Herbivore Botanicals
EMERALD Hemp Seed + Adaptogens Calming Facial OilAlpha-H
Golden Haze Face OilA face oil built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
A face oil built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 88.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
AUD 76.95 · checked 5 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Face oil3
An oil formulated to be used on the face.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Benefits
Hydrating5
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair15
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Smoothing11
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis5
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin6
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne5
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis12
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris5
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Oleic Acid, Palmitic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin8
May increase shine or excess oil.
Argania Spinosa Kernel Oil, Camellia Oleifera Seed Oil, Citrullus Lanatus Seed Oil, Fusanus Spicatus Kernel Oil, Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
0 / 0
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Withania Somnifera Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Skin Conditioning
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil (in both products)
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
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Hippophae Rhamnoides Fruit Oil
Skin Protecting
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Tocopherol (in both products)
Occlusive
0-3 / 3
- Vitamin E
- Anti-Pollution
- Antioxidant
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
Emollient
- Face oil
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- Hydrating
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Plant oils and butters (coconut, olive, shea)
- Plant or mineral oil
- Barrier Repair
- May Worsen Oily Skin
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Emollient
- Fatty acids (stearic, oleic, lauric)
- Possibly animal-derived
- 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.
Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil →Limonene
Deodorant, Perfuming, Solvent
Limonene is a fragrance.
Learn more about Limonene →