Is Mad Hippie ethical and cruelty-free?
Yes — Mad Hippie scores 92/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
Mad Hippie is a science-focused skincare brand recognized for its high ethical standards, emphasizing clean ingredients, environmental philanthropy, and cruelty-free practices. With a focus on limiting their ecological footprint, the brand balances effective botanical actives with rigorous third-party sustainability certifications.
The evidence, signal by signal
Cruelty-freeverified
Mad Hippie does not test on animals at any stage of production and does not sell in mainland China.
Vegan optionsunverified
Almost entirely vegan, with very few exceptions using ethically sourced beeswax.
Sells in mainland Chinaverified
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
Third-party certifiedverified
We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.
Public pledges: 1% of all sales donated to conservation; comprehensive recycling program via TerraCycle; FSC-certified packaging.
Scored with our public methodology. Profile last updated 2026-08-11.
Mad Hippie products we score
A stable, award-winning Vitamin C serum using Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, focused on ocean conservation and sustainable packaging.
Is Mad Hippie ethical? FAQs
Is Mad Hippie cruelty-free?+
Mad Hippie does not test on animals at any stage of production and does not sell in mainland China.
Does Mad Hippie have vegan products?+
Almost entirely vegan, with very few exceptions using ethically sourced beeswax.
Does Mad Hippie sell in mainland China?+
The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.
What is Mad Hippie's ethics score?+
Mad Hippie averages 92/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.
What are the best alternatives to Mad Hippie?+
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