: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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While the formula taps caffeine’s depuffing powers, glycerin draws in hydration, shea butter locks it in, and rice extract helps smooth and soften delicate undereyes.
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The formula contains an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, Murumuru seed butter, and shea butter, a combination that not only repairs dry, chapped lips, but also provides up to eight hours of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Also inside are caffeine, oat seed extract, shea butter, and adenosine to soften lines and smooth crepey texture.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Packed with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and glycerin, this formula helps prevent seasonal dryness and keeps skin feeling soft and supple, especially for those with mature complexions.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 3 Nov. 2025
The formula contains an antioxidant-rich berry fruit complex, Murumuru seed butter, and shea butter, a combination that not only repairs dry, chapped lips, but also provides up to eight hours of moisture.
—Alicia Geigel, Southern Living, 30 Oct. 2025
Also inside are caffeine, oat seed extract, shea butter, and adenosine to soften lines and smooth crepey texture.
—Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
Packed with moisturizing ingredients like shea butter and glycerin, this formula helps prevent seasonal dryness and keeps skin feeling soft and supple, especially for those with mature complexions.
—Toni Sutton, PEOPLE, 24 Oct. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.
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