Is Glossier ethical and cruelty-free?
Mostly — Glossier scores 68/100. It clears our bar on 3 of 4 ethics signals, with gaps worth checking before you buy.
Glossier is a digitally-native beauty brand known for its minimalist aesthetics and skin-first approach. It earns a 68/100 ethics score due to solid cruelty-free and Leaping Bunny certifications, but lacks comprehensive vegan labeling and detailed sustainability disclosures.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Glossier does not test on animals anywhere, and does not sell in mainland China.
Vegan optionsunverified
Not fully vegan; some products contain animal-derived ingredients. No dedicated vegan list.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 2 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: Glossier uses some recycled packaging, FSC-certified paper, and carbon-neutral shipping, but lacks full sustainability targets.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-09-04.
Glossier products we score
A cult-favorite, easy-to-use gel-cream blush that prioritizes user experience and lightweight formulation with a commitment to cruelty-free testing.
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Is Glossier ethical? FAQs
Is Glossier cruelty-free?+
Glossier does not test on animals anywhere, and does not sell in mainland China.
Does Glossier have vegan products?+
Not fully vegan; some products contain animal-derived ingredients. No dedicated vegan list.
Does Glossier sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Glossier's ethics score?+
Glossier averages 68/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Glossier?+
See our full list of ethical alternatives to Glossier for better-scoring options in the same categories.