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Herbivore Botanicals
AQUARIUS Pore Purifying Clarity Cream
A face cream built around Zinc salt and Astringent, for hydration and barrier repair.
Brand price
USD 46.00 · checked 8 Oct 2026 · on the brand's site
From the brand
What the brand says about this product. Our ingredient analysis follows below.
The brand recommends it for
- Oily skin
- Combination skin
- Acne & blemishes
- Dryness & dehydration
- Oiliness & shine
How to use
Massage into skin after cleansing and applying BLUE TANSY Resurfacing Clarity Mask. Follow with your favorite Herbivore oil to help seal in hydration and create a custom routine. We recommend Lapis Blue Tansy Facial Oil. Suitable for use both AM + PM. *Store upright in a cool, dry place and out of direct sunlight.
What's inside
Ingredients List
4 trigger at least one check · 27 trigger none
- Fatty alcohol
- Fatty alcohols (Malassezia)
- May Trigger Acne
- May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Astringent (witch hazel / tannin)1
Tannin-bearing astringents such as witch hazel.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
Benefits
Hydrating9
Boosts hydration and relieves dry, tight skin.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycerin, Magnesium PCA, Propanediol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium PCA, Squalane, Zinc PCA
Barrier Repair9
Strengthens and restores the skin's natural barrier.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glycerin, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Squalane
Reduces Irritation3
Eases discomfort and supports skin resilience.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Zinc PCA
Smoothing6
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Caprylate, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Squalane
Oil Control3
Reduces shine and excess sebum.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Zinc PCA
Pore Refining2
Makes pores look smaller and cleaner.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Anti-Pollution3
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Glycerin, Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Concerns
May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis3
May feed the yeast involved in seborrheic dermatitis.
Cetearyl Alcohol, Glyceryl Stearate Citrate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
May Worsen Keratosis Pilaris1
May clog follicles or strip skin prone to keratosis pilaris.
May Worsen Eczema1
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
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 →Cetearyl Alcohol
Emulsion Stabilising, Opacifying, Emollient, Cleansing, Emulsifying, Foam Boosting, Viscosity Controlling
Cetearyl Alcohol isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetearyl Alcohol →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 →Squalane
Hair Conditioning, Refatting, Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Squalane is a face oil.
Learn more about Squalane →Glyceryl Caprylate
Deodorant, Emollient, Emulsifying
Glyceryl Caprylate is the monoester of glycerin and caprylic acid. It conforms to the formula:
Learn more about Glyceryl Caprylate →Microcrystalline Cellulose
Abrasive, Absorbent, Anticaking, Bulking, Emulsion Stabilising, Light Stabilizer, Opacifying, Viscosity Controlling
Microcrystalline Cellulose is the isolated, colloidal crystalline portion of cellulose fibers.
Learn more about Microcrystalline Cellulose →Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin Protecting
Salix Nigra Bark Extract is an extract of the bark of the Black Willow, Salix nigra, salicaceae
Learn more about Salix Nigra Bark Extract →Zinc PCA
Humectant, Skin Conditioning
Zinc PCA is a zinc salt.
Learn more about Zinc PCA →