Herbivore Botanicals
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face SerumPaula's Choice
1% Retinol TreatmentA serum built around Centella asiatica and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
A serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 48.75 · checked 8 Oct 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.
Benefits
Hydrating19
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Betaine, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Glutamic Acid, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, PCA, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract, Propanediol, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair22
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Betaine, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
Reduces Irritation4
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Redness Reducing3
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Allantoin, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Phaeodactylum Tricornutum Extract
Hydrating8
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein, PEG-14, PEG-33, Sodium Hyaluronate
Barrier Repair16
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Allantoin, Arachidyl Alcohol, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Caprylyl Glycol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycine Soja Sterols, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Isononyl Isononanoate, Lecithin, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, PPG-12/SMDI Copolymer, Tribehenin
Reduces Irritation5
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Allantoin, Avena Sativa Kernel Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7
Redness Reducing2
Soothes visible redness and calms irritation.
Concerns
May Trigger Acne4
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Ceramide AP, Ceramide NP, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Coco-Glucoside, Glyceryl Stearate, Glycosphingolipids, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tetraacetylphytosphingosine
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris4
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Tocopherol
May Worsen Oily Skin5
May increase shine or excess oil.
Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Trigger Acne2
Can clog pores or trigger breakouts.
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis19
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester, Arachidyl Alcohol, Arachidyl Glucoside, Behenyl Alcohol, C12-15 Alkyl Benzoate, Castor Isostearate Succinate, Ceramide Ng, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, PEG-100 Stearate, PEG-75 Shea Butter Glycerides, Pentaerythrityl Tetraisostearate, Polysorbate 20, Sorbitan Laurate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Tribehenin
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Humectant
Skin Conditioning
Emollient
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Glyceryl Stearate (in both products)
Emollient
1 / 0
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- Possibly animal-derived
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Humectant
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Urea, (2,5-dioxo-4-imidazolidinyl)-
Learn more about Allantoin →Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant, Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopheryl Acetate →Lecithin
Antistatic, Skin Conditioning, Emollient, Emulsifying
Lecithin isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Lecithin →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 →Phenoxyethanol
Antimicrobial, Preservative
Phenoxyethanol is the aromatic ether alcohol that conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Phenoxyethanol →Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Stearate may be plant, synthetic or animal depending on the supplier.
Learn more about Glyceryl Stearate →Pentylene Glycol
Skin Conditioning, Solvent
1,2-Dihydroxypentane
Learn more about Pentylene Glycol →
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