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City Color

our verdict

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

2.3

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

4.1

V. good

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

City Color 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 Fragrance~, Color~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Talc~, Lilial, Aluminum Powder, Carbon Black, B.H.T, T.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Hydroxycitronellal, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Dimethicone, Citral~, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Lye, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Talc~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Citral~, Sodium Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, C.A.P.B~, Limonene, Linalool, Vitamin E, Paraffin

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on their sustainable/ ethical source
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

City Color 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 may not be earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Parabens, Mineral Oils, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Petrolatum, Titanium Dioxide/ Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Talc****

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand gives no information on sustainable source
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 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

recycle material

Brand uses glass, plastics & metal for products 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.

City Color is cruelty free.

4.1

V. 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.

4.1

V. good

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

Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Hydrolyzed Collagen~, Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes are made of synthetic bristle & vegan friendly
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

City Color is honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

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

City Color FAQs

Is City Color 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 City Color Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products may not be earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, P.E.Gs, Parabens, Mineral Oils, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Petrolatum, Titanium Dioxide/ Zinc Oxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Talc****

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand gives no information on sustainable source
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 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

Is City Color safe ?
-

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

Is City Color Organic ?
-

City Color is not organic certified.

Is City Color 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 City Color vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Hydrolyzed Collagen~, Lecithin~, Glycerin~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes are made of synthetic bristle & vegan friendly
Brand has vegan options**

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

Does City Color use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, plastics & metal for products 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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