Yes. All FFS Beauty products are 100 percent cruelty free and vegan friendly.
No animal testing at any stage of development or production. No animal-derived ingredients. Just clean, effective formulas that work without any compromise on ethics or performance.
Here is what that means in practice and the specific products to build a complete vegan shaving and skincare routine.
The Quick Answer
- FFS Beauty is fully cruelty free. No animal testing at any point.
- All FFS products are vegan friendly with no animal-derived ingredients
- The full shaving and skincare range is built on plant-based formulas
- Vegan does not mean less effective. The FFS razor is rated a Which? Best Buy for women's wet razors (August 2027)
What Does Cruelty Free Actually Mean?
Cruelty free means no animal testing at any stage of the product development or manufacturing process. Not the finished product, not the individual ingredients, and not by any third party on the brand's behalf.
It is worth knowing that cruelty free and vegan are not the same thing. A product can be cruelty free without being vegan if it contains animal-derived ingredients like beeswax, lanolin, or collagen that were sourced without testing. And a product can technically be vegan without being cruelty free if the plant-based ingredients were tested on animals.
FFS products are both. No animal testing and no animal-derived ingredients across the full range.
Why Vegan Beauty Matters Beyond the Ethics
The ethical case for cruelty free and vegan beauty is clear. But there are practical benefits to vegan formulas that are worth knowing about too.
Plant-based ingredients are often gentler on skin than synthetic alternatives or animal-derived ones. Formulas built around botanical oils, plant extracts, and naturally-derived actives tend to work well with the skin's natural barrier rather than against it.
For anyone with sensitive skin, vegan formulas are frequently a better starting point because they avoid some of the more common irritants found in conventional beauty products.
The Best FFS Vegan Shaving Products
Shaving starts here.
The FFS Razor Starter Kit uses a reusable metal handle with replaceable blade heads, no plastic handle going to landfill after every few uses. The razor itself is cruelty free by design: no animal products in the manufacturing process and a system built to reduce waste rather than add to it. Rated a Which? Best Buy for women's wet razors (August 2027).
The FFS Moisturise & Glide Shave Cream is made with plant-based ingredients including shea butter, coconut oil, and witch hazel. It creates a protective barrier between the blade and your skin, reduces friction, and keeps your skin calm throughout the shave. No animal-derived foaming agents, no harsh synthetic additives. Just a formula that works.
How to use it for the best results:
- Shower first to soften hair and warm the skin
- Apply shave cream generously to damp skin
- Give it a few seconds to settle before shaving
- Follow with a moisturiser or body cream straight after
The Best FFS Vegan Skincare Products
Cleanse.
The FFS Age-Defy & Purify Facial Bar with Clarifying Charcoal is a solid vegan cleanser that gives a deep clean without stripping the skin. Natural charcoal draws out impurities and helps keep pores clear. Nourishing oils prevent the tight, dry feeling that many cleansers leave behind. It is also completely plastic free, which means no packaging waste alongside no animal ingredients.
Solid skincare bars last significantly longer than their liquid equivalents in plastic bottles, which makes them better value as well as better for the environment.
Hydrate.
The FFS Hydrate & Nourish Hyaluronic Acid Serum delivers a concentrated moisture boost using hyaluronic acid, a vegan ingredient that holds up to 1000 times its weight in water. It keeps skin plump and hydrated throughout the day without heaviness or greasiness. Apply it after cleansing and before moisturiser for the best results.
Nourish.
The FFS Nourish & Protect Body Butter is rich, creamy, and packed with plant-based ingredients that leave skin soft and smooth from head to toe. No lanolin, no beeswax, no animal-derived butters. Just effective botanical ingredients that deeply hydrate and protect the skin barrier. Apply after showering while skin is still slightly damp for maximum absorption.
Building a Complete Vegan Shaving and Skincare Routine
You do not need a complicated routine to cover all the bases. Here is a simple daily routine using FFS vegan products:
Before shaving: Shower to warm the skin and soften hair. Use the Age-Defy & Purify Facial Bar to cleanse your face while you are in there.
Shaving: Apply FFS Moisturise & Glide Shave Cream to damp skin. Shave with the FFS razor using short, light strokes. Rinse with cool water after.
After shaving: Pat skin dry gently. Apply the FFS Repair & Soothe Body Cream to freshly shaved areas. Apply the Hyaluronic Acid Serum to your face followed by your moisturiser.
Daily: Apply the FFS Nourish & Protect Body Butter after every shower to maintain soft, hydrated skin consistently.
Four products. A complete routine. All vegan and cruelty free.
FAQs
Is FFS Beauty cruelty free? Yes. FFS Beauty does not test on animals at any stage of product development or manufacturing. This applies to the finished products and to the individual ingredients used in formulations. No third-party animal testing is carried out on FFS products either.
Are all FFS products vegan? Yes. FFS products contain no animal-derived ingredients. The full range is formulated using plant-based and synthetically-derived ingredients with no beeswax, lanolin, collagen, or other animal products included.
What is the difference between cruelty free and vegan? Cruelty free means no animal testing at any point in the production process. Vegan means no animal-derived ingredients in the formula. A product can be cruelty free without being vegan if it contains ingredients sourced from animals without testing. A product can technically be vegan without being cruelty free if the ingredients were tested on animals. FFS products are both cruelty free and vegan.
Is vegan skincare better for sensitive skin? Often yes. Vegan formulas built around plant-based ingredients tend to avoid some of the more common irritants found in conventional beauty products. They often work more gently with the skin's natural barrier. If your skin is reactive or sensitive, starting with vegan and cruelty free formulas is a sensible approach.
Can you get a close shave with vegan shaving products? Yes. The quality of a shave depends on the sharpness of the blade and the effectiveness of the shave cream in reducing friction, not on whether the ingredients are animal-derived. The FFS Moisturise & Glide Shave Cream uses plant-based shea butter, coconut oil, and witch hazel to provide the same protective barrier and glide as conventional shave products. The FFS razor is Which? Best Buy rated (August 2027) regardless of the vegan credentials of the products used alongside it.
Where can I buy vegan shaving products in the UK? The FFS full shaving and skincare range is available directly at ffs.co.uk. All products are cruelty free and vegan friendly, delivered to your door with a refill plan option so you never run out of blades or shaving essentials.
