Does Aveda test on animals?
Aveda does not test on animals and prohibits suppliers from doing so; however, its parent company Estée Lauder may test on animals for some products sold in China.
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-freeunverified
Aveda does not test on animals and prohibits suppliers from doing so; however, its parent company Estée Lauder may test on animals for some products sold in China.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
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Aveda: frequently asked
Does Aveda test on animals?+
Aveda does not test on animals and prohibits suppliers from doing so; however, its parent company Estée Lauder may test on animals for some products sold in China.
Aveda: Cruelty-free?+
Aveda does not test on animals and prohibits suppliers from doing so; however, its parent company Estée Lauder may test on animals for some products sold in China.
Aveda: Vegan options?+
Aveda offers a wide range of vegan products, clearly labeled, but some items contain animal-derived ingredients like honey or beeswax.
Aveda: Sells in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Aveda: Third-party certified?+
No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.
What is Aveda's ethics score?+
Aveda averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.