When it comes to skincare, we have a special place in our hearts for cruelty-free products.

In the past couple of years, many cruelty-free skincare brands have gone viral, and we couldn't be happier. A brand that is cruelty-free means that no animals were harmed or killed in its production process.

Between these three virals brands, each has at least 71.9 million hashtags -- some even have over 1 billion! If you're looking to switch up your skincare routine, we hope that you'll consider checking out these cruelty-free and viral skincare brands.

Drunk Elephant 

This viral brand has been making waves in the past few months, especially with the rise of Gen Alpha. This is a favorite among various generations for a good reason: the brand is cruelty-free and does not use parabens.

It has countless viral products that are so worth the hype, but perhaps its most well-known product is its D-Bronzi Anti-Pollution Sunshine Drops, which is a serum that can be mixed with moisturizer, serum, or oil to add a bit of color to every look. It uses antioxidant-rich ingredients that can help nourish and replenish your skin while also helping with reducing fine lines.

Rhode

Naturally, we had to include this brand, which was founded by Hailey Bieber. All Rhode products are vegan and cruelty-free. They are also PETA and Leaping Bunny certified, so you can feel great about picking up one of its products.

Of course, we love a ton of Rhode products, but the item that is always out of stock is its Peptide Lip Treatment. It is so viral that the brand created a custom phone case with a slot for the lip treatment, so you never have to leave home without it. The treatment helps hydrate, moisturize, reduce fine lines, and even plump your lips.

Beauty of Joseon

This is another brand that you are likely familiar with due to its virality. One of the reasons why you will love this brand is that its products can be used by people of all skin types and ages. Beauty of Joseon uses Hanbang ingredients, which are traditional herbal ingredients that have been used for ages.

The product we want to mention is its super-viral sunscreen, Relief Sun: Rice + Probiotics (SPF50+ PA++++). We love this product because it's super lightweight, quickly absorbs into your skin, and gives your skin a natural glow. It uses 30% rice extract and grain-fermented extracts, which will help boost moisture in your skin while also nourishing it.