Is Harry's Cruelty-Free, Vegan Or Clean?

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, read the full disclosure here.

If you wonder, “Is Harry’s cruelty-free?”, you’re in the right place. At Conscious Bunny, we go beyond just cruelty-free claims — we also check if a brand is vegan, clean, ethical, and sustainable. Below, find everything you need to decide if Harry’s fits your conscious beauty values.

Is Harry’s Cruelty-Free?

Yes, Harry’s is cruelty-free. The brand has confirmed that they do not test their products or ingredients on animals or ask others to test on their behalf.

Is Harry’s Owned By A Cruelty-Free Parent Company?

Harry’s is owned by Mammoth Brands, but it’s unclear whether the company tests on animals.

Many brands are owned by larger companies (we call them parent companies) like L’Oréal, Estée Lauder, or Procter & Gamble—some of which still conduct animal testing.

Although the parent company may not be cruelty-free, some brands under their umbrella follow strict no-animal-testing policies and are considered cruelty-free.

Some consumers avoid brands with non-cruelty-free parents, while others support the cruelty-free brand itself. We provide this info so you can decide what feels right for you.

Is Harry’s Cruelty-Free Certified?

No, Harry’s is not certified by any organization.

Companies can be fully cruelty-free without being certified, but certifications are a good indicator of their ethical practices. The most trusted organizations that give out certifications are PETA and Leaping Bunny.

Is Harry’s Sold Where Animal Testing Is Required By Law?

Harry’s is not sold where animal testing is required by law.

In countries like China, some cosmetics still face mandatory animal testing, especially when sold in physical stores.

China has historically required animal testing, but since 2023, brands can enter the Chinese market without funding animal testing. Just remember that while China is easing its rules, not all brands sold there are automatically cruelty-free. Read our detailed guide on Animal Testing Laws In China to learn more.

Is Harry’s Vegan?

Harry’s is not fully vegan, meaning that some of its products may contain animal-derived ingredients. According to the brand, all Harry’s products are vegan with the exception of Texturizing Putty, which contains lanolin.

A brand is considered 100% vegan when all its products contain no animal-derived ingredients. Some brands may offer only a selection of vegan products rather than a fully vegan lineup.

Check out our 100% Vegan Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Vegan Ingredient Checker to determine whether a specific product contains animal-derived ingredients.

Is Harry’s Vegan Certified?

No, Harry’s is not certified by any organization.

To help you easily identify vegan brands, several organizations like Vegan Action, The Vegan Society, and The Vegetarian Society provide trusted certifications similar to cruelty-free certifications, like PETA and Leaping Bunny.

Is Harry’s Clean?

No, Harry’s is not a clean brand. Some of their products contain Phenoxyethanol, Hexamethylindanopyran, EDTA, Disodium EDTA, and Acrylates – ingredients that aren’t considered clean.

What “clean” means to us:
The term “clean beauty” isn’t regulated, which means brands can use labels like clean, natural, or green without clear standards.

For us, clean beauty means avoiding ingredients such as parabens, phthalates, sulfates, and formaldehyde that are known or suspected to negatively impact human health, animals, or the environment.

Check out our Clean Beauty Brands A-Z list, or use our free Clean Ingredients Checker to determine whether a specific product contains toxic ingredients.

Is Harry’s Organic?

No, Harry’s is not certified organic and does not use organic ingredients in its products.

Is Harry’s Safe?

Everyone’s skin is different, and no product is completely risk-free. However, here’s what we found about Harry’s when it comes to common concerns like breakouts, allergies, and irritants.

*This information is not medical advice. If you have allergies or sensitivities, consult with your doctor or dermatologist before using new products.

Is Harry’s Fragrance-Free?

No, Harry’s is not fragrance-free. However, the brand offers a few fragrance-free products.

Is Harry’s Paraben-Free?

Yes, Harry’s is paraben-free.

Is Harry’s Gluten-Free?

No, Harry’s is not gluten-free. The brand does not share any information on the use of gluten in their products, which probably means their products may contain gluten.

Is Nut-Free?

