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our verdict

Brand is certainly cleaner than most nail polish brands out there. We have asked them for more clarity on some ingredients and transparency in supply chain of Mica.

3.3

Fair

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2.3

Poor

Clean formula

3.4

Fair

Green policy

4.6

Excellent

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Cote 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 Color~, Oxybenzone, Aluminum Powder, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, Isopropyl Alcohol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Color~, Mica*
Brand is gluten free.

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on ethical source
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

organic certified

unclear if Cote is green.

3.4

Fair

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Brand is relatively green. We have asked for clarity on some ingredient content vis a vis their eco footprint.

3.4

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Some products contain Polyethylene Terephthalate, Titanium Dioxide*, Acrylate Copolymer**

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

recycle material

Brand bottles are crafted from Italian glass.
The brand offers the consumer that they can get 10% off their next côte polish purchase by bringing any used bottle of Côte polish to the shop.
Côte works in conjunction with an environmental services company that provides recycling management services specific to nail polish.

It is important to note that, many harmful compounds found in nail polish are toxic to the environment, which is why it must not thrown out along with your regular trash.

Cote is cruelty free.

4.6

Excellent

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.

4.6

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Brand is 100% vegan.
Some products contain Glycerin~, Isopropyl Alcohol~

~all plant derived

Cote is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

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

4.0

V. good

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 Mica.

Cote FAQs

Is Cote Cruelty Free ?
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Brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Cote Eco friendly ?
-

Some products contain Polyethylene Terephthalate, Titanium Dioxide*, Acrylate Copolymer**

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

Is Cote 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 Cote Organic ?
-

Cote is not organic certified.

Is Cote 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 Cote vegan friendly ?
-

Brand is 100% vegan.
Some products contain Glycerin~, Isopropyl Alcohol~

~all plant derived

Does Cote use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand bottles are crafted from Italian glass.
The brand offers the consumer that they can get 10% off their next côte polish purchase by bringing any used bottle of Côte polish to the shop.
Côte works in conjunction with an environmental services company that provides recycling management services specific to nail polish.

It is important to note that, many harmful compounds found in nail polish are toxic to the environment, which is why it must not thrown out along with your regular trash.

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