Understanding our scores
EWG Skin Deep
Products that earned the EWG Verified mark on Skin Deep — full-ingredient disclosure and avoidance of EWG's chemicals of concern. Hazard scores run from 1 (best) to 10; score 0 is reserved for EWG Verified products. Lower scores mean fewer ingredients of concern.
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EWG Verified Ingredients reviewed for safer chemistry. -
Low hazard (1–2) Lower scores mean fewer ingredients of concern. -
Moderate hazard (3–6) Lower scores mean fewer ingredients of concern. -
High hazard (7–10) Lower scores mean fewer ingredients of concern.
SkinSAFE
Products rated SkinSAFE 100 — the highest numeric safety score on SkinSAFE's ingredient and allergen rating scale. Distinct from Trusted Choice and Shoppers Choice badges. Product is rated SkinSAFE 100 and has passed additional safety testing requirements.
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SkinSAFE 100 Product is rated SkinSAFE 100 and has passed additional safety testing requirements. -
SkinSAFE 90–99 Product is rated SkinSAFE 95 and has passed additional safety testing requirements. -
SkinSAFE 70–89 Ingredient and allergen safety rating (0–100 scale). Higher is safer. -
SkinSAFE Below 70 Ingredient and allergen safety rating (0–100 scale). Higher is safer.
Scores shown on product cards and filters when available.
