Is Revlon cruelty-free? Revlon animal testing status and alternatives
Not cruelty-free
No, Revlon is not cruelty-free, because its animal testing status depends on markets where animal testing can be required by law. PETA lists Revlon among the companies that test on animals, and Revlon states that regulatory authorities in some countries where it sells conduct their own testing and that Revlon complies with their requirements. Last verified on October 2, 2026.
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Fact sheet: Revlon
- Brand
- Revlon
- Cruelty-free status
- Not cruelty-free
- Certifications
- None
- Sold in mainland China
- Not disclosed
- Vegan
- Not stated
- Country of origin
- United States
- Price tier
- drugstore
- Last verified
- October 2, 2026
Does Revlon test on animals?
Revlon does not test on animals itself, according to its own policy, but it is not cruelty-free. PETA lists Revlon among the companies that test on animals, and Revlon states that regulatory authorities in some countries where it sells conduct their own testing and that Revlon complies with their requirements.
Revlon states: “Revlon does not conduct animal testing and has not done so for decades.”
What are cruelty-free alternatives to Revlon?
The cruelty-free alternatives to Revlon 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 Revlon makeup are on our list of cruelty-free drugstore makeup products.
How do you check whether Revlon is cruelty-free?
You check whether Revlon 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 Revlon on October 2, 2026.
- Revlon appears on PETA's cruelty-free database as Revlon, rated NOT cruelty-free.