Is Aesop vegan? Who owns Aesop?
Australian luxury cosmetics brand producing skincare, haircare, body care, fragrance and homeware products
The short answer
Aesop is owned by L'Oréal. All products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.
Is Aesop vegan?
VeganAll products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: AesopIs Aesop cruelty-free?
Cruelty-freeNo animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: AesopDoes Aesop or its owner sell animal products?
No animal productsAesop does not manufacture or sell animal-derived products. The brand produces only plant-based and laboratory-made cosmetic formulations. L'Oréal, the ultimate parent company, is a cosmetics manufacturer and does not operate in meat, dairy, leather, or other animal agriculture sectors.
Who owns Aesop?
L'OréalOwned by L'Oréal
Official registrySource: Aesop
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Aesop
- Parent company
L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
Certified B Corporation
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Certified B Corporation: Aesop is recorded as certified.
Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny: Aesop is recorded as certified.
PETA Vegan and Cruelty-Free Lists
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Vegan and Cruelty-Free Lists: Aesop is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Aesop as a brand of L'Oréal. Ownership is a separate question from how a product is made: a brand can hold its own certifications while its parent company operates under different policies.
Aesop appears on 3 schemes we check: Certified B Corporation, Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny, PETA Vegan and Cruelty-Free Lists. Each scheme sets its own criteria, so read the certifier's own entry, linked above, for what it covers.
On animal testing, our record for L'Oréal states: L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Aesop vegan?
- All products are vegan. Recorded status: vegan, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Aesop?
- Aesop is recorded as owned by L'Oréal.
- Is Aesop cruelty-free?
- No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does L'Oréal test on animals?
- Our record for L'Oréal states: L'Oréal states it has not tested products or ingredients on animals since 1989 and invests in alternative testing methods. However, L'Oréal is NOT PETA-certified as cruelty-free because it allows animal testing where mandated by law (particularly in China) and did not adopt a company-wide policy banning all animal testing globally. L'Oréal's official position claims no animal testing except where required by law in specific jurisdictions.