Is Hourglass Cosmetics vegan? Who owns Hourglass Cosmetics?
<cite index="11-2">Manufacturer of cosmetic products offering face powder, concealer, mascara, eyeliner, lipstick, lip gloss, lip liner, makeup brushes, skin serums and other related cosmetic products that are paraben and sulfate free, vegan and never tested on animals.</cite>
The short answer
Hourglass Cosmetics is owned by Unilever. Only some products are vegan. No animal testing recorded.
Is Hourglass Cosmetics vegan?
Some vegan linesOnly some products are vegan
Company's own statementSource: Hourglass CosmeticsIs Hourglass Cosmetics cruelty-free?
Cruelty-freeNo animal testing recorded
CertifiedSource: Hourglass CosmeticsDoes Hourglass Cosmetics or its owner sell animal products?
No animal productsThe Hourglass brand itself sells only cosmetics and skincare products without animal-derived ingredients. However, the brand is owned by Unilever, a multinational corporation whose portfolio includes food, personal care, and household brands. Unilever's broader portfolio encompasses meat, dairy, and other animal-derived product categories, though Hourglass products themselves do not contain animal-derived ingredients.
Who owns Hourglass Cosmetics?
UnileverOwned by Unilever
Official registrySource: Hourglass Cosmetics
Last verified 13 September 2026
Ownership chain
- Brand
Hourglass Cosmetics
- Parent company
Unilever states commitment to ending animal testing globally and has developed alternatives since the 1980s. However, Unilever still tests on animals where required by law (e.g., mainland China) and has admitted that occasionally when no suitable non-animal approaches exist, some ingredients must be tested. Unilever supports global bans on cosmetics animal testing but does not currently abstain from all animal testing industry-wide.Company's own statement
Last verified 13 September 2026
Certifications
Leaping Bunny
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
Leaping Bunny: Hourglass Cosmetics is recorded as not listed.
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies
activeChecked 13 September 2026 · Registry entry
PETA Beauty Without Bunnies: Hourglass Cosmetics is recorded as certified.
What this means
Our record lists Hourglass Cosmetics as a brand of Unilever. 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.
Hourglass Cosmetics appears on 2 schemes we check: Leaping Bunny, PETA Beauty Without Bunnies. 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 Unilever states: Unilever states commitment to ending animal testing globally and has developed alternatives since the 1980s. However, Unilever still tests on animals where required by law (e.g., mainland China) and has admitted that occasionally when no suitable non-animal approaches exist, some ingredients must be tested. Unilever supports global bans on cosmetics animal testing but does not currently abstain from all animal testing industry-wide. We publish sourced facts and dates so you can judge them yourself; see how we verify.
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Frequently asked questions
- Is Hourglass Cosmetics vegan?
- Only some products are vegan. Recorded status: some vegan lines, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Who owns Hourglass Cosmetics?
- Hourglass Cosmetics is recorded as owned by Unilever.
- Is Hourglass Cosmetics cruelty-free?
- No animal testing recorded. Recorded status: cruelty-free, last verified 13 September 2026.
- Does Unilever test on animals?
- Our record for Unilever states: Unilever states commitment to ending animal testing globally and has developed alternatives since the 1980s. However, Unilever still tests on animals where required by law (e.g., mainland China) and has admitted that occasionally when no suitable non-animal approaches exist, some ingredients must be tested. Unilever supports global bans on cosmetics animal testing but does not currently abstain from all animal testing industry-wide.