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Estee Lauder

Estee Lauder

our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. Many ingredients used are questionable.  zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

2

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Estee Lauder is not clean.

1.8

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.

1.8

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~*, Colour~, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Phthalates, Aluminium Powder, Lilial, Lyral, Talc, M.I.T, M.C.I, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Isoparaffin, Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate~, Farnesol~, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Most synthetic perfumes can contain Phthalates. As labels will simply list “fragrance” or “perfume” and keep secret the ingredients that make up that fragrance.

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Farnesol~, Paraffin

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
*Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable Palm oil & the Responsible Mica initiative
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**ethical source/ Brand is part of Global Shea Alliance

organic certified

Estee Lauder is not green.

1.9

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.

1.9

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, B.H.T, Phthalates, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, PVP, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Cross polymer***, Talc****
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)*****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petroleum 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

***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
****unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
*****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

recycle material

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling plastic, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

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.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Estee Lauder is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

On PETA list of brands to avoid.
Brand tests when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by Law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Honey, Whey Protein, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Fish, CollagenBeeswax, Carbomer, Silk Protein, Pearl Powder, Silk Powder, Carmine, Biotin~, Urea~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Glycerin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Fatty Acid~, Amino Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, P.E.G 3~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 11~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes are both natural and synthetic.

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Estee Lauder is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea. Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.

social service

The Estée Lauder Companies commitment to the Breast Cancer Campaign has raised more than $89 million to support global research, education, and medical services.

Estee Lauder FAQs

Is Estee Lauder Cruelty Free ?
-

On PETA list of brands to avoid.
Brand tests when required by law.

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by Law.

Is Estee Lauder Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, B.H.T, Phthalates, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, PVP, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Cross polymer***, Talc****
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)*****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

Petroleum 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

***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
****unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
*****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Is Estee Lauder safe ?
-

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

Is Estee Lauder Organic ?
-

Estee Lauder is not organic certified.

Is Estee Lauder 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 Estee Lauder vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Honey, Whey Protein, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Fish, CollagenBeeswax, Carbomer, Silk Protein, Pearl Powder, Silk Powder, Carmine, Biotin~, Urea~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Glycerin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Fatty Acid~, Amino Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, P.E.G 3~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 11~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes are both natural and synthetic.

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Estee Lauder use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling plastic, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

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.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

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