Brand Rating:

Humanrace

Average

6/10

Score 6/10

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Rated: October 15, 2025
Category: Beauty care
Subcategory: Skincare

Overview:

Sustainability 5.0/10

Non-toxicity 7.0/10

Humanrace is a skincare brand that focuses on creating dermatologist-tested, “clean skincare” products.

Highlights

• PCR recycled plastic

Sustainability

score : 5.0/10

Packaging

Humanrace uses 51% PCR landfill plastic for bottling. Their FSC-certified, recyclable cartons are printed with non-toxic vegetable dyes. Bottles are designed to be refillable. Sustainability efforts are in packaging are limited to just these.

Material Sustainability

Full ingredient lists for all products are not made readily available. Humanrace mostly uses ingredients sourced from low-impact crops or synthetic ingredients that are minimally harmful to the environment, but notable exceptions exist. Some products use bakuchiol, which is not sustainable. Bakuchiol is harvested from an endangered plant species. As a preservative, they use potassium sorbate instead of phenoxyethanol (persistant in water systems), methylparaben (toxic to marine life), or DMDM Hydantoin (a formaldehyde releaser), which is a safer alternative for the environment.

Energy Use and Footprint

There is little to no publicly available data regarding energy use or carbon footprint.

Waste Management

Humanrace offers a refill program for products. Their refill units use up to 75% less plastic than buying a new product. There is no information regarding waste management in production.

Business Model

The brand's business model mostly prioritizes slow, intentional consumption. They avoid trend-driven, seasonal, or limited-edition products. Their inventory consists of a well-curated evergreen collection with minimal product churn.

Non-toxicity

score : 7.0/10

Full ingredient lists for all products are not readily available. Humankind uses ingredients that are mostly safe and non-toxic. The synthetic preservatives in formulations comprise safer alternatives to many industry standards. Some ingredients listed in formulations may be considered mildly toxic to those with sensitive skin. Products are fragrance-free, and made without parabens, essential oils, mineral oils, or silicones.