Check if Hermes is cruelty free, vegan and safe to use (2024)

1.8

Very poor

synthetic free

Some Products Contain Fragrance~*, Color~, Octinoxate, Talc, Lyral, Lilial, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Benzyl Salicylate~, Coumarin, C.A.P.B~, P.G, Alcohol, Benzyl Benzoate~, Carbomer, Amyl Cinnamal, Cinnamyl Alcohol, Hexyl Cinnamal, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Farnesol~, Citral~, 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~, Benzyl Salicylate~, PPGs~, P.E.Gs~, Geraniol, Palm Oil*, Benzyl Benzoate~, C.A.P.B~, Eugenol~, Isoeugenol~, Farnesol~, Citral~, Linalool, Limonene, Citronellol

~can be natural/ synthetic derived
*Brand gives no information on sustainable source

organic certified

1.6

Very poor

earth safe

Ingredients used in some products are not earth friendly.
Some Products Contain Octinoxate, B.H.T, S.L.S, S.L.E.S, Talc**, P.E.Gs, Palm Oil*, Acrylate Copolymer***, Titanium Dioxide****

It should be noted that, Deodorants in aerosol cans have propellants containing hydrocarbons which contribute to global warming.
CFC-free aerosols too emit the volatile organic compounds (VOCs), which affect the ozone and the environment.

*brand gives no information on sustainable source
To know more about palm oil & its impact on forests, wildlife & the environment, check this post https://www.zoobop.com/post-detail.aspx?id=5

**unclear if this is asbestos free / we have asked brand for more information
***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

recycle material

Brand use glass, tin & plastics for most their product packaging.
We have asked them for further clarity on their recycling policies and PCR content.

It should be noted that, Propellants in aerosol cans are highly flammable and can cause explosions and start fires.
Empty aerosol cans are considered as hazardous waste in the USA and many countries.

0.0

Terrible

cruelty free

100% vegan

By testing on animal brand can no longer be considered vegan friendly.
Some Products Contain Beeswax, Allantoin~, Glycerin~, Cetyl Alcohol~, P.E.G 4~, P.E.G 9~, P.E.G 40~, P.E.G 90~, P.E.G 100~, P.E.G 120~
Musk~~, Amber~~, Leather~~, Civet~~ (Fragrance Notes)

~can be plant/ animal/ synthetic derived
~~can be animal/ synthetic derived

3.0

Fair

honesty

social service