Best Of
Best Leaping Bunny Brands — Certified Cruelty-Free Clean Products
The best Leaping Bunny certified brands verified cruelty-free at every level. No animal testing by the brand, suppliers, or third parties—independently audited.
Best Leaping Bunny Brands
Leaping Bunny is the gold standard for cruelty-free certification. Unlike vague "cruelty-free" claims or self-awarded bunny logos, Leaping Bunny certification requires a complete supply chain audit—the brand, its ingredient suppliers, and any third-party manufacturers must all commit to no animal testing. It's independently monitored by the Coalition for Consumer Information on Cosmetics and requires annual recommitment.
What We Look For
- Leaping Bunny certification — Verified through the Leaping Bunny Program with supply chain audits, not just a company's self-declaration of being "cruelty-free"
- Supply chain compliance — No animal testing at any stage: raw ingredient development, formulation testing, or finished product testing. This extends to every supplier in the chain
- No parent company loopholes — Some cruelty-free brands are owned by parent companies that still test on animals. We flag ownership structures so you can make informed decisions
- No markets requiring animal testing — Brands that sell in markets where animal testing is legally mandated (like mainland China for imported cosmetics) cannot maintain genuine cruelty-free status
- Clean formulations beyond cruelty-free — Cruelty-free doesn't automatically mean clean ingredients. We verify both animal welfare and ingredient safety
Our Standards
Every Leaping Bunny brand here combines verified cruelty-free practices with clean ingredient standards.
- Active Leaping Bunny certification with current supply chain documentation
- Clean formulations meeting our ingredient safety standards
- Transparent about ownership and any parent company relationships
- No sales in markets requiring mandatory animal testing
Cruelty-free should be verifiable, not just a marketing claim. These brands have the audits to prove it.
How we vet
What we look for
Leaping Bunny certification
Verified through the Leaping Bunny Program with supply chain audits, not just a company's self-declaration of being "cruelty-free"
Supply chain compliance
No animal testing at any stage: raw ingredient development, formulation testing, or finished product testing. This extends to every supplier in the chain
No parent company loopholes
Some cruelty-free brands are owned by parent companies that still test on animals. We flag ownership structures so you can make informed decisions
No markets requiring animal testing
Brands that sell in markets where animal testing is legally mandated (like mainland China for imported cosmetics) cannot maintain genuine cruelty-free status
Clean formulations beyond cruelty-free
Cruelty-free doesn't automatically mean clean ingredients. We verify both animal welfare and ingredient safety
Quick picks
Fast picks from this list
Best for nationwide shipping
Green Llama
Ships nationwide, making this pick accessible beyond local markets.
Best budget pick
Aunt Fannie's
Offers a lower price point without dropping out of the vetted clean-brand set.
Most credentialed pick
Force of Nature
Stacks the strongest third-party certification footprint in this set.
Directory matches
The brands on this list
Alaffia
Olympia, WAAlaffia is a fair trade, mission-driven beauty and personal care company that sources traditional African ingredients like shea butter and coconut oil to create …
All Good
San Luis Obispo, CAAll Good started on a family farm creating body care that performs outdoors and holds up to real life without compromising health. For over 15 years, they've …
Aunt Fannie's
New York, NYAunt Fannie's creates people-friendly, pet-friendly cleaning products using food-based ingredients like vinegar and essential oils. Their products explore the …
Babo Botanicals
Wayne, PAFounded by mom and sustainable agriculture advocate Kate Solomon, Babo Botanicals creates gentle, plant-based skincare for babies and families. Their mineral …
Badger Balm
Gilsum, NHBadger creates organic skincare and mineral sunscreens with a mission to help create a healthier world. A certified B Corporation, they support climate action, …
Blueland
New York, NYBlueland eliminates single-use plastic with innovative tablet-based cleaning formulas. Their starter kits include reusable bottles that you refill forever with …
Cocokind
San Francisco, CACocokind creates clean, effective skincare at accessible prices. Founded on the belief that everyone deserves healthy skin, they focus on ingredient …
Davids Natural Toothpaste
Murrieta, CADavids Natural Toothpaste was founded in 2011 by Eric Buss, who became concerned about the ingredients he was putting in his mouth twice a day. After …
Dr. Bronner's
Vista, CADr. Bronner's is a family-owned maker of organic castile soaps and personal care products. Founded in 1948, they're committed to fair trade, organic …
Dropps
Philadelphia, PADropps is a B Corp certified company offering eco-friendly laundry and dish detergent pods made with biobased formulas. Their products come in recyclable …
Each & Every
Westport, CTEach & Every makes aluminum-free, baking soda-free deodorants using dead sea salt as the primary odor-fighting ingredient. Every product uses only EWG Verified …
Earth Mama
Portland, ORFor over two decades, Earth Mama has combined women's wisdom, traditional herbal remedies, and evidence-based research to safely support pregnant and …
Earth Mama Organics
