• Korean Beauty Industry
    • New Korean Beauty Launches
    • Korean Beauty Trends
    • Industry News
  • Best K-Beauty
    • Korean Beauty Awards
    • Korean Beauty Bestsellers
    • Korean Beauty Rankings
  • Guides
    • Cruelty-Free K-Beauty
    • Korean Beauty Vocabulary
    • History of Korean Beauty
    • Korean Traditional Medicine
    • Ingredient Focus
  • Videos
  • About
    • About the Monodist
    • Contact

The Monodist by Odile Monod

Tag

nakeup face

Top-selling Korean Beauty products in April 2021, in South Korea
06 Jun 2021
Best K-Beauty, Korean Beauty Bestsellers, News, Translations

Top-selling Korean Beauty products in April 2021, in South Korea

The leading beauty retailers in South Korea share the top selling Korean beauty products for the month of April 2021.

Read More
everleigh-commen-icon0
The ultimate list of Cruelty-Free Korean Beauty Brands
14 Nov 2019
Cruelty-Free K-Beauty, Guides

List of cruelty-free Korean beauty brands (skincare and makeup)

Below is a comprehensive list of Korean brands (make up and skincare) that don’t test on animals. The list is based off official or other reputable sources.

Read More
everleigh-commen-icon4
Odile Monod

Odile Monod

Art Director working in beauty.
🇮🇹 🇬🇧 🇰🇷

I've been researching the Korean Beauty Industry for over a decade, and on my social channels I translate and make informative content on Korean Beauty trends and history.

Latest Video

Latest Video Latest Video

Discover the power of Korean Red Ginseng, the most ancient Korean anti-aging skincare secret.
SUBSCRIBE

Instagram

(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
1/4
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
2/4
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/4
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/4

Recent Posts

  • New Korean make-up products [September – Week 1] September 11, 2021
  • New Korean skincare products [September – Week 1] September 11, 2021
  • The most ancient Korean anti-aging secret: discover the power of Red Ginseng (feat. Donginbi) September 7, 2021

Disclaimer

© 2021 Odile Monod. All rights reserved. No part of this site may be reproduced in whole or in part without the permission of the owner.

