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 Niacinamide and Ceramide, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 46.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
INR 449.00 · checked 28 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.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
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
Hydrating14
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Propylene Glycol, Saccharide Isomerate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Urea
Barrier Repair24
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Betaine, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Dimethicone, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Panthenol, Petrolatum, Phytosphingosine, Propylene Glycol
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
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 Dermatitis15
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Octyldodecanol, Phytosphingosine, Polysorbate 20, Sodium Lauroyl Lactylate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Garcinia Indica Seed Butter, Petrolatum
Ingredients Side-by-side
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
Skin Protecting
Smoothing
0 / —
- Niacinamide
- Acne Fighting
- Barrier Repair
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- Even Tone
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Redness Reducing
Emollient
Cetearyl Alcohol (in both products)
Emollient
2 / 1
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- 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.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Sodium PCA
Antistatic, Hair Conditioning, Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium 5-oxo-2-pyrrolidinecarboxylate
Learn more about Sodium PCA →Glyceryl Stearate Citrate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate Citrate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate Citrate →
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