Burt's Bees Brightening Dark Spot Corrector
Works for
Evens skin toneEMBLICA OFFICINALIS FRUIT EXTRACTNot delivered
“Brightening Dark Spot Corrector”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Glycerin, Malva sylvestris leaf extract + 7 moreWorks
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:
arginine, glycerin.
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: arginine, glyceryl caprylate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy14 strong irritants: Bellis perennis flower extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract + 12 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.8–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinAloe barbadensis leaf juice~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceBellis perennis flower extract~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract. Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Bellis perennis flower extractMalva sylvestris leaf extract~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help in reducing inflammation
More about Malva sylvestris leaf extractMentha piperita leaf extract~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Mentha piperita leaf extractPrimula veris extract~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Alchemilla vulgaris extract~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has astringent properties. In other words, it might be able to interact with keratin in the uppermost layer of the skin to reduce swelling and create a temporal tightening effect. It can be irritating
More about Alchemilla vulgaris extractVeronica officinalis extract~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melissa officinalis leaf extract~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is added for its fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Melissa officinalis leaf extractAchillea millefolium extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Achillea millefolium extractVaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractCitrus limon fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractCitrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extractMolasses extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have a weak skin-lightening effect, but solid research is missing
More about Molasses extractSucrose~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseDecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rosa damascena extract~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractAcer saccharum extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that contains small percentage of AHAs. Is unlikely to have any skin benefit due the small concentration of the active compounds
More about Acer saccharum extractLactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrateAmorphophallus konjac root powder~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Leucojum aestivum bulb extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Aloe barbadensis leaf extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf extractChondrus crispus~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispusCarrageenan~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanEmblica officinalis fruit powder~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.45–0.65%
Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides~0.3–0.55%
Maltodextrin~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinArginine~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineAlcohol denat.~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Alcohol~0.25–0.5%
- 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 AlcoholPhenethyl alcohol~0.3–0.5%
Sucrose~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseParfum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPolyglyceryl-5 oleate~0.3–0.5%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateSodium stearoyl lactylate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium stearoyl lactylateGlyceryl laurate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and has an anti-microbial effect helping to preserve product formulations
More about Glyceryl laurateGlyceryl caprylate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylateSodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Potassium sorbate~0.2–0.35%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitral~0.15–0.25%
Geraniol~0.15–0.25%
Limonene~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.15%
Parfum~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Bellis perennis flower extract, Malva sylvestris leaf extract, Mentha piperita leaf extract, Primula veris extract, Alchemilla vulgaris extract, Veronica officinalis extract, Melissa officinalis leaf extract, Achillea millefolium extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract, Molasses extract, Sucrose, Unknown, Decane, Rosa damascena extract, Acer saccharum extract, Lactobacillus/dipteryx odorata seed ferment filtrate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Leucojum aestivum bulb extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Chondrus crispus, Carrageenan, Emblica officinalis fruit powder, Caprylyl/capryl wheat bran/straw glycosides, Fusel wheat bran/straw glycosides, Maltodextrin, Arginine, Alcohol denat., Alcohol, Phenethyl alcohol, Sucrose, Parfum, Polyglyceryl-5 oleate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium stearoyl lactylate, Glyceryl laurate, Glyceryl caprylate, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Parfum
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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.
| Burt's BeesBrightening Dark Spot CorrectorYOUR PRODUCT | PO:DL2X TGG Care Hyaluronic Hydromask 42g | SEPHORA COLLECTIONClean Sea Weed Mask | frank bodyFace Moisturiser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $4.18 | — | $16.06 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Allantoin | Butyrospermum Parkii Butter |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 6Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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