Drunk Elephant
Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand CreamA hand cream built around Panthenol and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A hand cream built around Panthenol and Vitamin E, for hydration and barrier repair.
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USD 24.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Fatty alcohol2
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Hyaluronic acid3
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer
Benefits

Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Panthenol, Propanediol, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Barrier Repair29
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Colloidal Oatmeal, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Panthenol, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Colloidal Oatmeal, Panthenol
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Histidine, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Pantolactone, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Trehalose
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Panthenol, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Smoothing9
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol, Tridecane, Undecane
Concerns

May Trigger Acne8
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis22
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 60, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris8
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Persea Gratissima Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Isostearate, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Persea Gratissima Oil, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Arachidyl Alcohol, Behenic Acid, Behenyl Alcohol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Cetyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Myristic Acid, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil, Polyglyceryl-3 Distearate, Sodium Acetylated Hyaluronate, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetyl Alcohol, Myristic Acid, Stearic Acid, Stearyl Alcohol, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Orbignya Oleifera Seed Oil
Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Emollient
2 / 2
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii Butter →Panthenol
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Panthenol is panthenol (provitamin B5).
Learn more about Panthenol →Stearic Acid
Cleansing, Emulsion Stabilising, Fragrance, Refatting, Cleansing, Emulsifying
Stearic Acid may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Stearic Acid →Carbomer
Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Viscosity Controlling
2-Propenoic acid, polymer with 2,2-bis(hydroxymethyl)propane-1,3-diol 2-propenyl ether
Learn more about Carbomer →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Ethylhexylglycerin
Deodorant, Skin Conditioning
Ethylhexylglycerin is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Ethylhexylglycerin →
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