Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Corallina officinalis extract + 7 moreGood evidence
“Designed for oily, combination or blemish-prone skin types, this luxurious oil helps to balance and decongest your complexion while ensuring it remains hydrated and nourished.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus 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).
Anti-agingLimnanthes alba seed oil, TocopherolWeak evidence
“Jojoba and kukui nut oils combine to hydrate and balance, while squalane locks in moisture and helps to protect against the appearance of hyperpigmentation and premature fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Jojoba and kukui nut oils combine to hydrate and balance, while squalane locks in moisture and helps to protect against the appearance of hyperpigmentation and premature fine lines.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Withania somnifera root extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Squalane~26–38%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneLimnanthes alba seed oil~6.4–9.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilCannabis sativa seed oil~4.7–7.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that due to its high linoleic acid content can help strengthen skin's barrier function and soften its upper layer
More about Cannabis sativa seed oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.4–5.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 triglycerideWithania somnifera root extract~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilLentinus edodes extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Borago officinalis seed oil~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant oil that is effective in reducing irritation in skin, restore the barrier function and support its hydration
More about Borago officinalis seed oilTocopherol~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 TocopherolHelichrysum stoechas flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has anti-bacterial properties. Can be used to preserve the product. Can be irritating
More about Melia azadirachta leaf extractMelia azadirachta flower extract~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAmino esters-1~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coccinia indica fruit extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect helping neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Coccinia indica fruit extractSolanum melongena fruit extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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 oilOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that is rich in a fragrance compound eugenol that is a frequent allergen and can be irritating. It might also contain anti-oxidants to help neutralize free radicals
More about Ocimum sanctum leaf extractOcimum basilicum flower/leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can contain an active compound curcumin, that may have some anti-inflammatory properties when applied to the skin, but solid research is lacking and the typical concentration used in skincare products is too low. Can be an irritant
More about Curcuma longa root extractCorallina officinalis extract~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might contain antioxidants
More about Corallina officinalis extractIngredient list view
Squalane, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Cannabis sativa seed oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Withania somnifera root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lentinus edodes extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopherol, Helichrysum stoechas flower extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Hemp (Cannabis sativa L.) as a Resource for Green Cosmeticstandfonline.com
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- 5Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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