What is the best cruelty-free skincare brand in 2026?

UpCircle Beauty currently leads our cruelty-free skincare ranking with an average ethics score of 94.5/100 across 2 verified products.

How do you verify a skincare brand is cruelty-free?

We require independent evidence — Leaping Bunny or an equivalent audited program covering the brand, its suppliers and any third-party testing, including testing required for market access. Self-declared "not tested on animals" labels are not enough.

Are these skincare brands vegan too?

Not always. Cruelty-free means no animal testing; vegan means no animal-derived ingredients. Each brand card lists the exact certifications verified so you can filter for both.

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Cruelty-Free Skincare Brands

28 cruelty-free skincare brands are verified on VeggieOS Compare, led by UpCircle Beauty with an ethics score of 94.5/100. Cleansers, serums, moisturisers and SPF verified free of animal testing.

1. UpCircle Beauty

94.5

VeganLeaping BunnyB CorpFSC Certified

2 verified products · Hibiscus and Rose Solid Face Cleanser, Daily Face Cream

2. Meow Meow Tweet

Leaping BunnyPETA-Approved VeganB CorpPlastic Negative

1 verified product · Meow Meow Tweet Baking Soda Free Deodorant Cream - Grapefruit

3. Pai Skincare

VeganCruelty-FreeCOSMOS OrganicLeaping Bunny

2 verified products · Super Fruit Facial Oil, The Mineral Sunscreen SPF 30

4. ILIA Beauty

Leaping BunnyPETA-Approved VeganEWG VerifiedClimate Neutral

2 verified products · ILIA Super Serum Skin Tint SPF 40 - Tulum ST5, ILIA True Skin Serum Foundation - SF3 Matira

5. Youth To The People

VeganCruelty-FreeB CorpLeaping Bunny

1 verified product · Superfood Cleanser

6. Paula's Choice

Leaping BunnyEWG Verified

1 verified product · Paula's Choice 2% BHA Liquid Exfoliant (Salicylic Acid)

7. Cocokind

B CorpLeaping BunnyEWG Verified

1 verified product · Matcha Moisturizer

8. Suntree Essentials

VeganCruelty-FreeLeaping BunnyEWG Verified

1 verified product · Healiant Facial Cleansing Bar

9. Susteau

B CorpCruelty-FreeLeaping BunnyVegan

1 verified product · The Reset Cleansing Balm

10. Ursa Major

B CorpLeaping BunnyPlastic Negative1% for the Planet

1 verified product · Ursa Major Fantastic Face Wash

11. Acure

Leaping BunnyPETA-Approved VeganUSDA OrganicFair Trade

2 verified products · Acure Radically Rejuvenating Whipped Night Cream, Acure Ultra Hydrating Green Juice Cleanser

12. OUAI

Cruelty-FreeVeganLeaping Bunny

1 verified product · OUAI Chill Pills — Relaxing Bath Bombs with Hemp, Jojoba & Safflower Seed Oils

13. REN Clean Skincare

VeganCruelty-FreeLeaping BunnyClimate Neutral

1 verified product · REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic

14. ISNtree

VeganCruelty-FreeEWG VerifiedPETA-Approved Vegan

1 verified product · ISNtree Chestnut BHA 2% Clear Liquid - Exfoliating Toner for Acne & Pores

15. LifeAround2Angels

Leaping BunnyPETA-Approved VeganClimate Neutral

1 verified product · LifeAround2Angels Bath Bombs Gift Set - 12 USA Made Fizzies with Organic Essential Oils

16. Naturium

Cruelty-FreeVeganLeaping BunnyPETA-Approved Vegan

1 verified product · Naturium Niacinamide Serum 12% Plus Zinc 2% - Face & Body Treatment

17. Alpyn Beauty

Leaping BunnyEWG Verified1% for the PlanetPETA-Approved Vegan

1 verified product · Alpyn Beauty PlantGenius Melt Moisturizer with Bakuchiol

18. Olaplex

Cruelty-FreeVeganPETA-Approved Vegan

1 verified product · Olaplex No.6 Bond Smoother Reparative Styling Creme

19. Foreo

PETA-Approved VeganCruelty-FreeEWG Verified

1 verified product · Foreo Luna 4 Plus Facial Cleansing & Anti-Aging Device for Sensitive Skin

20. Burt's Bees

Leaping BunnyCruelty-FreeClimate NeutralB Corp

2 verified products · Burt's Bees Res-Q Ointment — All-Purpose Skin Salve, 0.6 oz (2-Pack), Burt's Bees Truly Glowing Glow Booster Bi-Phase Oil

21. KraveBeauty

Cruelty-FreePETA CertifiedVegan

1 verified product · The Great Barrier Relief

22. NIVEA

Leaping BunnyClimate NeutralFSC Certified

1 verified product · NIVEA Cherry Blossom & Jojoba Oil Body Lotion - 24H Moisture

23. Kosas

Leaping BunnyEWG VerifiedVegan

1 verified product · Dream Beam Sunscreen SPF 40

24. Dermalogica

Leaping BunnyCruelty-FreeFSC Certified

1 verified product · Daily Microfoliant

25. Augustinus Bader

VeganCruelty-FreeFSC Certified

1 verified product · The Face Cream Mask

26. The Naked Bee

Cruelty-FreeNon-GMO

1 verified product · The Naked Bee Moisturizing Hand & Body Lotion - Orange Blossom Honey

27. 111SKIN

Cruelty-FreeLeaping Bunny

1 verified product · Celestial Black Diamond Cream

28. Paulas Choice

Leaping BunnyCruelty-Free

1 verified product · The UnScrub

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