Cocoa Butter Formula
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Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula scores 7.3/9.8 overall. It ranks highest in low irritation risk (9.5) and ingredient transparency (8.8).
✶ Hero ingredients
Plant extract
Strongest occlusive — locks in moisture
Glycol-based humectant
Score breakdown
Estimated — based on ingredient analysis. Scores refine as user reviews are added.
Scores last verified: July 2026
What makes Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula stand out
Palmer’s Cocoa Butter Formula is a solid moisturiser with an overall score of 7.3/9.8. it delivers a well-rounded formulation that balances efficacy with gentleness. The formula leads with Theobroma Cacao Extract, Propylene Glycol Stearate, Cetyl Alcohol — ingredients that actively target skin concerns.
It performs well on hydration (8.5) and low irritation risk (9.5). On the flip side, active ingredient concentration is on the lighter side.
Is this right for you?
Great for
- ✓Dry or dehydrated skin — strong moisture-binding profile
- ✓Sensitive skin — low irritation risk with a gentle formulation
- ✓Safety-conscious shoppers — clean formulation with minimal flags
May not suit
- ⚠Those seeking potent actives — this leans more maintenance than treatment
Key ingredients
- ✶Theobroma Cacao Extract
Works on your skin — #2 in the INCI list
- ✶Propylene Glycol Stearate
Draws in moisture — #4 in the INCI list
- ✶Cetyl Alcohol
Softens and smooths — #5 in the INCI list
- ✶Cocos Nucifera Oil
Softens and smooths — #6 in the INCI list
- ✶Propylene Glycol
Draws in moisture — #7 in the INCI list
Full ingredient list
36 ingredients — listed in INCI order (highest concentration first)
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Ingredient breakdown
- Softens and smooths11
- Other ingredient6
- Holds the formula together6
- Works on your skin4
- Draws in moisture3
- Keeps the product fresh2
- Locks moisture in1
- Formula balancers1
- Added scent1
- Added colour1