Burt's Bees

Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream

Name: Burt's Bees - Skin Nourishment Hydrating Gel Cream
Brand: Burt's Bees

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 2 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

Rice amino acids, Sodium pca + 9 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Providing up to 48 hours of hydration start your morning with this nutrient rich Burt's Bees Skin Nourishment Gel Cream perfect for normal to combination skin”

Source: Walgreens

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, rice amino acids.

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: chondrus crispus extract, dicaprylyl ether.

Rice amino acidsKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelp attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.1–3.1%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~3.7–5.5%

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~0.3–0.75%

SucroseKey active· HumectantEffect: HighCan 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~0.35–0.8%

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~1.1–1.7%

Royal jellyKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.7–2.5%

LysolecithinEffect: LowLecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.7%

Dicaprylyl ether· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients~5.6–8.4%

Hydrolyzed quinoa· HumectantEffect: LowMight help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin~2.7–4.1%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.1–0.35%

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~0.85–1.25%

Anti-aging

Tocopherol, Lactic acid

Weak evidence

What the product description says

“This quick absorbing, moisturizing gel is clinically shown to reduce the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and is perfect for normal to combination skin.”

Source: Walgreens

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: MediumAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Parfum, Linalool

Medium risk

We flagged 10 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Royal jellyHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skinHigh~1.7–2.5%est.

Lonicera japonica flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~1.4–2.2%est.

Lonicera caprifolium flower extractA plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.15–0.6%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.05–0.25%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.1%est.

Ceratonia siliqua gumUsed to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistencyMedium~0.45–1.1%est.

Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymerHelps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agentMedium~0.15–0.6%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.1–0.35%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.05–0.25%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

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~1.1–1.7%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Dicaprylyl ether~5.6–8.4%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin while creating a non-greasy feel on the skin. Helps to dissolve other ingredients

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Sodium pca~3.7–5.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Hydrolyzed quinoa~2.7–4.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Rice amino acids~2.1–3.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Royal jelly~1.7–2.5%

Key activeIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Lonicera japonica flower extract~1.4–2.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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Lonicera caprifolium flower extract~1.2–1.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidation

A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin. Can contain volalite oils and be irritating

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Chondrus crispus extract~1.1–1.7%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Tocopherol~0.85–1.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Cellulose gum~0.5–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Ceratonia siliqua gum~0.45–1.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to stabilize product formulations and create thicker consistency

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Sclerotium gum~0.35–0.85%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create gel-like formulas and stabilize emulsions

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Sucrose~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Glycerin~0.3–0.75%

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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Lysolecithin~0.15–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Pullulan~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer~0.15–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Used as a cleansing agent

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Lactic acid~0.1–0.35%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

ExfoliationEvens skin toneMoisturizingAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

More about Lactic acid

Parfum~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dicaprylyl ether, Sodium pca, Hydrolyzed quinoa, Rice amino acids, Royal jelly, Lonicera japonica flower extract, Lonicera caprifolium flower extract, Chondrus crispus extract, Tocopherol, Cellulose gum, Ceratonia siliqua gum, Sclerotium gum, Sucrose, Glycerin, Lysolecithin, Pullulan, Xanthan gum, Sorbitan oleate decylglucoside crosspolymer, Lactic acid, Parfum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Linalool

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

1
VOLATILE CONSTITUENTS FROM THE FLOWERS OF TWO SPECIES OF HONEYSUCKLE ( LONICERA JAPONICA AND LONICERA CAPRIFOLIUM )semanticscholar.org
2
Chemical composition of the essential oils from the flower, leaf and stem of Lonicera japonicancbi.nlm.nih.gov
3
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
8
Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org

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