Cruelty Free Beauty: Top 8 Body Lotions
Soft, smooth skin is great—animal testing isn’t. If you’re trying to keep your routine cruelty-free, you’re in the right place.
The nice part is you don’t have to compromise on moisture to do it. We pulled together the best cruelty-free body lotions that actually feel good on the skin and keep dryness in check.
If you’re ready for an easy upgrade to your everyday routine, here are the picks.
Best Cruelty Free Body Lotions
Switching to a cruelty free body lotion? That is a total boss move! It means absolutely zero bunnies were harmed for your glow-up. You might think you have to give up the fancy feel to go ethical, but nope! These plant-based wonders are giving the big luxury brands a serious run for their money.
Why are we completely obsessed with these picks?
- Real Deal Ingredients: We are talking creamy shea butter and essential oils that act like a tall glass of water for your skin.
- Zero Nasties: No harsh chemicals, no sketchy testing, just pure and safe nourishment.
- Instant Satisfaction: Who has time to wait to dry? These soak in fast and smell like a dream.
- Planet Friendly: Packaging that looks cute on your shelf and actually respects the earth? Yes, please!
- Sensitive Skin Safe: Formulas so gentle that even the pickiest skin will fall in love.
- The Glow Factor: Ingredients that do not just sit there; they actually make you radiate natural beauty.
Ready to find your new holy grail? Let’s jump into the winners below.
1. Native Plant-Based Moisturizer Body Lotion
Native is the cool kid on the block for a reason! They keep things simple and sweet with ingredients you know and trust. This formula uses plant-based heavy hitters like coconut oil and shea butter to lock in moisture without weighing you down.
This cruelty-free body lotion sinks in instantly (no sticky feeling here!) and is totally free from parabens. It is the perfect grab-and-go solution for effortless daily hydration.
2. eos Shea Better Body Lotion
Get ready for a warm hug in a bottle! The eos Shea Better lotion offers a massive 24 hours of moisture with a cozy Vanilla Cashmere scent that is basically a mood booster.
Its lightweight formula is a dream. It mixes shea oil and butter to soothe dry skin instantly. It protects your skin barrier without feeling greasy. It really is a skin-saver!
3. Tree Hut Vanilla Whipped Shea Body Butter
Treat yourself to a little dessert for your body! Tree Hut’s whipped body butter is light, airy, and smells absolutely delicious. It tackles rough skin with natural shea butter for deep nourishment.
The rich vanilla scent is super relaxing after a long day. Plus, the formula restores moisture without leaving any oily residue behind. It is pure luxury without the fuss!
4. Method Body Lotion
Method brings some serious style to your bathroom counter! This sleek bottle is packed with plant-based power, using aloe and shea butter to hydrate without the stickiness.
This cruelty free body lotion absorbs lightning fast and leaves a fresh, clean scent that will wake you up in the morning. It is the ultimate energy boost for your skin routine.
5. Aesop Resurrection Aromatique Hand Balm
Talk about a touch of class! Aesop’s famous hand balm blends zesty mandarin and rosemary to soften tired hands and rough cuticles in seconds. It smells like a high-end spa.
Its rich texture sinks in beautifully to create a protective barrier against the elements. It is non-greasy and perfect for keeping stressed skin feeling pampered and soft.
6. Perricone MD High Potency Classics: Face Finishing & Firming Tinted Moisturizer
This is where science meets serious glow! This indulgent moisturizer uses Vitamin E and Kukui Nut Oil to deeply nourish and plump up your skin’s appearance.
With a velvety rose scent and firming DMAE, it delivers intense hydration that feels light as a feather. It is perfect for when you want to treat your skin to something extra special.
7. Drunk Elephant Sili Body Lotion
Hit the reset button on your skin! Drunk Elephant’s Sili Body Lotion restores your natural barrier with a gentle, pH-balanced blend of ceramides and plant oils.
It is a top-tier cruelty free body lotion for soothing sensitive or damaged skin. It locks in moisture and keeps calmness in check. Your skin will thank you for this one!
8. Dermalogica Body Hydrating Cream
Bring the professional facial vibes to your whole body! Dermalogica’s cream gently exfoliates with lactic acid while hydrating deeply using essential oils like Lavender and Orange.
It absorbs quickly to smooth out those annoying rough patches. You are left with skin that feels renewed, silky soft, and totally refreshed. It is a total game-changer for dry skin!
