IOPE is not cruelty free because their products are tested on animals where required by law (in mainland China).
Additionally, IOPE is not 100% vegan as a brand.
To learn more about this brand and find out why they’re not cruelty free, keep on reading!
And if you’re looking for new K-beauty products to add to your skincare routine, make sure to check out the last section of this post where you’ll find some of the best IOPE cruelty free alternatives.
Let’s dive right in!
Is IOPE cruelty free? Are IOPE products tested on animals?
IOPE is NOT cruelty free.
In order to be cruelty free, brands:
- Must not test their finished products or ingredients on animals
- Must make sure that their suppliers don’t test on animals
- Must not commission third parties to test their products on animals
- Must not sell their products in stores in mainland China, or other countries where animal testing is still required by law
IOPE doesn’t have an official animal testing policy.
However, while researching this brand, I discovered that IOPE products are sold in mainland China, which is in contradiction with the cruelty free brand requirements.
Currently, all brands that sell their products in stores in mainland China have to agree to have their products tested on animals, so they can’t be cruelty free.
Therefore, IOPE is not cruelty free.
Keep on reading for more information!
Is IOPE sold in China?
IOPE is sold in mainland China where animal testing is still required by law.
IOPE takes bio-science expertise to China
21-May-2015 By Michelle Yeomans
In an effort to become the ‘No.1 global bio-functional brand’, Amorepacific’s IOPE is moving into China with two stores in June.
Source: CosmeticsDesign
Also, they have published their store locations in China on their website.
Why can’t cruelty free brands sell in mainland China?
Animal testing is still happening for products sold in physical stores in mainland China.
Pre-market animal testing is required for all special-use imported products, and non-routine post-market testing on animals may also be done in cases of customer complaints.
However, please keep in mind that this doesn’t apply to products sold in stores at the airports, or in Hong Kong.
Also, products can be sold online and shipped to mainland China without being tested on animals.
Is IOPE owned by a parent brand? If yes, is it cruelty free?
IOPE is owned by AmorePacific, a company which is not cruelty free.
Is IOPE vegan?
IOPE is not 100% vegan. Some of their products contain animal-derived ingredients or animal by-products.
Additionally, please note that since IOPE products may be tested on animals in China and are therefore not cruelty free, I wouldn’t consider them vegan-friendly.
Cruelty free and vegan alternatives to IOPE
IOPE is a popular K-Beauty brand. They’re mostly well-known for their skincare products.
There are so many beauty brands that are cruelty free!
That’s why, in my opinion, there’s really no excuse for supporting brands that test on animals.
Some of the best cruelty free alternatives to IOPE are:
If you want to discover more Korean beauty skincare brands, check out my post on Cruelty Free Korean Skin Care: 7 Best K-Beauty Brands (2021 Update).
Now it’s your turn!
What are your favorite cruelty free brands?
Let me know in the comments below!