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Kosas

our verdict

This is a clean and safe brand. And makes a good alternative to all the toxic makeup out there. zoobop has asked brand for clarity on supply chain of Shea.

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3.7

Good

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3.6

Good

Clean formula

3.8

Good

Green policy

4.6

Excellent

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Kosas is clean.

3.6

Good

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Though brand is relatively clean. they need to give transparency in supply chain for Shea used as this ingredient can have fairtrade concerns. It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which are Fairtrade.

3.6

Good

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 Color~, Alcohol~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Lye

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance*, Color~, Alcohol~, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Mica***, Shea Butter****, Benzyl Benzoate~, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Limonene, Linalool, Vitamin E
Brand is gluten free

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*from essential oils
**brand claims sustainable source RSPO
***ethical source for Mica
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 brand for transparency on fairtrade source
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which are Fairtrade.

organic certified

Kosas is green.

3.8

Good

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco friendly and do not pollute the soil or water as grey waste. Brand's recycling policies are good and earth safe.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Some products contain Microcrystalline Wax, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Titanium Dioxide**

*brand claims 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

**non nano

recycle material

Brand uses PCR plastic for most product packaging.
Their tubes are made from 100% biomaterials and 100% Tree-free or FSC-certified cartons.

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.

Kosas is cruelty free.

4.6

Excellent

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.

4.6

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is Leaping Bunny certified and committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Squalane~, Lecithine~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Oleic Acid~, Lactic Acid~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Kosas is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

Kosas FAQs

Is Kosas Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is Leaping Bunny certified and committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Kosas Eco friendly ?
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Some products contain Microcrystalline Wax, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Titanium Dioxide**

*brand claims 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

**non nano

Is Kosas safe ?
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Ingredients used in products are safe and non toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is Kosas Organic ?
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Kosas is not organic certified.

Is Kosas safe for kids ?
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Ingredients used in products are safe and non toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is Kosas vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Squalane~, Lecithine~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Oleic Acid~, Lactic Acid~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Kosas use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses PCR plastic for most product packaging.
Their tubes are made from 100% biomaterials and 100% Tree-free or FSC-certified cartons.

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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