cruelty-free
No animal testing
Cruelty-free describes products, especially cosmetics and household goods, that were developed without testing on animals: cruelty-free shampoo, Is this mascara cruelty-free?
The term appears on packaging as a marketing claim, though standards for what qualifies vary.
By extension, cruelty-free can describe any practice that avoids harming animals.
Moral claims for fauna
- animal welfareNon-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- ethical treatmentMorally proper conduct toward others
- compassionConcern for others' distress
empathy · sentience · speciesism · bioethics · animal advocacy · animal protection · conscience · responsibility
Synthetic animal-hair fabric
- faux leatherSynthetic hide substitute
- synthetic leatherMan-made hide substitute
- vegan leatherNon-animal hide substitute
- pleatherImitation animal hide
ethical fashion · sustainable fashion · textiles · accessories · handbags · shoes · outerwear
Sourced from flora
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- botanicalRelated to plants
- vegan-friendlySuitable for plant-only diets
- plant-derivedOriginating from flora
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
- organicFrom living matter
zero-waste · compostable · green · low-impact · renewable · natural ingredients · reef-safe · carbon-neutral
Surgery on living animals
- laboratory animalsCreatures used in experiments
- product testingEvaluating items before sale
- in vivoWithin living tissue
- toxicologyScience of poisons
in vitro · dissection · clinical trials · safety testing · cell cultures · tissue samples · computer modeling
Animal welfare advocacy group
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
- verifiedConfirmed as accurate
accredited · standards · compliance · third-party · approved · transparency · audited · guidelines
Aesthetic excellence
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- toiletriesPersonal care products
- personal careMaintaining one's hygiene
haircare · shampoo · moisturizer · lipstick · foundation · mascara · cleanser · serum
animal rights
Moral claims for fauna
- animal welfareNon-human health and treatment
- humaneMarked by kindness
- ethical treatmentMorally proper conduct toward others
compassion · empathy · sentience · speciesism · bioethics · animal advocacy · animal protection · conscience · responsibility · integrity
faux fur
Synthetic animal-hair fabric
- faux leatherSynthetic hide substitute
- synthetic leatherMan-made hide substitute
- vegan leatherNon-animal hide substitute
pleather · ethical fashion · sustainable fashion · textiles · accessories · handbags · shoes · outerwear
plant-based
Sourced from flora
- syntheticProduced artificially, not natural
- botanicalRelated to plants
- vegan-friendlySuitable for plant-only diets
eco-friendly
Not harming the environment
- biodegradableAble to decompose naturally
- recyclableCapable of being remade
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
organic · zero-waste · compostable · green · low-impact · renewable · natural ingredients · reef-safe · carbon-neutral · packaging
vivisection
Surgery on living animals
- laboratory animalsCreatures used in experiments
- product testingEvaluating items before sale
- in vivoWithin living tissue
toxicology · in vitro · dissection · clinical trials · safety testing · cell cultures · tissue samples · computer modeling
PETA
Animal welfare advocacy group
- certifiedOfficially declared valid
- logoCompany identifying symbol
- labelIdentifying attachment or marker
verified · accredited · standards · compliance · third-party · approved · transparency · audited · guidelines · trusted
beauty
Aesthetic excellence
- skincareComplexion maintenance regimen
- makeupProducts for beautifying faces
- toiletriesPersonal care products
personal care · haircare · shampoo · moisturizer · lipstick · foundation · mascara · cleanser · serum · lotion
- beauty trendsnatural beauty, no makeup, K-beauty, glass skin, anti-aging
- beautymakeup, cosmetics, lipstick, mascara, eyeliner
- beauty industrylipstick, mascara, foundation, eyeshadow, blush
- eco-friendlysustainable, fair trade, green, biodegradable, recyclable
- beauty termsmatte, dewy, hydrating, moisturizing, smoothing
- free-from