Archives

FOLLOW ME @ODILEMONOD

(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
(🇮🇹 nei commenti) #ad #광고 It’s said that Hwang Jin-yi, a young courtesan of the Joseon Dynasty renowned for her exceptional beauty, used red ginseng to take care of her skin. According to old folk stories, she used to wash her face using ginseng-boiled water twice a day and bathed in a decoction of ginseng leaves multiple times a week to preserve her clear and bright complexion. These anecdotes, along with many historical records of the time, are testimony of the power of Red Ginseng, the most ancient anti-aging ingredient found in Korean beauty. Red Ginseng is a plant with exceptional adaptogenic properties that has been used as a traditional herbal medicine for many centuries in Asia. Korean Red Ginseng, in particular, became known internationally as the best quality ginseng in the world. This is mainly due to the particular geographical characteristics of the Korean peninsula that constitute the ideal growing environment for the ginseng plant. But not all ginseng is made equal: to protect the reputation of Korean Red Ginseng against low-quality counterfeits, the Korean government instituted a monopoly on ginseng in 1899 that lasted until 1996. Today I take you through the history of Donginbi, a beauty brand that embodies the expertise and quality of Cheong Kwan Jang, the former state monopoly on ginseng and an international symbol of state-of-the-art ginseng. Swipe until the end to uncover a special surprise in partnership with @donginbiusa #donginbi #koreanskincare #antiagingskincare #abcommunity #koreanbeauty #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana #스킨케어 #피부관리 #동인비 #안티에이징
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 weeks ago
View on Instagram |
1/5
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Raise your hand if you ever read an online comment that sounded something like: "I always get sunburn whenever I wear an Asian sunscreen outside, these sunscreens are a scam!" When Asian beauty started to gain popularity outside of Asia, many people fell head over heels for the lightweight, comfortable formulas of Asian sunscreens... but not many seem to know about the difference between outdoors sunscreens and daily sunscreens in Asian beauty. This distinction actually exists in Western sunscreens as well, but it's more widespread in Asian beauty because of the characteristics of its market. Despite what you might perceive from looking at the online skincare community, the average Western consumer only wears sunscreen when they go to the beach, hence the vast majority of sunscreens available in the West are already designed for outdoor use. However, in many Asian countries wearing sunscreen everyday is nothing out of the ordinary and this led to a high demand for lightweight sunscreen formulas that could be worn comfortably on a daily basis, mostly in an indoor setting (going to the office, running errands around town etc). Usually, these sunscreens don’t have a high adhesion to the skin and wear off easily when they’re exposed to high temperatures, sweat or water. So if you're looking for a sunscreen suitable for that use, you'd better look for an 'outdoor sunscreen'. 'Outdoor sunscreens' are highly-resistant sunscreens that are designed to provide strong UV protection even in extreme conditions, including strong sunlight or intensive sport activity. In my latest video I talk about how to recognise an outdoor sunscreen from a daily sunscreen and I also share with you my favourite Korean sunscreens for both categories.  And for lovers of mineral sunscreens, don't worry I didn't forget about you! A new video on my favourite Korean mineral sunscreen is coming to your screens at the beginning of next week so watch this space! [link in bio] #koreanskincare #rasianbeauty #sunscreens #abcommunity #skincarecoreana #cosmeticacoreana #선크림추천 #톤업크림 #선크림 #올리브영 #올리브영추천
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
2/5
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) As I'm sure you noticed, facial pads became a huge phenomenon in Korean beauty over the last couple of years. While facial pads have always been available in Korea, this sudden popularity seems directly linked to the pandemic and the increasing numbers of skin concerns related to mask-wearing. Let's say you had to wear a face mask for 8 consecutive hours every day because your job, wouldn't it be nice to have a quick (and hypoallergenic) targeted treatment to soothe your skin anywhere on the go? But not all facial pads are made equal. While some types of pads can be a great addition to a daily skincare routine, not every facial pad is suitable for daily use. 