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

Does NYX test on animals?

No, NYX does not test on animals, and a certifier confirms it. PETA lists NYX Professional Makeup as cruelty-free, and NYX states that PETA has certified it since 2015.

NYX states: “100% Cruelty Free since our founding in 1999, we have never tested on animals. PETA Certified since 2015.”

What is NYX’s parent company?

NYX’s 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. PETA still lists NYX as cruelty-free, because the listing covers the brand and its own supply chain, so shoppers who boycott parent companies that test may choose another brand.

Which NYX products are in our cruelty-free picks?

The NYX products in our cruelty-free picks are listed below, each with its price, store and date.

• NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop 24HR Full Coverage Matte Concealer is the pick for 24-hour wear among our best cruelty-free concealers.
• NYX Can't Stop Won't Stop 24HR Full Coverage Matte Foundation is the pick for full coverage among our best cruelty-free foundations.
• NYX Suede Matte Lipstick is the pick for a vegan matte bullet among our best cruelty-free lipsticks.

How do you check whether NYX is cruelty-free?

You check whether NYX 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 NYX on October 2, 2026.

• NYX appears as cruelty-free on PETA's cruelty-free database, which rests on a signed commitment from the brand and its suppliers.