Drunk Elephant
Therabu™ Buttered Reparative Hand Cream
A hand cream built around Panthenol and Colloidal oatmeal, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 24.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
How to use
Apply to hands as often as needed. For best results, apply after washing hands.
What's inside
Ingredients List
23 trigger at least one check · 21 trigger none
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
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
Colloidal oatmeal2
Finely milled oat — an FDA-recognised skin protectant.
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
Smoothing16
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Caprylyl Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetearyl Olivate, Cholesterol, Citric Acid, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Glyceryl Stearates, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Anti-Pollution6
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Colloidal Oatmeal, Glycerin, Tocopherol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
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
Ingredients Explained
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Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter
Emollient, Humectant, Occlusive
Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Butter →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 →Glyceryl Stearates
Emollient
Glyceryl Stearates isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearates →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →