Our Verification Process

At Beautyologie, we proudly offer fair trade, ethically sourced, and sustainable brands, meaning they are good for people and the planet. It’s one thing for a brand to say they are “ethical” and “sustainable.” But we personally verify each brand to guarantee that they meet the standards they say they do.

Fair trade brands care about humanity and ensure workers’ rights are not compromised for profit. For a brand to be fair trade, it must pay its production workers and suppliers fair wages, provide safe working conditions and never employ slave or child labor.

Sustainable brands care about their carbon footprint, and never prioritize profit over their environmental impact. For a brand to be sustainable, it must employ practices that result in a minimal environmental footprint both in terms of carbon emissions and waste. 

So, what is our process for verifying that a brand is fair trade and sustainable?

1. We carefully review each brand before inviting them onto the site, digging deep into their mission, history, and sourcing practices. We look for third-party certifications, like Fair Trade Certified,  USDA, Leaping Bunny, ECOCERT, and B-Corp Certification  It’s not hard to spot a fair trade or sustainable brand, they are proud of their mission and make it very clear on their websites.

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2. By using third-party verification tools like the Environmental Working Group, and Skin Deep we can see a brand’s overall score in regard to its environmental impact and one’s health.

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3. We welcome brands that engage in activism and support community and global charities. Brands that help marginalized populations through charitable donations or sharing knowledge are the brands we want to work with.

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4. Lastly, we reach out to the brands directly. Having a personal relationship with every brand on our site, and knowing and being a part of their story makes it so rewarding to have them on Beautyologie.com.

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Look for these ethical icons when shopping the brands we partner with.