Burt's Bees
Burt's Bees was founded in 1984 in Maine by beekeeper Burt Shavitz and artist Roxanne Quimby, who began making candles from surplus beeswax and later developed a lip balm that became one of the most recognized natural personal care products in America. The brand grew from a roadside stand into a natural body care empire built on beeswax, honey, and plant-based ingredients. Clorox acquired Burt's Bees in 2007 for approximately $925 million. The original Beeswax Lip Balm remains the brand's iconic product and one of the bestselling lip balms globally. Burt's Bees has expanded into skincare, body care, baby care, and oral care while maintaining its commitment to natural ingredients and responsible sourcing.
Brand Philosophy
Burt's Bees operates on the principle that nature has the answers. Products are formulated with natural ingredients, with the brand committed to maintaining a high percentage of natural origin content across its range. The beehive serves as both literal ingredient source and philosophical metaphor -- the brand values community, sustainability, and working in harmony with nature.
Consumers seeking natural, bee-derived skincare and body care at accessible pricing. A trusted entry point for those transitioning to natural products.
- Beeswax Lip Balm -- one of the world's bestselling lip balms
- Beeswax and honey-based formulations
- Founded by a beekeeper from a Maine roadside stand
- Natural personal care pioneer since 1984
- Sensitive skin care with natural ingredients
- Bakuchiol
- Sodium Hyaluronate (Hyaluronic Acid)
- Tocopherol (Vitamin E)
- Hydrolyzed F-Fucoidan
- Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Burt's Bees at a Glance
Strongest Categories
Burt's Bees performs best in: Anti-Aging Treatment (1 product, avg 78/100); Moisturizer (1 product, avg 78/100).
Best Conditions Served
Across all products, Burt's Bees scores highest for: Eczema-Prone Skin (avg 88/100); Sensitive Skin (avg 86/100); Combination Skin (avg 80/100). If your primary concern is one of these conditions, Burt's Bees products are particularly worth considering.
Certifications
Common certifications include Non-Comedogenic, Leaping Bunny Certified (Cruelty-Free), Dermatologist-Tested, 98.6% Natural Origin, Formulated Without Parabens, Phthalates, Petrolatum, SLS, National Eczema Association Seal of Acceptance.
Best Burt's Bees by Skin Condition
The highest-scoring Burt's Bees product for each condition we evaluate.
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream
Burt's Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream
Burt's Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum
Burt's Bees Renewal Intensive Firming Serum
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream
Burt's Bees Sensitive Night Cream