Herbivore Botanicals
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face SerumA serum built around Niacinamide and Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Centella asiatica and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
INR 599.00 · checked 28 Sept 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Benefits
Hydrating15
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Anhydroxylitol, Betaine, Dimethicone, Glutamic Acid, PCA, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Sorbitol, Trehalose, Xylitol, Xylitylglucoside
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Isohexadecane, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propylene Glycol, Xylitol
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, PCA, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Propanediol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Sorbitan Olivate
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Smoothing
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- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
Preservative
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
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- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
PCA (in both products)
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Betaine
Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Humectant
Betaine is the zwitterion (inner salt) that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Betaine →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Sodium Lactate
Buffering, Humectant, Keratolytic
Sodium Lactate is lactic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Lactate →PCA
Humectant, Moisturising
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Learn more about PCA →Serine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
2-Amino-3-hydroxypropanoic acid
Learn more about Serine →Alanine
Antistatic, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Alanine
Learn more about Alanine →
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