Here are popular Indian cruelty‑free skincare (and clean-beauty) brands you can consider, plus quick notes and sources so you can verify current certification/status before you buy.

Note: “cruelty‑free” can mean different things (brand policy, independent certification, suppliers also not testing on animals). I’ve cited sources below for each brand — if cruelty‑free status is critical to you, look for PETA/Leaping Bunny listings or the brand’s written cruelty‑free policy (and check for recent changes). (apps.apple.com)

Recommended cruelty‑free Indian brands

• Plum Goodness — Indian vegan/skincare brand that states it’s cruelty‑free and PETA‑listed/claims. Good for serums, sunscreens and everyday skincare. (apps.apple.com)
• Sugar Cosmetics — PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies lists SUGAR as cruelty‑free; they’ve publicly announced PETA recognition. (Primarily makeup but they also offer skin products/primers.) (crueltyfree.PETA.org)
• Juicy Chemistry — Organic/ECOCERT brand that advertises cruelty‑free, organic formulations (cold‑pressed oils, serums). Check their certification pages for details. (brandspecharcha.com)
• Dot & Key — Offers lines marketed as cruelty‑free and highlights cruelty‑free product ranges (skincare & tools). (dotandkeyuat.dotandkey.com)
• Earth Rhythm — Clean/clinical‑style Indian brand noted for sustainability and claiming cruelty‑free formulations. (brandspecharcha.com)
• Juicy / Juice Cosmetics (newer indie brands) — several newer Indian brands (Juice/ Juice Cosmetics) promote vegan, cruelty‑free ethics; check their current policies on the brand site. (economictimes.indiatimes.com)
• Juicy Chemistry / Pure & Organic labels (other certified organics) — smaller organic brands often also list cruelty‑free and may carry ECOCERT or COSMOS verifications. (brandspecharcha.com)

How to verify a brand’s cruelty‑free status

• Look up the brand on PETA’s Beauty Without Bunnies or the Leaping Bunny database. PETA listings appear for many Indian brands (e.g., SUGAR). (crueltyfree.PETA.org)
• Read the brand’s cruelty‑free policy on its official site—check for a firm “no animal testing” statement and whether they require the same from suppliers. (dotandkeyuat.dotandkey.com)
• Beware of caveats: brands that sell in countries where animal testing is required (some jurisdictions historically required it) may not be fully cruelty‑free unless they have a stated exemption/route to avoid testing. When in doubt, contact the brand or check independent certifiers. (petaindia.com)

If you want, I can:

• Pull up a longer list (20+ Indian cruelty‑free brands) with a one-line status note (PETA/Leaping Bunny/brand policy) and links to verification pages.
• Check the current certification status (PETA/Leaping Bunny) for any specific brand you name.

Which would you prefer?