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This brand is cruelty free, clean and green. We have asked for transparency in the supply chain for shea.

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3.9

Good

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3.6

Good

Clean formula

4.2

V. good

Green policy

5.0

Excellent

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

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why this score ?

UpCircle is clean.

3.6

Good

Criteria

synthetic free

naturally derived

organic certified

Though brand is relatively clean. they need to give transparency in supply chain for Shea used as this ingredient can have fairtrade concerns. It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which are Fairtrade.

3.6

Good

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 Benzyl Alcohol~, Alcohol, Tocopherol, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
all safe for use

naturally derived

Some products contain Benzyl Alcohol~, Geraniol, Shea Butter*, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol, Citral, Farnesol, Eugenol, Potassium Sorbate~, Sodium Benzoate
Their candles are made with soy wax

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*we have asked for transparency in supply chain of fair trade source
It should be noted, that zoobop only promotes those SKUs and products which are Fairtrade.

organic certified

Some ingredients are organic certified by COSMOS.

UpCircle is green.

4.2

V. good

Criteria

earth safe

recycle material

Ingredients used in products are eco friendly and do not pollute the soil or water as grey waste. Brand's recycling policies are good and earth safe.

4.2

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

All ingredients are earth safe & do not pose a threat to soil, marine animals, and humans as waste or through sewage into water bodies.
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recycle material

All glass bottles can go straight into your normal recycling. Give them a quick rinse if possible.
All UpCircle aluminium lids can go straight into your normal recycling!
Brand uses 100% aluminium tubes (no plastic lining) and the top is sealed with a fold (no glue!) So after a quick rinse, these can go in normal recycling.
for Plastic Caps : Check local council or use Terracycle. Brand also offer white caps (normal recycling) or cap-free options.
for Pipette / Dropper: Check local council or use Terracycle. Brand also offer aluminium cap refill options.

Their razors are 100% plastic-free and are non-disposable - simply replace the blades using brand refill packs!
Users can return used blades to brand to be recycled
Their Muslin cloth is 100% Soil Association and GOTS certified organic, completely unbleached and undyed. Natural off-white open weave, lightweight and machine washable.

Their cotton makeup pads are 100% plastic free and made from 70% hemp, 30% cottonAll UpCircle outer cardboard boxes can go straight into your normal recycling!

UpCircle is cruelty free.

5.0

Excellent

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.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

cruelty free

Brand is Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

100% vegan

Brand is 100% vegan friendly.
Some products contain Glycerin~, Benzoic Acid~, Salicylic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~

~plant derived

UpCircle is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

social service

Though brand is transparent with labelling, 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, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

social service

They made donations to One Tree Planted, Amazon Frontlines and Rainforest Alliance.
This year they have made donations to Refuge, a domestic abuse charity, following the deeply concerning increase in domestic violence during lockdown, to Save Elephant Foundation, helping captive elephants at risk from the lack of income for their owners, due to the absence of tourism during the Covid-19 pandemic, and to The Stephen Lawrence Charitable Trust, who tackle inequality in all forms.
They donated thousands of pamper parcels to frontline workers and donated children’s books with ethic minority protagonists to over 135 UK schools.

UpCircle FAQs

Is UpCircle Cruelty Free ?
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Brand is Cruelty Free International Leaping Bunny certified, and is committed to being a 100% cruelty free.
With no animal testing at any stage of production or marketing.

Is UpCircle Eco friendly ?
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All ingredients are earth safe & do not pose a threat to soil, marine animals, and humans as waste or through sewage into water bodies.
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Is UpCircle safe ?
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Ingredients used in products are safe and non toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is UpCircle Organic ?
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Some ingredients are organic certified by COSMOS.

Is UpCircle safe for kids ?
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Ingredients used in products are safe and non toxic to humans. Please tap the icons for more details under each criteria to understand more.

Is UpCircle vegan friendly ?
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Brand is 100% vegan friendly.
Some products contain Glycerin~, Benzoic Acid~, Salicylic Acid~, Lactic Acid~, Cetearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Alcohol~

~plant derived

Does UpCircle use sustainable packaging ?
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All glass bottles can go straight into your normal recycling. Give them a quick rinse if possible.
All UpCircle aluminium lids can go straight into your normal recycling!
Brand uses 100% aluminium tubes (no plastic lining) and the top is sealed with a fold (no glue!) So after a quick rinse, these can go in normal recycling.
for Plastic Caps : Check local council or use Terracycle. Brand also offer white caps (normal recycling) or cap-free options.
for Pipette / Dropper: Check local council or use Terracycle. Brand also offer aluminium cap refill options.

Their razors are 100% plastic-free and are non-disposable - simply replace the blades using brand refill packs!
Users can return used blades to brand to be recycled
Their Muslin cloth is 100% Soil Association and GOTS certified organic, completely unbleached and undyed. Natural off-white open weave, lightweight and machine washable.

Their cotton makeup pads are 100% plastic free and made from 70% hemp, 30% cottonAll UpCircle outer cardboard boxes can go straight into your normal recycling!

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