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Clearasil

Is Clearasil a good brand? Is Clearasil an ethical skincare brand?

The skincare brand, Clearasil has been independently researched by The Good Shopping Guide for our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table. Unfortunately, Clearasil has not received a high Good Shopping Guide score, due, in part, to the unethical business activity of its parent company, Reckitt Benckiser.

In which research categories does Clearasil score well?

Although the brand has some issues, Clearasil receives a top rating in the Environmental Report criterion. This is because its parent company, Reckitt Benckiser, has a detailed Sustainability Report with clear targets for the future, which reflects its commitment to environmental progress.

In which research categories does Clearasil score poorly?

Consumers may be interested to learn that Clearasil is neither vegan nor cruelty-free, therefore receiving a bottom rating in the Animal Welfare and Vegetarian/Vegan categories.

Additionally, Clearasil has attained a low score in the Public Record Criticisms criterion, due to the unethical activities Reckitt Benckiser is involved in. These controversial practices include unsustainable palm oil consumption and human rights abuses.

Ethical performance in category

0

GSG score

34
75

GSG category benchmark

100

Ethical Rating

Environment

  • Environmental Report

    Good

  • Genetic Modification

    Good

  • Organic

    Poor

  • Nuclear Power

    Good

  • Fossil Fuels

    Good

Animal

  • Animal Welfare

    Poor

  • Vegetarian/Vegan Verified

    Poor

People

  • Armaments

    Good

  • Irresponsible Marketing

    Poor

  • Political Donations

    Acceptable

Other

  • Ethical Accreditation

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms

    Poor

  • Public Record Criticisms+

    Poor

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