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Yves Saint Laurent

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

0 1 2 3 4 5

1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

1.6

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Yves Saint Laurent 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~*, Color~, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Propyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Retinyl Palmitate, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, Talc, D.E.A, Lilial, Lyral, Isobutane, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, B.H.T, T.E.A, P.T.F.E, Benzyl Salicylate~, Hydroxycitronellal, Coumarin~, Alcohol Denat, P.G, Carbomer, Benzyl Benzoate~, Eugenol~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~, Citral~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Amyl Cinnamal, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Most synthetic perfumes can contain Phthalates. As labels will simply list “fragrance” or “perfume” and keep secret the ingredients that make up that fragrance.

naturally derived

Some products contain Fragrance~, Color~, Petrolatum, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Paraffin Oil, Paraffinum Liquidum, Petrolatum Liquid, Petroleum Oil, White Mineral Oil And White Oil which are all mineral oils.">Mineral Oil, Geraniol, Coumarin~, Palm Oil Derivatives*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Paraffin, Limonene, Linalool, Citronellol, Citral~, Eugenol~, Farnesol~, Isoeugenol~

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethically source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & Responsible Mica Initiative.
To know more about mica and how it can be unethically sourced, check 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

Yves Saint Laurent 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

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  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

earth safe

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, VP Copolymer**, Talc***

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil
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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

recycle material

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

Parent Brand has announced participation in recycling programs.
However, 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.

Yves Saint Laurent 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

Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted, that their Parent Brand too test on animals when required by Law.

100% vegan

By testing on animal brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Carmine, Biotin, Beeswax, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Lecithin~, Panthenol~, Urea~, Squalane~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 19~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~
Musk~~, Amber~~, Ambergris~~, Civet~~, Leather~~(fragrance note)

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

Yves Saint Laurent is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.

4.0

V. good

Please tap the ingredients to know more

  • NO
  • YES
  • UNCLEAR
  • NOT ALL

honesty

Synthetic fragrance are known to contain a mix of various toxins - unless these are clearly and transparently mentioned as complete fragrance by the brand. Unfortunately very few brands give complete fragrance info as they consider this as proprietary information. When it comes to Synthetic fragrance this is tricky as they can be known pollutants in it.

Yves Saint Laurent FAQs

Is Yves Saint Laurent Cruelty Free ?
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Brand tests on animals when required by law.

It should be noted, that their Parent Brand too test on animals when required by Law.

Is Yves Saint Laurent Eco friendly ?
-

Though Parent brand claims to be a responsible sourcer, the ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some products contain Petrolatum, Oxybenzone, Parabens, Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.T.F.E, P.E.Gs, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil Derivatives*, VP Copolymer**, Talc***

*sustainable source/ Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil
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

**not clear if this is water soluble or a micro plastic, we have asked the brand for clarity
***unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information

Is Yves Saint Laurent safe ?
-

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

Is Yves Saint Laurent Organic ?
-

Yves Saint Laurent is not organic certified.

Is Yves Saint Laurent 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 Yves Saint Laurent vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animal brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Carmine, Biotin, Beeswax, Stearyl Alcohol~, Cetyl Palmitate~, Lecithin~, Panthenol~, Urea~, Squalane~, Stearic Acid~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 19~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 55~, P.E.G 60~, P.E.G 100~
Musk~~, Amber~~, Ambergris~~, Civet~~, Leather~~(fragrance note)

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

Does Yves Saint Laurent use sustainable packaging ?
-

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

Parent Brand has announced participation in recycling programs.
However, 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.

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