Herbivore Botanicals

Herbivore Botanicals Rose Quartz Illuminating Body Oil

Name: Herbivore Botanicals - Rose Quartz Illuminating Body Oil
Brand: Herbivore Botanicals

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Squalane, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 6 more

Good evidence

What the product description says

“Concentrated Moisture .”

Source: Carbon Beauty

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: butyrospermum parkii butter, cocos nucifera 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).

SqualaneKey activeEffect: HighAn 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.~2.8–4.2%

Butyrospermum parkii butterKey activeEffect: HighA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.8%

Camellia oleifera seed oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~6.5–9.7%

Cocos nucifera oilKey activeEffect: HighAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic~1.3–2%

Euphorbia cerifera ceraKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture~0.5–1.15%

Limnanthes alba seed oilKey activeEffect: HighThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.85–1.25%

Simmondsia chinensis seed oilKey activeEffect: 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.~3.9–5.8%

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~1.5–2.3%

Anti-oxidation

Not advertised by the brand · Tocopherol, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 2 more

Strong evidence

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~1.5–2.3%

Butyrospermum parkii butterEffect: LowA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals~1.2–1.8%

Camellia oleifera seed oilEffect: LowAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finish~6.5–9.7%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.85–1.25%

Anti-aging

Not advertised by the brand · Butyrospermum parkii butter, Tocopherol + 1 more

Moderate evidence

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~1.5–2.3%

Limnanthes alba seed oilEffect: LowThis oil's cmposition is closest to rapeseed oil. It is a very stable oil and serves as an emoillient~0.85–1.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

2 strong irritants: Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Rosa damascena absolute

Medium risk

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

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Jasminum grandiflorum flower extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.85%est.

Rosa damascena absoluteA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.45%est.

Camellia oleifera seed oilAn emollient that does not leave a greasy finishMedium~6.5–9.7%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~3.9–5.8%est.

Euphorbia cerifera ceraHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's textureMedium~0.5–1.15%est.

Comedogenic

3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale

3 flagged

These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.

IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount

Cocos nucifera oilAn emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic3/5~1.3–2%est.

Butyrospermum parkii butterA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals3/5~1.2–1.8%est.

Hydrogenated soybean oil—2/5~2.1–3.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Capric triglycerides

Not recognized

Orchid root extract~23–34%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Camellia oleifera seed oil~6.5–9.7%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

An emollient that does not leave a greasy finish

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Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~3.9–5.8%

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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Squalane~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Hydrogenated soybean oil~2.1–3.2%

Comedogenic 2/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 2/5

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Tocopherol~1.5–2.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

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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Cocos nucifera oil~1.3–2%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic

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Butyrospermum parkii butter~1.2–1.8%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-oxidation

A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals

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Limnanthes alba seed oil~0.85–1.25%

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

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Euphorbia cerifera cera~0.5–1.15%

Key activeIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and thickens the product's texture

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Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract~0.35–0.85%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Mica~0.3–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Titanium dioxide~0.3–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sun protection

Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin

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Rosa damascena absolute~0.1–0.45%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Camp siddha vepuvillai karushalai yenai red

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Ingredient list view

Unknown, Orchid root extract, Camellia oleifera seed oil, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Squalane, Hydrogenated soybean oil, Tocopherol, Cocos nucifera oil, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Limnanthes alba seed oil, Euphorbia cerifera cera, Jasminum grandiflorum flower extract, Mica, Titanium dioxide, Rosa damascena absolute, Unknown

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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
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
3
Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Candelilla Wax, Carnauba Wax, Japan Wax, and Beeswax purelyprofessional.dk

Herbivore BotanicalsRose Quartz Illuminating Body Oil

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