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 Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 12.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
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 alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
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
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair12
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing8
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C10-18 Triglycerides, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Glyceryl Stearate, Squalane
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 Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, C10-18 Triglycerides, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Glucoside, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
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
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
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
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Dicaprylyl Carbonate (in both products)
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
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
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cleansing
0 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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.
Dicaprylyl Carbonate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Carbonic Acid, Dicaprylyl Ester
Learn more about Dicaprylyl Carbonate →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Caprylyl Glycol
Deodorant, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Caprylyl Glycol is the diol that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Caprylyl Glycol →
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