Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil

Name: Herbivore Botanicals - Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil
Brand: Herbivore Botanicals

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

2 of 3 advertised claims delivered

Moisturizing

5 ingredients credited for this claim

Good support

What the product description says

“Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil”

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This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, simmondsia chinensis seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~8.9–13.4%

Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~24–36%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.3–7.9%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.~4.1–6.1%

TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2–3%

Anti-aging

2 ingredients credited for this claim

Moderate support

What the product description says

“The addition of Rosehip Oil, which is rich in Omega Fatty Acids 3, 6 and 9, creates a plump, firm aesthetic, allowing your skin to look more radiant and youthful.”

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This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2–3%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.3–7.9%

Evens skin tone

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What the product description says

“Antioxidant-packed Vitamin A creates a powerful barrier against harsh external aggressors, while also brightening and balancing skin tone, minimising the appearance of discolouration.”

Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

Anti-oxidation

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Strong support

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~2–3%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~5.3–7.9%

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilEffect: LowAn emollient that helps soften the skin~8.9–13.4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract

Medium risk

We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil—High~0.6–1.35%est.

Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.45–1.05%est.

Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~24–36%est.

Prunus armeniaca kernel oilAn emollient that helps soften the skinMedium~8.9–13.4%est.

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilSoftens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.Medium~4.1–6.1%est.

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~24–36%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~8.9–13.4%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~5.3–7.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

This oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~4.1–6.1%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.

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Tocopherol~2–3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

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Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizingAnti-aging

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Prunus persica nectarina fruit extract~1.3–1.9%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.6–1.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.45–1.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopherol, Prunus persica nectarina fruit extract, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Rosa centifolia flower extract