Herbivore Botanicals BAKUCHIOL Retinol Alternative Body Serum vs Mamaearth Aloe Refresh Hydrating Body Lotion

Herbivore Botanicals

Mamaearth

A body lotion built around Bakuchiol and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.

A body lotion built around Hyaluronic acid, for hydration and barrier repair.

Body lotion

34 ingredients

20 ingredients

Brand price

USD 58.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site

Brand price

INR 549.00 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site

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Brand from India

At a Glance

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Ceramide1
Skin-identical lipids that hold the barrier together.
Ceramide NP
Face oil2
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Rosa Moschata Seed Oil, Squalane
Vitamin E1
Tocopherols — fat-soluble antioxidants.
Tocopheryl Acetate
Bakuchiol1
A plant-derived ingredient studied as a retinol alternative.
Bakuchiol

Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Cetearyl Alcohol
Panthenol (provitamin B5)1
Provitamin B5 — a humectant and soother.
Panthenol
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Hyaluronic Acid

May Trigger Acne1
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
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.
Glyceryl Stearate Se
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.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris3
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ceteareth-20, Cetearyl Alcohol, Isopropyl Palmitate
May Worsen Oily Skin1
May increase shine or excess oil.
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter

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Water
Skin Conditioning
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Propanediol
Viscosity Controlling
0-1 / —
- Hydrating
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Bakuchiol
Emollient
- Bakuchiol
- Anti-Aging
Bakuchiyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
0 / 0
- Vitamin E
- Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
0 / 0
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
- Hydrating
- Reduces Irritation
Glycerin (in both products)
Humectant
0 / 0
- Possibly animal-derived
- Hydrating
Isopropyl Palmitate
Emollient
4 / 1
- Esters listed as pore-clogging in animal testing only
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride (in both products)
Occlusive
1 / 1
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Glucoside
Humectant
Hyaluronic Acid
Humectant
- Hyaluronic acid
- Hydrating
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Parfum
Perfuming
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
0 / —

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.
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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.
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Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter isn't fungal acne safe.
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Sodium Hydroxide
Buffering, Denaturant
Sodium hydroxide
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