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The short answer: No, Caress or Lux is not cruelty free. The long answer: Known alternately as Lux, Caress is a global brand that was founded by the Lever Brothers in 1899. It began as a laundry soap called Sunlight Flakes, and later manufactured beauty soap bars and body washes. The brand is distributed by… Continue reading Is Caress or Lux Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, AXE or Lynx is not cruelty free. The long answer: Also known as Lynx in certain territories, AXE is a male grooming brand that is distributed by the British-Dutch multinational consumer company, Unilever. It was first launched in France in 1983, and was geared toward the younger male demographic. It currently… Continue reading Is AXE or Lynx Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Radox is not cruelty free. The long answer: Radox is a personal care brand known for producing bath and shower products. It was first released as a salts foot bath in the United Kingdom in 1908, with its name derived from the phrase “radiated oxygen.” At present, it sells a variety… Continue reading Is Radox Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, VO5 is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Short for Alberto VO5, VO5 started off as a conditioning hairdressing made by a chemist named Alberto. VO5 pertains to five vitamin oils, ingredients that are included in the hair repair formula. These include Sunflower Seed Oil, Mango Seed Oil, Sweet Almond Oil,… Continue reading Is VO5 Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Simple is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Simple is a skin care brand that is created by Unilever, the same British-Dutch consumer goods company known for manufacturing cruelty-free brands Suave and St. Ives.   Selling masks, cleansers, and moisturizers especially formulated for sensitive skin, Simple claims to be a brand… Continue reading Is Simple Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Rexona is not cruelty free. Manufactured and distributed by Unilever, Rexona is a deodorant and antiperspirant brand that was previously owned by Helene Curtis Industries, Inc. It was developed by an Australian couple, Samuel and Alice Sheffer, back in 1908. The brand was sold in different forms such as aerosols, pumps,… Continue reading Is Rexona Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Bed Head is not cruelty free. The long answer: Bed Head is a hair care brand distributed by TIGI. Its products are manufactured with the goal of enhancing the hair cut, colour, style, and finish of its users. These products are used by professional hairdressers and sold through salons and select… Continue reading Is Bed Head Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Nexxus is not cruelty free. The long answer: Nexxus is a hair care brand that was founded in 1979. It aims to develop salon knowledge with scientific techniques to create products for specific hair textures, hair styles, and levels of hair damage. Originally bought out by the Alberto-Culver company, Nexxus was… Continue reading Is Nexxus Cruelty Free?

The short answer: Yes, Suave is cruelty free. The long answer: Suave is a natural hair care line that was formed in 1937 by National Mineral Company. It originally sold hair tonic, then expanded into other hair care as well as body care products. In 1996, it was acquired by Unilever, a global multinational company… Continue reading Is Suave Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Dove is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Dove is a personal care brand that was established in 1957. It first sold its revolutionary beauty cleansing bar, and gradually expanded to moisturising body washes, body creams, and even a baby-friendly category. It is currently owned by Unilever, which also produces… Continue reading Is Dove Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, Pond’s is not entirely cruelty free. The long answer: Pond’s is an American brand that began selling its infamous cream in 1846. The wonder product was invented by pharmacist Theron T. Pond. In 1987, British-Dutch company Unilever acquired Pond’s from Chesebrough Manufacturing Company. It is now sold alongside skin care lines… Continue reading Is Pond’s Cruelty Free?

The short answer: No, TRESemmé is not cruelty free. The long answer: TRESemmé is an American hair care brand founded in 1947 by the Godefroy Manufacturing Company. It was named after the cosmetologist and hair care expert, Edna L. Emme. In 2010, it was bought by Unilever, which also produces and distributes Nexxus and Bed… Continue reading Is TRESemmé Cruelty Free?