10 Best cruelty free moisturizers of 2025

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Honest Beauty
Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid | Lightweight, Moisturizing Water Cream | Gentle for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, Vegan | 1.7 fl oz
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Lightweight_Moisture_Release
Award-winning, lightweight water cream cools and leaves a dewy finish.

Ideal_for_Makeup_Base
Perfect base for makeup due to slight tackiness.

Highly_Praised_Hydration
Customers love the moisturizing feel and skin softening effect.
Key specs
- Skin Type:All skin types
- Moisture Level:Lightweight, moisture-release
- Ingredients:Jojoba, Squalane, Hyaluronic Acid
- Benefits:Hydrate, soothe, firm skin
- Texture:Lightweight, dewy finish
9.8

Exceptional

Our Rating

8.4
Aroma

8.4
Moisturizing

8.2
For Gentle skin
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PURITO

PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer 100ml / 3.38 fl. oz. vegan and cruelty free, relieving moisturizer, soothing, calming, safe ingredients, protective barrier
9.7

Exceptional

Our Rating
3

e.l.f.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Face Cream, Moisturizer For Nourishing & Plumping Skin, Infused With Hyaluronic Acid, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 1.76 Oz
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Hydration and Nourishment
Packed with Hyaluronic Acid and Niacinamide for plump, even skin.

Versatile Use
Ideal for day and night use across all skin types.

Budget-Friendly Glow
Praised for restoring skin's glow affordably and effectively.
Key specs
- Skin Type:Normal, dry, combo, oily
- Moisture Level:Replenishes lost moisture
- Ingredients:Hyaluronic Acid, Niacinamide
- Benefits:Nourishes, plumps, evens tone
- Texture:Non-greasy, smooth
9.5

Excellent

Our Rating

9.3
Aroma

9.3
Moisturizing

9.3
Light weight
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The Honest Company
The Honest Company Hydrating Face + Body Lotion | Fast Absorbing, Naturally Derived, Hypoallergenic | Fragrance Free Sensitive, 8.5 fl oz

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Natural Hydration and Nourishment
Combines safflower oil, jojoba esters, shea butter, and vitamin E for soft, smooth skin.

Perfect for Sensitive Skin
Hypoallergenic, fragrance-free, and dermatologist-tested; ideal for sensitive skin care.

Highly Rated for Clean Ingredients
Praised for its clean, non-toxic formulation and effectiveness without harsh chemicals.
9.4

Excellent

Our Rating

8.0
Moisturizing

8.0
For Gentle skin

8.0
Aroma
5

e.l.f.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Daily Hydration Moisturizer, Ultra-Hydrating Formula, Infused with Aloe, Jojoba Oil & Shea Butter, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 2.53 Fl Oz
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Deep Hydration and Nourishment
Lightweight formula enriched with Aloe, Jojoba Oil, and Shea Butter for smooth, supple skin.

Ideal for Daily Skincare Routine
Perfect for all skin types, use morning and night for hydration.

Highly Praised for Texture
Customers love its lightweight, non-greasy feel and quick absorption.
Key specs
- Skin Type:All skin types
- Moisture Level:Deeply nourishing
- Ingredients:Aloe, Jojoba Oil, Shea Butter
- Benefits:Soothes, hydrates, softens
- Texture:Lightweight, creamy
9.1

Excellent

Our Rating

9.3
Moisturizing

9.3
Light weight

8.9
Aroma
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BYOMA
BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream - Barrier Repair Cream/Gel Face Lotion with Niacinamide and Green Tea - Ceramide Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin - Alcohol Free, Oil Free Face Moisturizer - 1.69 fl. oz
Main highlights

Barrier Boosting Formula
Combines ceramides, niacinamide, and green tea for barrier support.

Ideal for Daily Use
Perfect for those seeking lightweight, effective hydration daily.

Praised Lightweight Texture
Customers love its gel-like consistency and non-greasy feel.
Key specs
- Skin Type:All skin types
- Moisture Level:High
- Ingredients:Tri-Ceramide Complex, niacinamide
- Benefits:Boosts barrier, reduces redness
- Texture:Gel-cream
8.8

Very Good

Our Rating

9.9
For Gentle skin

9.7
Moisturizing

9.5
Light weight
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Good Molecules
Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Non-Greasy Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid for Deep Hydration - Face Lotion, Skin Care for Face
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Nourishing Hydration
Rich in antioxidants and fatty acids for smooth, healthy glow.

Ideal for Layering
Perfect for daily use with sunscreen or makeup.

