Clarins

Is Clarins an ethical sun protection brand?

Founded in Paris in the 1950s, Clarins is a well-known cosmetics company. Unfortunately, Clarins receives a below-benchmark score and as a result, does not yet meet our minimum ethical benchmark within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Sun Protection sector.

Do you want to find out how other popular brands compare against Clarins within the Ethical Sun Protection sector? Visit the Sun Protection Ethical Ratings Table. The Good Shopping Guide’s Ratings Table can teach you more about the criteria that our top-rated brands have met to reach our minimum Ethical Benchmark.

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In which categories does Clarins score well?

Clarins has a CSR Report which outlines its targets for the future, such as reducing its carbon footprint and increasing the usage of organic ingredients. This demonstrates the company’s commitment to improving its overall environmental record. As a result, Clarins receives a top score for The Good Shopping Guide’s Environmental Report category.

In which categories does Clarins score poorly?

Clarins is on the PETA list of companies which test on animals. It is also listed as a non-cruelty-free brand on the websites of other organisations that are fighting against animal cruelty such as Cruelty-Free Kitty. Clarins therefore receives a bottom rating for Animal Welfare.

Additionally, Clarins does not produce any organic sun cream and consequently receives a bottom rating for Organic.

What can Clarins do to improve its score? 

Clarins’ below-benchmark score within The Good Shopping Guide’s Ethical Sun Protection sector is the outcome of a calculation of multiple ethical criteria.

To improve its overall score, we recommend that Clarins improves its score in the following categories: Organic, Vegetarian/Vegan Verified and Public Record Criticisms.

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