No.7

Is No.7 an ethical brand?

No.7 is a skincare brand owned by conglomerate Walgreens Boots Alliance. It receives a poor Good Shopping Guide score on our Ethical Skincare Ratings Table. No.7 has many issues to address and should change its business activities in order to reach our ethical benchmark and achieve Ethical Accreditation. Much of No.7’s poor ethical business practices come as a result of being owned by Walgreens Boots Alliance, an infamous global corporation.

In which areas does No.7 score poorly?

Although No.7 states that it is “against animal testing” and that none of its products is sold in-store in mainland China, its parent company, Walgreens Boots Alliance confirms that it allows animal testing when required by law. Consequently, No.7 receives a bottom rating for Animal Welfare.

Therefore, consumers wanting to purchase fully cruelty-free products may want to steer clear of No.7.

Additionally, as Walgreens Boots Alliance makes regular political donations in the United States, which amounts to millions of dollars, No.7 receives a bottom rating for Political Donations.

In which areas does No.7 score well?

No.7 receives a middle rating for Vegetarian/Vegan Verified, as although its products are not certified by any external organisation, it claims to have some vegan friendly products within its range.