Beauty Comparison
Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream

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Burt's Bees

Lavender & Honey Hand Cream

hand cream · 28.3 g · Body

Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream is free of essential oils, drying alcohol, sulfates, silicones, parabens and MI / MCI, going by its full 40-ingredient list, with glycerin, lactic acid and shea butter. List checked November 5, 2026.

The catch: it contains fragrance (Parfum) and labelled fragrance allergens (Citronellol, Coumarin).

  • Contains fragrance
  • No essential oils
  • Contains labelled fragrance allergens
  • No drying alcohol
  • Sulfate-free
  • Silicone-free
  • Paraben-free
  • No MI/MCI

Listed on Amazon in: United Kingdom

Key ingredients in Lavender & Honey Hand Cream

  • Glycerin

    A classic humectant that keeps skin hydrated.

  • Lactic acid (AHA)

    A gentler, hydrating exfoliant.

  • Shea butter

    A rich emollient for dry skin and hair.

  • Vitamin E

    An antioxidant that protects the formula and the skin.

Full ingredient list, decoded

40 ingredients, in label order (highest amount first; below about 1% the order is free).

  1. 1AquaAqua is the INCI name for water, the main base of many creams, lotions and cleansers…
  2. 2GlycerinGlycerin is a clear, thick, odorless liquid that pulls water into the skin and helps…
  3. 3Cetyl AlcoholCetyl Alcohol is a waxy fatty alcohol that softens skin and helps creams and lotions…
  4. 4Cocos Nucifera OilCoconut oil is a plant oil pressed from coconut meat that mainly softens skin and hair…
  5. 5Helianthus Annus Seed Oil
  6. 6Adansonia Digitata Oil
  7. 7Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideA light, plant-derived oil made from coconut or palm kernel fatty acids and glycerin.…
  8. 8ParfumAroma is a label term for a scent blend added to a product to give it a pleasant smell.Fragrance
  9. 9Lavandula Agustifolia Flower Extract
  10. 10Mel
  11. 11Butyrospermum Parkii ButterA rich fat pressed from the kernels of the African shea tree, used to soften and smooth…
  12. 12Simmondsia Chinensis Butter
  13. 13Theobroma Grandiflorum Seed Butter
  14. 14Cera AlbaCera Alba is beeswax, a natural wax made by honeybees. It thickens formulas and helps…
  15. 15Ricinus Communis Seed OilA thick, pale oil pressed from the seeds of the castor plant. It mainly softens and…
  16. 16Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil
  17. 17Cucurbita Pepo Seed Oil
  18. 18Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
  19. 19Halianthus Annus Seed Wax
  20. 20TocopherolTocopherol is vitamin E, a fat-soluble antioxidant. Its main job is to slow the…
  21. 21Jojoba Esters
  22. 22Hydrogenated Castor Oik
  23. 23Glycine Soja OilA plant oil taken from soybean seeds. Its main job is as an emollient, a conditioning…
  24. 24Polyglycerin-3
  25. 25Biosaccharide Gum-1
  26. 26Glyceryl Stearate CitrateA mild emulsifier made by combining glycerin, stearic acid and citric acid. It helps…
  27. 27Stearic AcidStearic acid is a solid, waxy fatty acid that comes from animal and plant fats. It…
  28. 28Sucrose Stearate
  29. 29Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate
  30. 30Magnesium Aluminum Silicate
  31. 31Sucrose Polystearate
  32. 32Xanthan GumXanthan Gum is a thickener and stabilizer made by fermenting sugar with a bacterium. It…
  33. 33ArginineArginine is an amino acid, one of the natural building blocks of proteins. In hair…
  34. 34Lactic AcidLactic acid is an alpha hydroxy acid, a mild acid that loosens dead skin cells and…
  35. 35PhenoxyethanolA synthetic preservative that helps stop bacteria, yeast and mold from growing in…
  36. 36CitronellolCitronellol is a fragrance ingredient found naturally in plants like rose and…Labelled fragrance allergens
  37. 37CoumarinCoumarin is a naturally occurring aromatic compound with a sweet, hay-like scent, used…Labelled fragrance allergens
  38. 38GeraniolGeraniol is a fragrance molecule found naturally in plants like roses and geraniums. It…Labelled fragrance allergens
  39. 39LimoneneLimonene is a natural scent molecule found in citrus peel oils. It gives products a…Labelled fragrance allergens
  40. 40linalool Parfum naturel

Source: Burt's Bees product page, burtsbees.co.uk/product/lavender-honey-hand-cream/, retrieved November 5, 2026.

Every flag we check

CheckResultIngredients found
FragranceContainsParfum (#8)
Essential oilsNone listed—
Labelled fragrance allergensContainsCitronellol (#36), Coumarin (#37), Geraniol (#38), Limonene (#39)
Drying alcoholNone listed—
SulfatesNone listed—
SiliconesNone listed—
ParabensNone listed—
MI / MCINone listed—
Formaldehyde releasersNone listed—
Mineral oil & petrolatumNone listed—
LanolinNone listed—
Chemical UV filtersNone listed—

Frequently asked questions

Is Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream fragrance-free?

No. Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream contains Parfum (ingredient 8 of 40).

Does Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream contain silicones, sulfates or parabens?

Silicones: none listed. Sulfates: none listed. Parabens: none listed.

What is Burt's Bees Lavender & Honey Hand Cream good for?

By its ingredient list it fits mi allergy, pregnancy, dry skin and dehydrated skin: it passes every free-from rule we set for those needs. Key ingredients: Glycerin, Lactic acid (AHA), Shea butter and Vitamin E.

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