The Truth About GLAMGLOW's Animal Testing Policy

Although GlamGlow as a company do not test their finished products on animals, they nevertheless pay others to test their products on animals “where required by law”. This means that GlamGlow is not cruelty-free.

When companies claim that they test on animals “where required by law”, it typically means that they sell their products in mainland China, where cosmetics are legally required to be tested on animals.

To learn more about animal testing laws in China, click here.

GlamGlow also doesn’t mention whether or not their suppliers test on animals or if their ingredients are tested on animals, which is a red flag.

Watch out for the “safety as a priority” trick. When a brand emphasizes product safety, like GlamGlow does above, this generally means that they prioritize safety at any cost — even if this means testing on animals to prove safety.

Is GLAMGLOW owned by a parent company that tests on animals?

GLAMGLOW is not owned by a parent company that tests on animals.

Is GLAMGLOW sold where animal testing is required by law?

Yes, GLAMGLOW is available for sale in countries with mandatory animal testing. This means that their products were likely tested on animals.

Is GLAMGLOW certified cruelty-free by any organizations?

No, GLAMGLOW is not certified by any organizations.

Is GLAMGLOW vegan?

GLAMGLOW might offer some vegan products, however because this company is not cruelty-free, we recommend avoiding any products they offer even if they are vegan.

How do you determine that brands like GLAMGLOW are not cruelty-free?

Most brands don't publicly display their full animal testing policies. We contact brands directly with our questions in order to get their complete policy. If any brand states that they, their suppliers, or any third party test on animals, the brand is listed as "not cruelty-free."