: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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Prime lips for a perfectly smooth, even application using the 3-in-1 Lip Scrub pen, which gently scrubs away dead skin with super-fine sugar granules and keeps lips hydrated with nourishing shea butter and algae.
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
The lip balm, on the other hand, blends cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter, offering a nourishing — albeit tangy — formula.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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ABC News, 19 May 2026
The lip balm, on the other hand, blends cocoa butter, coconut oil and shea butter, offering a nourishing — albeit tangy — formula.
—Kaleigh Werner, Footwear News, 15 May 2026
The buildable, glossy pigments are cushioned with shea butter, squalane, and passionfruit extract for long-lasting moisture.
—Jailynn Taylor, Allure, 10 May 2026
And as should be requisite in this field, a dense base of shea butter and humectants like hyaluronic acid give your skin immediate replenishment and firmness.
—Adam Hurly, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 21 May. 2026.
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