Primally Pure Soothing Serum

This soothing facial serum combines a blend of nourishing plant oils, olive-derived squalane, and botanical extracts to support calm, comfortable skin. Jojoba, pomegranate, pumpkin seed, and evening primrose oils help soften and condition, while tamanu oil and antioxidant-rich botanicals support skin resilience. The texture is lightweight for an oil serum and layers easily, making it a good option when skin feels dry, stressed, or reactive.

Ingredients

This serum is formulated with organic jojoba oil, organic pomegranate seed oil, organic pumpkin seed oil, squalane oil from olives, organic evening primrose oil, essential oils of organic blue tansy, organic sandalwood, organic rosemary, and organic spike lavender, organic tamanu oil, organic gotu kola, organic ashwagandha, pau d’arco, organic yarrow, organic marshmallow root, organic rosemary extract, and non-GMO vitamin E.

Certifications & Standards

  • Organic ingredients (brand-stated; multiple oils and botanicals are listed as organic)

  • Non-GMO vitamin E (brand-stated)

These reflect the brand’s stated sourcing and formulation practices rather than third-party certification of the finished product.

What I Like

  • EWG rating: 1, based on entering the ingredient list into the EWG Skin Deep Analyzer, placing it in the lowest hazard range.

  • The oil blend feels soothing and supportive, especially when skin is feeling irritated, dry, or stressed.

  • Jojoba, pomegranate, and pumpkin seed oils provide nourishment without making the formula feel heavy.

  • Squalane helps support hydration and gives the serum a smooth, comfortable feel on the skin.

  • Botanical extracts like gotu kola, ashwagandha, yarrow, and marshmallow root add a calming, antioxidant-rich element.

  • The serum layers well under moisturizer or can be worn alone for light nourishment.

Things to Keep in Mind

  • This is an oil-based serum, so it applies best when pressed into slightly damp skin or layered over a water-based serum.

  • The scent comes from essential oils such as blue tansy, sandalwood, and spike lavender, which may not be ideal if you avoid aromatic botanicals in leave-on skincare.

  • Those with very oily skin may prefer using a smaller amount or limiting application to areas that need extra support.

Sensitive Skin & Pregnancy Considerations

The base oils and botanical extracts in this formula are generally considered low risk for topical cosmetic use during pregnancy and breastfeeding. Patch testing is a reasonable step for those with very sensitive, fragrance-reactive, rosacea-prone, or acne-prone skin, since this serum contains multiple essential oils.

Essential oil transparency: This product contains essential oils. Essential oils can carry trace contaminants depending on sourcing and processing, and Feather & Nest prioritizes brands that use certified ingredients and testing practices whenever available to help minimize impurities.