burts-bees Burt's Bees Eye Shadow Primer
burts-bees Burt's Bees Eye Shadow Primer lists 23 ingredients on its label, 21 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.
- Kaolin
- Coconut Alkanes
- Undecane
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Mica
- Tridecane
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
- Shorea Robusta Resin
- Trihydroxystearin
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Tocopherol
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
- Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- [Iron Oxides]
- Jojoba Esters
- Parfum [Fragrance]*
- Phenoxyethanol
- Citronellol
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of formaldehyde releasersContains mineral oilContains essential oilsContains animal-derivedContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- Kaolin
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Coconut AlkanesUndecaneTridecane
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- FRAGRANCE
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- NOT REPORTED
- Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
Other ingredients
Shorea Robusta ResinTrihydroxystearinCoco-Caprylate/CaprateHelianthus Annuus Seed OilPolyhydroxystearic AcidTocopherolGlycine Soja OilStearoyl Glutamic AcidCi 77491Ci 77492[Iron Oxides]Jojoba EstersParfum [Fragrance]*PhenoxyethanolCitronellol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kaolin | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING · 限制 IV/119 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coconut Alkanes | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT | — | Green |
| Undecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 2 | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Tridecane | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ricinus Communis Seed Oil | FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | 0 · 1 | Green |
| Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax | NOT REPORTED | 3 · – | Green |
| Shorea Robusta Resin | TONIC | 2 · – | Green |
| Trihydroxystearin | SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Coco-Caprylate/Caprate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SOLVENT, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Polyhydroxystearic Acid | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glycine Soja Oil | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING | – · 1 | Green |
| Stearoyl Glutamic Acid | CLEANSING, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77491 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/135 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · 0 | Green |
| [Iron Oxides] | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Jojoba Esters | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, MOISTURISING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOOTHING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum [Fragrance]* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Kaolin
- Kaolin absorbent and bulk for powders/masks; check for heavy metals and comply with EU colorant limits IV/119
- Coconut Alkanes
- Coconut alkanes as solvents/emollients with medium volatility; check oxidation stability.
- Undecane
- Undecane; light aliphatic hydrocarbon emollient; high volatility, pair with occlusives, flammable
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
- Sunflower seed wax for thickness/filming; waxy texture, potential comedogenic at high levels.
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening required
- Tridecane
- Tridecane, a long-chain alkane acting as emollient and solvent; petrochemical-derived, inert and low toxicity.
- Ricinus Communis Seed Oil
- Castor oil for heavy moisturization and film formation; high viscosity, high levels may be comedogenic, blend with other oils.
- Rhus Verniciflua Peel Wax
- Natural wax for gloss and occlusion; high sensitization risk from Rhus, test rigorously.
- Shorea Robusta Resin
- Katha bark resin rich in tannins used as a tonic; high phenol content may cause phototoxicity or darkening.
- Trihydroxystearin
- Polyol thickener and humectant; water-soluble, improves viscosity and basic conditioning
- Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
- Lightweight mid-chain ester, quick spreading, suitable for oily skin, non-comedogenic.
- Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil
- Sunflower seed oil for emollient/occlusive; high linoleic acid, low comedogenicity.
- Polyhydroxystearic Acid
- Emulsifier and stabilizer at 1–3%; non-ionic, prone to hydrolysis.
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from light
- Glycine Soja Oil
- Soybean oil emollient; prone to oxidation, needs antioxidants; suitable for dry skin
- Stearoyl Glutamic Acid
- Amino acid surfactant for gentle cleansing; antagonizes cationic surfactants, suitable for sensitive skin
- Ci 77491
- Iron oxides red; physical pigment. Coloring and photo-protective, stable and non-irritating.
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.
- [Iron Oxides]
- Not decoded yet
- Jojoba Esters
- Jojoba esters, light emollient ester, low comedogenic; sebum-like, excellent spreadability.
- Parfum [Fragrance]*
- Not decoded yet
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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