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The EcoBeautyScore Association is a not-for-profit organisation whose primary goal is to develop a common environmental impact scoring system for cosmetic products, enabling consumers to make more informed purchasing decisions. In addition, the Association aims to help the industry anticipate upcoming regulation, as well as foster a culture of eco-design among members and beyond.

The EcoBeautyScore Association features a variety of esteemed companies dedicated to environmentally friendly beauty. Members as of May 2025 include, for example, Beiersdorf, Chanel, Colgate-Palmolive, Coty, Henkel, Kenvue, Kneipp, L’Occitane, L’Oréal, Nuxe, Walgreens, Boots and many more. The number of members joining keeps rising rapidly.

The EcoBeautyScore data is thoroughly checked to give you clear and reliable information. Quantis, a leading sustainability consultancy, uses the European Union's Product Environmental Footprint (PEF) method to assess impacts across a product’s lifecycle. This includes a shared database for ingredient impacts and an easy-to-use tool for product evaluation. The entire methodology and label are certified by an independent certifier, ensuring you have trustworthy insights for making eco‑friendly beauty choices.

The EcoBeautyScore is here to empower you with clear, reliable insights into the environmental impact of your beauty products. By using a trusted, science-based method, it helps you make informed, eco‑friendly choices that align with your values. With transparent scoring, you can easily compare products across brands and choose those that are better for the planet, ensuring your sustainable skincare products care for you and the environment.

Some indispensable ingredients lead to a higher environmental footprint over the product’s lifecycle. As a result, products containing these ingredients may not achieve the highest sustainability score (“A”).

For example, some of our face care products contain UV filters to protect your skin from UV rays, reducing the risk of premature ageing and skin cancer. NIVEA uses only state-of-the-art UV filters, with the lowest possible impact on the environment.

Certain state-of-the-art ingredients for shower gels are specifically chosen for their stability, which ensures optimal performance on the skin. Regardless of the score, the safety and efficacy of our products are always our highest priorities. We never compromise when it comes to the quality and effectiveness of our products.

The EU Ecolabel is an EU initiative that is only applicable to a few personal care products, such as those for body cleansing. It is more widely used for household cleaners. The information behind the methodology is not easy to find and understand, and it is not based on the entire product lifecycle but rather on ingredients only.