Nykaa

Some products contain Fragrance~*, Color~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Triclosan, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, Talc, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, M.C.I, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Tocopherol

~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.

Some products contain Petroleum Jelly, Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica**, Shea Butter***, Vitamin E

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on sustainable
**ethical source/ brand claim child labor free
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

Ingredients used in some of their products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Petroleum Jelly, Petrolatum, Parabens, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Mineral Oils, Triclosan, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs, Talc*, Palm Oil Derivatives**, Acrylates Copolymer***, Titanium Dioxide****

*unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
**brand gives no information on sustainable sourcing
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

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why petrolatum derivatives should be avoided as an ingredient, click here 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

Currently most of their products are packed in plastic, glass and metal.
Customers can send their empty jars to the Nykaa warehouse for recycling.

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.

It is important to note that, many harmful compounds found in nail polish are toxic to the environment, which is why it must not thrown out along with your regular trash.
Brand claims to be working on establishing a system for collecting the plastic waste generated through its production.
This is mandated by the current law CPCB laid down by the Indian Govt.

Brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Hydrolyzed Collagen, Ubiquinone~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Allantoin~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Though brand is transparent with labelling, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Palm Oil & Shea.

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.