Certifications and sources
Each item below links to the listing we checked. Click through to see the certifier’s current entry.
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Leaping Bunny
No new animal testing of finished products, formulations or ingredients after a fixed cut-off date — enforced through a supplier monitoring system, annual recommitment and agreement to independent audits. It does not cover animal-derived ingredients.
Cruelty Free International approved brands (Leaping Bunny) · checked 31 Oct 2026
“Cruelty-free” is about animal testing; “vegan” is about ingredients. What each label means.
Before you buy
- Check the ingredients. Look out for carmine (CI 75470), beeswax, lanolin, shellac and other animal-derived ingredients.
- Ranges differ by country. Products, formulations and certifications can vary between markets.
- Official website: aesop.com
Frequently asked questions
Is Aesop cruelty-free?
Aesop is listed as cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny, according to the certifier listings we checked on 31 October 2026. These certifications cover the brand itself.
Is Aesop vegan?
Yes. Every product Aesop sells is vegan, according to the certifier listing linked below.
How current is this information?
We checked the sources linked on this page on 31 October 2026. Certifications and product ranges change, so follow the links to the certifier’s own listing for the latest status, and tell us if something is out of date.
About this directory
We only list brands we have verified against a certifier’s database (or, where marked, the brand’s own published policy). If a brand is not in our directory, that does not mean it tests on animals — only that we have not verified it. How to check any brand yourself.