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our verdict

This brand is not cruelty free. Many ingredients used are questionable.  zoobop suggests using verified clean, green, cruelty free alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

1.8

Very poor

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1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Sephora 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~, Methyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, Butane, Talc, B.H.A, Lilial, Lyral, Isobutane, M.E.A, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Acrylates Copolymer, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, VP Copolymer, C.A.P.B~, P.G, Carbomer, Eugenol~, Citral~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, PVP

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Color~, Benzyl Salicylate~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Geraniol, Paraffin Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum Liquid, Petroleum Oil, White Mineral Oil And White Oil which are all mineral oils.">Mineral Oil, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, C.A.P.B~, Eugenol~, Citral~, Linalool, Limonene, Paraffin, Citronellol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source/ member Responsible Mica Initiative
*Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & Responsible Mica Initiative
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

Sephora is not green.

1.9

Very 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.

1.9

Very poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Octinoxate, Parabens, B.H.T, B.H.A, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, Microcrystalline Wax, Mineral Oil, PVP, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, VP Copolymer, 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

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
****unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

recycle material

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for more information 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.

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.
In fact, nail polish is considered to be as hazardous waste products, similar to house paints, and car batteries when it comes to environmental degradation.

Sephora is not cruelty free.

0.0

Terrible

Criteria

cruelty free

100% vegan

This brand tests on animals when required by law. By testing on animals, brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.

0.0

Terrible

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand test on animals when required by law.
They are on PETA list of brands to avoid

100% vegan

By testing on animal brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Hydrolyzed Collagen~, Urea~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~, Fatty Acid~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 19~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes made with synthetic fiber

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Sephora is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

Brand is transparent with labelling, and transparent with supply chain of Palm Oil and Mica. However, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of Shea.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Brand is transparent with labelling, and transparent with supply chain of Palm Oil and Mica.
However, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of Shea.

Sephora FAQs

Is Sephora Cruelty Free ?
-

Brand test on animals when required by law.
They are on PETA list of brands to avoid

Is Sephora Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Octinoxate, Parabens, B.H.T, B.H.A, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, Microcrystalline Wax, Mineral Oil, PVP, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, VP Copolymer, 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

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
****unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

Is Sephora safe ?
-

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

Is Sephora Organic ?
-

Sephora is not organic certified.

Is Sephora 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 Sephora vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animal brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Hydrolyzed Collagen~, Urea~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Benzoic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Amino Acid~, Fatty Acid~, P.E.G 2~, P.E.G 6~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 19~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~
Their makeup brushes made with synthetic fiber

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Sephora use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for more information 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.

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.
In fact, nail polish is considered to be as hazardous waste products, similar to house paints, and car batteries when it comes to environmental degradation.

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