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SK II

Procter & Gamble

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.

2.3

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.0

Poor

Clean formula

2.7

Average

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

SK II is not clean.

2.0

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.

2.0

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~, Colour~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, B.H.T, M.E.A, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Coumarin~, Isoparaffin, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol , EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Coumarin~, Mineral Oils, Geraniol, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Citronellol, Linalool, Limonene

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & claims to use only responsible mica suppliers
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 for clarity on fair trade source

SK II is not entirely green.

2.7

Average

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

We are not clear if Ingredients used in some products are eco pollutants. We have asked brand for further clarity.
Brand's recycling policies are not clear.

2.7

Average

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, B.H.T, Phthalates, Parabens, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oils, P.E.Gs, Synthetic Polymers, Titanium Dioxide**, Acrylate Crosspolymer***
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*sustainable/ Parent brand is 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

**unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, this is not being done globally where the brand is available. In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

SK II 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

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

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly
Some products contain Amino Acids~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G-11~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

SK II 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.

SK II FAQs

Is SK II Cruelty Free ?
-

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

Is SK II Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, B.H.T, Phthalates, Parabens, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mineral Oils, P.E.Gs, Synthetic Polymers, Titanium Dioxide**, Acrylate Crosspolymer***
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*sustainable/ Parent brand is 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

**unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
***not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
****zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Is SK II safe ?
-

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

Is SK II Organic ?
-

SK II is not organic certified.

Is SK II 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 SK II vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly
Some products contain Amino Acids~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Squalane~, Lecithin~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Lactic Acid~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G-11~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does SK II use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.
We are unclear on the recycle policy / decompose time of their single use sheet masks - we have asked the brand for more clarity on this*.

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, this is not being done globally where the brand is available. In developing and third world countries all waste & plastic ends up in landfills.

*zoobop recommends using eco-friendly masks instead of single sheet masks.
There is not enough data on waste from single use sheet masks yet but numbers can be similar to that of single use make up wipes that are thrown away by the millions everyday. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

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