Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil

Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Citrine Glowing Hydration Body Oil

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Anti-aging
Limnanthes alba seed oil, Tocopherol
May help
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.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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.

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%
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%
Moisturizing
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“Working to target dullness and dryness, this hydrating oil is supercharged by a blend of pure botanical oils.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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).

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%
Prunus armeniaca kernel oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin~8.9–13.4%
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%
Evens skin tone
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
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
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Prunus armeniaca kernel oil + 1 more
Works well

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

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.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~24–36%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
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

More about Caprylic/capric triglyceride
Prunus armeniaca kernel oil~8.9–13.4%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that helps soften the skin

More about Prunus armeniaca kernel oil
Limnanthes alba seed oil~5.3–7.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

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

More about Limnanthes alba seed oil
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.

More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oil
Tocopherol~2–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

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

More about Tocopherol
Prunus persica nectarina fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.45–1.05%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

More about Rosa centifolia flower extract
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

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Shared key ingredients—3 of 54 of 54 of 5
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  3. 3
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