Rare Beauty

Built around ease and emotional wellbeing, this line champions breathable textures, inclusive shades, and a mission-backed approach to beauty.

OVERALL SCORE

Lagging
People
Planet
Animals
Our PPA framework evaluates brands based on their positive impact upon People, Planet and Animals.

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About Rare Beauty

Built around ease and emotional wellbeing, this line champions breathable textures, inclusive shades, and a mission-backed approach to beauty.

Rare Beauty's
Impact Aura

A visual representation of Rare Beauty's positive impact
across People, Planet and Animals

Each colored area represents the brand's performance in that sustainability category. The size and intensity of each blob corresponds to their score—larger, more vibrant areas indicate stronger performance.

Our Research

Key findings from our comprehensive analysis of Rare Beauty's sustainability performance across People, Planet & Animals impact.

People Impact

2.0/5

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Planet Impact

2.0/5

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Animals Impact

2.0/5

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We don't just make claims—here are the official certifications that prove Rare Beauty's sustainability commitments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Rare Beauty sustainable?

Rare Beauty has a sustainability rating of 1/5 stars (Lagging) based on our comprehensive analysis of their People, Planet & Animals impact.

What is Rare Beauty's strongest sustainability area?

Rare Beauty performs strongest in People with a score of 1/5.

How does Live By calculate sustainability scores?

Our PPA (People, Planet, Animals) framework uses evidence-based research with planetary boundary weightings and confidence levels to provide transparent sustainability analysis.

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The Bottom Line

Rare Beauty shows limited performance in our sustainability analysis. Our research suggests the most impactful areas for improvement are in people practices.

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