Checking beauty certifications before you buy

A beauty certification is useful when you can check who issued it and exactly what it covers. Treat the badge as the start of that check.

Find the issuing organisation

Follow the brand’s source link or search the certifier’s own directory. Look for the exact brand or product name, current status and scope. Certification of one ingredient should not be assumed to cover a whole formula.

Separate the questions

Animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, organic production and packaging are different topics. A badge covering one does not automatically answer the others. Ask the brand for a specific answer if a particular issue matters to you.

An award is different

A product award recognises a category or achievement. It should not be read as certification of every ingredient or manufacturing practice. Our awards are linked to their sources in the recognition guide.

Check suitability as well

A certification does not replace the full ingredient list when you need to avoid an allergen. Read the packaging information and follow advice from your treating professional.

For a certification or sourcing question about Truff’elle, contact us with the product name and the detail you want to verify.

Find your next step

Read our formulation approach, compare the products, or ask us for ingredient information. Our guide to skincare evidence explains how to assess a testing claim.

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Frequently asked

Questions about this topic.

How can I verify a beauty certification?

Follow the brand's source link or search the certifier's own directory, and look for the exact brand or product name, current status and scope.

Does a certification cover issues like animal testing and organic production automatically?

Animal testing, animal-derived ingredients, organic production and packaging are different topics, so a badge covering one does not automatically answer the others.

Is a product award the same as a certification?

A product award recognises a category or achievement and should not be read as certification of every ingredient or manufacturing practice.

Written by
Truff’elle editorial team
Editorial team, Truffëlle Journal
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