r/crueltyfree is a subreddit with 24k members. The most common kinds of discussions are solution requests and advice requests, and the community frequently discusses cruelty free, alternative, makeup, moisturizer, and dupe, and they frequently recommend/review mascara, deodorants, and moisturisers.
This subreddit is for the discussion of cruelty free products. You can ask for advice or post suggestions/links to cruelty free cosmetic and household products.
Popular Themes in r/crueltyfree
#1
Solution Requests
: "Any ideas on what to choose instead of this? I have had this big bottle for awhile for my face. It’s almost out and I’d like to buy a cruelty free product that is similar. I just worry about breakouts. Any recommendations?"
25 posts
#2
Advice Requests
: "Cruelty free alternatives"
20 posts
#3
Pain & Anger
: "shea moisture no longer cruelty free"
2 posts
#4
Self-Promotion
: "Please help share this on other platforms!"
1 post
Popular Topics in r/crueltyfree
#1
Cruelty Free
: "shea moisture no longer Cruelty Free"
163 posts
#2
Alternative
: "Cruelty free Alternatives to maybelline sky high"
53 posts
#3
Makeup
: "Just a reminder of why I'll never use non cruelty free products."
44 posts
#4
Moisturizer
: "Face Moisturizer with SPF that doesn’t smell like sunscreen"
25 posts
#5
Dupe
: "ISO MAC CF Dupes"
22 posts
#6
Looking For
19 posts
#7
Cruelty Free
: "Just a reminder of why I'll never use non Cruelty Free products."
19 posts
#8
Products
: "Make Procter & Gamble cruelty free, Over 100 million animals suffer in labs every year, many for testing everyday Products we all use. Companies like P&G still test on animals despite modern alternatives that work just as well.
I started a petition asking Procter & Gamble to get Leaping Bunny certif"
17 posts
#9
Dupes
: "Looking to replace Hada Labo Gokujyum Premium. Any Dupes?"
13 posts
#10
Skincare
: "Looking for CF Skincare recommendations for dry, sensitive, acne-prone skin"
12 posts
Products Discussed in r/crueltyfree
Mascara
24 reviews
#1
Covergirl
4.8★ from 4 reviews
#2
Elf
4.3★ from 3 reviews
#3
Essence
4.5★ from 2 reviews
Deodorants
24 reviews
#1
Nuud
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#2
Native
4.7★ from 3 reviews
#3
Corpus Naturals
3.0★ from 1 review
Moisturisers
14 reviews
#1
e.l.f
5.0★ from 3 reviews
#2
Body Shop
5.0★ from 2 reviews
#3
Purito
4.0★ from 1 review
Flair Used in r/crueltyfree
#1
Skincare
: "Clearing up Glow Recipe Rumor"
42 posts
#2
Makeup
: "I don’t get why people cape so hard for brands that abuse animals"
20 posts
#3
Personal Hygiene
: "Why does the shampoo not have the cruelty free sticker?"
12 posts
#4
News
: "Ridglan Farms is officially shutting down, releasing the remaining beagles by August"
7 posts
#5
Hair Care
: ""Cruelty-Free" Shampoo"
5 posts
#6
General Advice
: "Deciding to be fully cruelty free is heartbreaking"
1 post
#7
Personal Care
: "All time favorite cruelty free personal care brand/product?"
1 post
#8
Household
: "Recommendation request: dog grooming products"
1 post
Member Growth in r/crueltyfree
Yearly
+7k members(38.2%)
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Last updated: August 21, 2026