Herbivore Botanicals
BAKUCHIOL Retinol Alternative Body SerumHerbivore Botanicals
Coconut + Tremella Illuminating Body LotionA body lotion built around Bakuchiol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A body lotion built around Hyaluronic acid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 36.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

At a Glance

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Key Ingredients

Mineral sunscreen1
Uses zinc oxide or titanium dioxide to absorb and scatter UV rays.
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.

Benefits

Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Glycerin, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane
Barrier Repair13
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
Smoothing10
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Bakuchiol, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Glyceryl Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Betaine, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Hyaluronate, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol, Tremella Fuciformis Sporocarp Extract
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Betaine, Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol
Smoothing13
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Stearate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Fruit Juice, Dicaprylyl Ether, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Lecithin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearyl Alcohol

Concerns

May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis10
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Olivate, Glyceryl Linoleate, Glyceryl Linolenate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Lecithin, Octyldodecanol, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne3
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis11
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Cetyl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coconut Alkanes, Cocos Nucifera Oil, Glyceryl Undecylenate, Lecithin, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cocos Nucifera Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearyl Alcohol
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.

Ingredients Side-by-side

Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Water (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
0-2 / 0
- 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
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Fragrance
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
4 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- 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.
Water
Antiplaque, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Aqua (EU),Deionized Water,Distilled Water,Micromatrix Fractile AN,Onsen-Sui (JPN),Purified Water
Learn more about Water →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 →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Sodium Hyaluronate is a hyaluronic acid.
Learn more about Sodium Hyaluronate →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Xanthan Gum
Binding, Emulsion Stabilising, Gel Forming, Skin Conditioning, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Viscosity Controlling
Xanthan gum
Learn more about Xanthan Gum →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
We don't have a description for 1,2-Hexanediol yet.
Learn more about 1,2-Hexanediol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →
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