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Bare Minerals

Shiseido

our verdict

We hope some of the ingredients are replaced for greener alternatives.

3.1

Fair

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.3

Poor

Clean formula

3.1

Fair

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Bare Minerals is not entirely clean.

2.3

Poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

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

2.3

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~, Retinyl Palmitate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, B.H.T, Alcohol, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Potassium Sorbate~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral~, Potassium Sorbate~, Vitamin E

~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

**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Bare Minerals is not entirely green.

3.1

Fair

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

We have asked for clarity on some ingredient content vis a vis their eco footprint.

3.1

Fair

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 B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylate Copolymer***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic for most their product packaging.
They launched the Give Back, Get Back program to divert packaging that can't be recycled in traditional programs from landfills — and have succeeded in recycling or repurposing tens of thousands of pounds of material waste since it launched.
They encourage consumers to send back "empties" for recycling.
zoobop has asked the brand for more clarity on the grade of Plastic used, and the recyclability of the containers.

Bare Minerals is cruelty free.

3.8

Good

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.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

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

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

100% vegan

Some products contain Carmine, Honey, Beeswax, Lanolin, Urea~, Glycerine~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Amino Acid~, Stearic Acid~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 240~, P.E.G 400~
Their make up brushes are made with pony & goat hair
Brand has vegan options**

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

Bare Minerals is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

social service

Their recycling program are donated to help alleviate hunger in local communities, in partnership with the g2 revolution® Feed the Future initiative.

Bare Minerals FAQs

Is Bare Minerals Cruelty Free ?
-

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

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

Is Bare Minerals Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylate Copolymer***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity

Is Bare Minerals safe ?
-

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

Is Bare Minerals Organic ?
-

Bare Minerals is not organic certified.

Is Bare Minerals safe for kids ?
-

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

Is Bare Minerals vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Carmine, Honey, Beeswax, Lanolin, Urea~, Glycerine~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Amino Acid~, Stearic Acid~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 240~, P.E.G 400~
Their make up brushes are made with pony & goat hair
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Bare Minerals use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic for most their product packaging.
They launched the Give Back, Get Back program to divert packaging that can't be recycled in traditional programs from landfills — and have succeeded in recycling or repurposing tens of thousands of pounds of material waste since it launched.
They encourage consumers to send back "empties" for recycling.
zoobop has asked the brand for more clarity on the grade of Plastic used, and the recyclability of the containers.

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