Is Beautycounter sustainable?

Broadly yes — Beautycounter averages 92/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. 100% recyclable, refillable, or compostable packaging by 2025.

We read sustainability as verifiable practice, not marketing: third-party certification, packaging design, sourcing disclosure and published, dated targets. Claims without evidence score as unverified.

The evidence behind the answer

Cruelty-freeverified

Cruelty-free; no animal testing performed on ingredients or finished products.

Third-party certifiedverified

We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

Scored with our public methodology.

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Beautycounter: frequently asked

Is Beautycounter sustainable?+

Broadly yes — Beautycounter averages 92/100 on EthiCompare, and its packaging, sourcing and certification record hold up better than most brands we track. 100% recyclable, refillable, or compostable packaging by 2025.

Beautycounter: Cruelty-free?+

Cruelty-free; no animal testing performed on ingredients or finished products.

Beautycounter: Vegan options?+

Not 100% vegan; offers a mix of vegan and non-vegan (beeswax/carmine) products.

Beautycounter: Sells in mainland China?+

The brand does not sell through channels that require mainland China post-market testing.

Beautycounter: Third-party certified?+

We record 3 distinct certifications across this brand's products.

What is Beautycounter's ethics score?+

Beautycounter averages 92/100 across 1 product we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.