Cruelty-free, but its owner isn't.
Leaping Bunny certified itself, but owned by Shiseido, which isn't cruelty-free.
Does Drunk Elephant test on animals?
Not itself, but its owner does. Drunk Elephant is listed as cruelty-free, but Shiseido tests on animals or sells where the law requires it. Regions on its listing: Africa & The Middle East, Asia, Australia & New Zealand, Europe, South & Central America, USA & Canada.
- Vegan
- varies by product
- Owner
- Shiseido
- Price
- £££
who owns who
kinder swaps
sources
Cruelty-free
Leaping Bunny: Compassionate Shopping Guide (lists Drunk Elephant) · PETA: lists Drunk Elephant as cruelty-free · Shiseido: its own animal testing policy
Vegan
No source found.
Owner
No source found.
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where to look in the UK
Search for Drunk Elephant at: Boots · Superdrug · Sephora UK
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Last updated 25 September 2026, checked against the source directory that day. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.