bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCeramide np, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 + 24 moreStrong evidence
“Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
algae extract, glucosamine hcl.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: copernicia cerifera wax, dimethicone.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, urea
Anti-agingPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 4 moreModerate evidence
“A vegan blend of peptides, ceramides and amino acids help fortify and repair, smooth away roughness and the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles in a skincare routine that takes seconds but lasts all day.”
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Glucosamine hclModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: glucosamine hcl.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Hypericum erectum extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinButylene glycol~3.9–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolDimethicone~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconePentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product consistency while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoatePropanediol~1.8–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolTricaprylin~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Can increase penetration of other ingredients
More about TricaprylinGlyceryl stearate se~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient
More about Glyceryl stearate seCetyl alcohol~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSilica~1.2–1.5%
Myristyl myristate~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristatePeg-100 stearate~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateButyrospermum parkii butter~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCopernicia cerifera wax~0.5–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxCopernicia cerifera cera~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Brazilian palm wax. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Copernicia cerifera ceraCopernicia cerifera wax~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product consistency
More about Copernicia cerifera waxHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobuteneHydrogenated polydecene~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneBehenyl alcohol~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Non-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholDimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Isostearic acid~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture
More about Isostearic acidStearyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholUrea~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaGlucosamine hcl~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be able to stimulate production of skin's natural moisturizing compounds such as hyaluronic acid. Could be helpful for evening the skin tone.
More about Glucosamine hclAlgae extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSaccharomyces cerevisiae extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A moisturizing ingredient that works as a humectant to attract water to the upper layer of the skin.
More about Saccharomyces cerevisiae extractSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaAllantoin~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Lauryl betaine~0.3–0.55%
Sodium citrate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Sorbitan tristearate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan tristearatePhytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mix of amino acids and plant-based lipids. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and reduce water loss over time
More about Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamateAlcohol~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholCitric acid~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidCarbomer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerPolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHypericum erectum extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-bacterial properties, but might also cause photosensitivity in skin
More about Hypericum erectum extractPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Ceramide np~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Ceramide npTocopherol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolParfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumGeraniol~0.1–0.25%
Limonene~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.15–0.25%
Citral~0.1–0.2%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Tricaprylin, Glyceryl stearate se, Cetyl alcohol, Silica, Myristyl myristate, Peg-100 stearate, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Copernicia cerifera wax, Copernicia cerifera cera, Copernicia cerifera wax, Hydrogenated polyisobutene, Hydrogenated polydecene, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer, Isostearic acid, Stearyl alcohol, Urea, Glucosamine hcl, Algae extract, Saccharomyces cerevisiae extract, Sodium pca, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl betaine, Sodium citrate, Disodium edta, Sorbitan tristearate, Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate, Alcohol, Citric acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium hyaluronate, Hypericum erectum extract, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Ceramide np, Tocopherol, Parfum, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| bareMineralsButter Drench Restorative Rich CreamYOUR PRODUCT | Elizabeth GrantCaviar Cellular Recharge Super Night Cream | Deviant SkincarePeptide + Growth Factor Advanced Restore Cream | Elizabeth ArdenHyaluronic Acid + Peptides Ceramide Hydra-Plumping Water Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 56% | 55% | 55% |
| Price | $32.87 | $80.00+$47.13 | $98.00+$65.13 | $81.89+$49.02 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 10 of 17 | 8 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | Gluconolactone | Sh-Polypeptide-9 | Phytosphingosine |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "bareMinerals - Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. BareMinerals - Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream ticks this box. Humectants in this product (urea, algae extract, glucosamine hcl, glycerin and saccharomyces cerevisiae extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Ceramide np, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, algae extract and phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Ingredient callouts
- As a plus, this moisturizer also contains Ceramides (ceramide np 0.25% - 0.45%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.45%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "bareMinerals" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails from 38.00$ up to 40.00$ in the United States, for 24.55£ in the United Kingdom and for 46.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 18 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsjournals.sagepub.com
- 5
- 6Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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