H & M

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Aluminium Powder, Lilial, Talc~, B.H.T, T.E.A, S.L.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Hydroxycitronellal, Acrylates Copolymer, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Eugenol~, Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Lye, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, Talc~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
*Parent brand is part of Responsible Mica initiative & RSPO for sustainable Palm oil
To know more about 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

Some products contain organic certified ingredients by Ecocert.

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Parabens, B.H.T, S.L.S, Mineral Oils, PVP, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Polyethylene Terephthalate (microbeads), Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Talc****

*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

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petrolatum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here 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

Brand uses glass, plastic & metal for products packaging.
Brand claims to be environmentally responsible, and have even pledged to use 100% recycled or sustainable materials by 2030.
However, Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
In developing and third world countries most plastic waste goes in landfills. They need to have stronger recycling policies at all stores globally.


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.

Brand is PETA certified & supports the humane society international
Brand is committed to being a 100% cruelty free. With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Some products contain Carmine, Beeswax, Lecithin~, Oleate~, Glycerine~, Stearic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40, P.E.G 100~
Musk~~, Amber~~ (fragrance Notes)
All make up brushes are synthetic (vegan friendly)
Brand has vegan products**

~~can be animal/ synthetic derived
~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to check the label for all ingredient content.

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

The H&M Group run a garment collection charity program that donates from this initiative.