Is Clinique cruelty-free? Clinique animal testing status and alternatives

Does Clinique test on animals?

Clinique does not test on animals itself, according to its own policy, but it is not cruelty-free. PETA lists Clinique among the companies that test on animals, and The Estée Lauder Companies acknowledges that its brands are sold in countries where animal testing on cosmetics or cosmetic ingredients is required by law.

The Estée Lauder Companies, Clinique’s parent, states: “We don’t test our products on animals and we don’t ask others to test for us.”

What is Clinique’s parent company?

Clinique’s parent company is The Estée Lauder Companies. The Estée Lauder Companies is not cruelty-free: it acknowledges that its brands are sold in countries where animal testing on cosmetics is required by law.

What are cruelty-free alternatives to Clinique?

The cruelty-free alternatives to Clinique are brands certified by Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International or PETA. At prestige prices, e.l.f., essence, CoverGirl and Milani are certified; at prestige prices, Tarte and Benefit are.

• Certified alternatives to Clinique makeup are on our list of best cruelty-free drugstore makeup products.

How do you check whether Clinique is cruelty-free?

You check whether Clinique 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 Clinique on October 2, 2026.

• Clinique appears on PETA's list as Clinique (Estee Lauder), rated NOT cruelty-free.