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The Balm

our verdict

Some ingredients used are questionable. We have asked for transparency in the supply chain of palm oil, mica used.

2.5

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

2.3

Poor

Clean formula

3.1

Fair

Green policy

2.1

Poor

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

The Balm is not entirely clean.

2.3

Poor

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

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

2.3

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~, Octinoxate, Retinyl Palmitate, Talc, B.H.T, T.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, P.T.F.E, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Dimethicone, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Benzyl Benzoate~, Limonene

~Can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on sustainable source/ ethical source
To know about more mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

organic certified

The Balm is not entirely green.

3.1

Fair

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.

3.1

Fair

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 Octinoxate, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, P.T.F.E, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand gives no information on sustainable source
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

***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 PCR 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.

The Balm is cruelty free.

2.1

Poor

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.

2.1

Poor

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand claims that they are cruelty free and have assured zoobop that they do not sell offline in Mainland China where testing is required by law.

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Squalane~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 40~
Makeup brushes are made of synthetic fiber & goat hair
Brand has vegan options**

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

The Balm is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

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

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

The Balm FAQs

Is The Balm Cruelty Free ?
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Brand claims that they are cruelty free and have assured zoobop that they do not sell offline in Mainland China where testing is required by law.

Is The Balm Eco friendly ?
-

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some Products Contain Octinoxate, B.H.T, P.E.Gs~, P.T.F.E, Polyethylene, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**brand gives no information on sustainable source
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

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

Is The Balm safe ?
-

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

Is The Balm Organic ?
-

The Balm is not organic certified.

Is The Balm safe for kids ?
-

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

Is The Balm vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Carmine, Allantoin~, Panthenol~, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Squalane~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 16~, P.E.G 17~, P.E.G 40~
Makeup brushes are made of synthetic fiber & goat hair
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does The Balm use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their product packaging.
We have asked them for more information on their recycling policies and PCR 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.

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