Is SK-II sustainable?

We do not yet score enough SK-II products to give the brand a sustainability rating. SK-II has committed to using recycled glass for its flagship bottle by 2025 and offers refillable packaging, aligned with P&G’s broader 2030 sustainability goals.

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-freeflagged

SK-II, via parent Procter & Gamble, conducts animal testing where required by law, including for imported cosmetics sold in mainland China.

Third-party certifiedflagged

No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.

Scored with our public methodology.

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SK-II: frequently asked

Is SK-II sustainable?+

We do not yet score enough SK-II products to give the brand a sustainability rating. SK-II has committed to using recycled glass for its flagship bottle by 2025 and offers refillable packaging, aligned with P&G’s broader 2030 sustainability goals.

SK-II: Cruelty-free?+

SK-II, via parent Procter & Gamble, conducts animal testing where required by law, including for imported cosmetics sold in mainland China.

SK-II: Vegan options?+

SK-II does not offer a dedicated vegan product line and does not label products as vegan.

SK-II: Sells in mainland China?+

Selling through mainland Chinese retail has historically triggered post-market animal testing.

SK-II: Third-party certified?+

No independent certifications recorded on the products we track.

What is SK-II's ethics score?+

SK-II averages —/100 across 0 products we score on certifications, sourcing, labour, packaging and transparency.