bareMinerals Butter Drench Restorative Cream

15/49 Best Ingredients

23/49 Good Ingredients

11/49 Unfavorable Ingredients

10/49 Natural Ingredients

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Anti-aging Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

glycerin

Glycerin. Effects include significant improvement in the hydration of the outer layer of skin, reduction of small wrinkles
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 22151935
palmitoyl tetrapeptide 7

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824

palmitoyl tripeptide 1

Palmitoyl Peptide. Could reduce the appearance of fine lines
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC2841824
tocopherol

Vitamin E. Antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, possesses skin protecting properties that reduce skin aging.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMCID: PMC3874949

Healing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

algae extract

Algae. Plant extract, skin healing properties
allantoin

Allantoin. Heals damaged skin

sodium hyaluronate

Sodium Hyaluronate. Heals damaged skin
ceramide np

Ceramide. Ceramides promote healthy skin. Used in the skin to create a waterproof barrier that is capable of protecting the underlying skin tissues

Moisturizing Ingredients (Best For Moisturizers)

dimethicone

Dimethicone. Moisturizer
pentaerythrityl tetraethylhexanoate

Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate. Binder, emollient
tricaprylin

Tricaprylin. Emollient
glyceryl stearate se

Glyceryl Monoester. Skin-conditioning agent, emollient

butyrospermum parkii (shea) butter

Shea Butter. Very effective skin moisturizer.
hydrogenated polydecene

Polydecene. Emollient
phytosteryl/octyldodecyl lauroyl glutamate

Phytosteryl/octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate. Emollient

Abrasive Ingredients

silica

Silica. Abrasive agent

copernicia cerifera (carnauba) wax (cera carnauba/cire de carnauba)

Carnauba Wax. Thickening agent and exfoliator

Cleansing Ingredients

peg 100 stearate

Peg 100 Stearate. Cleansing Agent
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16011869
isostearic acid

Isostearic Acid. Surfactant, cleansing agent.
lauryl betaine

Lauryl Betaine. Skin-conditioning agent, surfactant

disodium edta

Edta. Chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin. Considered safe because it's difficult to absorb through skin
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 12396676
sorbitan tristearate

Sorbitan Tristearate. Surfactant, cleansing agent.
citric acid

Citric Acid. Natural preservative, chelating agent, removes unwanted compounds from the skin.

Conditioning Ingredients

myristyl myristate

Myristyl Myristate. Skin-conditioning agent
hydrogenated polyisobutene

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene. Skin-conditioning agent, waterproofing properties
urea

Urea. Skin-conditioning agent

glucosamine hcl

Glucosamine Hcl. Skin-conditioning agent
saccharomyces cerevisiae extract

Saccharomyces Cerevisiae. Fungi. Moisturizing, skin-conditioning agent

Neutral Ingredients

water (aqua/eau)

Aqua. Water
behenyl alcohol

Behenyl Alcohol. Thickening agent
dimethylacrylamide/sodium acryloyldimethyltaurate crosspolymer

Dimethylacrylamide/sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer. Stabilizer
sodium pca

Sodium Pca. Emulsifying agent
ethylhexylglycerin

Ethyl Hexyl Glycerin. Preservative derived from natural substances

sodium citrate

Sodium Citrate. Salt
alcohol

Alcohol. If in large quantities, alcohol can be irritating and/or damaging to skin.
carbomer

Carbomer. Controls consistency
fragrance (parfum)

Fragrance.
limonene

Limonene. Fragrance

Unfavorable Ingredients

butylene glycol

Butylene Glycol. Solvent, conditioning agent. Possible contact allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 25182293
propanediol

Propylene Glycol. Antiseptic and preservative. Possibly irritating to skin.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 16283903
cetyl alcohol

Cetyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
stearyl alcohol

Stearyl Alcohol. Lubricant. Known potential cause for eczema and allergic reactions.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 19456905
polysorbate 20

Polysorbate 20. Emulsifying agent. occasional reports of hypersensitivity to polysorbates following their topical use. polysorbates have also been associated with serious adverse effects.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 9005-65-6
hypericum erectum extract

Hypericum Erectum. Skin-conditioning agent, known skin sensitizer.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PMID: 11558639

geraniol

Geraniol. Fragrance. Could cause contact dermatitis and skin irritation.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 106-24-1
linalool

Linalool. Fragrance. Skin and eye hazard: Redness. Pain.
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 6549
citral

Citral. Fragrance. Potential skin sensitizer and allergen
Source: National Institutes of Health - CID 638011
sodium benzoate

Sodium Benzoate. Preservative. Potentially skin irritant
Source: National Institutes of Health - PubChem CID: 517055
phenoxyethanol

Phenoxyethanol. Preservative. Considered safe, however cases of eczema and urticaria due to this ingredient have been recorded.
Source: National Institutes of Health - CASRN: 122-99-6

Original List of Ingredients:

Water (Aqua/Eau), Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Propanediol, Tricaprylin, Glyceryl Stearate SE, Cetyl Alcohol, Silica, Myristyl Myristate, PEG-100 Stearate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Copernicia Cerifera (Carnauba) Wax (Cera Carnauba/Cire De Carnauba), Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Hydrogenated Polydecene, Behenyl Alcohol, Dimethylacrylamide/Sodium Acryloyldimethyltaurate Crosspolymer, Isostearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Urea, Glucosamine HCL, Algae Extract, Saccharomyces Cerevisiae Extract, Sodium PCA, Allantoin, Ethylhexylglycerin, Lauryl Betaine, Sodium Citrate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbitan Tristearate, Phytosteryl/Octyldodecyl Lauroyl Glutamate, Alcohol, Citric Acid, Carbomer, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Hyaluronate, Hypericum Erectum Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Ceramide NP, Tocopherol, Fragrance (Parfum), Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol

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Merchant's description of this product:
Deeply immerse your dry skin in rich, luxurious moisture. Powered by Intuitive Mineral Moisture Technology, Butter Drench Restorative Rich Cream saturates dry to very dry skin with rejuvenating moisture to provide an exceptionally soft feel. Enriched with Shea Butter, this sumptuous cream moisturizer helps to renew overall resilience and radiance. Plus, a blend of peptides, ceramides and amino acids to help smooth away roughness, while diminishing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles. The subtle notes of Bergamot and Eucalyptus add to the sensory experience to gently enliven and awaken your senses. read more

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