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Herbivore Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil

Herbivore Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil This hydrating oil is formulated around Squalane and Withania Somnifera Root Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness. This calming oil is fo

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Herbivore Emerald CBD + Adaptogens Deep Moisture Glow Oil Versus First Aid Beauty Ultra Repair Oat & Hemp Seed Dry Oil

This hydrating oil is formulated around Squalane and Withania Somnifera Root Extract to hydrate skin and calm redness.

This calming oil is formulated around Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil and Colloidal Oatmeal to calm redness and strengthen the skin barrier.

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Side-by-side

Squalane

Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil

Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride

Withania Somnifera Root Extract

Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil

Lentinus Edodes Extract

Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester

Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced

Tocopheryl Acetate

Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract

Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract

Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract

Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract

Amino Esters-1

Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract

Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract

Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract

Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract

Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract

Curcuma Longa Root Extract

Corallina Officinalis Extract

Squalane, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Withania Somnifera Root Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Lentinus Edodes Extract, Borago Officinalis Ethyl Ester, Cannabidiol - Synthetically Produced, Tocopheryl Acetate, Helichrysum Stoechas Flower Extract, Cannabis Sativa Seed Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Amino Esters-1, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil

Isodecyl Neopentanoate

Colloidal Oatmeal

Borago Officinalis Seed Oil

Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil

Persea Gratissima Oil

Butyrospermum Parkii Oil

Oryza Sativa Bran Extract

Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract

Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract

Chlorella Vulgaris Extract

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract

Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract

Arnica Montana Flower Extract

Glycerin

Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil

Ricinoleth-40

Butylene Glycol

Water

Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate

Phenoxyethanol

EDTA

Citric Acid

Limonene

Linalool

Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Isodecyl Neopentanoate, Colloidal Oatmeal, Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil, Borago Officinalis Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Persea Gratissima Oil, Butyrospermum Parkii Oil, Oryza Sativa Bran Extract, Camellia Sinensis Leaf Extract, Ribes Nigrum Seed Extract, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Panax Ginseng Root Extract, Chrysanthemum Parthenium Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Glycerin, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Ricinoleth-40, Butylene Glycol, Water, Leuconostoc/Radish Root Ferment Filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, EDTA, Citric Acid, Limonene, Linalool

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Cannabis Sativa Seed Oil is the fixed oil expressed from the seeds of the Cannabis sativa plant. This is also known as hemp oil.

Hemp oil is an emollient and nourishes the skin. It contains many fatty acids such as linoleic acid, amino acids, phospholipids, and vitamin E.

The difference between hemp and cannabis is their psychoactive component. Hemp has low amounts of THC.

Tocopheryl Acetate is a stable, shelf-friendly form of vitamin E.

Formulators love it because plain vitamin E oxidizes quickly once it hits air. This acetate version stays stable and resists going off, helping to extend a product's shelf life.

It's actually inactive on its own and works like a slow-release "storage" form; the enzymes in your skin called esterases gradually convert it into active vitamin E over time.

One in vivo study showed 5% of the acetate in the living layer of the epidermis converted to vitamin E after 5 days of application. This study also found the skin gained protection against UV damage even though the conversion was slow and small.

Once converted, vitamin E acts as a skin's main fat-soluble antioxidant that fights free radicals to protect skin from damage.

Topical vitamin E generally boosts the skin's photoprotection, and it reduced UV-damage in animal models.

This ingredient has some brightening potential but it's more of a prevention ingredient than spot-fader. Cell studies show it can slow down melanin production but it's worth noting that it's not the most powerful brightener out there.

Overall, it has a pretty solid safety profile and has been found to be non-irritating and non-comedogenic. Allergic reactions may happen but stay rare due to how widely the ingredient gets used.

The concentration will vary depending on the formula; industry data shows 0.1% in baby lotions, 3% in lipsticks, and 5% in foot powders. You can also find this ingredient at 100% in a pure vitamin E oil.

Most leave-on skincare keeps it at the lower end, often between 0.5-1%.

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Ingredients Explained

  1. 01These ingredients are found in both products.
  2. 02Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
  3. 03Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
  4. 04Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
  5. 05Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
  6. 06Caffeine is a naturally occurring plant compound found in coffee beans, tea leaves, cocoa pods, and guarana.
  7. 07As an antioxidant, caffeine protects your skin from free radical damage caused by UV exposure and envionrmnetal stressors.
  8. 08Early research also shows that caffeine can help calm redness, soothe irritated skin, and support hair growth by stimulating microcirculation in the scalp.
  9. 09You might have seen eye creams marketing caffeine as a depuffing ingredient. This is because it is a vasoconstrictor meaning it can temporarily constrict blood vessels, though clinical evidence for this specific use is still limited.
  10. 10Most skincare products contain this ingredient at concentrations between 1-6%. It is able to penetrate skin easily regardless of skin type or thickness.
  11. 11Just so you know, a very small number of case reports describe caffeine-induced allergy. This ingredient is generally well-tolerated, non-irritating, and non-sensitizing for the majority of people.
  12. 12Citric Acid is an alpha hydroxy acid (AHA) naturally found in citrus fruits like oranges, lemons, and limes.
  13. 13Like other AHAs, citric acid can exfoliate skin by breaking down the bonds that hold dead skin cells together. This helps reveal smoother and brighter skin underneath.
  14. 14However, this exfoliating effect only happens at high concentrations (20%) which can be hard to find in cosmetic products.
  15. 15Due to this, citric acid is usually included in small amounts as a pH adjuster. This helps keep products slightly more acidic and compatible with skin's natural pH.
  16. 16In skincare formulas, citric acid can:
  17. 17While it can provide some skin benefits, research shows lactic acid and glycolic acid are generally more effective and less irritating exfoliants.
  18. 18Most citric acid used in skincare today is made by fermenting sugars (usually from molasses). This synthetic version is identical to the natural citrus form but easier to stabilize and use in formulations.
  19. 19Rosacea skin has a lower threshold for acids generally, with 62.5% of rosacea subjects in one study reacting to lactic acid in a sting test. This is why we mark citric acid as a potential rosacea trigger.
  20. 20However, this ingredient shows up as a pH adjuster or chelator at roughly 0.1-1% in many products. These low levels are unlikely to be an issue for rosacea skin and becomes a potential trigger at exfoliating concentrations (20%). Because everybody's…
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