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Fair & Lovely

Hindustan Unilever

our verdict

Many Ingredients used are questionable. zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.8

Very poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

2.1

Poor

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Fair & Lovely 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~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, Lilial, B.H.T, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, P.G, Carbomer, Cinnamal, EDTA, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Lilial, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin, Geraniol, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil, Shea Butter***, Cinnamal, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable source/ Parent brand part of RSPO
**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Fair & Lovely is not entirely green.

1.6

Very poor

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.

1.6

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, Palm Oil*, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide**, Acrylate Crosspolymer***
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/ 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

**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
****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.

recycle material

Brand uses plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.
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.

unclear if Fair & Lovely cruelty free.

2.1

Poor

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

Brand is in a grey area, as testing policies are vague and unclear. We are not sure if they sell offline where animal testing is required as per law.

2.1

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Cruelty free status is vague & unclear.
Brand mentions no testing policy.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

Some products contain Milk, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Fair & Lovely 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.

Fair & Lovely FAQs

Is Fair & Lovely Cruelty Free ?
-

Cruelty free status is vague & unclear.
Brand mentions no testing policy.

It should be noted that their Parent brand tests on animals when required by law.

Is Fair & Lovely Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, Palm Oil*, Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide**, Acrylate Crosspolymer***
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/ 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

**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
****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 Fair & Lovely safe ?
-

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

Is Fair & Lovely Organic ?
-

Fair & Lovely is not organic certified.

Is Fair & Lovely 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 Fair & Lovely vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Milk, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Fair & Lovely use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses plastic for most of their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.
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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