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Burt's Bees Foot Cream
Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees Foot Cream

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis butter + 13 more
Works
What the product description says
“This cream helps prevent and protect dry, cracked and rough skin with deeply penetrating emollient botanical oils.”
Source: Target

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: glycerin, glucose.

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: beeswax, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~8.1–9.9%
Simmondsia chinensis butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.3–5.2%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~3.1–3.8%
BeeswaxKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighForms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen~2.4–2.9%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer~1.5–1.9%
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients~1.5–1.9%
HoneyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen~1.2–1.5%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.75–1.1%
Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.7%
Glycine soja oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.~0.4–0.6%
GlucoseKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function~0.3–0.55%
Glucose oxidaseKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%
LactoperoxidaseKey activeEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking~0.15–0.3%
Stearic acid· EmollientEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~1.9–2.4%
TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.5–0.75%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
5 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.85%est.
Sodium borateA preservativeHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.25%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.05%est.
Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehydeA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~8.1–9.9%est.
Simmondsia chinensis butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~4.3–5.2%est.
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layerMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
Macadamia ternifolia seed oilPlant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredientsMedium~1.5–1.9%est.
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lackingMedium~1–1.2%est.
Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.45–0.7%est.
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.Medium~0.4–0.6%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Glycine soja oilA good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.2/5~0.4–0.6%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~8.1–9.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Simmondsia chinensis butter~4.3–5.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~3.1–3.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Beeswax~2.4–2.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen

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Stearic acid~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~1.5–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer

More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter
Macadamia ternifolia seed oil~1.5–1.9%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Plant oil from nuts that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. Contains a high concentration of oleic acid that can weaken skin's barrier function and increase water-loss while enhancing penetration of other ingredients

More about Macadamia ternifolia seed oil
Honey~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterial

Helps attract water to the skin and might have some anti-bacterial properties. Can be an allergen

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Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~1–1.2%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its efficacy in skin is lacking

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.75–1.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.55–0.85%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-blemishAnti-oxidationAntibacterial

Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.5–0.75%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

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

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Beta-carotene~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Xanthan gum~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Canola oil~0.45–0.7%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin

More about Canola oil
Glycine soja oil~0.4–0.6%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
Moisturizing

A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.

More about Glycine soja oil
Glucose~0.3–0.55%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function

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Sucrose stearate~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Sodium borate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative

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Sodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Glucose oxidase~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lactoperoxidase~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking

More about Lactoperoxidase
Parfum~0.15–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Potassium iodide~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Potassium iodide
Potassium thiocyanate~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
More about Potassium thiocyanate
Phenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Coumarin~0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritating

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Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde~0.01–0.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis butter, Glycerin, Beeswax, Stearic acid, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Honey, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Beta-carotene, Xanthan gum, Canola oil, Glycine soja oil, Glucose, Sucrose stearate, Sodium borate, Sodium chloride, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Parfum, Potassium iodide, Potassium thiocyanate, Phenoxyethanol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Coumarin, Hydroxyisohexyl 3-cyclohexene carboxaldehyde

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Fatty acids profile of oil from nine varieties of Macadamia nuttandfonline.com
  4. 4
    Lonicera caerulea and Vaccinium myrtillus fruit polyphenols protect HaCaT keratinocytes against UVB-induced phototoxic stress and DNA damagesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Herbal Medicine: Biomolecular and Clinical Aspects. 2nd edition.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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