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Olay

Procter & Gamble (P&G)

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.

1.8

Very poor

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1.8

Very poor

Clean formula

1.9

Very poor

Green policy

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

4.0

V. good

honest label

0 1 2 3 4 5

why this score ?

Olay 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~, Propyl Paraben, Methyl Paraben, Ethyl Paraben, Butyl Paraben, Isobutyl Paraben, Retinol, Oxybenzone, Octinoxate, DMDM Hydantoin, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Diazolidinyl Urea, Lilial, Lyral, Acrylamide, M.I.T, M.C.I, B.H.T, T.E.A, M.E.A, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, P.T.F.E, Benzyl Salicylate~, Isoparaffin, P.G, C.A.P.B~, Benzyl Benzoate~, Carbomer, Isoeugenol~, Hexyl Cinnamal, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA

~can be natural/ synthetic derived

naturally derived

Some products contain Petrolatum, Fragrance~, Colour~, P.E.Gs~, PPGs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Geraniol, Mineral Oils, Palm Oil*, Mica*, Shea Butter**, Benzyl Benzoate~, Isoeugenol~, Limonene, Citronellol, Linalool

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*sustainable & ethical source.
Parent brand is part of RSPO for sustainable palm oil & supplier members of the Responsible Mica Initiative
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

Olay is not green.

1.9

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.

1.9

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

*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

**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
****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, Metal and Plastic for product 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*.

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, this is not being done globally where the brand is available.
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.

Olay 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 on animals when required by law.

100% vegan

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Honey, Milk Lipids, Urea~, Carbomer~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Cetyl Palmitate~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Olay is honest.

4.0

V. good

Criteria

honesty

Though brand is transparent with labelling and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, 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 and gives transparency in the supply chain for palm oil & mica, they need to clearly indicate transparency in sourcing of ingredients like Shea which can have fairtrade issues.

Olay FAQs

Is Olay Cruelty Free ?
-

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

Is Olay Eco friendly ?
-

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

*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

**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
****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 Olay safe ?
-

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

Is Olay Organic ?
-

Olay is not organic certified.

Is Olay 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 Olay vegan friendly ?
-

By testing on animals brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some products contain Honey, Milk Lipids, Urea~, Carbomer~, Glycerin~, Stearic Acid~, Panthenol~, Cetyl Alcohol~, Allantoin~, Cetyl Palmitate~, P.E.G 7~, P.E.G 10~, P.E.G 14~, P.E.G 15~, P.E.G 18~, P.E.G 20~, P.E.G 32~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~, P.E.G 150~, P.E.G 200~

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived

Does Olay use sustainable packaging ?
-

Brand uses Glass, Metal and Plastic for product 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*.

Parent Brand has announced participation with Terracycle™ – in some countries to collect and recycle their waste.
However, this is not being done globally where the brand is available.
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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