Is YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) cruelty-free? Considering their global presence and the varying regulations on animal testing in different countries, particularly in mainland China where animal testing was previously mandatory for imported cosmetics, I’d like a detailed explanation of their current animal testing policy. Specifically, do they test on animals themselves, or do they use third-party testing? If they sell in China, how do they navigate the animal testing requirements, and have they made any public statements about working to end animal testing globally? Are their ingredients sourced from suppliers who conduct animal testing? And does their parent company, L’Oreal, influence their cruelty-free status, positively or negatively? Are there any certifications from recognized cruelty-free organizations (e.g., Leaping Bunny, PETA) that YSL currently holds?

Answer

YSL (Yves Saint Laurent) is not considered a cruelty-free brand.

While YSL doesn’t directly conduct animal testing on its finished products, it sells its products in countries where animal testing is required by law (like China). This practice makes them not cruelty-free.

YSL is owned by L’Oréal, which also is not a cruelty-free company for the same reason.