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Herbivore Botanicals
GREEN MAGIC Centella + Ceramides Soothing Face Serum
A serum built around Centella asiatica and Lactic acid, for barrier repair and hydration.
Brand price
USD 48.00 · 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
- Sensitive skin
- Redness & rosacea
How to use
Apply 1-2 pumps to clean skin in the morning or evening after cleansing. Gently press onto the face and neck, then follow with moisturizer.
What's inside
Ingredients List
23 trigger at least one check · 36 trigger none
- 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
- Fatty esters (glyceryl stearate, PEG-100 stearate)
- May Worsen Seborrheic Dermatitis
- Centella asiatica (Cica)
- Redness Reducing
- Reduces Irritation
- Fragrant essential oil (sensitizer)
- May Worsen Eczema
- May Worsen Irritation
- May Worsen Rosacea
Key Ingredients
Fatty alcohol1
Waxy fatty alcohols used as emollients and thickeners; unrelated to drying alcohol.
Centella asiatica (Cica)1
Centella asiatica (cica), used to calm irritation.
Hyaluronic acid1
Hyaluronic acid and its salts; a humectant that binds water to the skin.
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
Smoothing15
Refines rough or uneven texture.
Allantoin, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, C9-12 Alkane, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Cetearyl Alcohol, Cetyl Stearate, Cholesterol, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Glyceryl Stearate, Lecithin, Linoleic Acid, Linolenic Acid, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Sodium Lactate, Squalane
Anti-Pollution5
Helps defend against airborne pollutants.
Allantoin, Glycerin, Sodium Ascorbate, Tocopherol, Tocopheryl Acetate
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 Worsen Irritation4
May cause stinging, redness or sensitivity.
Alcohol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Tocopherol
May Worsen Eczema3
May worsen itching or irritation for eczema-prone skin.
Alcohol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
May Worsen Rosacea3
Can trigger flare-ups in rosacea-prone skin.
Alcohol, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Ingredients Explained
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Aqua
Solvent
Propanediol
Solvent, Viscosity Controlling
Propanediol is the organic compound that conforms to the formula
Learn more about Propanediol →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 →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 →Coco-Caprylate/Caprate
Skin Conditioning, Emollient
Coco-Caprylate/Caprate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Coco-Caprylate/Caprate →Cetyl Stearate
Emollient
Cetyl Stearate isn't fungal acne safe.
Learn more about Cetyl Stearate →Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract is centella (cica).
Learn more about Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract →Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Fragrance, Skin Conditioning
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil is a fragrant essential oil.
Learn more about Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil →PCA
Humectant, Moisturising
L-2-Pyrrolidone-5-carboxylic acid
Learn more about PCA →Glycine
Antistatic, Buffering, Hair Conditioning, Skin Conditioning
Glycine
Learn more about Glycine →
Dupes
- The Ordinary Amino Acids + B562% match
- Dot & Key 12% Barrier Boost Serum (Hyaluronic + Ceramides)62% match
- Dot & Key Strawberry Bright 10% Niacinamide Face Serum61% match