The Inkey List has confirmed that it is truly cruelty-free. They don't test finished products or ingredients on animals, and neither do their suppliers or any third-parties. They also don't sell their products where animal testing is required by law.
When you shop through the above links, we donate 15% of our proceeds to animal charities!
“Founded by Colette Laxton and Mark Curry in 2018, The INKEY List was born from a belief that better knowledge powers better decisions. We know that the world of beauty, and particulary skincare, can be confusing. But we also know that people are curious and want to understand more about their skin so they can make the right decisions. Not just now, but for its ever changing needs.”
Although The Inkey List is not owned by a parent company that tests on animals, Unilever Ventures and John Mills Limited have invested in the brand. This means that they each own a percentage of The Inkey List. If you prefer to avoid purchasing from cruelty-free brands that are owned by a parent company that tests on animals, we recommend that you do not purchase from this brand.
The Inkey List is not owned by any parent company that tests on animals.
No, The Inkey List is not sold where animal testing is required by law.
Yes, The Inkey List is certified by Leaping Bunny.
The Inkey List is cruelty-free but not 100% vegan, meaning that some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients.
We contact brands directly with our questions in order to get their full animal testing policy. If brands answer all our questions and confirm that no animal testing is happening at any point during production and beyond, they're added to our cruelty-free list. All brands we add have confirmed the information above.
Although The Inkey List is not 100% vegan, they do offer a selection of vegan-friendly products. The products on their website are vegan except for the following:
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