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Kiehl’s is not a cruelty-free brand unfortunately. I was recently referred to the Creme de Corps, but checking on the PETA website, Kiehl’s is clearly listed as _not_ cruelty-free: http://www.crueltyfreekitty.com/companies-that-test-on-animals/
I know it’s not on the list but one of my favourites has always been Yu-Be Body Lotion from Japan. It’s a natural Glycerin lotion that’s not tested on animals and doesn’t contain any animal sourced ingredients.
Hi, sttumbled upon this blog and really like what you have mentioned but are you sure Keihl’s doesn’t test on animals? L’oreal owns the brand and no one is sure that the labs at L’oreal don’t test Keihl’s products on animals. Products that increase the killings of orangutans for palm oil plantations in places like Indonesia is still cruelty to animals amongst many other places.
Hi there,
I love that you are pushing cruelty free products, but like Sabrina points out, Palmers Cocoa Butter use palm oil … an industry destroying thousands of acres of rainforest and killing thousands of Orangutans. Which makes it far from cruelty free sadly.
I’m really sorry to be the bearer of bad news but Palmers Cocoa Butter uses palm oil which is killing the population of orangutans. I was gutted when I found this out as it was my staple body lotion. Also, while Body Shop doesn’t directly test on animals it’s a part of l’oreal which does test on animals. Body Shop is also sold in China where animal testing is necessary before it can be sold to the public. Any cosmetic sold in China goes through the same legislation.
Kiehls does test on animals, look on the Peta site, it’s on the companies that do test list!
Hi Anne,
As per the update in the post (2013), we have amended the changes in Kiehls policy. We look forward to them reverting to their cruelty free policy.
Pure Fiji is the best lotion ever!!! It is a bit pricey,but so worth it and Cruelty free of course!
Pure Fiji is amazing!
I also like to use vegan products. Recently i bought a vegan body lotion from http://www.vegantreeowl.com.au/collections/body-lotion just @ 8.80$ us. I am satisfied.
I looked at Kieh’s website and their wording was disturbing – …”We do not conduct animal testing on our products or ingredients, nor ask others to test on our behalf, except when required by law. ”
‘Except when required by law’ is often used by companies to evasively indicate that they do indeed perform animal testing.
Here’s the link: http://www.kiehls.com/on/demandware.store/Sites-kiehls_us-Site/default/CustomerService-ContactUs
According to PETAs website, Kiehl’s is NOT cruelty free?
Hi Booberry,
I think that’s because PETA doesn’t list any brands that have parent companies that test on animals – which in this case is L’Oreal. The case was similar when The Body Shop was bought out by L’Oreal.
So while the brands themselves remain cruelty free and staunchly against animal testing, some believe their parent companies cancel this out. Personally, I think the more cruelty free products are supported, these parent companies will see the profit in them – which sadly is often the only way to bring about change.
Hope this helps! 🙂
Totally agree with this – there´s no way i want animals to be mistreated. In our petshop in Madrid we try to stock animal-friendly animal products, but it isn´t always obvious whether they are tested on animals or not. Maybe you can add this type of product to your blog too? So far the only brand of dog shampoo I have found that actually states that it is not tested on animals is Menforsan (Bilper). I will keep searching for more!
Great idea Patamaki! There are some beautiful options out there on the markets, so I’ll definitely do a post on them in the future. 🙂
I LOVE this, Serena! I hope you’ll make this a regular feature on your blog. Always love using and finding new cruelty-free products!
Thanks Tonya! I’m so glad to see people are liking this new column. I can’t wait to share all my favourites with you all in a regular feature. xx
I would love to see anything that is cruelty free – maybe something about brands you can find at the grocery of drugstore?
Brilliant idea Mary Kate! It used to be so hard to find cruelty free products at the supermarket or drugstore, but it’s getting so much better. I’ll definitely do a post on my favs 🙂
PS. I’m not sure if it’s just an Australian product or not, but the Palmers lotion above comes from the grocery store – makes it so easy!
Thank you for touching on this, Serena. As a 7-year vegan, this is extremely important to me. I’m actually going to write a blog post on veganism for my 13 Project (I’m almost done with my list)! 🙂
An absolute pleasure Sarah. I am inspired by people like yourself every day. Cruelty free living is such an important part of my life, and it’s something all of us can do – especially when it comes to beauty products. I look forward to sharing even more fab finds in this column! xx
PS. Looking forward to seeing your 13 project list! 🙂
I am a veterinarian from Portugal and I just found out about your blog via Dog Milk …I am so in love!! Aolso, I am joining you on The 13 Project, such a good idea!
Thank you SO much! Lovely comments like yours keep this blog going. Look forward to you adding your link for the 13 project 🙂
I use two of these! Awesome!
Yay! Nice work Taylor 🙂