Is Garnier vegan? Who owns Garnier?
Mass-market cosmetics brand specialising in hair care, skin care, body care, sun protection and hair colour products
The short answer
Garnier is owned by L'Oréal S.A.. Only some products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.
Is Garnier vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Cruelty-Free KittyIs Garnier cruelty-free?
Cruelty-freeNo animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Cruelty-Free KittyDoes Garnier or its owner sell animal products?
UnverifiedNot yet verified by us
Who owns Garnier?
L'Oréal S.A.Owned by L'Oréal S.A.
Official registrySource: Cruelty-Free Kitty
Last verified 12 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Garnier
- Parent company
L'Oréal's publicly stated position is that it does not conduct animal testing itself and ceased testing products on animals in 1989. The company claims to be committed to animal-free testing and has invested in alternative methods. However, PETA lists L'Oréal as a company that tests on animals because it pays for animal testing in compliance with Chinese legal requirements when selling cosmetics in mainland China. L'Oréal states that since 2014, many products sold in China (including makeup, shampoo, and body wash) are no longer required to undergo animal testing due to regulatory changes.Company's own statement
Last verified 12 September 2026
- Ultimate owner
Animal-testing position not yet verified.
Last verified 12 September 2026
Certifications
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International)
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International): Garnier is recorded as certified.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Garnier is recorded as certified.
The Vegan Society Trademark
activeChecked 12 September 2026 · Registry entry
The Vegan Society Trademark: Garnier is recorded as not listed.
What this means
Our record lists Garnier as a brand of L'Oréal S.A., which sits under L'Oréal S.A. (ultimate owner). 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.
Garnier appears on 3 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny (Cruelty Free International), PETA Beauty Without Bunnies, The Vegan Society Trademark. 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 S.A. states: L'Oréal's publicly stated position is that it does not conduct animal testing itself and ceased testing products on animals in 1989. The company claims to be committed to animal-free testing and has invested in alternative methods. However, PETA lists L'Oréal as a company that tests on animals because it pays for animal testing in compliance with Chinese legal requirements when selling cosmetics in mainland China. L'Oréal states that since 2014, many products sold in China (including makeup, shampoo, and body wash) are no longer required to undergo animal testing due to regulatory changes. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Garnier vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Who owns Garnier?
- Garnier is recorded as owned by L'Oréal S.A., which is itself owned by L'Oréal S.A. (ultimate owner).
- Is Garnier cruelty-free?
- No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 12 September 2026.
- Does L'Oréal S.A. test on animals?
- Our record for L'Oréal S.A. states: L'Oréal's publicly stated position is that it does not conduct animal testing itself and ceased testing products on animals in 1989. The company claims to be committed to animal-free testing and has invested in alternative methods. However, PETA lists L'Oréal as a company that tests on animals because it pays for animal testing in compliance with Chinese legal requirements when selling cosmetics in mainland China. L'Oréal states that since 2014, many products sold in China (including makeup, shampoo, and body wash) are no longer required to undergo animal testing due to regulatory changes.