Every year, millions of animals endure painful testing for products we use every day. But India now has a thriving market for cruelty-free alternatives — and they are often better quality than conventional products.
At EarthBased.in, every product is both cruelty-free AND vegan. Browse our full cruelty-free product collection — no animal testing, no animal ingredients.
What Does Cruelty-Free Mean?
• The product and its ingredients have not been tested on animals
• The brand does not commission third-party animal testing
• The brand does not sell in markets that legally require animal testing
Important: Cruelty-free does not automatically mean vegan. At EarthBased.in, every product is both cruelty-free AND vegan — the highest ethical standard.
Read more:
Best Vegan Products in India 2026 — our complete guide to ethical vegan shopping.
Best Cruelty-Free Skincare Products in India
Natural Face Care
Browse our full cruelty-free face care range at EarthBased.in
• Kumkumadi Face Oil: Ancient Ayurvedic skin treatment — saffron and plant oils, never tested on animals
• Multani Mitti plus Rose Powder Face Pack: Natural clay with rose, deep cleansing without synthetic chemicals
• Neem Leaf Powder: Natural antibacterial face mask, 100% plant-based
• Hibiscus Powder: Natural AHA exfoliant, gentle on skin
• Ubtan: Traditional Indian scrub — turmeric, sandalwood, chickpea flour
Cruelty-Free Hair Care
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• Herbal Hair Colour: Plant-based colour using henna and indigo — no ammonia, no animal derivatives
• Amla Powder: Traditional Indian hair strengthener
• Henna Powder: Natural hair colour and conditioner
• Curry Leaf Powder: Promotes hair growth, completely plant-based
Cruelty-Free Body Care
Explore our full body care collection at EarthBased.in
• Mango Body Butter: Plant-based moisturiser — mango butter, no lanolin
• Bamboo Face Towels: Reusable, naturally antibacterial
• Natural Lip Balm and Scrub: Plant butters, no beeswax
Cruelty-Free Brands You Can Shop Right Now
Categories are easier to act on when you know which brands to reach for. Two on EarthBased.in are worth naming specifically.
Mimaco — Vegan Colour and Skincare
Every Mimaco product is cruelty-free, vegan and made with natural ingredients — including the lip and cheek tints, which use plant pigments rather than carmine.
- Glow Face Oil Serum 30ml — ₹625
- Clay Mask Combo Pack of 3 (Rose, Volcanic, Charcoal) — ₹750
- Lip Butter Combo Pack of 3 (Vanilla Coconut, Strawberry, Cocoa Almond) — ₹495
- Pink Sunset Lip & Cheek Tint — ₹475
- Red Sunset Lip & Cheek Tint — ₹475
- Amethyst Face Roller — ₹1,899
- Rose Quartz Face Roller — ₹1,499
anushé pirani — Cruelty-Free Clothing
Cruelty-free shopping does not stop at the bathroom shelf. Wool, silk and leather are animal fibres, and anushé pirani builds its clothing from hemp cotton instead.
- Tomboy Shirt — breathable hemp cotton (₹5,000)
- The Waisted Blazer — contouring hemp-cotton fit (₹7,500)
Cruelty-Free Wellness Products
Browse our plant-based health and wellness range at EarthBased.in
• Hemp Seed Oil: Sustainably grown, never tested on animals
• Moringa Powder: India's own superfood, completely plant-based
• Plant-Based Multivitamins: No gelatin capsules, no animal derivatives
• Bone Strength Combo: Plant-based calcium and vitamin D3
Cruelty-Free Aromatherapy and Home
Shop our eco-friendly home products at EarthBased.in
• Dhoop Cones and Sticks: Traditional Indian incense from temple flowers
• Soya Wax Candles: 100% plant-based, no beeswax
• Sambrani Products: Traditional Indian resin-based incense
For more sustainable home options, read:
10 Best Eco-Friendly Products in India.
Hidden Animal Ingredients to Avoid
• Lanolin: Sheep wool grease — in moisturisers and lip balms
• Carmine (E120): Red pigment from crushed beetles — in lipsticks
• Beeswax: In lip balms, mascaras, hair products
• Collagen: Animal-derived protein — in anti-ageing creams
• Keratin: Animal hair protein — in hair treatments
Building a Cruelty-Free Routine
1. Replace your face wash with a natural, cruelty-free alternative
2. Switch to a plant-based moisturiser without lanolin
3. Try herbal hair colour or plant-based hair oils
4. Switch gelatin supplements for plant-based alternatives
5. Complete the routine: Replace each product as it runs out
Shop everything you need at EarthBased.in's cruelty-free beauty collection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are cruelty-free products available in India?
Yes! EarthBased.in stocks hundreds of verified cruelty-free and vegan products across beauty, skincare, personal care, and wellness.
Where to buy cruelty-free products online in India?
EarthBased.in is India's best destination for cruelty-free and vegan products online — verified free from animal testing and ingredients.
Why did India ban animal testing on cosmetics?
India banned animal testing on cosmetics in 2014 under Bureau of Indian Standards regulations — making India one of the world's leading countries for cruelty-free cosmetics regulation.
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Shop the products in this guide
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Rose Quartz Face Roller – Crystal Massage Tool | Mimaco — Mimaco, ₹1499 -
AMETHYST- Face Roller — Mimaco, ₹1899 -
Cocoa Almond Lip Butter – Pack of 2 | Mimaco — Mimaco, ₹390 -
Plum Sunset Lip and Cheek Tint – Creamy Multipurpose Tint | Mimaco — Mimaco, ₹475 -
Tomboy Shirt – Hemp Cotton Camp Collar, Sizes XS to XXL | anushé pirani — anushé pirani, ₹5000