makeup
Yves Saint Laurent Beauty
Last checked: 2026-10-26 · How I decide
Tests, or sells where required
Tests on animals, or sells where it's required.
Owned by L'Oréal. YSL Beauty's own FAQ says health authorities may still carry out animal tests on some cosmetics, 'as it is still the case in China', where it sells. PETA's page says it may not be cruelty-free, and L'Oréal is on PETA's list of companies that test.
Does Yves Saint Laurent Beauty test on animals?
Yes, or it sells where animal testing is required. Yves Saint Laurent Beauty is owned by L'Oréal. The sources are below. See every company that tests on animals.
- Vegan
- not yet confirmed
- Owner
- L'Oréal
kinder swaps
sources
Cruelty-free
PETA: Yves Saint Laurent Beauty isn't on its cruelty-free list (its page says it may not be cruelty-free) · Yves Saint Laurent Beauty: its own FAQ on animal testing ("In 1989, L’Oréal completely ceased testing its products on animals, thus 14 years before the regulation required so. ... Today, L'Oréal no longer tests its ingredients...") · L'Oréal: its own animal testing policy ("L'Oréal does not test any of its products or any of its ingredients on animals ... L'Oréal no longer tolerates any exception to this rule. ......")
Owner
L'Oréal: its own page on YSL Beauty (L'Oréal Luxe brand)
Also known as: YSL, YSL Beauty, YSL Beaute, Yves Saint Laurent.
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Last updated 26 October 2026, checked against the source directory that day. Spotted something out of date? Let me know.