Estée Lauder

Is Estée Lauder an ethical brand?

Estée Lauder, a skincare brand, receives a poor ethical rating from The GOOD Shopping Guide. Unfortunately, as shown by its low ranking in our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table, this brand currently falls short of our core ethical standards. Estée Lauder must make a number of changes before being qualified for our Ethical Accreditation.

In which categories does Estée Lauder receive a high rating?

Estée Lauder receives a high rating in the Armaments category, as neither the brand nor its parent company directly profit from this unethical industry.

In which categories does Estée Lauder receive a low rating?

Unfortunately, Estée Lauder receives a low rating in the Public Record Criticisms category, as the company has been linked to numerous unethical practices, such as human rights abuses.

How can Estée Lauder improve its ethical rating?

The GOOD Shopping Guide ranks Estée Lauder ethical policies and practices using 15 standards. Estée Lauder’s role in the unethical production of palm oil is just one example of the numerous ethical issues the company must address to attain a higher ethical rating in our research.