Is L’OrĂ©al Cruelty-Free?

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Is L’OrĂ©al Cruelty-Free?

L’OrĂ©al is not cruelty-free. They may test on animals, either themselves, through their suppliers, or through a third party. Brands who fall under this category could also be selling products where animal testing is required by law.

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From L’Oreal’s official FAQ:

“Our consumers’ health and safety have always been an absolute priority for L’OrĂ©al. As is the support of animal welfare.

L’OrĂ©al has developed a very rigorous safety evaluation procedure of its products, backed by Research. Well before the question of animal testing was raised by civil society or within a regulatory framework, L’OrĂ©al has been committed to new methods of assessing safety that don’t involve animals. A true pioneer, L’OrĂ©al has been reconstructing human skin models in laboratories to elaborate in vitro safety tests since 1979, as an alternative to animals. In 1989, L’OrĂ©al completely ceased testing its products on animals, thus 14 years before the regulation required so. Today, L’OrĂ©al no longer tests its ingredients on animals and no longer tolerates any exception to this rule.

Certain health authorities may nevertheless decide to conduct animal tests themselves for certain cosmetic products, as it is still the case in China.
L’OrĂ©al has been the most active company working alongside the Chinese authorities and scientists for over 10 years to have alternative testing methods recognized, and permit the cosmetic regulation to evolve towards a total and definite elimination of animal testing. Thanks to this, since 2014, certain products manufactured and sold in China like shampoo, body wash or certain make-up are no longer tested on animals.”

Is L’OrĂ©al owned by a parent company that tests on animals?

L’OrĂ©al is not owned by a parent company that tests on animals.

Is L’OrĂ©al certified cruelty-free by any organizations?

No, L’OrĂ©al is not certified by any organizations.

Is L’OrĂ©al vegan?

L’OrĂ©al 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 L’OrĂ©al 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."

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