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our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. 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

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1.4

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Kiehl's 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, Propyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, Oxybenzone, M.I.T, Talc, Isobutane, S.L.E.S, M.C.I, T.E.A , M.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Alcohol Denat, Amyl Cinnamal, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Citral~, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Farnesol~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cinnamal, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Benzyl Alcohol~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Citral~, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Farnesol~, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable/ ethical source
Parent Brand is part of RSPO & Responsble Mica Iniative
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

organic certified

Kiehl's 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

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Brand use 100% renewable electricity in manufacturing their products
Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Oxybenzone, Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Petrolatum, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*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

Petroleum 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 non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic for their packaging.
80% of brand packages are made with post-consumer recycled materials
Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling policies, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

Kiehl's is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is on PETA list to avoid.
Brand brand tests when required by law

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by Law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Lanolin, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G.10~, P.E.G 13~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived*
*it always best to write to the brand for more details on an ingredient origin.

Kiehl's is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

social service

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

5.0

Excellent

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

social service

With the support of Kiehl’s community, brand are able to improve the communities around brand most in need. Since 2015, your generosity has helped their to give over $17.5 million to causes supporting the LGTBQ+, children’s wellbeing and more.
Brand other partners :
1. Gyrl Wonder
2. The Trevor Project
3. Feeding America
4. Earth Day Network

Kiehl's FAQs

Is Kiehl's Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand is on PETA list to avoid.
Brand brand tests when required by law

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by Law.

Is Kiehl's Eco friendly ?
-

Brand use 100% renewable electricity in manufacturing their products
Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Oxybenzone, Formaldehyde Releasers, Parabens, Petrolatum, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Copolymer**, Titanium Dioxide***

*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

Petroleum 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 non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is Kiehl's safe ?
-

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

Is Kiehl's Organic ?
-

Kiehl's is not organic certified.

Is Kiehl's 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 Kiehl's vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Honey, Lanolin, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G.10~, P.E.G 13~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 75~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived*
*it always best to write to the brand for more details on an ingredient origin.

Does Kiehl's use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic for their packaging.
80% of brand packages are made with post-consumer recycled materials
Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling policies, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

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