No, Harry’s is not nut-free. The brand does not share any information on the use of nuts in their products, which probably means their products may contain nuts. Additionally, some products contain Shea Butter and Sweet Almond Oil.

Is Harry’s Talc-Free?

Yes, Harry’s is talc-free.

If you’d like to learn more about the potential health risks of talc, feel free to read my in-depth article about talc in makeup.

Is Harry’s Non-Comedogenic?

Some Harry’s products contain Lauric Acid, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Coconut Oil, Isopropyl Palmitate, Ascophyllum nodosum extract, and Asparagopsis armata extract, which are known for being comedogenic and could potentially clog pores. So, I recommend checking the ingredients of the specific product you want to purchase to be sure.

Non-comedogenic means a product is less likely to clog your pores, which can help prevent breakouts and blackheads. These products are a great choice for people with acne-prone or sensitive skin.

Use our free Pore-Clogging Ingredients Checker to determine if a product is non-comedogenic or contains pore-clogging ingredients.

Is Harry’s Ethical?

We’re all about supporting brands that walk the talk. To us, ethical or conscious brands demonstrate this through their actions, from environmental sustainability and ethical sourcing to social responsibility, transparency, and accountability.

If you care about making more conscious choices, we’ve researched and answered the key questions to help you find products that align with your values. Here’s what we found:

Where Is Harry’s Manufactured?

Harry’s Original and Plus Blades are made in Germany, their handles are manufactured in China, and their face, body, and hair care products are formulated in labs in the US and the UK.

We share this because manufacturing location can impact labor and environmental standards. If you’d like to learn more about this, please read This Is Why Where Your Beauty Products Are Made Matters.

Is Harry’s Sustainable?

It is unclear whether Harry’s has been making efforts to be more sustainable. They share no information on their actions or projects they may support, etc.

Is Harry’s Socially Responsible?

Yes, Harry’s is socially responsible.

Every year, the brand donates 1% of its sales to non-profits that provide mental health services to men in need. In partnership with nonprofit organizations, the brand has helped 2 million men (and counting) access the mental health care they need and donated over $12 million.

Through their support, they’ve helped expand mental health programs reaching young men and underserved communities. Highlights include:

A founding investment that enabled Team: Changing Minds Responders to reach over 500,000 young men in the program’s first year alone.
Support for the Crisis Text Line, allowing it to expand its reach to include 40,000 young men in crisis.
Funding for the development of a mental health curriculum serving more than 5,000 student-athletes with NFL recruitment potential.
Contributions that help connect over 100,000 men with online screening tools for depression, substance and alcohol use, disordered eating, and more.
Support for Shout 85258’s research focused on men’s mental health within the Black community.
Investment in Active Minds’ “1,000 schools in 1,000 days” initiative, bringing their proven mental health program to high schools to equip students with critical tools, strategies, and resources.

Does Harry’s Source Ingredients Ethically?

It is unclear whether Harry’s has been making efforts to source ingredients ethically. They don’t share information about where or how they source their ingredients, so it’s hard to know if their sourcing is ethical.

Is Harry’s Environmentally Certified?

No, Harry’s is not environmentally certified by any organization.

We check whether Harry’s has any recognized environmental or ethical certifications. This includes sustainability-focused labels like COSMOS, Climate Neutral, and 1% for the Planet, and broader ethical certifications like Fair Trade and B Corp.

Why Trust Conscious Bunny?

Our mission is to make it easier for you by providing clear, fact-based insights. We research everything and reach out to brands directly to gather details about their full animal testing policy, as well as details on their ingredients, sustainability efforts, and more.

Only brands that confirm no animal testing at any stage are added to our cruelty-free list. We also regularly update our information as laws or practices change. To learn more about our thorough process, check out how we rate brands.

I hope that this post answered all your questions about Harry’s. If not, please feel free to leave a comment below or reach out through the contact form. I’m more than happy to help!

Here are some of the resources we provide to help you on your cruelty-free journey:

If you found this helpful, please share it with fellow conscious beauty lovers or follow us for more insights!

Harry’s