Herbivore Botanicals
NOVA 15% Vitamin C + Turmeric Brightening Face SerumHerbivore Botanicals
MOON FRUIT 1% Bakuchiol + Peptides Retinol Alternative SerumA serum built around Vitamin C derivative and Vitamin C, for hydration and barrier repair.
A serum built around Bakuchiol and AHA, for barrier repair and smoothing.
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
Brand price
USD 68.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · brand's site
At a Glance
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Key Ingredients
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating6
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Butylene Glycol, C9-12 Alkane, Echinacea Purpurea Extract, Glycerin, Hyaluronic Acid, Propanediol
Barrier Repair5
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glycerin, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Smoothing5
Refines rough or uneven texture.
C9-12 Alkane, Cetearyl Olivate, Citric Acid, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate
Brightening2
Restores radiance to dull, tired skin.
Terminalia Ferdinandiana Fruit Extract, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
Hydrating7
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Ficus Carica Fruit Extract, Glycerin, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triheptanoin
Barrier Repair11
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Bakuchiol, C9-12 Alkane, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Diisopropyl Adipate, Glycerin, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Triheptanoin, Vaccinium Angustifolium Fruit Extract, Vanilla Planifolia Fruit Extract
Reduces Irritation1
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis8
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis6
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Olivate, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Lauryl Glucoside, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Sorbitan Olivate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
Ingredients Side-by-side
Antioxidant
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- Vitamin C
- Vitamin C derivative (stable)
- Antioxidant
- Brightening
- Dark Spots
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Cetearyl Olivate (in both products)
Emollient
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Arctostaphylos Uva-Ursi Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Perfuming
Occlusive
C9-12 Alkane (in both products)
Emollient
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
Sorbitan Olivate (in both products)
Emulsifying
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract (in both products)
Skin Conditioning
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Aqua
Solvent
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 →C9-12 Alkane
Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Occlusive, Solvent
C9-12 Alkane is a mixture of linear alkanes with 9 to 12 carbon atoms in the alkyl chain.
Learn more about C9-12 Alkane →Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
Cleansing, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning, Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Cetearyl Olivate
Emulsion Stabilising, Hair Conditioning, Emollient, Slip Modifier, Emulsifying
Cetearyl Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Olivate →Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Sorbitan Olivate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Sorbitan Olivate →Sclerotium Gum
Emulsion Stabilising, Skin Conditioning, Viscosity Controlling
Sclerotium rolfssii gum
Learn more about Sclerotium Gum →Sodium Levulinate
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Levulinate is the sodium salt of Levulinic Acid.
Learn more about Sodium Levulinate →Sodium Anisate
Antimicrobial, Flavouring, Fragrance, Ph Adjusters
Sodium Anisate is the sodium salt of p-Anisic Acid.
Learn more about Sodium Anisate →