This is one of the most common misunderstandings in vegan beauty.
Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients
A vegan product contains no animal-derived ingredients. It says nothing about whether the product or its ingredients were tested on animals.
Cruelty-free means no animal testing
A cruelty-free product has not been tested on animals — either the finished product or its ingredients. It says nothing about whether the product contains animal-derived ingredients.
Why both matter
A product can be vegan but tested on animals. It can be cruelty-free but contain lanolin or carmine. If both matter to you, look for products that are certified both vegan and cruelty-free — or check both claims independently.
Products in this shop are vegan. Where cruelty-free status has been confirmed, this is noted on the product page.
