face-oils
Lapis Blue Tansy Face Oil
Excellent for oily and acne-prone skin types that usually avoid oils. It features Blue Tansy, which contains Azulene, a powerful anti-inflammatory that helps calm redness and balance sebum.
Quality & Materials
Key active is Blue Tansy (Tanacetum Annuum). Also includes Kukui Nut Oil and Jojoba. No synthetic fillers or artificial dyes (the blue color is natural).
Evidence & Testing
Azulene is well-documented in botanical medicine for its soothing properties, though large-scale clinical trials on this specific formulation are absent.
Brand Transparency
Herbivore lists all ingredients clearly but does not provide detailed batch-specific lab reports to the public.
Value Assessment
Priced as a luxury item. You pay for the high concentration of Blue Tansy, which is a very expensive raw material.
Why Not Alternatives?
Many oils for oily skin use high-oleic oils that can clog pores. Herbivore uses a base of Squalane and Fractionated Coconut Oil (caprylic/capric triglyceride) which are non-comedogenic.
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