Botanica is Faberlic's plant-extract series, and the main alternative direction to the oxygen line that the company is better known for.

What it covers

The series spans skincare and hair care rather than being a single product type — cleansers, creams, shampoos, balms and masks all appear under the Botanica name in various campaigns.

Because the catalogue reissues roughly every three weeks, the specific products available change while the direction stays constant. The Faberlic catalogue is the reliable source for what is currently in it and for the full compositions.

The positioning

Botanica is aimed at people who prefer botanical formulations. That is the brand's own framing, and it is the honest way to describe it.

Worth being clear about what that does and does not mean:

It does mean the series is built around plant extracts and marketed on that basis.

It does not mean the products are more effective, gentler, or safer than others. Plant-derived does not imply either of those — many botanical extracts are potent, some are common allergens, and essential oils in particular are a frequent cause of irritation for sensitive skin.

Anyone telling you a plant-based product is automatically kinder to skin is repeating marketing rather than describing chemistry.

Who it suits

  • Anyone who prefers botanical formulations as a matter of preference
  • People who did not get on with the oxygen line and want the brand's other direction
  • Those who like the textures and scent profile, which differ noticeably from the oxygen range

Who should be careful

Sensitive and reactive skin. Botanical extracts and essential oils are common irritants. Patch test, and introduce one product at a time.

Anyone with a plant allergy — check the ingredient list against your known triggers, on the packaging, every time you repurchase.

How to try it

One product, three to four weeks, nothing else changed. The same method that applies to any range.

If you are comparing it against the oxygen line, trial them sequentially rather than simultaneously — running both at once tells you nothing about either.

For the comparison in detail, see the reviews section.