💧 Cleansing Pads. Unlike makeup wipes, these are soft cotton pads soaked in a face cleanser and they should be used only when you can't cleanse your face at home. These are the only pads that leave a residue that should be washed off after use! 💥 Peeling Pads. Exfoliating pads that should be used in place of a regular exfoliant or scrub. Even if you have very resistant skin, exfoliating your skin every day is never a great idea (despite what some brands claim...), so use them sparingly according to your skin's needs. ✨Toner pads. Pads that can be used daily to replace your toner for an extra hydration boost. 🌸 Mask pads. Mini-sized sheet masks that can be used to target problematic areas. You can use them after cleansing or even as a quick pick-me-up during the day. [Link to the products in bio] #토너패드 #패드 #스킨케어 #피부진정 #뷰스타그램 #kbeautyaddict #koreanbeauty #koreanskincare #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
3/5
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) Can you tell which of these textures belong to a serum, which ones are essences and which ones are ampoules? I bet you can't. One of the (many) reasons why I'm so vocally against the myth of the "10 Step Korean Skincare Routine" is that it’s based on the premise that there's a standard for product nomenclature, when actually that is not the case. Companies decide to call a product "essence" / "serum" / "ampoule" etc according to how they would like customers to perceive the product. In other words: a name is just another advertising tool we advertisers use to make you interested in a product, just like a fancy packaging. Some websites will tell you that serums are usually more "concentrated" than essences, but that is a very ambiguous statement. Two different products might be labelled as "100% XYZ Plant Extract" but since you can't possibly know how much water goes into an extract, one product could be made of 98% water, while the other could be made of 80% water and still be labelled the same way. Likewise, a more viscous texture is not necessarily a sign of a "higher concentration". So what's the point of talking about "different concentrations"? Unlike what some foreign K-Beauty retailers claim, essences, serums and ampoules are considered equivalent products in Korea: liquid skincare treatments created to target a specific skin concern. This is why on the vast majority of beauty online shops in Korea, you will see these products in the same category (slide 3). Incidentally, this also means that you don't ~need~ to use all these products, just find a product with a formula and a texture you like and run with it! If you want to use multiple of these products, just remember to start from the one with the highest water content. A bonus trivia on this topic: did you know that @sulwhasoo.official 's iconic "First Care Activating Serum" is actually marketed as an essence in Korea? The brand decided to adopt the English name "Serum" because at the time the concept of "essence" was still new to the foreign audience. #rasianbeauty #kbeautyaddict #abcommunity #koreancosmetics #cosmeticacoreana #cosmeticicoreani #skincarecorea
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
4/5
🇬🇧 (🇮🇹 nei commenti) An interesting Korean beauty trend that was accelerated by the pandemic is 'home-aesthetic', the practice of enjoying professional beauty treatments at home (or trying, at least 😂) after social distancing lead many people to refrain from visiting aesthetic clinics on a regular basis. The trend involved skincare (with modelling masks and professional devices becoming a huge topic last year), makeup (with eyebrow lamination kits, eyelash extension kits and the likes), but it was especially noticeable in nail care, with the rising popularity of convenient (and amateur-friendly!) at-home gel manicure kits. Believe it or not I used to be really invested in nail art, but good old corona blues made me lose all motivation to take care of my nails. However, recently I gave the Speedy Gel kits by @wakemake_official a try to cheer myself up from a stressful period, and it felt really great to reconnect with my old passion. They're sets of nail stickers that harden like gel polish under a UV lamp. They come in boxes of 28 pieces (so you can use them at least twice, even more if you only replace some pieces), you just have to peel off the stickers, place them on your nail, cut them and let them sit under a UV lamp for 1 minute and that's it! The kit I'm wearing in this picture is "#12 Chic Marble Blue". #스피디젤네일 #올리브영 #웨이크메이크 #올리브영추천템 #젤네일추천 #젤네일스티커 #koreanbeautyproduct #koreanmakeup #cosmeticacoreana #skincarecoreana
odilemonod
odilemonod
•
Follow
(Last updated: April 2021)

