Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream versus Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream .
Published on May 15, 2023
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe hand cream. They have a total of 14 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
Hand Cream
Moisturizers designed to be used on hands.
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Ingredient Info
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream 28 ingredients
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream 23 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Contains Fragrance
Ingredients in this product that are forms of fragrance:
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream 28 ingredients
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream 23 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream 28 ingredients
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream 23 ingredients
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Glycerin • Methylpropanediol • Cocos Nucifera Oil • Cetearyl Alcohol • Pentylene Glycol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil • Centella Asiatica Extract • Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract • Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract • Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract • Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract • Chamomilla Recutita Flower Extract • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Ceramide Ns • Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract • Pulsatilla Koreana Extract • Usnea Barbata Extract • Butylene Glycol • Carbomer • Arginine • Xanthan Gum • Adenosine
Water • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter 10% • Glycerin • Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride • Olea Europaea Fruit Oil 2% • Cetearyl Alcohol • Sodium Hyaluronate • Panthenol • Cetearyl Olivate • Sorbitan Olivate • Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract • Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract • Pulsatilla Koreana Extract • Usnea Barbata Extract • 1,2-Hexanediol • Caprylyl Glycol • Carbomer • Arginine • Butylene Glycol • Tocopherol • Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil • Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil • Pelargonium Graveolens Flower Oil
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Ingredients Explained
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Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 2.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
Within a product, Caprylic Triglyceride can thicken the product and make spreadability easier by dissolving clumping compounds. An added benefit of Caprylic Triglyceride is its antioxidant properties.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid. Caprylic Triglyceride has not been found to be toxic for human use in concentrations under 50%.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 3.
Cetearyl alcohol is a mixture of two fatty alcohols: cetyl alcohol and stearyl alcohol. It is mainly used as an emulsifier. Emulsifiers help prevent the separation of oils and products. Due to its composition, it can also be used to thicken a product or help create foam.
Cetearyl alcohol is an emollient. Emollients help soothe and hydrate the skin by trapping moisture.
Studies show Cetearyl alcohol is non-toxic and non-irritating. The FDA allows products labeled "alcohol-free" to have fatty alcohols.
This ingredient is usually derived from plant oils such as palm, vegetable, or coconut oils. There is debate on whether this ingredient will cause acne.
Due to the fatty acid base, this ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl AlcoholBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 7.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.
Cetearyl Olivate is an emulsifier and texture enhancer. It is derived from the fatty acids of olive oil and Cetearyl alcohol, and is biodegradable.
As an emulsifier, it is used to prevent oils and waters from separating. It can also
Manufacturers use the name Olivem 1000. This ingredient has been found to preserve the natural microbiome of skin. Having a healthy microbiome helps keep our skin healthy and protects against harmful bacteria. This ingredient is grouped with Sorbitan Olivate under the name Olivem 1000.
Learn more about Cetearyl OlivateBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 9.
Sorbitan Olivate is created from the fatty acids in olive oil and sorbitol.
Sorbitan Olivate is an oil in water emulsifier. It helps stabilize a product by preventing oils and waters from separating. Sorbitan Olivate also helps hydrate the skin.
Manufacturers sell sorbitan olivate under the name OliveM 1000. OliveM 1000 a multifunctional ingredient. It is self-emulsifying. According to a manufacturer, OliveM 1000 does not disrupt natural skin biome.
Learn more about Sorbitan OlivateBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 10.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Extract is from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract comes from the Japanese Pepper, also known as the Prickly Ash. This plant is native to the Korean peninsula and Japan.
The pepper has antioxidant properties. It may help reduce the signs of aging.
For those with fragrance sensitivities, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract contains limonene.
If you have concerns, we recommend speaking with a professional about using this ingredient.
The Japanese Pepper is related to the Sichuan Pepper.
Learn more about Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit ExtractBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 21.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 12.
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract comes from the Korean pasque flower. This flower is used in traditional Korean medicine.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 22.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.
We don't have a description for Usnea Barbata Extract.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 23.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 14.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 24.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 19.
Carbomer is a polymer of acrylic acid. Its main role is to create gel consistency within products.
Carbomer is commonly found in many types of cosmetics products. It is found to be safe in concentrations up to 15%. However, a high amount of carbomer can cause pilling or balling up of products. Most products contain 1% of less of carbomer.
Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 25.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 17.
Arginine is an amino acid that is important for human development. Your body uses is it to produce hair keratin and skin collagen.
As a cosmetic ingredient, Arginine has antioxidant properties and can also help repair damaged skin. This ingredient is derived either synthetically or from animals.
Arginine isn't fungal acne safe when used in the presence of other lipids (fats, fatty acids, oils, esters, etc). Oils and fats occur naturally within the skin, so take caution when using Arginine if you're prone to fungal acne.
Learn more about ArginineBenton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 26.
Benton Shea Butter & Olive Hand Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.
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Benton Shea Butter & Coconut Hand Cream 28 ingredients
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