korean skin care company popular worldwide for their Ceramidin and Cicapair skincare products that address skin concerns like redness and sensitive skin. While these products may be very effective, are they ethically sourced? Is Dr. Jart cruelty-free and vegan? D​r. Jart is not a cruelty-free or vegan skincare brand. Their products are…

Each year, more and more companies are making the switch to ethical, sustainable practices. There are currently plenty of cruelty-free and vegan skincare products to choose from, but they’re not always easy to decipher from other brands that falsely claim to have animals’ best interests in mind. Shea Moisture is a shea butter-based skincare, haircare,…

Aquaphor is well known for its best-selling skincare product, Aquaphor Healing Ointment, which works great on dry skin, chapped lips, and minor cuts and scrapes. Aquaphor also has a line of lip balms including Aquaphor Lip Repair and offers baby care and first aid products. But what is the company’s stance on animal testing and…

Kenra Professional is a haircare brand known for its high-quality products and commitment to innovation. Kenra, Kenra Platinum, and Kenra Color are the brand’s three product lines that are popular among professional stylists and their clients. But what about their commitment to animal welfare? Kenra Professional is a company that claims to be cruelty-free, but…

I​sntree is a Korean beauty brand known for their healthy, effective skincare products. Isntree uses many plant-based and natural ingredients in their products that can easily be incorporated into your skincare routine. They also claim to be eco-conscious, but is Isntree cruelty-free? Are they a vegan company? Isntree is a cruelty-free cosmetics brand, but they…

Kerastase is a French luxury haircare brand that was created in 1964. Kerastase sells cult-favorite hair products for many different hair types and hair concerns, from hair loss and damaged hair to dry hair and fine hair. But what are the brand’s ethical standards? Is Kerastase cruelty-free and vegan? Unfortunately, Kerastase is not cruelty-free. They…

Good Molecules is a popular skincare and beauty brand that is known for its super affordable skincare products along the lines of brands like The Ordinary and The Inkey List. Their best-selling products include their Niacinamide Serum and Niacinamide Brightening Toner, both of which are ideal for oily skin, enlarged pores, and uneven skin tone….

Alberto V05 is a haircare brand that offers a wide range of products, from shampoo and conditioner to their cult-favorite Conditioning Hairdressing treatment. Their products contain five essential vitamins: vitamin B3, vitamin C, vitamin E, vitamin B5, and biotin for healthy hair. But is V05 cruelty-free and vegan? Although V05 states that their finished products…

Vichy is a French skincare brand founded in 1931 that formulates its products using thermal water from the Vichy springs. Vichy’s products are made for skin concerns such as acne and aging, and oily, dry, and sensitive skin types. Vichy offers a wide range of skincare products, including cleansers, toners, serums, and moisturizers. But what…

Korean skincare brand iUNIK is beloved for their affordable effective skincare products formulated with natural ingredients, like their Centella Asiatica Calming Gel Cream, a favorite of those with sensitive skin. But are their products ethical? Is iUNIK cruelty-free and vegan? iUNIK is a cruelty-free company, but not all of their products are vegan. The company…