Below is a comprehensive list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands that don’t test on animals, at least to my best knowledge. I based this list off official or reputable Korean and international sources, let me know if you have any information that contradicts any of the below statements and I’ll gladly look into it.

Please note that this is only a list of cruelty-free K-Beauty brands, not vegan brands. Meaning that some of the brands below don’t test on animals but might still use ingredients of animal origin (such as snail mucin and the likes). If you’re interested in a list of vegan Korean brands, I will make a separate a list.

Notes on this list

I decided to not include any brand that, despite being listed as cruelty-free K-beauty brands on some retailer websites, didn’t provide any public statement or certification to back up this claim.

The label ‘Unclear‘ indicates that the information currently available is inconsistent and/or contradictory. For instance, the retailer Peach&Lily says to have received a cruelty-free guarantee from Mizon, but an article from a prominent Korean financial magazine reports that Mizon performs animal tests in China. The brand hasn’t responded to these claims, making it hard to make a final judgement on their cruelty-free stance.

The label ‘Unconfirmed‘ indicates a company which previously claimed to not perform any animal tests by law, but that has failed to provide KARA with an official update in 2019.

This list took months of research, so I kindly ask you to credit my work if you’re using or referring to this post on your website.

BRAND NAME
NAME IN HANGUL
ANIMAL TESTS IN KOREA
ANIMAL TESTS BY LAW 
CERTIFIED BY KARA
SOURCE
9Wishes
나인위시스 
No
Unclear†
No
1
17vDerma
17브이더마
No
No
No
1
A-Some
에이트루
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
A-True
에이트루
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Abbamart
아바마트
No
No
No
1, 2
Acmer
아크메르
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
AidaCosmetics
아이다코스메틱
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
AllNature
(Nature’s Friend)
자연의벗
(다자연)
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Aromatica
아로마티카
No
No 
Yes
1, 2, 3
Axis-Y
엑시스와이
No
No 
No
1, 2
Beauty of Joseon
조선미녀
No
No
No
1 
Beautyqlo
뷰티클로
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beauty Recipe
뷰티레시피
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Bebe Cell
베베셀
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Bebeskin
베베스킨코리아
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Beigic
베이직
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Benton
벤튼
No
No
No
1, 2
Be The Skin
비더스킨
No
No
No
1
Beyond
비욘드
No
Unclear* †
Yes
1, 2, 3
B Lab
비랩
No
No
No
1
Blithe
블라이드
No
No
No
1
Blossom Jeju
블로섬제주
No
No
No
1
Bonajour
보나쥬르 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Byherb
바이허브
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
By Wishtrend
위시트렌드
No
No
No
1
Caolion
카오리온
No
No
No
1, 2
Care:nel
까레넬
No
No
No
1
Chica y Chico
치카이치코
No
No
No
1 (Parent company)
Chobs
찹스
No
No
No
1
Commleaf
콤리프
No
No
No
1
COSRX
코스알엑스
No
No
No
1, 2 
Cremorlab
크레모랩
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Dear Dahlia
디어달리아
No
No
No
1
Dear Klairs
디어 클레어스
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
Dionel
디오넬
No
No
No
1
Dr Bio
닥터바이오
No
No
No
1
Eglips
이글립스
No
No
No
1, 2
E Nature
이네이처
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Earth’s Recipe
얼스레시피
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
Energy People
에너지피플
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Euyira
 유이라
No
No
No
1
Everain
에버레인
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Grimelin
그레이멜린
No
No
Yes
1
Half Moon Eyes
하프 문 아이즈
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Happy Vegan
해피비건
No
No
No
1
Heimish
헤이미쉬
No
No
No
1
Hersteller
허스텔러
No
No
No
1
Hyggee
휘게
No
No
No
1
Ishard
아이샤드
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Isntree
이즈앤트리
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
iUNIK
아이유닉
No
No
No
1
I’m From
아임프롬
No
No
No
1, 2
J. One
제이원
No
Unclear
No
1
Jumiso (Helloskin)
주미소 (헬로스킨)
No
No
No
1
Keep In Touch
키핀터치
No
No
No
1
Label Young
라벨영화장품
No
No
No
1
Lagom
라곰
No
No
No
1
Limese
리메세
No
No
No
1, 2
The Lotus
더로터스
No
No
No
1
May Coop
메이쿱
No
No
No
1
Maska Company
마스카컴퍼니
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Mizon
미즈온
No
Unclear
No
1, 2
Nakeup Face
네이크업 페이스
No
No
No
1
Naturekind
네이처카인드
No
No
No
1
NMC
엔엠씨
No
Unclear
Yes
1, 2, 3
Neogen
네오젠
No
Unclear
No
1, 2, 3
Olivarrier
올리베리어
No
No
No
1, 2
OnA
오앤에이
No
No
Yes
1, 2
Onsiya
온시야
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
O’Sum
오썸
No
No
No
1
Papa Recipe
파파레서피
No
No
No
1
The Plant Base
더플랜트베이스
No
No
No
1
Purito
퓨리토
No
No
No
1, 2
RE:P
리피
No
No*
No
1
Rokkiss
록키스
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
SanDaWha
(Skincure)
산다화 (스킨큐어)
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2, 3
Seantree
씨앤트리
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Serumkind
세럼카인드
No
No
No
1, 2
Sevendrops
세븐드롭스
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Shangpree
샹프리
No
No
No
1
Sidmool
시드물
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
Siseundeusi
시슨드시
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
Skin&Lab
스킨앤랩
No
No
No 
1
Skin Watchers
스킨와쳐스 
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinEye
스킨아이
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2, 3
SkinGrammar
스킨그래머
No
No
No
1, 2
Swanicoco
스오니코코
No
Unclear†
Yes
1, 2
The Soonsoo
더:순수
No
No
Yes
1, 2, 3, 4
The Vegan Glow
더비건글로우
No
No
No
1, 2, 3
Treeannsea
트리앤씨
No
Unconfirmed
Yes
1, 2
Unleashia
언리시아
No
No
No
1, 2
Urang
유랑
No
No
No
1

*Owned by a parent company that runs / pays for animal tests where they are required by law.
†Brands that received a Chinese FDA certification but haven’t yet clarified if they had to perform animal tests to obtain it.

 

Resources

Kara Website
Article originally from 대한금융신문
Phoebe Bunny’s Blog

2 months ago
View on Instagram |
5/5
  • Home
  • About the Monodist
  • Contact

© 2021 Odile Monod Site Powered by Pix & Hue.