Cruelty-free. Vegan status varies by product.
Does Rael test on animals?
No. Rael is listed as cruelty-free by Leaping Bunny / Cruelty Free International or PETA. Regions on its listing: USA & Canada. The sources are below.
- Vegan
- varies by product
- Owner
- TowerBrook Capital Partners
about Rael
Founded in Los Angeles in 2017 by three Korean American women: Yanghee Paik, Aness An and Binna Won. Majority-owned by TowerBrook Capital Partners, a US private equity firm that bought a majority stake in August 2026. Not all products are vegan, and its FAQ says vegan status is based on supplier documentation.
who owns who
sources
Cruelty-free
Leaping Bunny: Compassionate Shopping Guide (lists Rael) · Rael: its FAQ (vegan and Leaping Bunny statements)
Vegan
Rael: its FAQ (vegan and Leaping Bunny statements)
Owner
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where to look in the UK
Search for Rael at: Boots · Superdrug · Sephora UK
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Last updated 18 October 2026, checked against the source directory that day. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.