Physicians Formula bitter butter
Physicians Formula physicians formula bitter butter lists 30 ingredients on its label, 30 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Talc
- Alumina
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica
- Dimethiconol Stearate
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Polybutene
- Phenoxyethanol
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Hexylene Glycol
- Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Tin Oxide
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Tocopherol
- Lecithin
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Citric Acid
- Citral
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Ci 77492
- Ci 77499)
- Titanium Dioxide
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of formaldehyde releasersContains siliconesContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Waxy solid containing talc and mineral particles for a matte feel, enriched with shea butter. Mild polyol-based preservation. Factory note: High inorganic filler load demands precise mixing to prevent clumping; despite 'gentle' claims, high allergen profile necessitates rigorous patch testing.E · AI inference · to be verified
Key ingredients
- ABRASIVE
- TalcAlumina
- BULKING
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- ANTICAKING
- Mica
- SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT
- Dimethiconol StearateOctyldodecyl Stearoyl StearateAstrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- BINDING
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
Other ingredients
Fragrance/ParfumPolybutenePhenoxyethanolLauroyl LysineCaprylyl GlycolEthylhexylglycerinHexylene GlycolAstrocaryum Tucuma Seed ButterTheobroma Grandiflorum Seed ButterTin OxideTriethoxycaprylylsilaneTocopherolLecithinAscorbyl PalmitateGlyceryl StearateGlyceryl OleateCitric AcidCitralIron Oxides (Ci 77491Ci 77492Ci 77499)Titanium Dioxide
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Talc | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, SKIN PROTECTING, SLIP MODIFIER · 限制 III/59 | 0 · 1 | Yellow |
| Alumina | ABRASIVE, ABSORBENT, ANTICAKING, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Synthetic Fluorphlogopite | BULKING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Mica | ANTICAKING, BULKING, COLORANT, OPACIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Dimethiconol Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Isostearyl Neopentanoate | BINDING, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Fragrance/Parfum | 香精 | 1 · – | Yellow |
| Polybutene | BINDING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Lauroyl Lysine | HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | — | Green |
| Caprylyl Glycol | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, HAIR CONDITIONING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 3 · – | Green |
| Hexylene Glycol | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, PERFUMING | 3 · 2 | Green |
| Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tin Oxide | ABRASIVE, BULKING, OPACIFYING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · – | Green |
| Triethoxycaprylylsilane | BINDING | 0 · – | Green |
| Tocopherol | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS, SKIN CONDITIONING - OCCLUSIVE | 0 · – | Green |
| Lecithin | ANTISTATIC, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · – | Green |
| Ascorbyl Palmitate | ANTIOXIDANT, FRAGRANCE | — | Green |
| Glyceryl Stearate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · – | Green |
| Glyceryl Oleate | SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, PERFUMING | 0 · – | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 2 · – | Green |
| Citral | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING, FLAVOURING · 限制 III/70 | 3 · – | Yellow |
| Iron Oxides (Ci 77491 | COLORANT | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77492 | COLORANT · 限制 IV/136 | 0 · – | Green |
| Ci 77499) | COLORANT · 限制 IV/137 | — | Green |
| Titanium Dioxide | UV FILTER · 附录 VI · 最高浓度 25%* *: In case of combined use of Titanium Dioxide and Titanium Dioxide (nano), the sum shall not exceed the limit given in column g (Maximum concentration in ready for use preparation) · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
The comedogenic column only shows scores with a published source. A blank means "no public source", not "non-comedogenic".
Ingredients explained
Each note carries its evidence level: C comes from official inventories (NMPA names, CosIng functions, annex restrictions); E is AI inference nobody has checked yet — treat it as a candidate. How we grade evidence →
- Talc
- Inorganic mineral powder for texture and oil absorption; must be asbestos-free; fineness affects skin feel and safety, avoid inhalation.B · Third-party verified
- Alumina
- Alumina, inorganic abrasive/thickener; nano-grade requires inhalation risk assessment.B · Third-party verified
- Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
- Mica filler at 1-10%; luster/thickening, inert, verify mineral purity, no public comedogenic data.B · Third-party verified
- Mica
- Mineral colorant for pearlescence; heavy metal screening requiredE · AI inference · to be verified
- Dimethiconol Stearate
- Silicone emollient providing slip and sheen; low concentration, ensure solubility with oil phase.B · Third-party verified
- Isostearyl Neopentanoate
- Isostearyl neopentanoate; ester-based emulsion stabilizer and humectant; light texture, improves spreadability.B · Third-party verified
- Octyldodecyl Stearoyl Stearate
- Ester emollient for silky feel and thickening; 1-5%, avoid acidic systemsB · Third-party verified
- Astrocaryum Murumuru Seed Butter
- Plant oil for emollience and conditioning; high lipid content, pair with emulsifiersB · Third-party verified
- Fragrance/Parfum
- Fragrance mixture for odor; complex composition with potential allergens, use with caution in sensitive or children's products.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Polybutene
- Polybutene for film forming and thickening; high-viscosity inert polymer used in setting sprays or gels.B · Third-party verified
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerinC · Official source
- Lauroyl Lysine
- Lauroyl lysine, amino-acid surfactant derivative, mild foaming; often blended to lower irritation.B · Third-party verified
- Caprylyl Glycol
- Polyol conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–3%; emollient feel, often paired with 1,2-hexanediolC · Official source
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feelC · Official source
- Hexylene Glycol
- Polyol solvent and humectant with penetration enhancement; limit concentration to avoid irritation, no specific allergen tagB · Third-party verified
- Astrocaryum Tucuma Seed Butter
- Tucuma nut butter for skin emollience; no comedogenic dataE · AI inference · to be verified
- Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
- Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, an occlusive emollient; heavy texture, higher comedogenic risk, best for body.B · Third-party verified
- Tin Oxide
- Inorganic mineral pigment providing opacity and suspension; requires skin safety assessment, typically used in sunscreens or powder colorants.B · Third-party verified
- Triethoxycaprylylsilane
- Silane coupling agent at 0.1-0.5%; enhances inorganic filler adhesion, trace use, low toxicity, avoid direct contact with aqueous systems.B · Third-party verified
- Tocopherol
- Natural antioxidant (vitamin E) at 0.1–1%; prone to oxidation, store protected from lightC · Official source
- Lecithin
- Phospholipid emulsifier at 1-5%; biocompatible, moisturizing/antioxidant, prone to oxidation (add TBHQ), mild for sensitive skin.B · Third-party verified
- Ascorbyl Palmitate
- Ascorbyl palmitate, lipophilic Vit C ester, antioxidant; oxidizes, needs light/air protection.B · Third-party verified
- Glyceryl Stearate
- Emulsifier at 1-3%; may require acid to prevent saponificationC · Official source
- Glyceryl Oleate
- Glyceride-based emulsifier and emolient with mild perfuming properties.B · Third-party verified
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pHB · Third-party verified
- Citral
- Citral; citrus fragrance component, listed EU allergen, high phototoxicity risk, strict concentration limits apply.C · Official source
- Iron Oxides (Ci 77491
- Inorganic colorant at suitable amounts; provides red/pink tones, high levels may look dirty, aids physical sun protectionE · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77492
- Iron oxide red; stable inorganic pigment, non-toxic; ensure dispersion to prevent sedimentation.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Ci 77499)
- Inorganic colorant manganese dioxide used in cosmetics; restricted use component subject to regulatory limits.E · AI inference · to be verified
- Titanium Dioxide
- Physical UV filter and colorant up to 25%; nano form requires attentionC · Official source
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-17. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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