Vegan vs Cruelty-Free: What Is the Real Difference (And Why It Matters)
Vegan and cruelty-free are often used as if they mean the same thing. They do not. A product can be vegan and still tested on animals. A product can be cruelty-free and still contain animal-derived ingredients. The two labels track completely different parts of how a product is made, and neither one guarantees the other….