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Elf Cosmetics

our verdict

Though brand is cruelty free, many ingredients used are questionable.

2.7

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.2

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

5.0

Excellent

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Elf Cosmetics is not clean.

1.2

Very poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.2

Very poor

Hazard index: according to global standards.

Please tap the ingredients to know more

7-10

potential human toxins.

3-6

moderate human toxins.

1-2

low or no human toxins

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

synthetic free

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, M.I.T, M.E.A, T.E.A, B.H.T, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Talc (asbestos free), P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Citral~, Limonene, Linalool, Vitamin E
Brand has gluten free options

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand claims sustainable & ethical source/ but provides no further information
To know about more mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Elf Cosmetics is not green.

1.6

Very poor

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco pollutants.Brand's recycling policies are poor and not green. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteriato understand why.

1.6

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Petrolatum, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Microcrystalline Wax, Formaldehyde Releasers, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand claims sustainable supplier/ but provides no further information
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6
***asbestos free

recycle material

Brand uses plastic, glass and metal for product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted, that most makeup plastics are difficult to recycle.
So it is always good when brands accept back their empties for sterilizing and recycling and when they offer refills.

Elf Cosmetics is cruelty free.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is committed to being cruelty free. And has confirmed to zoobop that they do not sell their products where animal testing is mandatory as per law.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Brand is a 100% vegan
Some products contain Lecithin~, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~ , P.E.G 9~ , P.E.G 10~ , P.E.G 15~ , P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~ , P.E.G 20~ , P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~ , P.E.G 180~, P.E.G 240~

~can be plant/ synthetic derived
All their makeup brushes are 100% vegan & synthetic

Elf Cosmetics is honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

3.0

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

social service

Brand currently supports HSUS and are partners with PETA in the Caring Consumer Project.

Elf Cosmetics FAQs

Is Elf Cosmetics Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is PETA certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Elf Cosmetics Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Petrolatum, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Microcrystalline Wax, Formaldehyde Releasers, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand claims sustainable supplier/ but provides no further information
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6
***asbestos free

Is Elf Cosmetics safe ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Elf Cosmetics Organic ?
-

Elf Cosmetics is not organic certified.

Is Elf Cosmetics safe for kids ?
-

Ingredients used in products can be toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand why.

Is Elf Cosmetics vegan friendly ?
-

Brand is a 100% vegan
Some products contain Lecithin~, Lactic Acid~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~ , P.E.G 9~ , P.E.G 10~ , P.E.G 15~ , P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~ , P.E.G 20~ , P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~ , P.E.G 180~, P.E.G 240~

~can be plant/ synthetic derived
All their makeup brushes are 100% vegan & synthetic

Does Elf Cosmetics use sustainable packaging ?
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Brand uses plastic, glass and metal for product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

It should be noted, that most makeup plastics are difficult to recycle.
So it is always good when brands accept back their empties for sterilizing and recycling and when they offer refills.

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