Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream

Name: Burt's Bees - Lemon Butter Cuticle Cream
Brand: Burt's Bees

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Cera alba, Glycine soja oil + 5 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Made to nourish dry, brittle nails as it moisturises and soften cuticles, it's essential for that freshly-manicured feeling.”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Cera albaKey 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~8.9–13.4%

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.~0.55–1.25%

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~1.2–1.8%

Theobroma cacao seed butterKey active· EmollientEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~4.4–6.6%

Canola oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1–1.5%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract + 2 more

Strong evidence

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure 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~1–1.5%

Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractEffect: LowCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating~1.2–1.7%

Theobroma cacao seed butterEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect~4.4–6.6%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil

Moderate evidence

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure 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~1–1.5%

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilEffect: LowAn emollient that softens the skin~25–38%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 6 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~1.2–1.7%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.4%est.

CitralA fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritantHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

Cera albaForms 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 allergenMedium~8.9–13.4%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~0.55–1.25%est.

Canola oilA plant oil that can help soften the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.4–0.95%est.

Comedogenic

2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

2 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

Theobroma cacao seed butterHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect3/5~4.4–6.6%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.2/5~0.55–1.25%est.

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~25–38%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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Cera alba~8.9–13.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingCleansing

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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Citrus medica peel oil~5.9–8.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Theobroma cacao seed butter~4.4–6.6%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-dandruff

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect

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Euphorbia cerifera wax~3.7–5.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Beta-carotene~2.3–3.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant adding orange or bright yellow color

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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~1.2–1.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Anti-blemishAntibacterialAnti-oxidation

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

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Tocopherol~1–1.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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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Helianthus annuus seed oil~1.2–1.8%

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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Glycine soja oil~0.55–1.25%

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.

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Canola oil~0.4–0.95%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Limonene~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citral~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with a lemon scent. A likely irritant

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Ingredient list view

Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cera alba, Citrus medica peel oil, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Euphorbia cerifera wax, Beta-carotene, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Tocopherol, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycine soja oil, Canola oil, Limonene, Citral