Does Aesop test on animals?
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Animal testing rarely happens at the brand's own bench. The questions that decide the answer are whether suppliers test, whether the parent company tests, and whether the brand sells through channels that can require post-market testing.
The evidence behind the answer
Cruelty-freeverified
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Sells in mainland Chinaflagged
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
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Aesop: frequently asked
Does Aesop test on animals?+
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Aesop: Cruelty-free?+
Aesop states it does not test on animals, but lacks a third-party cruelty-free certification; parent company L'Oréal sells in China where post-market animal testing may be required.
Aesop: Vegan options?+
Aesop offers some vegan products but does not have a fully vegan range; some items contain animal-derived ingredients like beeswax and honey.
Aesop: Sells in mainland China?+
Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.
Aesop: Third-party certified?+
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
What is Aesop's ethics score?+
Aesop averages 76/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.