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Is Chanel Cruelty Free or Not? [2020 Update]

BEAUTY and KIND · September 5, 2020 · Leave a Comment

Is Chanel Cruelty free

If you love Chanel cosmetics and living a cruelty free life you now have an ethical dilemma to resolve.

Unfortunately, you now need to find cruelty free makeup and skin care alternatives to replace Chanel if you want to live an ethical lifestyle. Chanel is on our list of brands that test on animals for good reason.

We’ll show you why, and the misleading disclosure gaps in their animal testing policy.

We’ll also show you how to fix this ethical dilemma, and how to find the best Chanel cruelty free and vegan alternatives.

… so let’s dive in.

is Chanel Cruelty free?

Chanel is NOT a cruelty-free brand. They sell their cosmetics in mainland China where the law requires animal testing. Chanel does disclose this fact in their animal testing policy.

Quick guide show
is Chanel Cruelty free?
Chanel Cruelty Free Perfume Alternatives
Does Chanel test on animals?
Chanel Animal testing policy
Chanel Cruelty Free Makeup Alternatives
Does Chanel sell in China?
Chanel Cruelty Free Skin Care Alternatives
Do Chanel’s Ingredient Suppliers Test on Animals?
Here is what we found on supplier testing
What disclosure is missing
Is Chanel Vegan Friendly?
Common animal-derived ingredients
Our Vegan Shopping Advice
Who owns Chanel Brand?
More Chanel Cosmetics Cruelty-Free FAQS
Is Chanel cruelty free in the US?
Is Chanel on Peta’s Cruelty Free List?
Is Chanel on Leaping Bunny Approved cruelty-free list?
Is Chanel Animal Friendly?
Is Chanel Cruelty-Free and Vegan?
Chanel Cosmetics cruelty-free Summary
Why we don’t consider Chanel a cruelty-free brand
Our Cruelty-Free Standard
Chanel Cruelty-Free and vegan Alternatives
Certified Cruelty Free
Certified Vegan
Certified Natural
Certified Organic
DIY Clean Beauty
Should You switch to kinder beauty brands?
How to make the Switch to Animal-Friendly Brands

Chanel Cruelty Free Perfume Alternatives

  • DedCool Fragrance 05 "Spring"
    DedCool Fragrance 05 “Spring”
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  • DedCool Fragrance 01 "Taunt"
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  • DedCool Milk Layering + Enhancer Eau De Parfum
    DedCool Milk Layering + Enhancer Eau De Parfum
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  • White Musk® Perfume Oil
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Does Chanel test on animals?

Yes, Chanel cosmetics are tested on animals in Mainland China or where required by law. Chanel clearly says this in their cosmetic product safety disclosure.

…but it makes us wonder if animal testing is even more wide-spread?

What’s also not so clear is if ingredients are tested on animals.

…this part gets interesting… but before we dive into this issue – let’s explore the actual testing policy.

Chanel Animal testing policy

Chanel does NOT disclose an animal testing policy! This is a huge red flag and a reason to steer clear of all Chanel products until be provide more transparent disclosure.

Without disclosure on animal testing I would assume animal testing automatically on both ingredients and finished products. Virtually every cosmetic brand discloses their position on animal testing because it is expected in the marketplace… not doing so is shocking.

BTW… in case you didn’t know… most animal testing occurs at the ingredient level, and not the product level.

…So avoiding this topic is not cool, and is not a complete disclosure on animal testing facts.

More on this in a bit… first we need to talk about testing in China.

Chanel Cruelty Free Makeup Alternatives

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  • Hourglass Veil™ Translucent Setting Powder Standard Size Translucent - .36 oz / 10.5 g
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Does Chanel sell in China?

Yes, Chanel does sell in China and has many locations across Mainland China. Brands that sell in mainland China are subject to animal testing laws which require their products to be test on animals.

Chanel puts profits ahead of ethics. Chanel is willing to allow testing of their products in China to access this huge marketplace. China is one of their fastest and largest growing consumer markets.

Chanel Cruelty Free Skin Care Alternatives

  • Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
    Dr. Dennis Gross Skincare Ferulic + Retinol Wrinkle Recovery Overnight Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
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  • Tata Harper Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
    Tata Harper Rejuvenating Anti-Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
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  • Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
    Dr. Barbara Sturm Super Anti-Aging Serum 1 oz/ 30 mL
    $350.00
  • Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 0.5 oz/ 15 mL
    Biossance Squalane + Marine Algae Eye Cream 0.5 oz/ 15 mL
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Do Chanel’s Ingredient Suppliers Test on Animals?

So… the next step in our investigation dives into Chanel’s ingredient testing policies.

What we really want to know is if any animal testing happens on Chanel ingredients…anywhere.

Does the Chanel animal testing policy prohibit the testing of ingredients and raw materials on animals?

Here is what we found on supplier testing

What we discovered is Chanel does NOT disclose ANYTHING about animal testing happens on their ingredients or raw materials provided by suppliers.

What disclosure is missing

We would like to see Chanel disclose if any 3rd parties or suppliers test on their ingredients or raw materials before they receive them. We also want to see Chanel disclose if they test on animals directly.

…Is this too much to ask in the 21st century?

Many cruelty free brands now choose to take an ethical stand and do not test on animals anywhere in their supply chain. Brands serious about cruelty free cosmetics will certify with 3rd parties and provide explicit statements ensuring no testing has occurred on their products or ingredients by either them or their suppliers.

