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The Skin Story

our verdict

Ingredients used in some products are questionable. zoobop suggests using verified clean, green alternatives which are good for you and the planet.

2.1

Poor

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1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

2.3

Poor

Green policy

3.4

Fair

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

The Skin Story 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~, Colour~, Retinyl Palmitate, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, M.I.T, B.H.T, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, T.E.A, M.C.I, Tween 20, Acrylate Copolymer, Isoparaffin, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Carbomer, Lye, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, Mineral Oil, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Paraffin, C.A.P.B~, Vitamin E

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on 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

**we have asked for clarity on fair trade source

organic certified

The Skin Story 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 Formaldehyde Releasers, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylate Copolymer**, Zinc Oxide/ Titanium Dioxide***

*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

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 non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

The Skin Story is cruelty free.

3.4

Fair

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.

3.4

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

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

100% vegan

Some products contain Beeswax, Keratin, Allantoin~, Biotin~, Urea~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 40~, PEG 50~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 150~
Brand has vegan options**

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

The Skin Story is honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

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

3.0

Fair

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

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

The Skin Story FAQs

Is The Skin Story Cruelty Free ?
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Brand claims to be committed to being cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is The Skin Story Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly. 
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, Mineral Oil, Petrolatum, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Acrylate Copolymer**, Zinc Oxide/ Titanium Dioxide***

*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

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 non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information

Is The Skin Story safe ?
-

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

Is The Skin Story Organic ?
-

The Skin Story is not organic certified.

Is The Skin Story 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 The Skin Story vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Beeswax, Keratin, Allantoin~, Biotin~, Urea~, Panthenol~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Stearic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 40~, PEG 50~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 150~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does The Skin Story use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastics for products packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and plastic content.

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