cruelty-free
adjective
cru·el·ty-free
ˈkrü(-ə)l-tē-ˈfrē 
: developed or produced without inhumane testing on animals
cruelty-free cosmetics
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Vegan, cruelty-free, and made without parabens, phthalates, and sulfates.
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Freja And Heaven Mayhem Team Up On Exclusive Collaboration
Freja, renowned for its handmade vegan bags that fuse luxury with functionality, is celebrated for meticulous design and a steadfast commitment to cruelty-free practices.
—Essence, 23 May 2025
The fragrance brand was originally founded by Cat Chen as a cruelty-free, hypoallergenic scent solution.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Each Honest product is cruelty-free and avoids 3,500 harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
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Simon Hill, Wired News, 11 July 2025
Freja And Heaven Mayhem Team Up On Exclusive Collaboration
Freja, renowned for its handmade vegan bags that fuse luxury with functionality, is celebrated for meticulous design and a steadfast commitment to cruelty-free practices.
—Essence, 23 May 2025
The fragrance brand was originally founded by Cat Chen as a cruelty-free, hypoallergenic scent solution.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 8 July 2025
Each Honest product is cruelty-free and avoids 3,500 harmful ingredients like parabens, sulfates, and synthetic fragrances.
—Alyssa Grabinski, People.com, 7 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for cruelty-free
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“Cruelty-free.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/cruelty-free. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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