Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil
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MoisturizingSqualane, Limnanthes alba seed oil + 5 moreWorks
“Infused with adaptogens like Shiitake Mushroom and Ashwagandha R oot, t his fast-absorbing, lightweight facial oil helps to nourish and hydrate skin while protecting against e n vironmental stressors.”
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 oilNot delivered
“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 claimNot delivered
“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~25–38%
- 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~5.7–8.5%
- 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 oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.5–6.7%
- 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~3–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.3–3.4%
- 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~1.9–2.8%
- 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~1.2–1.8%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateHelichrysum stoechas flower extract~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cannabis sativa seed extract~0.55–1.25%
Melia azadirachta leaf extract~0.4–0.9%
- 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~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might be helpful to neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Melia azadirachta flower extractAmino esters-1~0.2–0.75%
- 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~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Eggplant fruit extract. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Solanum melongena fruit extractAloe barbadensis flower extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Aloe barbadensis flower extractOcimum sanctum leaf extract~0.1–0.35%
- 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~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Canbe irritating
More about Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extractCurcuma longa root extract~0.05–0.1%
- 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~0.05–0.15%
- 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, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Withania somnifera root extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Lentinus edodes extract, Borago officinalis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Helichrysum stoechas flower extract, Cannabis sativa seed extract, Melia azadirachta leaf extract, Melia azadirachta flower extract, Amino esters-1, Coccinia indica fruit extract, Solanum melongena fruit extract, Aloe barbadensis flower extract, Ocimum sanctum leaf extract, Ocimum basilicum flower/leaf extract, Curcuma longa root extract, Corallina officinalis extract
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Herbivore BotanicalsHerbivore Emerald Deep Moisture Glow OilYOUR PRODUCT | HerbivoreEmerald Deep Moisture Glow Oil | Ida wargUltra hydration blue tansy oil | e.l.f. Cosmeticse.f. All The Feels Facial Oil | |
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| Match | — | 46% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | $60.00 | $48.00−$12.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil | Bisabolol | Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil |
| Irritancy | High | High | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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