Herbivore Botanicals reviews and discussion

I love Herbivore Botanical skincare! Their Milky Way is a silky creamy serum with 10% AHA, 3% PHA, oat, ceramides and hyaluronic acid that help exfoliate, deeply hydrates and helps smooth uneven texture. It's also good for uneven skin tone and brightening skin.

This review is about their coconut oil body polish aka the pink body exfoliating scrub: I love the packaging and the product. I use the exfoliant before shaving and always have the most silky smooth legs after. I can absolutely tell the difference between when I use it and don’t use it before shaving. Their products make great gifts and they use clean ingredients!

I’m happy to have work with the brand in the past… they are another brand I can’t go without.. soo sensitive n delicate to my skin..love the 15% vitamin c bc it help me with my scar…cloud jelly helps with plumping hydration.. n come on my Favorite is Lapis omg!!! This oil is life

Herbivore is the glam queen of pretty packaging, but my skin didn't get the memo. Blue Tansy mask decided my face was the canvas for a breakout masterpiece, and the Super Nova eye cream basically ghosted my dark circles. This brand wasn’t for me but don’t let my review sway you from purchasing!

The design of this whole line is so beautiful. The lapis blue is pretty on my shelf and the logo is so minimal and clean looking I love that it comes in glass bottles and is still a decent price. The oil did make my skin super soft and made my foundation really gloss on smooth giving me a dewy glow. My boyfriend says it smells like butter or cooking oil though. It does have a really intense fragrance that can be overpowering. Also when I put it on my neck and chest I broke out a bit so now I only use it on my face. I usually only use it at night now so I wake up with soft glowing skin, but can use a different oil for the day so I dont walk around smelling like butter lol. I do love that this brands products are created with all natural ingredients. The do not test on animals and they use only glass and recycled materials for their packaging.

The texture of the face wash is plush and non-stripping. The cream is very rich.

One of the first things I noticed is the texture—it’s this lightweight, silky serum that feels smooth and almost slightly creamy when you apply it. It’s not runny or watery like some Vitamin C serums, but it’s not thick or oily either. It sinks into my skin quickly and doesn’t leave any residue or stickiness behind, which I like, especially in the morning when I’m layering other products on top. The finish is more of a soft, natural glow, no greasy shine, just looks like healthy-looking skin on me. It spreads easily and a little goes a long way. If you have combo or oily skin, it won’t feel heavy, and if you’re on the drier side, it doesn’t feel drying either. It just feels smooth and hydrating without being too much. The scent is soft and slightly citrusy, but it disappears fast. As for performance, it’s a slow and steady kind of product. I’ve noticed a subtle improvement in brightness and tone, and my skin feels more even and less dull.

Herbivore Botanicals is one of those brands that nails the aesthetic—their packaging is beautiful, minimal, and definitely shelfie-worthy. But when it comes to actual performance, the results can feel hit or miss. Some products deliver a noticeable glow and hydration, while others don’t quite live up to the hype or feel inconsistent over time. If you’re buying into the vibe and care about presentation, they’re a win, but if you’re after reliably effective skincare, you might find yourself reaching for other options more often.

I am obsessed with Herbivore serums. They are lightweight & not at all sticky, as well as pleasantly scented (while not being overly so). Definitely will be a repeat purchase.

I’ve heard all the buzz around Herbivore Botanicals and figured I’d give it a try. I’m in my 50s, and these days I’m more mindful of what goes on my skin—natural, clean beauty sounds great in theory. But after trying several of their products, I’ve got to be honest: the experience didn’t live up to the hype. First off, the packaging is beautiful. It looks great sitting on a bathroom shelf—but pretty jars don’t mean much if the product inside doesn’t deliver. I tried their face oil and a few of the masks, and while they smelled nice (maybe a little too fragrant for my liking), I didn’t see much of a difference in my skin. In fact, the oil left me feeling greasy, and the masks were more of a mess than a treatment. No noticeable glow, no long-term benefit—just a lot of rinsing and hoping. I also had concerns about how quickly the products seemed to go bad. Without strong preservatives, I understand the shelf life might be shorter, but I expect more for the price point. Speaking of which—these aren’t exactly drugstore prices, and I expected higher performance from something that markets itself as both luxurious and effective. Clean beauty is a wonderful idea, and I applaud any brand that’s trying to be more conscious about ingredients. But Herbivore, in my experience, leans more toward style over substance. It might work for someone else but not me.

I like Herbivore alot and I think they're a strong new contender in the skincare industry... I like their CBD face oil, their pink cloud line, and they have simple and cool branding.

I was die hard for Herbivore Botanicals for several years. There were of the first skincare brands that was more unique that I got into post-college years ago. The blue tansy oil got me through many seasons of breakouts- it felt like the only thing that would tame my breakouts in that time. As I got older, I tried the Phoenix Rosehip Oil, After Sun Soothing Aloe Mist, and the Pink Clay Exfoliating Mask. I haven't bought something from them in years as I don't have as many breakouts, and today there are a number of similar products that are much less expensive than theirs. In my opinion, they haven't kept up with the rest of skincare, but I would still be interested in trying some of the new products (in a travel or sample size).

I tried a free sample of the pink cloud moisturizer. It was so luxurious and soft. My skin felt great after using it. I’m not sold on the price though

I've been in love with Herbivore for nearly 10 years and have tried just about everything they have to offer. All of their products are so good. It's high quality, the CBD line works wonders, and I've seen a dramatic change in my skin by using their oils. I switch out what I use based on the seasons but don't feel guilty buying multiple bottles to use for a few months, store, and use again in a few months. Also, the packaging is so beautiful!

They have really cool products, but none really do anything. The coconut bath milk smells great, but really doesn’t do anything once you put in bath. The amethyst body scrub smells bad. The blue face mask does nothing for me.

They have good customer service and swapped my bottle of Phoenix oil after it started to discolor and get a really fishy smell. But, the other products I've tried so far have been okay. I wish the Emerald Oil had more CBD. My favorite product is their blue tansy mask which has an amazing fragrance and is really gentle on the skin.

Small business with counter-culture values and diverse staff making clean, natural and effective products. I have tried each of their face oils, and the quality and performance is high. I continue to use their Lapis face oil that has Blue Tansy as an ingredient. It's a great oil for combination skin.

Herbivore's products are super expensive, but they are also high quality. I used the Lapis facial oil and my skin felt softer and very hydrated, I just don't know if I can justify the regular purchase of something so expensive when I can get similar results from cheaper products.

I am a HUGE fan of Herbivore Botanicals, though I admit I do not use the products regularly as part of my routine because the products are generally too expensive to keep in regular rotation. My favorite product is their Lapis Oil, a blue tansy face oil--I love using blue tansy as a antimicrobial, and there are literally only a handful of brands that carry such a product, and HB is one of them. Actually, all of their face oils are incredible and their retinol alternative, Moon fruit, though expensive, is great. I would definitely recommend starting with some of their mini sets that one can get at Sephora for under $50 to see which products work best. My #1 complaint is that clear glass bottle packaging isn't good for skincare if it's going to last you several months--the Blue Lapis oil will start to discolor if it sits out on a bathroom counter or vanity for too long.

Came for the beautiful packaging, stayed for the quality products. Herbivore has created some really exceptional products. One of my favorites is the Coco Rose body scrub which leaves your skin feeling super smooth and deeply moisturized.