HERBIVORE skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

HERBIVORE is an American skincare brand founded in 2011 and owned by Auréa Group since 2023.

HERBIVORE is cherished for its thoughtful masks and botanical formulas. Its products suit sensitive, dry, and combination skin best because the gentle ingredients soothe irritation while offering deep hydration. The standout products for particular concerns include the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask for acne-prone skin. The brand carefully balances every formula to restore natural radiance and calm.

This page covers some of the most popular HERBIVORE products; for the whole HERBIVORE range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

HERBIVORE masks

Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask

Questions and answers

Is HERBIVORE worth it?

HERBIVORE is worth it, as Lovi rates its brand-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Every product from HERBIVORE on this page also lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are HERBIVORE's best products?

The HERBIVORE products on this page are led by the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask, which rates High for oily, combination, acne-prone, sensitive, and mature skin, as well as skin with dark spots. Lovi rates the overall HERBIVORE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Does HERBIVORE cause breakouts?

HERBIVORE is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand-focused routine Superior for acne-prone skin. The Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask also rates High for acne-prone skin.

Is HERBIVORE fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the HERBIVORE products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in HERBIVORE products?

HERBIVORE products feature key ingredients such as glycerin, willow bark extract, aloe leaf juice, and papaya fruit extract. Lovi rates the HERBIVORE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019

How do I build a HERBIVORE skincare routine?

To build a HERBIVORE routine, you can use the Blue Tansy Resurfacing Clarity Mask to help keep oily, sensitive, or acne-prone skin calm and smooth. Lovi rates the HERBIVORE-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to HERBIVORE?

Good alternatives to HERBIVORE with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. Lovi rates these alternative brands similar to HERBIVORE, with CeraVe achieving High to Superior fit levels across various skin types.

HERBIVORE vs CeraVe: which is better?

HERBIVORE rates Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe rates High for dry skin and Superior for the others. Additionally, the HERBIVORE products on this page are fragrance-free.

Who owns HERBIVORE, and where is it from?

HERBIVORE is an American brand founded in 2011, owned by Auréa Group since 2023.

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Is HERBIVORE cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list HERBIVORE as cruelty-free.

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Research behind HERBIVORE's key ingredients

The 24-hour skin hydration and barrier function effects of a hyaluronic 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract moisturizing fluid: an intra-subject, randomized, assessor-blinded study
Glycerin · Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017
Effect of a botanical cleansing lotion on skin sebum and erythema of the face: A randomized controlled blinded half-side comparison
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2019
An evaluation of the effect of a topical product containing salicin on the visible signs of human skin aging
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2010
Anti-Inflammatory Effect of a Novel Topical Herbal Composition (VEL-091604) Consisting of Gentian Root, Licorice Root and Willow Bark Extract
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Planta Medica, 2019
Starch- and carboxymethyl cellulose-based films as active beauty masks with papain incorporation
Carica papaya fruit extract · International Journal of Biological Macromolecules, 2023

1 more study

Salicin and Hederacoside C-Based Extracts and UV-Absorbers Co-Loaded into Bioactive Lipid Nanocarriers with Promoted Skin Antiaging and Hydrating Efficacy
Salix nigra bark extract willow bark extract · Nanomaterials, 2022

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Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

Nadia Kapleva, MS

Co-founder, Medical Director

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer
Alexey Shagraev, PhD

Co-founder, CEO and CTO

PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex
Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

Medical Board

Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine
Aishani Shah, MD

Medical Board

Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD
Asya Zubkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member
Hanna Kurets, MD

Medical Board, Medical Advisor

Dermatology MD
Elina Nazarenko, MD

Medical Board

Dermatology and diagnostic consultant
Victoria Derkova, MS

Medical Board

Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist