What is Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter?

Skin conditioning

Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter is a skin conditioner that helps soften and smooth the surface.

This ingredient is listed in CosIng, the EU's cosmetic ingredient database. CosIng lists what it's used for as: Skin conditioning, Viscosity controlling.

CosIng function classes are the EU's standard list of the jobs an ingredient does inside a product, such as moisturizing, emulsifying, or preserving.

Anything to watch out for?

Some products' ingredient lists mark this ingredient as below. If a mark's reason fits your skin, it is the ingredient to weigh in those products.

This ingredient is on pore-clogging ingredient lists, which matters most for skin that breaks out easily.: Marked this way on 118 products.
This is a fungal-acne trigger, one of the ingredients people with fungal acne avoid.: Marked this way on 65 products.

Each mark comes from matching the product's full ingredient list against lists for fragrance, labeled fragrance allergens, drying alcohols, essential oils, fungal acne, pore clogging, and pregnancy caution.

Which products feature it?

33 of the 2320 products we've checked feature this as a key ingredient. Products that disclose a concentration or list it near the top of the ingredient list come first.

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What a skin.
Yogurt Cream Wash-off Pack
It's made for better hydration.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#2 on the ingredient list), Elaeis Guineensis (Palm) Oil, Oryza Sativa (Rice) Germ Oil
Official (Korean)
34 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration (amount unknown)
See each claim
claims, checked
Free silicone pack brush!backed by evidence
After cleansing, remove the water.backed by evidence
It varies depending on the thickness applied, and on average you will use 5ml - 10ml per use.backed by evidence
Wadeoskinbacked by evidence
High moisture & nutrition moisture packplausible, not tested
Easy wash-off typeplausible, not tested
5 minutes is enough!plausible, not tested
Moisture lock + nutrition supplyplausible, not tested
RICE OIL Rice germ oil Moisture film formation Moisture strengthening Non-burdensome oil feelingplausible, not tested
Moisture feeling that absorbs softly like plain yogurtplausible, not tested
When washing off the mask, only rinse with lukewarm water! ※Only high-moisture cream ingredients remain.plausible, not tested
To maintain the moisturizing ingredients deeply absorbed into the skin, please follow your usual skincare routine.plausible, not tested
Dry-oily, high moisture, coolingpartly backed
Cream-type low-irritation typepartly backed
SHEA BUTTER Shea butter Karite tree fruit moisture supply nutrition supplypartly backed
PALM OIL Oil Palm oil Skin-friendly Excellent absorption Moisture evaporation barrierpartly backed
Moisture, moistness, and softness delivered deep into the skinoverstated
Low-irritation test completed, drop your irritation worries!overstated
Skin-friendly moisturizing ingredients fill the inside and outside of the skin with moisture, adding a moist moisturizing effect.overstated
The Yogurt Cream Wash-off Mask Pack uses EWG Grade 1 ingredients and is composed mainly of moisturizing ingredients.overstated
Calmingno supporting source found
Low-irritation test completedno supporting source found
Soothing moisture strengtheningno supporting source found
Skin Relief Soothing Packno supporting source found
We completed the primary irritation test so that even skin with many concerns can be used without burden.no supporting source found
With skin-friendly ingredients, let's ease the worries of my sensitive skin!no supporting source found
Moisture bomb packnothing specific to check
Self-care, home aestheticnothing specific to check
The core of skin care is providing moisture. Try the cream pack that you could only receive at a salon, conveniently at home!nothing specific to check
After cleansing, invest just 300 seconds!nothing specific to check
Super simple 5-minute wash-off pack for busy modern peoplenothing specific to check
Firm, clear skin complete!nothing specific to check
All products are quantitatively filled through mechanized processes, so please use without concern.nothing specific to check
Mild BHA 5.5 Bubble Cleansernothing specific to check
ZEROID
Intensive Cream Toner
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#4 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate
Official (Korean)
6 claims checked
claims, checked
All Zeroid products are recommended for use within 36 months from the manufacturing date and within 12 months after opening.backed by evidence
No Zeroid product contains any steroid ingredient.backed by evidence
Zeroid products are mildly acidic products similar to a healthy skin barrier (pH5.5).plausible, not tested
There is a slight difference for each product, but they are made in the pH4.5~6.5 range.plausible, not tested
A high-moisture cream toner for severely dry and problem skinpartly backed
In clinical and consumer evaluations as well, all products were shown to have almost no irritationno supporting source found
PHYSIOGEL
레드수딩 AI 로션 (Korean)This brand publishes no English name for this product. The name above is as printed in Korean.
It's made for better hydration and calmer skin.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#5 on the ingredient list), Glycerin, Pentylene Glycol
Official (Korean)
20 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · calmer skin · better barrier support
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
Tests passed:
skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
The AI Repair Cream has a whipped-cream-like texture with a deep, adhering moisturizing feel. The AI Lotion has a fresh lotion texture with a rich moisture feel, so if you want to focus a bit more on moisturizing, use the cream, and if you want light and fresh care, use the lotion.backed by evidence
For skin that is sensitive and parched due to dryness.backed by evidence
It is a formula that is quickly absorbed into damaged skin, leaving a fresh finish without stickiness.plausible, not tested
A fresh lotion texture that settles lightly even on sensitive skin.plausible, not tested
Designed for sensitive skin, with definite effectiveness and a light feel, improves damaged barrier by +81.3% in just 5 days.partly backed
Improves sensitive skin's foundational strength. After 1 week of use, skin moisture improves by 42.8%.partly backed
Effect of improving temporary redness in just 30 minutes.partly backed
Physiogel's exclusive calming specialty ingredient PMEA and moisturizing & barrier-strengthening technology BioMimic Technology.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion containing calming specialty ingredients customized for sensitive skin, improving even temporary redness beyond simple soothing.partly backed
Having completed sensitive patch testing, it is a low-irritation formula that can be used daily even on extremely sensitized skin without worrying about irritation, so if your skin has become especially more sensitive, apply it generously and soothe it.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion that builds sensitive skin's foundational strength.partly backed
Physiogel AI Repair Lotion is a low-irritation formula verified for sensitive skin, and is a daily soothing lotion that can be used without worrying about irritation even on extremely sensitive and extremely damaged skin.partly backed
It is a technology that selects ingredients similar to the skin and processes them with Physiogel's exclusive method.partly backed
Repair effect for damaged barrier on skin that easily becomes sensitive.partly backed
Beyond simple soothing, even improvement of temporary redness.partly backed
A damaged barrier repair lotion that builds sensitive skin's foundational strength.partly backed
From temporary redness of the skin to soothing, it not only helps prevent the loss of moisture needed by sensitive skin, but also forms a protective barrier against external irritants so that the skin does not easily become sensitive, offering a solution to problematic skin concerns.partly backed
No. 1 moisturizing cream, No. 1 brand for 10 consecutive years.no supporting source found
The essence of 178 years of German dermatology.no supporting source found
Our sensitive skin, which easily becomes sensitive and breaks down even from minor daily irritations, now care for the fundamental causes of sensitive skin and build up its foundational strength.nothing specific to check
NOTTY CURLY
Calming Balm
It's made for calmer skin.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#5 on the ingredient list), Centella Asiatica Extract, Panthenol
Official (Korean)
21 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
calmer skin (amount unknown)
Don't count on:
firmer skin · a brighter skin tone · better hydration
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
See each claim
claims, checked
Noticaly's formulation color and fragrance are the natural colors and fragrances of the raw materials,backed by evidence
We decided to produce a fragrance-free cream.backed by evidence
Since it was a product to be used on my wife's sensitive skin, I focused on 'removing unnecessary ingredients rather than adding good ones.' I made an effort to thoroughly exclude fragrances, colorants, and silicones that could cause irritation, and to carefully select only the necessary active ingredients.backed by evidence
The ingredients Asiaticoside and Madecassic acid help soothe irritated skin.plausible, not tested
From the early development stages, we composed the ingredients and developed the formulations so that the Calming Cream is suitable for combination/oily skin, and the Calming Balm for dry skin.plausible, not tested
Calming Balm is a product you can use with confidence regardless of day or night.plausible, not tested
Through the combination of Centella Asiatica extract, the representative soothing ingredient, and Artemisia annua extract, known to have stronger soothing effects than Centella, we were able to provide immediate soothing effects.partly backed
Calming Balm deeply absorbs into dry skin and gently soothes sensitive skinoverstated
It is made only of ingredients with high light (sunlight) stability, so it is fine to use anytime, day or night.overstated
Are you curious about the amazing effect that calms down in just one day?no supporting source found
Rigorously verified through human application tests and numerous user reviews.no supporting source found
We discovered the patented ingredient DIARTE, which restores the balance of the skin microbiome environment,no supporting source found
