Looking to clean up your beauty bag without compromising on results? These are some of the standout cruelty-free beauty brands you can buy in Australia right now.

More and more of us are making the switch to cruelty-free beauty products, and it’s not hard to see why. These brands don’t test on animals at any stage of production, and most steer clear of countries that still require it. Whether you’re driven by ethics, sustainability or just want to support brands that do better, cruelty-free beauty makes a whole lot of sense.

Get ready to “add to cart” because we’ve rounded up a shortlist of our hands-down favourite cruelty-free brands that you can shop online in Australia right now. Whether you’re after an eye serum, a new lippy or that cult body scrub you’ve been eyeing (hello, Frank Body), this list has you covered.

How to tell if a brand is really cruelty-free

In Australia, look out for one or both of the following certifications, affiliations or logos on beauty brand websites for peace of mind about what you’re buying. Both organisations above have fully searchable lists of brands that are certified cruelty-free.

• PETA
• Cruelty Free International – Leaping Bunny Programme

The Body Shop

This one is at the top of our list for a reason. The Body Shop has been pioneering ethical beauty since the 1980s. To this day, it continues to advocate strongly for global bans on animal testing with Cruelty Free International. As any kids of the 80s will attest, many of its skincare, makeup and fragrance products have a cult following – for good reason!

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Aesop

Aside from being the home of one of the most coveted hand care products in the country (we’re obsessed with Resurrection), Melbourne-born Aesop is widely loved for its focus on vegan, cruelty-free products. The brand is Leaping Bunny approved and a Certified B Corporation.

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Nude By Nature

PETA-certified and renowned for its breathable, toxin-free makeup, Nude By Nature is an affordable Australian brand with clean, ethically sourced ingredients. From teenagers to seniors, this is a product range trusted by many for its gentle products that keep up with the luxe brands.

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Go-To Skincare

Founded by Zoë Foster Blake, Go-To keeps things simple with gentle, fuss-free skincare without any of the “faux science.” Proudly PETA-certified, it’s created with sensitive skin (and cheeky marketing) in mind and includes everything from serums and moisturisers to lip care, mists and even sunscreen.

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Frank Body

Best known for its Original Coffee Scrub, PETA-certified Frank Body has expanded into a full skincare lineup that’s playful, clean and made in Australia. Many products use vegan formulas, and all contain nourishing ingredients that leave skin soft and glowy.

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LAMAV

LAMAV is Australia’s first certified organic skincare label to include Australian native extracts and Ayurvedic ingredients in its formulations. The products, which span skincare, tanning and wellness, are clean, high-performance and designed to support holistic skin health. LAMAV is Vegan Certified, Australian Certified Toxic-Free and proudly Cruelty-Free Certified.

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Sand & Sky

Sand & Sky puts Australian botanicals in the spotlight, with cruelty-free masks and serums that deliver results fast. Their bright packaging and detoxifying pink clay mask have a loyal global following. Ingredients are ethically sourced, free from nasties, and everything is PETA-approved.

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Kester Black

A local brand making waves globally, Kester Black offers PETA-certified, ethically sourced, 100% vegan skincare, makeup and nail products that fans can’t get enough of. It is also a certified B Corp and committed to sustainability across the board, most notably for its environmentally friendly (and fun!) packaging.

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The Ordinary

This iconic monochrome brand is loved for its no-nonsense skincare made using heavily researched ingredients. The Ordinary is Leaping Bunny-approved and has made a name for itself as a company that challenges the beauty industry with accessible prices and transparent products.

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Drunk Elephant

With bold packaging and high-performance formulas, Drunk Elephant is all about clean, biocompatible skincare that doesn’t compromise. The brand is certified cruelty-free by PETA and avoids what it calls the ‘Suspicious 6’ ingredients, known to cause skin issues.

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ILIA Beauty

Leaping Bunny-certified, ILIA makes clean makeup that’s kind to skin and animals, with multitasking products that simplify beauty routines and revive skin. The range is made up of skincare and makeup, with some of its bestselling products including mascara and lip crayons.

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Rare Beauty

Created by Selena Gomez, Rare Beauty champions mental health and embracing uniqueness. Certified cruelty-free, it delivers cult-status liquid blushes, gentle fragrance mists and glassy lip glosses that you’ll want to buy in every shade.

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Too Faced

Californian brand Too Faced (owned by Estée Lauder) combines bold colour with a firm, PETA-certified, cruelty-free policy. From bestselling mascaras to swoonworthy eyeshadow palettes, it’s a fun and unapologetically glam brand that’s loved the world over.

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Charlotte Tilbury

This luxe, Leaping Bunny-approved British brand is cruelty-free and known for makeup that brings serious glow. Hero products like Pillow Talk lippies and Magic Cream moisturiser have become modern-day classics.

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