3rd August 2026
Cruelty-free claims are now widely used across beauty, household, and personal care products, but the term is not always consistently defined. As a result, interpretations of what qualifies as “cruelty-free”... Read more
20th July 2026
New figures released today, the Annual Statistics of Scientific Procedures on Living Animals, Great Britain for 2025 show a disappointing reality – the number of animals used in scientific procedures... Read more
16th July 2026
Our Compassionate Shopping Guide helps thousands of shoppers choose products from companies that have confirmed they do not support animal testing. To keep the guide accurate and up to date,... Read more
27th November 2025
Yesterday, the UK government published its strategy for phasing out animal testing. It’s ambitious, there are specific, dated targets, and it could end the suffering of thousands of animals used in animal testing... Read more
26th November 2025
At Compassionate Shopping Guide HQ, we LOVE finding gifts that do a little good along the way. We’re spotlighting feel-good Christmas giveaways full of your favourite cruelty-free products. Make this... Read more
12th August 2025
Beagles. Placid, people-pleasing, joyful dogs- the characteristics that make up the perfect companion for millions of families around the World. Equally, the characteristics that encourage the betrayal of thousands of... Read more
5th August 2025
It can be difficult to keep up with all the different animal testing policies of cosmetics companies. There can be misleading or lengthy statements on their websites, and sometimes it... Read more
24th April 2025
24/04/25 Back in 2017, the UK Government gave us the full picture about how many animals were used in British science - an eye-opening 5.53 million individuals. This included 1.81... Read more
13th February 2025
There are 5 companies who have a large monopoly on household cleaning brands that you might find in UK supermarkets. You won’t find any of them in our Compassionate Shopping... Read more
19th December 2024
A report published by the government this week has once again revealed a disturbing pattern of non-compliance in British animal laboratories, highlighting the urgent need for animal experiments to end.... Read more
11th December 2024
Naturewatch Foundation celebrates a major milestone in its mission to promote cruelty-free living with Annie Sloan’s endorsement in the Compassionate Shopping Guide. Naturewatch Foundation, the animal welfare charity behind the... Read more
7th November 2024
In one week, we will be attending Mind Body Spirit festival in Birmingham and we would love to see you there! We'll be there Friday, Saturday and Sunday the 15th,... Read more
26th September 2024
"Skincare shouldn't just be a routine; it should be a ritual." – Sarah, founder of natural skincare brand, Amaranthine I believe skincare is more than just a daily routine. It's... Read more
19th August 2024
For lots of us, buying makeup and cleaning products that don't harm animals is second nature. But did you know, there are lots of other common household items hiding in... Read more
29th July 2024
Be part of our mission to make UK homes cruelty-free and use your purchasing power to encourage decorating brands to join the Compassionate Shopping Guide. Share our template email below... Read more
15th July 2024
Raven Botanicals is an intelligent skincare brand for ethical consumers. From their rural apothecary, sisters Arabella and Charlotte create a unique, cruelty-free range of cleansers, serums, oils, masks and balms... Read more
3rd July 2024
Ah, summer! The days are longer and the sun is (hopefully) out. Many of us will be looking forward to holidays or simply enjoying hazy evenings in the garden. And... Read more
31st May 2024
Last updated June 2026 As most UK shoppers buy groceries in supermarkets, we feel it’s so important to provide more information about their animal testing policies. We don’t endorse supermarkets... Read more
28th May 2024
Last month Donna and Wenna, two members of our Compassionate Shopping Guide team, went to Reading to visit Akua at her shop, Sheabutter Cottage in Caversham. We went behind the... Read more
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