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Cosnova Beauty

our verdict

Though this brand is cruelty free, it has many questionable ingredients.

2

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

3.4

Fair

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Essence 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~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, Talc, Lilial, Lyral, Aluminium Powder, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, B.H.T, P.T.F.E, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Farnesol~, Cinnamal, Alcohol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, Geraniol, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Limonene, Linalool, Benzyl Benzoate~, Farnesol~

~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

Essence is not green.

1.6

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.

1.6

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 Petrolatum, Parabens, Polyethylene, Octinoxate, B.H.T, PVP, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, VP copolymer***, Talc****

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

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 asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

recycle material

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for most of their product 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.

Essence 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 is PETA certified & 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, Lactic Acid~, Oleic Acid~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Glycerine~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 11~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 40~
Their makeup brushes are cruelty free.
Brand has vegan products**

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

Essence is honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea. It should be noted, that the brand is non-resposnive to queries when asked.

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 Shea.
It should be noted, that the brand is non-resposnive to queries when asked.

social service

Brand donates to the mission of Feeding America and engage country to fight and end hunger
The brand donates to Americas Mission through a nationwide network of food banks and supports America in the fight to end hunger.
Brand donates to Dress for Successs mission and support career development tools to help women get ahead in work and life.
Brand donates to Family-to-Family (F-to-F) non-profit national hunger and poverty relief organization.

Essence FAQs

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

Is Essence Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Parabens, Polyethylene, Octinoxate, B.H.T, PVP, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, Mineral Oil, Microcrystalline Wax, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, VP copolymer***, Talc****

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO
To know more about Palm Oil & its impact on forests wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail1.aspx

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 asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

Is Essence safe ?
-

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

Is Essence Organic ?
-

Essence is not organic certified.

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

Is Essence vegan friendly ?
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Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Lactic Acid~, Oleic Acid~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Glycerine~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 11~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 40~
Their makeup brushes are cruelty free.
Brand has vegan products**

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

Does Essence use sustainable packaging ?
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Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for most of their product 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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