Nars Cosmetics

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Talc, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be synthetic/ natural derived

Some product contain Fragrance~, Colour~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~, Limonene, Linalool, Paraffin

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable/ ethical source
Parent Brand is part of RSPO & Responsible Mica Initiative
To know about more 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

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly
Some product contain B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Parabens, Microcrystalline Wax, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Talc****

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**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-detail1.aspx

***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

Brand uses glass, plastic & metal for products 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.

On PETA list of brands to avoid.
Brand tests on animals when required by law.

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

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Carmine, Lecithin~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Glycerin~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Lactic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 5~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 11~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 19~, P.E.G 25~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 35~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 400~
Their Makeup brushes are made from goat hair.

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

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.