Ethical Consumer
4.7
"UpCircle’s deodorant balm is a benchmark for upcycled beauty. It's gentle, effective, and the brand's climate commitment is genuinely impressive."
UpCircle Organic Deodorant Balm – Citrus & Spice – 3-Pack (60g each) All brands
Is UpCircle ethical?
Recommended94/100 EthiCompare ethics score · 1 scored product
Yes — UpCircle scores 94/100 on EthiCompare, one of the stronger ratings in our database, with 3 of 4 ethics signals verified.
| Check | Status | Evidence |
|---|---|---|
| Cruelty-free | verified | At least one product in our database carries a third-party cruelty-free certification. |
| Vegan options | verified | Certified vegan products appear in this brand's range. |
| Sells in mainland China | unverified | We have not confirmed this brand's mainland China distribution. |
| Third-party certified | verified | We record 5 distinct certifications across this brand's products. |
| Certifications | on file | Vegan, Cruelty-Free, PETA Approved, Climate Neutral, Made with Upcycled Ingredients |
Scored with our public methodology.
Verified ethical brand
UpCircle at a glance
UpCircle offers 1 product on EthiCompare across Beauty & Personal Care, with an average ethics score of 94/10 and recurring certifications including Vegan, Cruelty-Free, PETA Approved.
Is UpCircle ethical and cruelty-free? Read the verdict Ethics avg 94 1 product Price $$
Standards & certifications
Verified credentials appearing across UpCircle's product range.
Vegan ×1Cruelty-Free ×1PETA Approved ×1Climate Neutral ×1Made with Upcycled Ingredients ×1
Ethics breakdown
Average scores across our scoring pillars.
- Environment98/10
- Sourcing95/10
- Animal Welfare95/10
- Transparency92/10
- Labor80/10
Categories covered
Where UpCircle shows up across our directory.
- Beauty & Personal Care1
What reviewers highlight
Strengths mentioned most often across UpCircle's products.
- ✓Effective all-day odor protection without aluminum or baking soda
- ✓Gentle on sensitive underarm skin, suitable for teens and adults
- ✓Plastic-free, compostable packaging reduces household waste
- ✓3-pack offers great value for families and reduces ordering frequency
Sustainability commitments
"UpCircle is a Climate Neutral certified brand. Their coffee oil is upcycled from used coffee grounds collected from UK cafes, preventing food waste and methane emissions. Packaging is FSC-certified paper, home-compostable, and printed with soy-based inks. The company offsets its entire carbon footprint through Gold Standard–certified offsets. They also participate in 1% for the Planet."
All UpCircle products
1 of 1 product
Excellent
VeganCruelty-FreePETA ApprovedClimate Neutral+1 more
4.4 (3,800)
A highly effective, zero-waste deodorant balm made with upcycled coffee oil from the food industry. This 3-pack offers excellent value for a suburban family, combining natural odor protection with a strong sustainability story. Certified vegan, cruelty-free, and Climate Neutral, it's a standout for ethical shoppers looking for a multi-pack staple.
UpCircle reviews
4.4 (6,000)
weighted across 1 product — shopper ratings, not our ethics scoreThe Good Trade
4.5
"This is the best natural deodorant we've tested for sensitive skin. The 3-pack is genius for families."
UpCircle Organic Deodorant Balm – Citrus & Spice – 3-Pack (60g each)Amazon Customer Review (Verified Purchase)
4.0
"I wanted to love it but it left a bit of a white cast on my dark shirt. The scent is beautiful though and it worked well on my 14-year-old who reacts to everything."
UpCircle Organic Deodorant Balm – Citrus & Spice – 3-Pack (60g each)No EthiCompare member reviews yet — open any product to write the first one.
Common questions about UpCircle
Is UpCircle cruelty-free?+
Cruelty-free credentials appear on part of UpCircle's range in our data. Check the certification badges on each product page — coverage is rarely brand-wide.
How does UpCircle score overall?+
UpCircle averages 94/100 across the 1 products we have scored, using public certifications, sourcing disclosures and controversy records.
Who owns UpCircle?+
Parent-company ownership changes what your money supports. See our brand ownership map for the current group structure and any conflicting parent-company records.
What are the best alternatives to UpCircle?+
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