Portland, OREarth Mama Organics is a women-founded herbal care company specializing in safe, effective products for pregnancy, postpartum, breastfeeding, and babies. …
Force of Nature
Chicago, ILForce of Nature transforms salt, water, and vinegar into a powerful EPA-registered cleaner and disinfectant using electrolyzed water technology. This countertop …
Green Llama
Knoxville, TNGreen Llama was founded in 2021 by Kay Baker (Occupational Therapist) and Dr. Matt Keasey, PhD (materials scientist), a husband-and-wife team passionate about …
Herbivore Botanicals
Seattle, WAHerbivore Botanicals is a plant-powered, clinically-effective skincare brand that uses only the finest natural ingredients. Founded in Seattle in 2011, …
Innersense Organic Beauty
Los Angeles, CAInnersense Organic Beauty creates certified organic, salon-quality hair care products for all hair types. Their formulas are designed to work with hair's …
Josh Rosebrook
Los Angeles, CAJosh Rosebrook creates completely pure and powerful skin and hair care products with integrity and results-driven formulations. Made in the USA with sustainable …
Leaf Shave
Los Angeles, CALeaf Shave designs modern, plastic-free shaving tools built to last a lifetime. Founded by two friends frustrated with disposable razor waste, Leaf creates …
MamaSuds
Goodrich, MIMamaSuds creates truly safe, non-toxic cleaning and laundry products made from scratch with USDA-certified organic ingredients. Founded by Michelle Smith in …
Meliora Cleaning Products
Chicago, ILMeliora Cleaning Products was founded in 2013 by Kate Jakubas and Mike Mayer, a husband-and-wife team of engineers who wanted to create cleaning and laundry …
Meliora Laundry Products
Iowa City, IAMeliora's laundry line features plastic-free powder detergents and oxygen brighteners that are highly concentrated and effective. Their refill system eliminates …
Meow Meow Tweet
Brooklyn, NYMeow Meow Tweet is a small-batch, vegan skincare company run out of Brooklyn, New York. They make their deodorants by hand using organic, fair trade, and …
Molly's Suds
Chanhassen, MNFounded by Monica, a pediatric nurse and mom, after the loss of her daughter Molly, the company creates safer laundry and cleaning products free from harmful …
Native
San Francisco, CANative started as an independent direct-to-consumer deodorant brand in 2015 and was acquired by Procter & Gamble in 2017. We list them with this caveat because …
Nellie's
Vernon, BCNellie's offers planet-friendly cleaning products with simple, honest formulas for the whole home. Their powder-based laundry products come in minimal packaging …
Osmia
Carbondale, COOsmia was founded in 2012 by Dr. Sarah Villafranco, a medical doctor who turned her clinical knowledge toward creating a safer, simpler approach to skincare. …
Pai Skincare
London, UKPai Skincare is a UK-based brand specializing in certified organic skincare for sensitive and reactive skin. Every product is formulated to be gentle yet …
Pipette
San Francisco, CAPipette creates clean baby care products that are pediatrician-tested, vegan, and made with plant-based ingredients. Founded by parents who wanted better …
Plaine Products
Cleveland, OHPlaine Products pioneered a truly circular refill system for personal care. Their aluminum bottles are shipped back and forth for cleaning and refilling, …
Puracy
Austin, TXPuracy creates effective, plant-based cleaning and personal care products that are gentle enough for sensitive skin but tough on messes. Founded by Sean Busch …
Sal Suds (Dr. Bronner's)
Vista, CASal Suds is Dr. Bronner's concentrated biodegradable all-purpose cleaner that cuts through grease and dirt like no other natural cleaner. Unlike their castile …
Suntegrity
Las Vegas, NVSuntegrity offers mineral-based sun care that combines broad-spectrum protection with anti-aging skincare benefits. Their clean formulations are reef-safe, EWG …
True Botanicals
San Francisco, CATrue Botanicals creates luxury skincare that delivers clinical results with certified non-toxic ingredients. Founded by Hillary Peterson after her own health …
Ursa Major
Waterbury, VTUrsa Major creates forest-powered skincare and body care with proven ingredients and no BS. Based in Vermont, they craft products with powerful forest-found …
Vermont Soap
Middlebury, VTVermont Soap has been making real soap for over 30 years in Middlebury, long before "clean beauty" was a term and long before the big corporate giants like …
Vermont Soap Liquid Castile
Middlebury, VTVermont Soap's liquid castile soaps are USDA Certified Organic multi-use cleaners made with traditional saponification methods. Perfect for dishes, floors, …
Wellnesse
Tampa, FLWellnesse was founded by Katie Wells (also known as Wellness Mama), a mother of six and one of the most-followed natural health bloggers in the world. After …
FAQ
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How do you choose the best leaping bunny brands?
We combine the page filter with our editorial standards: ingredient quality, sourcing transparency, certifications, and ownership context all matter.
How many brands currently match this list?
38 brands currently match this page’s criteria in the directory, and the set updates as new brands are vetted.
Does being listed here mean every product from a brand is perfect?
No. These pages are a starting point for cleaner options, but formulas, sourcing, and product lines can change. Always verify the current label and ownership context before buying.
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