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Odele Cruelty-Free Status
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 Odele fits your conscious beauty values.
Is Odele Cruelty-Free?
Yes, Odele 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 Odele Cruelty-Free Certified?
Yes, Odele is certified by Leaping Bunny.
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 Odele Owned By A Cruelty-Free Parent Company?
Odele is not owned by a parent company that 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 Odele Sold Where Animal Testing Is Required By Law?
Odele 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 Odele Vegan?
Odele is 100% vegan, meaning none of its products contain animal-derived ingredients.
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 Odele Vegan Certified?
No, Odele is not certified vegan 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 Odele Clean?
No, Odele is not completely clean. Some of their products contain Acrylates and Phenoxyethanol – ingredients that aren’t considered clean. However, all their products are free of SLS + SLES sulfates, formaldehyde, phthalates, and parabens.
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 Odele Organic?
No, Odele is not certified organic and does not use organic ingredients in its products.
Is Odele Safe?
Everyone’s skin is different, and no product is completely risk-free. However, here’s what we found about Odele 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 Odele 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 Odele Manufactured?
Odele products are manufactured in the USA.
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 Odele Sustainable?
It is unclear whether Odele has been making efforts to be more sustainable. They share no information on their actions or projects they may support, etc.
Is Odele Socially Responsible?
Yes, Odele is socially responsible. Through Odele For Good, the brand invests in organizations that break down barriers and empower women in entrepreneurship, education, and community.
Over the years, the brand has donated through financial grants and product donations to organizations that provide essential resources, disaster relief, and support for vulnerable communities. Past partners include: Out Front Minnesota, Urban League Twin Cities, Arizona Helping Hands, and more.
In 2021, Odele partnered with nonprofit Baby2Baby to donate hair care products to over 2,000 families in need for Mother’s Day, supporting the organization’s mission to provide essentials to underserved children.
In December 2020, Odele ran a “Buy One, Donate Five” campaign where, between December 1 and 7, every bottle purchased led to five donated to charities supporting youth shelters, survivors of child trafficking, and mobile showers for people experiencing homelessness.
Does Odele Source Ingredients Ethically?
It is unclear whether Odele 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 Odele Environmentally Certified?
No, Odele is not environmentally certified by any organization.
We check whether Odele 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. 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:
- Cruelty-Free Symbols & Vegan Labels
- Parent Companies And Their Cruelty-Free Brands
- What Makes A Beauty Product Vegan?
- Difference Between Vegan And Vegetarian Beauty
- What Is Clean Beauty & Why Would You Care?
- How To Spot Greenwashing In Beauty
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