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Kilian

Estée Lauder

our verdict

Cruelty free status is vague and unclear. We have asked them for more information.

2.3

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

2.7

Average

Green policy

2.1

Poor

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Kilian is not clean.

1.8

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.

1.8

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~, Octinoxate, Lilial, Lyral, Benzyl Salicylate~, B.H.T, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Eugenol~, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hydroxycitronellol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Most synthetic perfumes can contain Phthalates. As labels will simply list “fragrance” or “perfume” and keep secret the ingredients that make up that fragrance.

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Color~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Benzyl Alcohol~, Coumarin~, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Benzyl Benzoate~, Citral~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Eugenol~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Paraffin

~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

organic certified

Kilian is not green.

2.7

Average

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.

2.7

Average

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 B.H.T, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
Petroleum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petroleum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

**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

***not clear if this is water soluble/ we have asked the brand for clarity

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic, metal for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR 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.

unclear if Kilian 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 Carmine, Lanolin Oil, Squalane~, Oleic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~

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

Kilian is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it. Many clean brands that may use synthetic fragrance choose to list them all so they can be honestly clean and transparent.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it. Many clean brands that may use synthetic fragrance choose to list them all so they can be honestly clean and transparent.

social service

Kilian FAQs

Is Kilian Cruelty Free ?
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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 Kilian Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain B.H.T, Petrolatum, Microcrystalline Wax, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
Petroleum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petroleum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

**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

***not clear if this is water soluble/ we have asked the brand for clarity

Is Kilian safe ?
-

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

Is Kilian Organic ?
-

Kilian is not organic certified.

Is Kilian 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 Kilian vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Carmine, Lanolin Oil, Squalane~, Oleic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~

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

Does Kilian use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic, metal for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR 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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