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Paula's Choice

our verdict

We hope to see a green science line by Paula's Choice in which some of the ingredients are replaced for greener cleaner alternatives.

2.8

Average

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

2.3

Poor

Green policy

4.1

V. good

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Paula's Choice 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 Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, B.H.A, S.L.E.S, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, T.E.A, Benzyl Alcohol~, Acrylates Crosspolymer, VP Copolymer, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, P.G, Lye, Carbomer, C.A.P.B~, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Colour~, Petrolatum, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Mineral Oil, Benzyl Alcohol~, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~, Vitamin E, C.A.P.B~, Carrageenan

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable/ ethical source
To know more about Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**fair trade source
It is important to note, zoobop does not market or promote any product which does not come with fair trade document.

organic certified

Paula's Choice is not green.

2.3

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.

2.3

Poor

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Parabens, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, B.H.A, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, VP Copolymer**, Zinc Oxide***, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable source/ brand is looking to reformulate in future without this ingredient
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

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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***nano

recycle material

Brand uses glass and PET, HDPE, PP plastic for most product packaging.
They have partnered with TerraCycle to make sure their skincare product packaging is recycled.

Paula's Choice is cruelty free.

4.1

V. good

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.

4.1

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA listed/ Leaping Bunny certified & is 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, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lactoperoxidase, Acetyl Glucosamine , Cholesterol, Sea Whip Extract?, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Biotin~, Squalane~, Urea~, Salicylic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, PEG 4~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 9~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 14~, PEG 17~, PEG 18~, PEG 20~, PEG 33~, PEG 40~, PEG 60~, PEG 75~, PEG 90~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 200~
Brand has vegan options**

~plant/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

Paula's Choice is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

social service

Brand has transparent labelling. Complete ingredients used are mentioned on product label / their website.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

social service

Paula's Choice FAQs

Is Paula's Choice Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is PETA listed/ Leaping Bunny certified & is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Paula's Choice Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Parabens, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, B.H.A, P.E.Gs, Petrolatum, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Acrylates Crosspolymer**, VP Copolymer**, Zinc Oxide***, Titanium Dioxide***

*sustainable source/ brand is looking to reformulate in future without this ingredient
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

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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***nano

Is Paula's Choice safe ?
-

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

Is Paula's Choice Organic ?
-

Paula's Choice is not organic certified.

Is Paula's Choice 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 Paula's Choice vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Lanolin, Hydrolyzed Silk, Lactoperoxidase, Acetyl Glucosamine , Cholesterol, Sea Whip Extract?, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Biotin~, Squalane~, Urea~, Salicylic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Benzoic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, PEG 4~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 9~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 14~, PEG 17~, PEG 18~, PEG 20~, PEG 33~, PEG 40~, PEG 60~, PEG 75~, PEG 90~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 200~
Brand has vegan options**

~plant/ synthetic derived
**users are advised to always check product labels for full ingredient content.

Does Paula's Choice use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass and PET, HDPE, PP plastic for most product packaging.
They have partnered with TerraCycle to make sure their skincare product packaging is recycled.

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