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Cerave

L’oreal

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.

1.9

Very poor

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1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Cerave is not clean.

1.4

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.

1.4

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 Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinol, Octinoxate, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, T.E.A, Benzyl Alcohol~, Acrylates Crosspolymer, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, P.G, Carbomer, Lye, C.A.P.B~, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Paraffin Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum Liquid, Petroleum Oil, White Mineral Oil And White Oil which are all mineral oils.">Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Paraffin, C.A.P.B~, Vitamin E

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethically sourced
Parent brand is part of RSPO & 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 />
**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

Cerave 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

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oil, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, Zinc Oxide***, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable source/ parent brand part of RSPO
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 />
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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic / we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

recycle material

Brand uses plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

Cerave 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

Brand tests on animals when required by law.

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

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Urea~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Panthenol~, PEG 6~, PEG 8~, PEG 10~, PEG 20~, PEG 30~, PEG 40~, PEG 75~, PEG 100~, PEG 150~, PEG 240~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Cerave is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

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

5.0

Excellent

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.

Cerave FAQs

Is Cerave Cruelty Free ?
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Brand tests on animals when required by law.

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

Is Cerave Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oil, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, Zinc Oxide***, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable source/ parent brand part of RSPO
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 />
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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic / we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is Cerave safe ?
-

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

Is Cerave Organic ?
-

Cerave is not organic certified.

Is Cerave 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 Cerave vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Urea~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Panthenol~, PEG 6~, PEG 8~, PEG 10~, PEG 20~, PEG 30~, PEG 40~, PEG 75~, PEG 100~, PEG 150~, PEG 240~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Cerave use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

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