Burt's Bees Brightening Even Skin Tone Moisturizing Cream
The Burt's Bees Brightening Even Skin Tone Moisturizing Cream is a moisturizer. Our analysis of its 39 ingredients (33 low-risk) rates it Excellent (89/100). 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
|
Cetyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Opacifying, Emulsifying, Surfactant, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Masking, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Olea Europaea (Olive) Fruit Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
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
|
A
|
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
(Emollient, Masking, Perfuming, Skin Conditioning, Solvent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Tapioca Starch
(Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Prunus Armeniaca (Apricot) Kernel Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Bellis Perennis (Daisy) Flower Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Leucojum Aestivum Bulb Extract
(Skin Protecting) |
|
|
1
|
|
Pearl Powder
(Not Reported) |
|
|
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
|
|
Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Oil | |
|
1
|
|
Saccharum Officinarum (Sugar Cane) Extract
(Skin Conditioning, Moisturising) |
|
|
1
|
|
Acer Saccharum (Sugar Maple) Extract
(Keratolytic) |
|
|
1
|
|
Emblica Officinalis Fruit
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil
(Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Oil |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
A
|
Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil
(Skin Conditioning, Emollient) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
|
Melissa Officinalis Leaf Extract
(Skin Conditioning) |
|
|
1
|
|
Chondrus Crispus (Carrageenan) | |
|
1
|
A
|
Zea Mays (Corn) Starch
(Abrasive, Absorbent, Skin Protecting, Viscosity Increasing Agent) |
Bad for Oily Skin
|
|
1
|
B
|
Candelilla/Jojoba/Rice Bran Polyglyceryl-3 Esters
(Emulsifying, Emulsion Stabilising, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
|
Tocopherol (Vitamin E) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
|
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
|
Glyceryl Stearate
(Emollient, Emulsifying) |
Fungal Acne Trigger
|
|
1
|
|
Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
(Emulsifying, Surfactant) |
|
|
1
|
A
|
Cetearyl Alcohol
(Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Increasingagent Aqueous, Viscosity Increasing Agent, Emollient, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling) |
|
|
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) |
|
|
1
|
B
|
Sodium PCA
(Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Antistatic Agent, Skin Conditioning) |
Good for Dry Skin
|
8
|
|
Fragrance
(Deodorant, Masking, Perfuming) |
|
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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