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Cowshed

our verdict

Though Brand is cruelty free, some ingredients used are questionable.

2.9

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.3

Poor

Clean formula

2.7

Average

Green policy

3.4

Fair

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Cowshed 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~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Octinoxate, M.I.T, Lilial, Lyral, B.H.T, Benzyl Salicylate~, T.E.A, S.L.E.S, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Hydroxycitronellal, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Benzoate~, P.G, Carbomer, Lye, Dimethicone, Citral~, Eugenol~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Cinnamal, Hexyl Cinnamal, Amyl Cinnamal, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Coumarin~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Paraffin, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable source (RSPO)
**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Some ingredients are organic certified. but gives no certification

Cowshed is not entirely green.

2.7

Average

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

We are not clear if Ingredients used in some products are eco pollutants. We have asked brand for further clarity.
Brand's recycling policies are not clear.

2.7

Average

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, P.E.Gs~, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*sustainable source (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 />
**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
****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Brand uses recycled coffee cups in packaging.
Brand use aluminium and glass but their goal is to be entirely plastic-free in the near future.
Their new bottles are made from a carbon-neutral bioplastic which is a by-product from the sugarcane industry.
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Cowshed is cruelty free.

3.4

Fair

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.

3.4

Fair

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

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Urea~, Allantoin~, Squalane~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Cowshed 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 Shea.

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 Shea.

Cowshed FAQs

Is Cowshed Cruelty Free ?
-

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

Is Cowshed Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Parabens, Octinoxate, P.E.Gs~, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*sustainable source (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 />
**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
****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Is Cowshed 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 Cowshed Organic ?
-

Some ingredients are organic certified. but gives no certification

Is Cowshed 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 Cowshed vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Urea~, Allantoin~, Squalane~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Benzoic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Cowshed use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses recycled coffee cups in packaging.
Brand use aluminium and glass but their goal is to be entirely plastic-free in the near future.
Their new bottles are made from a carbon-neutral bioplastic which is a by-product from the sugarcane industry.
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

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