: a pale solid fat from the seeds of the shea tree used in food, soap, and candles
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The Magic Cream is packed with powerhouse ingredients like hyaluronic acid and shea butter to deeply hydrate, and vitamins C and E to brighten and protect your skin.
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Lastly, Dupré takes the Dew More Barrier-Boosting Moisturizer made with shea butter.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, shea butter, glycerin, and marula oil add hydration to prevent chaffing or over-exfoliation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
The formula is richer than a typical lotion thanks to shea butter, but it’s designed to absorb gradually overnight rather than leaving skin feeling coated.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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Kyra Surgent, InStyle, 1 Apr. 2026
Lastly, Dupré takes the Dew More Barrier-Boosting Moisturizer made with shea butter.
—Skyler Caruso, PEOPLE, 1 Apr. 2026
Meanwhile, shea butter, glycerin, and marula oil add hydration to prevent chaffing or over-exfoliation.
—Conçetta Ciarlo, Vogue, 29 Mar. 2026
The formula is richer than a typical lotion thanks to shea butter, but it’s designed to absorb gradually overnight rather than leaving skin feeling coated.
—Hana Hong, Glamour, 25 Mar. 2026
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“Shea butter.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/shea%20butter. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.
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