Is L'Oréal Paris cruelty-free? L'Oréal Paris animal testing status and alternatives
Not cruelty-free
No, L'Oréal Paris is not cruelty-free, because its animal testing status depends on markets where animal testing can be required by law. L'Oréal explains that it still figures on PETA's list of companies that test on animals because its products are sold in China, where the health authorities still require and carry out animal testing for certain products. Last verified on October 2, 2026.
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Fact sheet: L'Oréal Paris
- Brand
- L'Oréal Paris
- Cruelty-free status
- Not cruelty-free
- Certifications
- None
- Parent company
- L'Oréal (not cruelty-free)
- Sold in mainland China
- Yes
- Vegan
- Not stated
- Country of origin
- France
- Price tier
- drugstore
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Does L’Oréal Paris test on animals?
L’Oréal Paris does not test on animals itself, according to its own policy, but it is not cruelty-free. L’Oréal explains that it still figures on PETA’s list of companies that test on animals because its products are sold in China, where the health authorities still require and carry out animal testing for certain products.
L’Oréal Paris states: “L’Oréal does not test any of its products or ingredients on animals.”
Is L’Oréal Paris sold in mainland China?
Yes, L’Oréal Paris is sold in mainland China. L’Oréal states that its products are sold in China, where the health authorities still require and carry out animal testing for certain products.
What is L’Oréal Paris’ parent company?
L’Oréal Paris’ parent company is L’Oréal. L’Oréal is not cruelty-free: it acknowledges that it still figures on PETA’s list of companies that test on animals, because its products are sold in China.
What are cruelty-free alternatives to L’Oréal Paris?
The cruelty-free alternatives to L’Oréal Paris are brands certified by Leaping Bunny, Cruelty Free International or PETA. At drugstore prices, e.l.f., essence, CoverGirl and Milani are certified; at prestige prices, Tarte and Benefit are.
- Certified alternatives to L'Oréal Paris makeup are on our list of best cruelty-free drugstore makeup products.
How do you check whether L’Oréal Paris is cruelty-free?
You check whether L’Oréal Paris 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 L’Oréal Paris on October 2, 2026.
- L'Oréal Paris is not listed as cruelty-free on PETA's list, the free register of brands that pledge never to test on animals.