Burt's Bees Brightening Daily Facial Cleanser
The Burt's Bees Brightening Daily Facial Cleanser is a cleanser. Our analysis of its 46 ingredients (38 low-risk) rates it Excellent (90/100). Heads up: it contains fragrance, which can irritate sensitive or reactive skin.
Product Ingredient Safety Breakdown (EWG Rating Ratings)
CIR Findings Breakdown
| EWG | CIR | Ingredient Name & Cosmetic Functions | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
1
|
|
Water
(Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
|
Olivoyl Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Oryza Sativa (Rice) Extract
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
|
|
2
|
A
|
Glycerin
(Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care Agent, Oral Health Care Drug, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Decreasing Agent, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Good for Dry Skin
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
B
|
Decyl Glucoside
(Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Cocoyl Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
(Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Cleansingagent, Antistatic Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Oleate
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Perfuming) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Malva Sylvestris (Mallow) Leaf Extract | |
|
1
|
B
|
Mentha Piperita (Peppermint) Leaf Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Deodorant, Masking, Refreshing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Primula Veris Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Veronica Officinalis Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Achillea Millefolium Extract
(Antidandruff Agent, Cleansing, Masking, Refreshing, Skin Conditioning, Soothing, Tonic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
2
|
B
|
Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract |
Good for Oily Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis (Orange) Fruit Extract
(Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Masking) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
|
|
Sedum Acre Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
(Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Oil |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Origanum Vulgare Leaf Oil
(Masking, Refreshing) |
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Alchemilla Vulgaris Extract
(Astringent, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Jojoba Esters
(Emollient, Moisturising, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Hydrolyzed Jojoba Esters
(Emulsion Stabilising, Film Forming, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning Agent Occlusive, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) | |
|
1
|
A
|
Xanthan Gum
(Binding Agent, Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Surfactant Emulsifying Agent, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Binding, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Sucrose
(Flavoring Agent, Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Soothing) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Arginine
(Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Antistatic Agent, Masking) |
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
|
3
|
B
|
Potassium Hydroxide
(Ph Adjuster, Buffering Agent) |
|
4
|
|
Alcohol Denat.
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
2
|
|
Alcohol
(Antifoaming Agent, Antimicrobial, Astringent, Masking, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling) |
Bad for Dry Skin
Bad for Sensitive Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Phenethyl Alcohol
(Fragrance, Preservative, Masking) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Potassium Sorbate
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
|
|
3
|
A
|
Sodium Benzoate
(Fragrance, Preservative, Anticorrosive, Masking) |
|
|
4
|
A
|
Phenoxyethanol
(Fragrance, Preservative) |
Paraben
|
|
7
|
|
Citral
(Flavoring Agent, Fragrance, Masking) |
Allergens
|
|
7
|
|
Geraniol
(Fragrance, Masking, Tonic) |
Allergens
|
|
6
|
|
Limonene
(Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent) |
Allergens
|
|
5
|
|
Linalool
(Fragrance, Deodorant, Masking) |
Allergens
|
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