Butter
What Butter is & what it does
In an INCI ingredient list, Butter generally refers to a soft, semi-solid plant-derived fat used to enrich a formula, with the specific source named alongside it in most cases. In creams and balms it works as a rich emollient and occlusive that softens skin and helps reduce moisture loss by forming a protective layer. Its naturally thick, melt-on- contact texture also helps give products a cushiony, nourishing feel.
What does Butter do in skincare?
In an ingredient list, Butter usually refers to a soft plant-derived fat used to enrich a formula, with the specific source typically named alongside it. It works as a rich emollient and occlusive that softens skin and helps reduce moisture loss by forming a protective layer. Its melt-on-contact texture gives products a cushiony, nourishing feel.
Is Butter comedogenic?
Whether a cosmetic butter is comedogenic depends on the specific source, since different plant butters sit at different points on the comedogenic scale. Rich, occlusive butters can feel heavy and may not suit very acne-prone skin. Patch testing and choosing the texture to your skin type is sensible.
Is Butter vegan?
A cosmetic ingredient listed as a plant butter is plant-derived and therefore generally vegan, but the term Butter can in principle also describe animal-derived fats. Because the origin depends on the named source, the safest approach is to check the full INCI source or the brand's vegan claim.
Sunscreens with Butter
We rate 6 sunscreens that contain it:
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Bionike Aknet Acteen Sun - Cream-Gel 50+
86/100
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CeraVe Facial Moistrusing Lotion SPF 50
83/100
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Good Molecules Moisturizing SPF
73/100
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Melanu skincare Illuminate And Protect SPF 35
71/100
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Dr Cellio Snail Whitening Sun Cream SPF50+ Pa+++
61/100
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Every Man Jack Face Lotion Daily Sun Protection Spf 20
49/100