Tarte Sugar Rush Cake Butter Whipped Body Butter

Tarte Sugar Rush Cake Butter Whipped Body Butter

Efficacy0/100IrritancyHigh

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Exfoliation
No ingredient credited for this claim
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What the product description says
“Sugar Rush Cake Butter Whipped Body Butter”
From product name

This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.

Moisturizing
Not advertised by the brand · Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se + 12 more
Works

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, propylene glycol.

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: dimethicone, cetyl alcohol.

Cetyl alcoholKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.5–3.1%
Glyceryl stearate seKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient~2.2–2.7%
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~1.7–2%
DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~1.2–1.5%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that softens the skin~0.2–0.35%
Vegetable oilKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~5.2–6.4%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~4.1–5%
Isononyl isononanoate· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: LowForms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness~1.9–2.4%
Palmitic acid· EmollientEffect: LowAn emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it~0.6–0.95%
Stearic acidEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~0.65–0.95%
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~0.1–0.15%
Butyrospermum parkii butterUnder-dosedA 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~0.25–0.5%
Macadamia integrifolia seed oilUnder-dosedA plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
7 strong irritants: Parfum, Butylphenyl methylpropional + 5 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 16 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.1–5%est.
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.65–1%est.
Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.6%est.
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilAn essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.3–0.55%est.
Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
MethyldihydrojasmonateUsed as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmineHigh~0.25–0.45%est.
Ethyl vanillinUsed as a fragranceHigh~0.2–0.4%est.
Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
CoumarinA fragrance. Is a likely skin allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.1–0.15%est.
Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.4–1.7%est.
ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA 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.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresolUsed to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun lightMedium~0.25–0.5%est.
Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.2–0.4%est.
Ci 14700A colorantMedium~0.05–0.1%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
Butyrospermum parkii butterA 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 radicals3/5~0.25–0.5%est.
Glyceryl stearate seUsed to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient2/5~2.2–2.7%est.

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ethylhexyl stearate~5.2–6.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Propylene glycol~4.1–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Cetyl alcohol~2.5–3.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate se~2.2–2.7%
Key activeComedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

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Isononyl isononanoate~1.9–2.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness

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Glycerin~1.7–2%
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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Polysorbate 60~1.4–1.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Parfum~0.65–1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Palmitic acid~0.6–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it

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Stearic acid~0.65–0.95%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Carbomer~0.45–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes~0.35–0.65%
Formula
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

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.

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.3–0.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.3–0.55%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Benzyl alcohol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Used to stabilize the product formulation protecting it from sun light

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Sodium hydroxide~0.25–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Methyldihydrojasmonate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Smells similar to jasmine

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Ethyl vanillin~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~0.25–0.5%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

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Disodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Styrax benzoin gum~0.25–0.45%
Formula
Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

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Coumarin~0.15–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

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

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Macadamia integrifolia seed oil~0.2–0.35%
Under-dosed
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

An emollient that softens the skin

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

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Limonene~0.1–0.15%
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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Tocopherol~0.1–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-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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Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant

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Ingredient list view

Water, Ethylhexyl stearate, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate se, Isononyl isononanoate, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Dimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Parfum, Palmitic acid, Stearic acid, Carbomer, Tetramethyl acetyloctahydronaphthalenes, Chlorphenesin, Tocopheryl acetate, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Benzyl alcohol, Benzotriazolyl dodecyl p-cresol, Sodium hydroxide, Methyldihydrojasmonate, Ethyl vanillin, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Disodium edta, Styrax benzoin gum, Benzyl salicylate, Coumarin, Macadamia integrifolia seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Vegetable oil, Limonene, Tocopherol, Ci 14700

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