SUPER NOVA 5% THD VITAMIN C BRIGHTENING EYE CREAM
INGREDIENTS
Aqua/Water/Eau, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Butyrospermum Parkii (Shea) Butter, Triheptanoin, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Coco-Caprylate/Caprate, Propanediol, Simmondsia Chinensis (Jojoba) Seed Oil, Cetearyl Olivate, Sorbitan Olivate, Stearyl Stearate, Polyglyceryl-6 Stearate, Glycerin, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Behenyl Alcohol, Caffeine, Hydrolyzed Ganoderma Lucidum (Mushroom) Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Astragalus Membranaceus Root Extract, Spilanthes Acmella Flower/Leaf/Stem Extract, Hyaluronic Acid, Ubiquinone, Carthamus Tinctorius (Safflower) Seed Oil, Sclerotium Gum, C9-12 Alkane, Polyglyceryl-6 Polyricinoleate, Sodium Levulinate, Sodium Anisate, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-6 Behenate, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum, Sanctum Leaf Extract, Sodium Phytate, Ocimum Basilicum (Basil) Flower/Leaf Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Xanthan Gum, Bacillus Ferment, Glyceryl Caprylate, Citric Acid”
BEST FOR SKIN TYPE
Normal | Dry | Mature
(Not ideal for very sensitive or oily/congestion-prone eye areas)
PROS
- Features 5% THD, a gentle yet effective brightening vitamin C derivative
- Contains caffeine for de-puffing
- Includes CoQ10, turmeric, and mushroom extract for antioxidant benefits
- Free from fragrance, essential oils, PEGs, and drying alcohols
- Clean, mild preservative system
CONS
- Contains multiple botanical extracts (neem, basil, turmeric, astragalus) which increase irritation potential around the eyes
- Shea butter and heavy emollients may cause milia in some users
- No ceramides or peptides to reinforce long-term barrier repair
- THD may still cause mild irritation in highly sensitive skin
- Formulation may feel heavy for oily or combination skin around the eyes
FINAL VERDICT
Herbivore’s Super Nova Eye Cream succeeds in offering a brightening-focused formula powered by THD and complemented by caffeine and CoQ10. The emollient base cushions the eye area and supports hydration, but the inclusion of shea butter plus a wide range of botanicals may pose problems for sensitive or milia prone individuals. While the product is clean and free from major red flag irritants, the complexity of plant extracts introduces moderate sensitivity risk. It’s a promising option for brightening and antioxidant support but falls short of ideal barrier compatibility for daily long term use.
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QUICK VERDICT:
A brightening, antioxidant packed eye cream with THD and caffeine, but the heavy emollients and numerous botanicals make it less suitable for sensitive or milia prone eyes.
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