Through the combination with the patented ingredient EOSIDIN, which promotes protein expression, we were able to achieve a powerful synergistic effect.no supporting source found
Not only does it quickly soothe skin when it receives strong irritation, but the more consistently you apply it, the more it restores the balance of the skin microbiome,no supporting source found
It transforms into healthy skin that can withstand external irritation on its own.no supporting source found
Artemisinin helps soothe the skin and improve skin tone, while vitamins help remove free radicals and maintain elasticity.no supporting source found
Oil/Moisture maintained even 12 hours after use!no supporting source found
You will feel your skin much more comfortable the next day after sleeping.no supporting source found
Our product is composed only of safe ingredients with an EWG Green rating, and it is a safe product that anyone can use, having received a non-irritant verdict with an irritation index of 0% in human application tests.no supporting source found
All ingredients are EWG Green grade.no supporting source found
One Day Calming Cream provides sufficient moisture and nutrition even when used alone.nothing specific to check
Theralogic
Phytocera Pro Antioxidant 10X Firming Lifting Cream
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#5 on the ingredient list), Niacinamide, Adenosine
3 claims checked
claims, checked
Phytocerabacked by evidence
Elasticity Liftingoverstated
Antioxidant 10Xno supporting source found
heimish
All Clean Balm
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#6 on the ingredient list), Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
6 claims, summarized
Don't count on:
less visible pores · better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
Gently melts away heavy makeup while thoroughly removing sebum and blackheads. Leaves skin moist after cleansing, without tightness, and finishes refreshingly without a 2nd cleanse. All-in-one cleansing balm (herb scent).plausible, not tested
Cleanses 93% of pore impurities with just 1 use.no supporting source found
Immediate blackhead improvement of 67.51%.no supporting source found
Immediate skin moisturization improvement of 108.89%.no supporting source found
Eye irritation test completed.no supporting source found
Skin low-irritation test completed.no supporting source found
Abib
Collagen eye patch Jericho rose jelly
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#6 on the ingredient list), Anastatica Hierochuntica Extract, Collagen Extract
Official (Korean)
22 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines
Only partly backed:
a brighter skin tone · firmer skin · better hydration
Free of:
the ingredients it lists
Tests passed:
hypoallergenic · skin irritation
See each claim
claims, checked
Wrinkle improvement, whitening dual functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
Low-molecular peptides boost collagen to make skin texture smooth and firm.(Palmitoyl tripeptide-5)plausible, not tested
From morning eye puffiness relief to evening wrinkle improvement!partly backed
Even for sensitive skin, please give it easy, focused care every day without worry.partly backed
*Sensitive skin irritation test completed / ㈜Derma Cosmetic Skin Science Research Institutepartly backed
Eye area wrinkles improved 12.40%partly backed
Eye area puffiness relieved 21.44%partly backed
It helps improve dark circles and blemishes/freckles, brightening the eye area one layer clearer and more transparent.partly backed
Dark circles improved 13.33% (after 4 weeks of product use)partly backed
Blemishes/freckles improvement improved 8.06% (after 4 weeks of product use)partly backed
This is a vegan collagen eye patch certified by Italy's V-LABEL.partly backed
The hydrogel embossed patch containing shea butter and plant-based oils adheres perfectly to my skin and cares for it without gaps.partly backed
The trehalose in the resurrection plant increases moisture retention and delivers a moist moisture feel to the skin.partly backed
Sensitive skin relief care & skin low-irritation test completed!partly backed
Experience even stronger wrinkle improvement effects with vegan collagen X collagen boosting peptide double elasticity care.overstated
With vegan collagen made by fermenting yeast, it provides not only moisture supply but also firm, elastic skin. (Contains collagen extract)overstated
Feel the moisture filling up from deep within the skin with the dense, bouncy essence.overstated
With the 3 moisture boosters hyaluronic acid X caffeine X ceramide, it fills moisture without gaps deep into the skin, cultivating lively skin.overstated
Even sensitive skin, fill it with healthy elasticity every day without burden.overstated
My first anti-aging, Resurrection Plant Eye Patchnothing specific to check
360° All-Around Eye Carenothing specific to check
Feel the firm moisture of the resurrection plant with its strong vitality.nothing specific to check
BIOME ACTIVATE
Multi Balm Stick
It's registered in Korea as a functional cosmetic for brightening and wrinkle improvement.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#6 on the ingredient list), Bisabolol, Ascorbic Acid
Official (Korean)
11 claims, summarized
You can expect:
less visible dark spots · softer-looking fine lines · better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
Wrinkle improvement·whitening dual functional cosmeticbacked by evidence
