: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Also inside are caffeine, oat seed extract, shea butter, and adenosine to soften lines and smooth crepey texture.
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The formula blends niacinamide, essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and Centella asiatica extract into a base of luxe shea butter to restore and strengthen the lips’ delicate skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 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
Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
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Deanna Pai, Vogue, 27 Oct. 2025
The formula blends niacinamide, essential ceramides, hyaluronic acid, and Centella asiatica extract into a base of luxe shea butter to restore and strengthen the lips’ delicate skin.
—Christa Joanna Lee, Allure, 25 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
Some manufacturers are also re-formulating products to keep costs down, including replacing cocoa with shea butter or palm oil and incorporating peanut butter, caramel, and wafers to reduce cocoa content.
—Liz Regalia, Parents, 17 Oct. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 6 Nov. 2025.
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