Herbivore Botanicals
AQUARIUS Pore Purifying Clarity CreamA face cream built around Zinc salt and Astringent, for hydration and barrier repair.
A face cream built around Panthenol and Centella asiatica, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 46.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 22.00 · checked 25 Sept 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Ceramide3
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Centella asiatica (Cica)4
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Magnesium PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Zinc PCA
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Squalane
Hydrating18
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Dimethiconol, Ectoin, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Glyceryl Glucoside, Hyaluronic Acid, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Tremella Fuciformis Extract
Barrier Repair21
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Behenyl Alcohol, Betaine, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Centella Asiatica Extract, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Dimethiconol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Phenyl Trimethicone, Sphingolipids, Squalane
Reduces Irritation6
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid, Panthenol
Redness Reducing5
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Centella Asiatica Extract, Madecassic Acid
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis23
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Behenyl Alcohol, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, C12-20 Alkyl Glucoside, C14-22 Alcohols, Ceramide AP, Ceramide EOP, Ceramide NP, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Glyceryl Stearate, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Hydrogenated Rice Bran Oil, Lecithin, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phosphatidylcholine, Polyglyceryl-10 Laurate, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sphingolipids
Ingredients Side-by-side
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Caprylate (in both products)
Emollient
Skin Protecting
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Fragrance, Perfuming, Occlusive, Solvent
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride is the mixed triester of glycerin and caprylic and capric acids.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride →Glycerin
Denaturant, Fragrance, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Oral Care, Perfuming, Humectant, Skin Protecting, Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Glycerin may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glycerin →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate is the monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate →
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