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L’oreal

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.

2.1

Poor

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2.0

Poor

Clean formula

2.3

Poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

5.0

Excellent

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Vichy 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~, Color~, Methyl Paraben, Octinoxate, Butane, Talc, Isobutane, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, T.E.A, M.E.A, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Isoparaffin, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Carbomer, Dimethicone, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Lye, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable / ethical source
*Parent Brand is part of RSPO & Responsible Mica Imitative
To know about more Mica and how it can be unethically sourced, watch this post, https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=4

**L’Oréal/ the parent brand has partnered with Olvéa Burkina Faso & the Swedish company AAK as their leading global provider for Fair trade Shea.

organic certified

Vichy 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

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 Paraben, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, B.H.T, Formaldehyde Releasers, Microcrystalline Wax, Petrolatum, Parabens, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***, Acrylates Copolymer****
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)*****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ 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

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more 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 every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

recycle material

Brand uses glass & plastic for products 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*.

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling policies, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
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.

Vichy 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 when required by law

It should be noted that their Parent 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 Beeswax, Lactic Acid~, Biotin~, Benzoic Acid~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived*
*it always best to write to the brand for more details on an ingredient origin.

Vichy is honest.

5.0

Excellent

Criteria

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

5.0

Excellent

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

This brand lists all ingredients, and is transparent in supply chain of Palm Oil, Mica & Shea.

Vichy FAQs

Is Vichy Cruelty Free ?
-

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

It should be noted that their Parent Brand tests on animals when required by Law.

Is Vichy Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Paraben, Octinoxate, S.L.E.S, S.L.S, P.E.Gs, B.H.T, Formaldehyde Releasers, Microcrystalline Wax, Petrolatum, Parabens, Mineral Oils, Titanium Dioxide*, Palm Oil**, Talc***, Acrylates Copolymer****
It is unclear how long their sheet mask takes to decompose as waste (under normal conditions)*****
we have asked for brand more clarity

*unclear if this is non nano/ we have asked the brand for further information
**sustainable source/ 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

Petrolatum is bad for the planet & you, brands using this ingredient need to use a conscious alternate.
To understand why Petrolatum should be avoided as an ingredient check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=6

***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more 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 every day. These can take hundreds of years to break down in a landfill.

Is Vichy safe ?
-

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

Is Vichy Organic ?
-

Vichy is not organic certified.

Is Vichy 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 Vichy vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Beeswax, Lactic Acid~, Biotin~, Benzoic Acid~, Squalane~, Allantoin~, Lecithin~, Squalane~, Stearic Acid~, Glycerine~, Stearyl Alcohol~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 8~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 12~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 30~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived*
*it always best to write to the brand for more details on an ingredient origin.

Does Vichy use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses glass & plastic for products 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*.

Though Parent brand claims to be working towards recycling policies, we find that they are equally responsible for contaminating the planet too.
Post-consumer collection of packaging components is not available in all areas where products are sold.
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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