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Ulta Beauty

our verdict

Though brand is cruelty free, many ingredients used are questionable. We have asked brand for transparency in supply chain for Palm oil, Mica and Shea used

2.3

Poor

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.2

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

3.8

Good

cruelty free

3.0

Fair

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Ulta Beauty is not clean.

1.2

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.

1.2

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, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Retinol, Retinyl Acetate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Butane, Talc, M.I.T, DMDM Hydantoin, Diazolidinyl Urea, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, B.H.T, T.E.A, M.C.I, P.E.Gs~, P.T.F.E, PPGs~, M.E.A, Benzyl Salicylate~, Alcohol Denat, Dimethicone, P.G, Benzyl Benzoate~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Carbomer, Tocopherol, C.A.P.B~, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Geraniol, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Paraffin, Limonene, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*brand gives no information on sustainable & ethically sourced
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

Ulta Beauty is not green.

1.6

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.

1.6

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 Formaldehyde Releasers, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, Talc*, P.T.F.E, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives**

*unclear if this asbestos free
**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

recycle material

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity 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.

Ulta Beauty is cruelty free.

3.8

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.

3.8

Good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is PETA certified & committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Some products contain Lanolin, Beeswax, Honey, Lactose, Carmine, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Benzoic Acid~, Linoleic Acid~, Fatty Acid~, Myristic Acid~, PEG 6~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 14~, PEG 18~, PEG 30~, PEG 32~, PEG 33~, PEG 40~, PEG 60~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 150~, PEG 180~, PEG 200~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Ulta Beauty is honest.

3.0

Fair

Criteria

honesty

social service

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

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 & Mica.

social service

Brand supports the education and well-being of women and girls in their communities through the Ulta Beauty Charitable Foundation, their long-term partnership with Breast Cancer Research Foundation®.

Ulta Beauty FAQs

Is Ulta Beauty Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is PETA certified & committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is Ulta Beauty Eco friendly ?
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Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Formaldehyde Releasers, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, Talc*, P.T.F.E, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives**

*unclear if this asbestos free
**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

Is Ulta Beauty safe ?
-

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

Is Ulta Beauty Organic ?
-

Ulta Beauty is not organic certified.

Is Ulta Beauty 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 Ulta Beauty vegan friendly ?
-

Some products contain Lanolin, Beeswax, Honey, Lactose, Carmine, Glycerin~, Allantoin~, Lactic Acid~, Stearic Acid~, Lecithin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Squalane~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Benzoic Acid~, Linoleic Acid~, Fatty Acid~, Myristic Acid~, PEG 6~, PEG 7~, PEG 8~, PEG 10~, PEG 12~, PEG 14~, PEG 18~, PEG 30~, PEG 32~, PEG 33~, PEG 40~, PEG 60~, PEG 100~, PEG 120~, PEG 150~, PEG 180~, PEG 200~
Brand has vegan options**

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

Does Ulta Beauty use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass, metal & plastic for their packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity 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.

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