: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Robinson recommends seeking out washes packed with soothing, hydrating ingredients like aloe, green tea, and shea butter.
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Curie Body Wash Bars With a bit of water, Curie's new Body Wash Bars build up to a lush, frothy lather that washes away the grime of the day and leaves your skin feeling silky soft thanks to ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Its simple formula leaves out common irritants (looking at you, fragrance) and instead lets hydrating hero ingredients like shea butter and panthenol do the work.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, shea butter, hyaluronic acid and squalane
SPF Level: N/A
Coverage: Sheer-to-light coverage
Finish: Dewy
Shades: 14
Size: 1.0 fl oz.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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Annie Blackman, Allure, 20 Mar. 2025
Curie Body Wash Bars With a bit of water, Curie's new Body Wash Bars build up to a lush, frothy lather that washes away the grime of the day and leaves your skin feeling silky soft thanks to ingredients like shea butter, coconut oil, and glycerin.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 19 Mar. 2025
Its simple formula leaves out common irritants (looking at you, fragrance) and instead lets hydrating hero ingredients like shea butter and panthenol do the work.
—Jessica Kasparian, SELF, 18 Mar. 2025
Key Ingredients: Vitamin E, shea butter, hyaluronic acid and squalane
SPF Level: N/A
Coverage: Sheer-to-light coverage
Finish: Dewy
Shades: 14
Size: 1.0 fl oz.
—Kiana Murden, Vogue, 10 Mar. 2025
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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