Unfortunately, Chanel is not a brand that has committed 100% to eliminating all animal testing across their supply chain, or alternatively, providing more explicit disclosure on this controversial topic.

Is Chanel Vegan Friendly?

Chanel is not vegan. They do not provide vegan labelling on products, nor are they certified as vegan with either Leaping Bunny or Peta. It is likely some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients, as these are often less expensive to source as cosmetic ingredients.

It’s safe to assume that if a brand has not declared vegan status they allow the use of animal-derived ingredients in their formulations. Most brands are not vegan because it’s much more expensive to source and manage vegan raw materials through supply chains.

Common animal-derived ingredients

Ingredients that are often sourced from animals include:

  • Hyaluronic Acid – often found in serums and moisturizers
  • Retinol – found in some night creams
  • Carmine – often found in blush and lipstick
  • Stearic Acid – found in skin creams
  • Glycerin – a humectant found in many moisturizers
  • Lanolin – in some moisturizers
  • Lactic Acid – found in some Alpha Hydroxy Acids (AHAs)
  • Beeswax – often found in lipstick and lip balms
  • Animal hair – used in makeup brushes
  • Guanine – can be used in nail polish and eye shadow
  • Keratin – in hair and nail products
  • Squalene – in moisturizers, eye creams and facial oils

The bottom line with vegan cosmetics is it’s really difficult to tell from the ingredient list if the source is animal or synthetic versions. As shoppers we can only rely on vegan labelling, certification and other disclosures offered by the brand.

Our Vegan Shopping Advice

If a product is not advertised and labelled as 100% vegan you should assume it contains animal-derived ingredients.

We also want to understand if the entire brand is vegan… or just select products.

For ethical reasons many people now only use vegan products from a brand that is 100% vegan and free of animal ingredients.

Who owns Chanel Brand?

Chanel is a private company that employs 28,000 staff and has annual sales of $12 Billion dollars annually.

More Chanel Cosmetics Cruelty-Free FAQS

Is Chanel cruelty free in the US?

No, as they do not verify if ingredient suppliers test on animals.

Is Chanel on Peta’s Cruelty Free List?

No, Chanel has not certified with Peta as either cruelty-free or vegan.

Is Chanel on Leaping Bunny Approved cruelty-free list?

No, Chanel has not certified with Leaping Bunny as either cruelty-free or vegan.

Is Chanel Animal Friendly?

No, Chanel is not animal friendly as it tests on animals in China and may use animal-derived ingredients in its formulations.

Is Chanel Cruelty-Free and Vegan?

No, Chanel is not cruelty-free or vegan because it tests on animals in China, uses animal-derived ingredients, and does not label products as vegan.

Chanel Cosmetics cruelty-free Summary

Here is a summary of Chanel’s cruelty-free assessment. Chanel is not a cruelty-free brand at this time. To become cruelty-free Chanel would have to stop selling in countries that require animal testing and only use ingredients from suppliers that do not test on animals.

Tests finished products on animals? Yes, when required by law
Tests ingredients on animals? Unclear
Suppliers test on animals? Unclear
Leaping Bunny Certified?No
Peta Certified?No
Uses animal-derived ingredients?Likely
Vegan? No
Sold in Mainland China? Yes
Parent company? None
Are all parent company brands cruelty-free? N/A
Based on our research of Chanel they are not cruelty-free or vegan. We recommend switching to any of these cruelty-free brands.

Why we don’t consider Chanel a cruelty-free brand

To start with, there is no legal definition for the claims of “cruelty-free” or “not tested on animals” that are used by cosmetic brands.

The most common definition for “cruelty-free” is that a product or its ingredients were not tested on animals.

Where this gets murky is when brands only talk about their direct testing activities, and omit facts about 3rd party animal testing that may take place on their products or ingredients.

We don’t consider Chanel to be cruelty-free because they allow their products to be tested on animals in China. They are also silent on ingredient testing by others in their animal testing disclosure.

Our Cruelty-Free Standard

At Beauty + Kind our standard for “cruelty-free” and “not tested on animals” is very simple. We require brand disclosure that no animal testing has occurred during any part of bringing their product to market by any party. This includes testing on raw materials, ingredients, finished products or selling in countries where animal testing is required by law.

Beauty + Kind

Unfortunately Chanel does not meet our Beauty + Kind highest standard due to their China animal testing and lack of vegan formulations.

Chanel Cruelty-Free and vegan Alternatives

If your looking to switch to more ethical brands, here are some cruelty-free and vegan options to consider:

Certified Cruelty Free

Take the guess work out of it and browse the ultimate list of cruelty free makeup and skin care brands.

Certified Vegan

Easily find brands that certify they don’t use animal-derived ingredients on the list of vegan makeup and skin care brands.

Certified Natural

Learn more about brands using natural formulations on the ultimate list of natural makeup and skin care brands.

Certified Organic

Discover brands focused on botanicals and organics on the ultimate list of organic makeup and skin care brands.

DIY Clean Beauty

Have some fun creating clean beauty formulations from the ultimate list of DIY makeup and skin care recipes.

Should You switch to kinder beauty brands?

Our philosophy and Beauty + Kind is that TRUE CRUELTY-FREE BEAUTY means that no harm to animals has happened during the entire manufacturing and testing process. This includes the source and harvest of ingredients, ingredient testing, and testing of the final product.

How to make the Switch to Animal-Friendly Brands

Making the switch is easier than you think once you have the right information. If you want to switch to more ethical and animal-friendly beauty brands check out the ultimate list of vegan and cruelty-free brands.

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