Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil Versus Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil
Updated on March 20, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe oils. They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens and fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil 16 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 7 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil 16 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 7 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Rosa Canina Seed Oil
Emollient
Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil
Moisturising
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Rosa Canina Seed Oil, Limnanthes Alba Seed Oil, Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Citrus Aurantium Flower Oil, Linalool, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Eugenol, Farnesol
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideCitronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".
Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.
Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.
Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,
Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.
Learn more about CitronellolGeraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.
Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.
Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.
Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.
Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.
Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.
2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-
Learn more about GeraniolRosa Damascena Flower Extract is from the Damask rose. This ingredient has tonic and masking properties.
This ingredient has tonic properties; tonics are used to remove soap residue. As a masking ingredient, it is used to cover unpleasant smells from other ingredients.
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Herbivore Phoenix Rosehip Anti-Aging Face Oil 16 ingredients
Biossance Squalane + Vitamin C Rose Oil 7 ingredients
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