Owned By Who — UK brand ownership and animal-welfare database

UK brand ownership database

Who really owns this brand?

Search a brand to see its parent company, its ownership chain, whether it is vegan or cruelty-free, and the source behind every single claim.

220 brands and 222 parent companies published across food, drink, household, personal care and fashion.

What we do

Sourced, not opinionated

Every fact links to a source record with a publisher and the date we accessed it.

The whole ownership chain

We follow brands up through their parents and holding companies, not just one level.

Dated, not stale

Each record shows when we last verified it, so you can judge how current it is.

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Urban Decay

Some vegan linesNot cruelty-freeSells animal products

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Cetaphil

A line of skincare products including cleansers, bar soap, creams, lotions, and moisturisers

Some vegan linesNot cruelty-free

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Astonish

UK-manufactured household cleaning products including general cleaners, bathroom cleaners, kitchen cleaners, floor cleaners, laundry products, and personal care items.

VeganCruelty-free

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Cheeky Panda

Sustainable bamboo tissue and household products including toilet paper, facial tissue, kitchen roll, baby wipes, and nappies

VeganCruelty-free

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Sol de Janeiro

Brazilian-inspired skincare, body care, and fragrance brand known for body creams, fragrances, and hair care products.

Some vegan linesCruelty-free

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Colgate

Oral care and personal care brand owned by Colgate-Palmolive Company, offering toothpaste, mouthwash, toothbrushes, and related products

Some vegan linesNot cruelty-freeSells animal products

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Bulk

UK-based online sports nutrition and supplements retailer offering protein powders, supplements, vitamins, and fitness nutrition products, with both vegan and non-vegan ranges.

Some vegan linesNot cruelty-freeSells animal products

Last verified 13 September 2026

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Teapigs

Premium whole leaf tea brand offering black, green, white, oolong, rooibos, herbal teas, and matcha in biodegradable pyramid mesh bags

VeganUnverified

Last verified 13 September 2026

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