Herbivore Botanicals Herbivore Phoenix Rose Hip and Sea Buckthorn Deep Renewal Facial Oil
Works for
2 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Anti-aging3 ingredients credited for this claimModerate support
“Blended using Rose Hip Oil that’s rich in Omega 3, 6 and 9, your visage will be plumped for a more energised, youthful look.”
This product contains ubiquinone. 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.
Moisturizing7 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Helping to keep moisture where its meant to be, Meadowfoam Oil supports your skin’s barrier to prevent excess water loss.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: simmondsia chinensis seed oil, limnanthes alba 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).
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Also containing Trans-Retinoic Acid (Vitamin A), the oil will help with making fine lines less noticeable while brightening your skin tone, with the help of Neroli Oil, for a more evenly pigmented surface.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · 5 ingredients credited for this claimStrong support
This product contains antioxidants (ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena absolute + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~26–39%
- 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 oilRosa canina seed oil~13–19%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that helps soften the upper layer of the skin. It might have anti-oxidant properties. Might help reduce inflammation in skin and help against blemishes
More about Rosa canina seed oilLimnanthes alba seed oil~5.4–8.1%
- 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 oilSalvia hispanica seed oil~4–6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chia seed oil. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in repairing skin barrier
More about Salvia hispanica seed oilUbiquinone~2.2–3.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneHippophae rhamnoides fruit oil~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil that might somewhat help to neutralize free radicals. It could be irritating
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oilTocopherol~0.85–1.25%
- 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 TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractRosa damascena absolute~0.2–0.8%
Citrus aurantium amara flower oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower oilIngredient list view
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Rosa canina seed oil, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Salvia hispanica seed oil, Ubiquinone, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit oil, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Rosa damascena absolute, Citrus aurantium amara flower oil
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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 Phoenix Rose Hip and Sea Buckthorn Deep Renewal Facial OilYOUR PRODUCT | HerbivorePhoenix Regenerating Facial Oil | |
|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% |
| Price | $19.83 | $9.60−$10.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — |
| Irritancy | High | High |
| Drying alcohol | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Nutrient composition of rose (Rosa canina L.) seed and oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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- 4Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
- 6Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oilsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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