Burt's Bees BB Cream

Burt's BeesBB CreamIngredients

Burt's Bees BB Cream is a product from Moisturizers category with 43 ingredients. Notable: Titanium Dioxide, Zinc Oxide, Glycerin, Citric Acid, Lecithin. The product is made by Burt's Bees, from United States.

BB Cream provides following positive effects: UV Protection, Moisturizing, Cleansing, Softening, Soothing and 10 more.

Organic score: 40% natural vs 56% chemical.

INCI

1
Titanium Dioxide
Colorant
2
Zinc Oxide
Bulking agent, Colorant
3
Water
Solvent
4
Glycerin
Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
5
Decyl Oleate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
6
Isoamyl Cocoate
7
Isoamyl Laurate
Skin conditioning agent, Emollient, Fragrance ingredient
8
Octyldodecanol
Emollient, Fragrance ingredient, Solvent

All the Positive

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AHA [1]: Citric Acid
Antioxidants [2]: Citric Acid, Lecithin
Softening 14: Glycerin, Decyl Oleate, Octyldodecanol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Beeswax, Sorbitan Stearate, Stearyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Magnesium Aluminum Silicate, Isostearic Acid, Lecithin, Trihydroxystearin
Antiseptic 6: Zinc Oxide, Arachidyl Alcohol, Alcohol Denatured, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol
Moisturizing 5: Glycerin, Octyldodecanol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Iron Oxides
Soothing 3: Beeswax, Behenyl Alcohol, Citric Acid

Concerns

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Risk of clogging pores
Risk of clogging pores
Zinc Oxide, Decyl Oleate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
Risk of dryness
Risk of dryness
Alcohol Denatured
Contains chemical fragrances
Contains chemical fragrances
Fragrance
Can support fungal acne
Can support fungal acne
Decyl Oleate, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Oil, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Stearic Acid, Sorbitan Stearate, Isostearic Acid

ECO Metrics

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Vegan
No
Cruelty free
Yes
Reef friendly
Yes
Ozone layer safe
Yes

Components by Skin Type

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Dry skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Glycerin#4Stearyl Alcohol#23Alcohol Denatured#39
Oily skin
Positive: 1Negative: 2
Zinc Oxide#2Decyl Oleate#5Stearic Acid#15
Sensitive skin
Positive: 2Negative: 1
Titanium Dioxide#1Zinc Oxide#2Citric Acid#29

Detailed view

Burt's Bees BB Cream

#1Titanium Dioxide

Origin: chemical
Role: Colorant
UV Protection
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Titanium Dioxide is a very effective sunscreen. It belongs to physical sunscreens, meaning it reflects the UV rays like a mirror. The component is a mineral with white color. That’s why it’s also used in different powders as a pigment or brightener.

The component can be both safe and unsafe. It’s reported to be possibly carcinogenic to humans when inhaled. That’s why we don’t recommend using products where TiO2 is used in the form of powder and can be inhaled.

Sometimes it can be a nanoparticle. We recommend avoiding this form because it’s not researched well enough. A safer option is to use a non-nano form.

#2Zinc Oxide

Origin: natural
Role: Bulking agent, Colorant
UV Protection
Antiseptic
Comedogenic rating [ 1 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
Good for oily skin
Good for oily skin

Zinc Oxide is a great physical sunscreen, meaning it deflects the UV rays. It’s the only natural mineral sun protector recommended by the FDA for babies. It’s good for sensitive skin because it’s less irritating than chemical sunscreens.

It has very nice spectrum protection. It helps to protect from UVA I, UVA II, and UVB and nowadays it’s the broadest range of sunscreen used in cosmetics. In other words, it’s brilliant in its league.

The negative side is that it can feel heavy on the skin. It can leave a slight whitish tint on the surface of the skin and some people may not like this. Keep in mind that it’s relatively easy to wash off, so it’s better to use water-resistant sunscreens if you are swimming.

#3Water

Origin: natural
Role: Solvent
EWG Rating [ 1 ]

Water is a great solvent. It’s neutral and doesn’t provide any strong positive or negative effects. It just helps components to mix better and to transport active components.

#4Glycerin

Origin: natural
Role: Fragrance ingredient, Hair conditioning, Humectant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling agent
Moisturizing
Softening
Hair structure improvement
Hair gloss
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ A ]
Good for dry skin
Good for dry skin

Glycerin is one of the most outstanding and helpful skincare components. It's used in many skincare products because it works and provides notable results. It's one of the best moisturizers. Molecules of Glycerin can absorb water and deliver it into deep layers of the skin making it hydrated.

The component is researched very well. Many scientific researches confirm the safety and the efficiency of the component.

#5Decyl Oleate

Origin: chemical
Role: Skin conditioning agent, Emollient
Softening
Malassezia unsafe
Comedogenic rating [ 3 ]
EWG Rating [ 1 ]
CIR Rating [ B ]
Bad for oily skin
Bad for oily skin

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