burts-bees Burt's Bees Concealer
burts-bees Burt's Bees Concealer lists 22 ingredients on its label, 19 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua [Water]
- Decyl Cocoate
- Propanediol
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Cellulose
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Sorbitan Olivate
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Lecithin
- Potassium Sorbate
- Galactoarabinan
- Sorbitan Palmitate
- Xanthan Gum
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Citric Acid
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Phenoxyethanol
- Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide]
- Ci 77491/77492/77499 [Iron Oxides]
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of fragranceFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains animal-derived
Formulation view O/W emulsion with Cocoate and Capric Triglyceride in the oil phase, enriched with Shea and Avocado butters. Uses Lecithin and Olivate esters as natural emulsifiers, thickened with Xanthan Gum. Contains mineral pigments. Suited for mixed skin types seeking natural ingredients. A formulator observes the heavy oil structure, suggesting localized application for oily skin.
Key ingredients
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Decyl CocoateCetearyl Olivate
- SOLVENT
- Propanediol
- FRAGRANCE
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Butyrospermum Parkii ButterPersea Gratissima Oil
- ABSORBENT
- Cellulose
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Sorbitan Olivate
Other ingredients
Aqua [Water]Cetearyl AlcoholCetyl PalmitateLecithinPotassium SorbateGalactoarabinanSorbitan PalmitateXanthan GumSorbitan OleateCitric AcidSodium HydroxidePhenoxyethanolCi 77891 [Titanium Dioxide]Ci 77491/77492/77499 [Iron Oxides]
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua [Water] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Decyl Cocoate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | FRAGRANCE, SOLVENT, PERFUMING, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Butyrospermum Parkii Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Cellulose | ABSORBENT, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetearyl Olivate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SLIP MODIFIER | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Sorbitan Olivate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Persea Gratissima Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Cetearyl Alcohol | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, SURFACTANT - FOAM BOOSTING, OPACIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Cetyl Palmitate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Galactoarabinan | FILM FORMING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Palmitate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sorbitan Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxide | BUFFERING, DENATURANT · 限制 III/15a | 3 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Ci 77491/77492/77499 [Iron Oxides] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua [Water]
- Not decoded yet
- Decyl Cocoate
- Cocoate ester, emulsifier/skin conditioner; good compatibility, low comedogenic, high doses (>5%) may feel greasy
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
- Light occlusive and solvent at 1–10%; non-greasy feel, suitable for oily and combination skin
- Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
- Shea butter for occlusive moisturizing; high melt point, rich texture, caution for oily skin.
- Cellulose
- Plant-derived thickener at 0.1–1%; requires full hydration, poor cationic compatibility
- Cetearyl Olivate
- Natural emulsifier pairing with glucosides; skin-like feel, biodegradable, prone to oxidation requiring light protection
- Sorbitan Olivate
- O/W emulsifier, HLB ~15, requires ionic co-surfactant, potential sensitizer.
- Persea Gratissima Oil
- Avocado oil rich in fatty acids and vitamin E; occlusive moisturizer, use with caution on oily skin.
- Cetearyl Alcohol
- Fatty alcohol emulsifier at 1-5%; non-ionic surfactant
- Cetyl Palmitate
- Waxy ester increasing viscosity and providing heavy feel; used as emulsifier carrier, low comedogenicity, strong occlusion.
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Galactoarabinan
- Gum arabic polysaccharide; film-forming humectant; highly soluble.
- Sorbitan Palmitate
- Non-ionic emulsifier, typically used in W/O or blending systems. Low toxicity, non-comedogenic.
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Sorbitan Oleate
- Non-ionic emulsifier for oil-in-water systems; plant-derived, check oxidative stability
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Sodium Hydroxide
- Strong base neutralizer for pH adjustment; handle with extreme care
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Ci 77891 [Titanium Dioxide]
- Not decoded yet
- Ci 77491/77492/77499 [Iron Oxides]
- Not decoded yet
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-21. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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