Herbivore Botanicals
LAPIS Blue Tansy + Squalane Balancing Facial OilA face oil built around Vitamin E, for barrier repair and hydration.
A face oil built around Retinoid and Vitamin E, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 88.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 78.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Hydrating4
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane, Tocopherol, Tridecane, Undecane
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis2
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Aleurites Moluccanus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Retinyl Linoleate, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Triolein
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris2
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Oily Skin3
May increase shine or excess oil.
Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Squalane
Ingredients Side-by-side
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
Skin Conditioning
- 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
Skin Conditioning
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Jasminum Sambac Flower Extract
Perfuming
Fragrance
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Perfuming
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Citronellol (in both products)
Perfuming
- EU labelled fragrance allergen
- Fragrance
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
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
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Skin Conditioning
- Retinoid
- Acne Fighting
- Anti-Aging
- Dark Spots
- Firming
- Oil Control
- Pore Refining
- Smoothing
Skin Conditioning
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- 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 →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 →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 →Tocopherol
Antioxidant, Fragrance, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive
Tocopherol is vitamin E.
Learn more about Tocopherol →Citronellol
Perfuming
Citronellol is a fragrance.
Learn more about Citronellol →
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