Is Benefit cruelty-free? Benefit animal testing status and alternatives
Cruelty-free
Yes, Benefit is cruelty-free, and its animal testing status is confirmed by Cruelty Free International. Benefit states that Cruelty Free International approves it after supplier checks and independent audits, while PETA still rates Benefit a company that may not be cruelty-free because it has not signed PETA's statement of assurance. Last verified on October 2, 2026.
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Fact sheet: Benefit
- Brand
- Benefit
- Cruelty-free status
- Cruelty-free
- Certifications
- Cruelty Free International
- Parent company
- LVMH
- Sold in mainland China
- Not disclosed
- Vegan
- Not stated
- Country of origin
- United States
- Price tier
- prestige
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Does Benefit test on animals?
No, Benefit does not test on animals, and a certifier confirms it. Benefit states that Cruelty Free International approves it after supplier checks and independent audits, while PETA still rates Benefit a company that may not be cruelty-free because it has not signed PETA’s statement of assurance.
Benefit states: “We’re approved by Cruelty Free International.”
What is Benefit’s parent company?
Benefit’s parent company is LVMH.
Which Benefit products are in our cruelty-free picks?
The Benefit products in our cruelty-free picks are listed below, each with its price, store and date.
- Benefit They're Real! Lifting & Lengthening Mascara is the pick for length among our cruelty-free mascaras.
- Benefit Roller Liner Waterproof Liquid Eyeliner is the pick for a matte finish among our best cruelty-free eyeliners.
How do you check whether Benefit is cruelty-free?
You check whether Benefit is cruelty-free by searching the brand on the Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International and PETA lists, because a brand’s own policy is an unregulated claim in the US. Cruelty-Free Check last verified Benefit on October 2, 2026.
- Benefit is part of the Leaping Bunny program, which audits the whole supplier chain.