I’m Kayla. I’ve used Laneige for years. The berry Lip Sleeping Mask sat on my nightstand like candy. My lips were soft by morning. In winter, it felt like a tiny blanket. So yeah—I liked it. A lot.
But here’s the thing. I care about animal testing. I wanted a clear answer. Does Laneige test on animals?
What I used (and how it behaved on my skin)
- Lip Sleeping Mask in Berry: Thick, shiny, and sweet—like jam. It worked on cracked lips after a long, windy run. It can feel a bit sticky, though. My hair stuck to it if I wasn’t careful.
- Cream Skin (the milky toner): Calmed my cheeks when retinol made them angry. No heavy scent. It soaked in fast and left a soft glow.
- Water Sleeping Mask: Cool gel, light scent, felt nice at first. But on humid nights, it left a slight film. I woke up okay, not wowed.
- Lip Glowy Balm (Grapefruit): Great shine in the car line. Tastes a little sweet. I needed to reapply a lot.
Small note: the lip mask has beeswax. So it’s not vegan.
What I learned about their animal testing policy
I didn’t guess. I asked. In March 2024, I emailed Laneige customer care. The reply said they do not test on animals, except when required by law. That line matters. It means they may allow testing if a country’s rules call for it.
I also checked two places I trust:
- Leaping Bunny’s search: Laneige wasn’t listed as certified.
- PETA’s database: I did not see Laneige on the cruelty-free list.
For another independent audit, Ethical Elephant dissected Laneige’s policy point by point—read their breakdown here.
For an even more granular, document-by-document rundown of Laneige’s policy, I found this deep-dive helpful—read it here.
Policies change, so check again if you’re reading this later. But as of late 2024, that’s what I found.
Now, about sales in places with tricky rules. Some countries have rules that used to require animal tests for certain imported items. Those rules have eased in some cases, but not always, and post-market testing can still happen. Brands often say “we don’t test unless the law says we must.” Laneige sits in that group. So they’re not what most folks call fully cruelty-free.
Honestly, that bummed me out. I loved that pink jar.
A tiny detour: why “required by law” is a big phrase
It sounds safe, right? But it leaves a door open. If a market demands tests, the brand may allow it. Many cruelty-free shoppers avoid that. They want no testing, no matter what. I get that.
I ran into the very same “unless required by law” phrase when researching another drugstore staple—if Neutrogena is on your counter, here’s a full breakdown of its current stance: Does Neutrogena test on animals?.
If you’re curious about how brands can prove safety without ever touching a bunny, take a look at InVitroDerm, a company developing in-vitro skin testing methods that bypass animals entirely.
What I did next (and what still lives in my bag)
I used up what I had. I didn’t toss it; waste also feels bad. But I shifted day-to-day to brands with clear cruelty-free policies.
Swaps that worked for me:
- Lip mask: e.l.f. Cosmetics lip mask is cheap and comfy. Summer Fridays Lip Butter Balm is glossy and smells like vanilla pudding. Both feel nice at bed and in daylight.
- Light gel night cream: Versed Dew Point is simple and gentle. Paula’s Choice Omega+ moisturizer is richer but not greasy.
- Milky toner step: KraveBeauty Oat So Simple works for me when my barrier freaks out.
Do these feel exactly the same? No. But my lips and skin stayed happy, and my head felt lighter.
The human part: torn between feel and values
I won’t lie. That Laneige lip mask got me through two ski trips and one bad flu. When nothing else worked, it did. So leaving it behind stung. You know what? Values can be messy. Skin needs are loud. I try to balance both.
I still keep a mini jar for travel, because airplanes are rude to lips. I’m not perfect. I’m trying.
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Should you buy Laneige if you care about animal testing?
- If you want strict cruelty-free with third-party proof: I’d skip it for now.
- If you’re okay with the “except where required by law” line: You might be fine. Their products do perform.
- If you’re vegan: Check each label. Some items use beeswax or other animal-derived stuff.
Curious how other derm-loved pharmacy brands handle the same dilemma? La Roche-Posay’s stance is unraveled in this straight-up consumer investigation: La Roche-Posay and animal testing.
Quick answers I wish I had at the start
- Does Laneige test on animals? They say no, unless a law requires it in a given place.
- Are they certified cruelty-free? As of late 2024, I couldn’t find them certified by Leaping Bunny or listed as cruelty-free by PETA.
- Do they sell where animal tests might be required? They have a global reach, and their policy allows for testing when laws demand it. That’s the key point.
- Are their products vegan? Not fully. Some, like the Lip Sleeping Mask, have beeswax.
Final word from a once-obsessed Lip Mask girl
Laneige makes pretty, gentle, effective stuff. My skin liked it. My heart wanted firmer rules. So I stepped back, mostly. If their policy shifts to no testing anywhere, with certification, I’ll cheer first and shop second.
Until then, I’ll keep both things true: Laneige works—and I want better.