Since this product is a balm formulation with high oil content, for oily·combination skin, use thinly on areas requiring wrinkle improvement, whitening, moisturization, etc.backed by evidence
Vegan certification completed by the Korea Vegan Standard Certification Institute.plausible, not tested
Skin irritation test completed by the Skin Science Research Institute of Derma Cosmetic Co., Ltd.plausible, not tested
Stick container that minimizes residual contentplausible, not tested
In a human application test by the Skin Science Research Institute of Derma Cosmetic Co., Ltd., after 4 weeks, skin radiance improved by 31.56%.partly backed
Even after 24 hours of use, moisture retention continues at 69.81%.partly backed
5 types of parabens, benzyl alcohol, silicone, benzophenone-3, phenoxyethanol, mineral oil, etc., 10 types.partly backed
24-hour moisture retention · skin radiance improvement · skin whitening and vitality carepartly backed
Sunflower seed oil, moringa seed oil, fermented oil, etc., High Shiny Oil Complexno supporting source found
Clean Beauty: Good Ingredientsnothing specific to check
ATOPALM
ATOPALM MLE CREAM
It's made for better barrier support.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#7 on the ingredient list), Palmitoyl Palmitamide Mea, N-Decanoyl Serinol
8 claims, summarized
You can expect:
better barrier support
Don't count on:
calmer skin · better hydration
See each claim
claims, checked
POINT 1 Skin barrier recovery* functional cream Korea's first skin barrier recovery functional cosmetic A functional cosmetic that helps improve symptoms such as itching by restoring the function of the skin barrier Ministry of Food and Drug Safety approval completedbacked by evidence
POINT3 Gentle feel Consistently gentle both when applying and after Low-irritation, weakly acidic care A weakly acidic cream that matches the pH balance of healthy skin to calm sensitive and irritated skin.partly backed
Feel the power of skin barrier recovery directly! Improvement of damaged skin barrier in physical irritation environment 35.1% Improvement of damaged skin barrier in dry environment 15.3% Noticeable sensitivity improvement effect from barrier recovery Skin sensitivity improvement 46.9% improvement Skin sensitivity improvement effect After 4 weeks of product use, 46.9% improvementno supporting source found
Comfortably soothe reddened skin. In just 1 hour, physical irritation improves With just 1 use, heat-induced redness improves 16.5% Physical irritation redness improves 27.0% Dry environment irritation redness improves 7.6%no supporting source found
Feel the moisturizing power that rises from within! Outer moisture 124.2%, inner moisture improvement 7.9% Improvement effect on outer and inner moisture in dry environment.no supporting source found
POINT2 Long-lasting, dense moisturizing power Fills deep into the skin with gap-free moisture.nothing specific to check
Soft and moist feel without irritationnothing specific to check
With a formula that melts softly upon contact with skin, it fills the skin's inner layers with moisture and finishes comfortably without stickiness.nothing specific to check
BEYOND
BEYOND Angel Aqua Ion Hyaluru Double Barrier Moisture Lotion
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#7 on the ingredient list), Panthenol, Ceramide
Illiyoon
Ceramide Fragrance-Free Vegan Lip Balm
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#7 on the ingredient list), Ceramide, Phytosphingosine
4 claims checked
claims, checked
A close-fitting inner-moisture charging lip balm usable from age 0.plausible, not tested
By micro-particulating Soy Ceramide™ to 1/4650 the size of a pore, it strengthens inner moisture by 2.16 times (based on the efficacy of the Soy Ceramide ingredient), prevents moisture evaporation and strengthens the skin barrier through an outside & inside dual moisture lock, reduces flaking and increases moisture retention to care for moist and healthy lips, provides a smooth semi-matte finish without shine and a soft adherence for peace of mind even on delicate lips, and was judged with an irritation index of 0.00 in the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, and completed dermatological·hypoallergenic tests.overstated
In the primary irritation test on sensitive skin, it was judged with an irritation index of 0.00, and completed dermatological tests and hypoallergenic tests.no supporting source found
With a smoothing melting balm texture, the more you apply, the more moist and smooth it becomes without shine, and it finishes with a non-sticky semi-matte.nothing specific to check
PHYSIOGEL
DMT Facial Moisture Barrier Cream
It's made for better hydration and better barrier support.
Key: Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter (#7 on the ingredient list), Hydrogenated Lecithin, Ceramide
Official (Korean)
2 claims, summarized
Only partly backed:
better hydration · better barrier support
See each claim
claims, checked
The nation's cream that fills moisture and protects with a barrier.partly backed
A best-seller that has continued for decades.no supporting source found

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Result	Claims
backed by evidence	2 of 13
plausible, not tested	1 of 13
partly backed	8 of 13
overstated	1 of 13
no supporting source found	1 of 13

These are counts of claims, not products. One product can name the same ingredient in several claims, and we checked each one on its own.