NATURE REPUBLIC Shea Butter Steam Cream Ultra
Works for
MoisturizingButyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin) + 18 moreWorks
“Banish dry skin with this nourishing facial cream containing 51,000ppm of shea butter to instantly amp up skin’s hydration levels.”
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, butyrospermum parkii butter.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium 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%
Butyrospermum parkii butter~5.3–6.5%
- 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 butterHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~4.5–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Glycerin~3.2–3.9%
- 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 GlycerinDipropylene glycol~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolButylene glycol~2–2.4%
- 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 glycolCaprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglycerideCyclopentasiloxane~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin
More about CyclopentasiloxaneCetearyl alcohol~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholMacadamia ternifolia seed oil~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideSynthetic beeswax~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxGlyceryl stearate~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateMethyl glucose sesquistearate~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Methyl glucose sesquistearateSea water~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dissolves other ingredients. It does not have additional skin benefits compared to plain water
More about Sea waterBorago officinalis seed oil~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilBertholletia excelsa seed oil~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilPortulaca oleracea extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant activity, but solid research is lacking. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Portulaca oleracea extractLycium chinense fruit extract~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A berry extract. Might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extractFragaria chiloensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Rubus idaeus fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Rubus idaeus fruit extractMorus nigra fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ribes nigrum fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Ribes nigrum fruit extractVaccinium angustifolium fruit extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract tha can have anti-oxidant properties, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extractRubus fruticosus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Rubus fruticosus fruit extractEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractRubus coreanus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- 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 extractAristotelia chilensis fruit extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance
More about Aristotelia chilensis fruit extractCucurbita pepo seed extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconePentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPeg-100 stearate~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerArginine~0.25–0.4%
- 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 ArginineCaprylyl glycol~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTocopheryl acetate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateCitric 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 acidEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Carbomer~0.15–0.3%
- 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 CarbomerDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin), Glycerin, Dipropylene glycol, Butylene glycol, Caprylic/capric/myristic/stearic triglyceride, Cyclopentasiloxane, Cetearyl alcohol, Macadamia ternifolia seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Synthetic beeswax, Glyceryl stearate, Methyl glucose sesquistearate, Sea water, Borago officinalis seed oil, Bertholletia excelsa seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Portulaca oleracea extract, Lycium chinense fruit extract, Vaccinium macrocarpon fruit extract, Fragaria chiloensis fruit extract, Rubus idaeus fruit extract, Morus nigra fruit extract, Ribes nigrum fruit extract, Vaccinium angustifolium fruit extract, Rubus fruticosus fruit extract, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Rubus coreanus fruit extract, Vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract, Aristotelia chilensis fruit extract, Cucurbita pepo seed extract, Dimethicone, Pentylene glycol, Peg-100 stearate, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Arginine, Caprylyl glycol, Tocopheryl acetate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Carbomer, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Parfum
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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.
| NATURE REPUBLICShea Butter Steam Cream UltraYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilEczema Restoraderm Rapid Relief Cream | K republiqGlass Skin Finishing Glaze | Sanitas SkincareSensitive Skin Moisturizer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 39% | 39% |
| Price | — | — | — | $65.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 5 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Ceramide Np | Vitamin C | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"NATURE REPUBLIC - Shea Butter Steam Cream Ultra" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (arginine 0.25% - 0.40% and glycerin 3.20% - 3.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 25.88£ in the United Kingdom and for 19.10$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
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