Gentle and Unscented
Praised for being non-greasy and truly unscented.
Key specs
- Skin Type:All skin types
- Moisture Level:Lightweight hydration
- Ingredients:Avocado seed oil, shea butter
- Benefits:Nourishes, smooths, hydrates
- Texture:Non-greasy, lightweight
8.7

Very Good

Our Rating
8

Pacifica
Pacifica Face Moisturizer - Vegan Ceramide Barrier Repair Face Lotion, Hydrating, For Dry Skin, Dermatologist Tested, Safe for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, Vegan + Cruelty Free
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Key Features
Hydrates and restores skin barrier with vegan ceramides, antioxidant-rich sunflower oil, and soothing marshmallow root, chamomile, and calendula.

Ideal Use Cases
Perfect for daily use on sensitive skin needing hydration, barrier repair, and soothing from environmental stressors.

Customer Reviews
Highly praised for its effectiveness in improving skin hydration and texture, leaving skin feeling soft and healthy.
8.5

Good

Our Rating

9.7
For Gentle skin

9.5
Aroma

9.5
Moisturizing
9

Vanicream
Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer With Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid - Formulated Without Common Irritants for Those with Sensitive Skin, 3 fl oz (Pack of 1)
Main highlights

Sensitive Skin Friendly Formula
Vanicream is free from common irritants like dyes, fragrances, and parabens, ideal for sensitive skin.

Daily Use for Hydration
Perfect for daily use, providing lightweight hydration without clogging pores or causing irritation.

Lightweight and Non-Greasy
Praised for its lightweight texture that absorbs well, leaving no greasy residue.
8.4

Good

Our Rating

9.5
Aroma

9.3
Moisturizing

9.3
For Gentle skin
10

e.l.f.
e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer, Lightweight Moisturizer For Plump, Hydrated Skin, Infused With Squalane, Vegan & Cruelty-free
Main highlights

Hydrating Gel Formula
Lightweight, bouncy texture provides hydration without heaviness.

Summer Skin Savior
Ideal for summer use; pairs well with thicker creams in winter.

Cooling Sensation
Praised for its cooling, calming effect on the skin.
Key specs
- Skin Type:All skin types
- Moisture Level:Lightweight
- Ingredients:Squalane, Allantoin
- Benefits:Hydrating, plumped-up complexion
- Texture:Gel
8.1

Good

Our Rating

10 Best cruelty free moisturizers of 2025

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Honest Beauty Hydrogel Cream with Hyaluronic Acid | Lightweight, Moisturizing Water Cream | Gentle for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, Vegan | 1.7 fl oz

8.4

8.4

8.2

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PURITO Dermide Relief Barrier Moisturizer 100ml / 3.38 fl. oz. vegan and cruelty free, relieving moisturizer, soothing, calming, safe ingredients, protective barrier

3

e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Face Cream, Moisturizer For Nourishing & Plumping Skin, Infused With Hyaluronic Acid, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 1.76 Oz

9.3

9.3

9.3

4

The Honest Company Hydrating Face + Body Lotion | Fast Absorbing, Naturally Derived, Hypoallergenic | Fragrance Free Sensitive, 8.5 fl oz

8.0

8.0

8.0

5

e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Daily Hydration Moisturizer, Ultra-Hydrating Formula, Infused with Aloe, Jojoba Oil & Shea Butter, Vegan & Cruelty-Free, 2.53 Fl Oz

9.3

9.3

8.9

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BYOMA Moisturizing Gel Cream - Barrier Repair Cream/Gel Face Lotion with Niacinamide and Green Tea - Ceramide Face Moisturizer for Dry Skin - Alcohol Free, Oil Free Face Moisturizer - 1.69 fl. oz

9.9

9.7

9.5

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Good Molecules Lightweight Daily Moisturizer - Non-Greasy Face Moisturizer with Shea Butter and Hyaluronic Acid for Deep Hydration - Face Lotion, Skin Care for Face

8

Pacifica Face Moisturizer - Vegan Ceramide Barrier Repair Face Lotion, Hydrating, For Dry Skin, Dermatologist Tested, Safe for Sensitive Skin, Fragrance Free, Vegan + Cruelty Free

9.7

9.5

9.5

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Vanicream Daily Facial Moisturizer With Ceramides and Hyaluronic Acid - Formulated Without Common Irritants for Those with Sensitive Skin, 3 fl oz (Pack of 1)

9.5

9.3

9.3

10

e.l.f. SKIN Holy Hydration! Gel-Yeah Moisturizer, Lightweight Moisturizer For Plump, Hydrated Skin, Infused With Squalane, Vegan & Cruelty-free

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