Is CoverGirl cruelty-free? CoverGirl animal testing status and alternatives
Cruelty-free
Yes, CoverGirl is cruelty-free, and its animal testing status is confirmed by Cruelty Free International. Cruelty Free International lists CoverGirl as an approved brand, and CoverGirl states that it keeps a fixed cut-off date, monitors its suppliers and has its supplier monitoring system independently audited. Last verified on October 2, 2026.
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Fact sheet: CoverGirl
- Brand
- CoverGirl
- Cruelty-free status
- Cruelty-free
- Certifications
- Cruelty Free International
- Parent company
- Coty
- Sold in mainland China
- Not disclosed
- Vegan
- Not stated
- Country of origin
- United States
- Price tier
- drugstore
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Does CoverGirl test on animals?
No, CoverGirl does not test on animals, and a certifier confirms it. Cruelty Free International lists CoverGirl as an approved brand, and CoverGirl states that it keeps a fixed cut-off date, monitors its suppliers and has its supplier monitoring system independently audited.
CoverGirl states: “All COVERGIRL products are approved under the Cruelty Free International Approval Programme.”
What is CoverGirl’s parent company?
CoverGirl’s parent company is Coty.
Which CoverGirl products are in our cruelty-free picks?
The CoverGirl products in our cruelty-free picks are listed below, each with its price, store and date.
- CoverGirl Lash Blast Volume Mascara is the pick for volume among our best cruelty-free mascaras.
- CoverGirl TruBlend Undercover Concealer is the pick for shade range among our cruelty-free concealers.
How do you check whether CoverGirl is cruelty-free?
You check whether CoverGirl 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 CoverGirl on October 2, 2026.
- CoverGirl is part of the Leaping Bunny program, which audits the whole supplier chain.