Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Cream Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream
Updated on June 17, 2024
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain peptides and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain silicones
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Ingredient Info
Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Cream 46 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
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Dr. Jart+ Cicapair Intensive Soothing Repair Cream 46 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Propanediol
Solvent
Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate
Emulsifying
Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Dicaprylyl Ether
Emollient
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Glyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningSynthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Diglycerin
Humectant
Cetyl Ethylhexanoate
EmollientVinyldimethicone
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Theobroma Cacao Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Cetearyl Olivate
Glycerin
Humectant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Asiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate
CleansingPalmitoyl Tripeptide-8
Skin Conditioning
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer
Emulsion StabilisingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingSodium Surfactin
CleansingCarbomer
Emulsion StabilisingTromethamine
BufferingIsopentyldiol
Humectant
Dextrin
AbsorbentDextran
Sorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 19140
Cosmetic ColorantCI 42090
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Cetearyl Alcohol, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-3 Methylglucose Distearate, Phytosteryl Isostearyl Dimer Dilinoleate, Butylene Glycol, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Dicaprylyl Ether, Niacinamide, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Pentylene Glycol, Synthetic Beeswax, Diglycerin, Cetyl Ethylhexanoate, Vinyldimethicone, 1,2-Hexanediol, Macadamia Integrifolia Seed Oil, Theobroma Cacao Extract, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Cetearyl Olivate, Glycerin, Allantoin, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid, Asiatic Acid, Adenosine, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Sodium Stearoyl Glutamate, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-8, Sorbitan Olivate, Hydroxyethyl Acrylate/Sodium Acryloyldimethyl Taurate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Surfactin, Carbomer, Tromethamine, Isopentyldiol, Dextrin, Dextran, Sorbitan Isostearate, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Tocopherol, Phenoxyethanol, CI 19140, CI 42090
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
HumectantIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
Emollient
Diethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningRh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-62
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
Emollient
Triethoxycaprylylsilane
Diglycerin
Humectant
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBoron Nitride
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mica, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Beta-Glucan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Rh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Rh-Polypeptide-62, Rh-Polypeptide-3, Allantoin, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Boron Nitride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77288
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.Â
It is a:
- Humectant, drawing moisture into the skin
- Emollient, helping to soften skin
- Solvent, dispersing and stabilizing formulas
- Preservative booster, enhancing the antimicrobial activity of other preservativesÂ
Allantoin plays a role in soothing and moisturizing the skin. Because of this, it is often added to products with strong active ingredients.
Some studies have shown this ingredient can promote wound healing with higher concentrations.
Allantoin is derived from the comfrey plant but produced synthetically for cosmetic products to ensure purity.
Learn more about AllantoinButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolButyrospermum Parkii Butter is a plant lipid from the fruit of the Shea Tree. It is an effective skin hydrator and emollient.
Emollients help soothe and soften your skin. It does this by creating a protective film on your skin. This barrier helps trap moisture and keeps your skin hydrated. Emollients may be effective at treating dry or itchy skin.
Shea butter is rich in antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals, or molecules that may harm the body. It is also full of fatty acids including stearic acid and linoleic acid. These acids help replenish the skin and keep skin moisturized.
While Shea Butter has an SPF rating of about 3-4, it is not a sunscreen replacement.
Shea butter may not be fungal acne safe. We recommend speaking with a professional if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Butyrospermum Parkii ButterDiglycerin is a humectant. It is derived from glycerin, which is naturally found in your skin.
As a humectant, it helps draw moisture to the skin from the air.
Dipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created humectant, stabilizer, and solvent.
This ingredient helps:
Dipropylene glycol is technically an alcohol, but it belongs to the glycol family (often considered part of the ‘good’ alcohols). This means it is hydrating and gentle on skin unlike drying solvent alcohols like denatured alcohol.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSorbitan Isostearate is an emulsifer and cleaning agent. It is created from isostearic acid and sorbitol.
As an emulsifier, Sorbitan Isostearate prevents oils and water from separating.
Due to its isostearic acid base, it may not be safe for Malassezia or fungal acne.
Learn more about Sorbitan IsostearateSynthetic beeswax is created to be identical in structure to beeswax. It possesses the same occlusive and emulsion properties.
A blend of fatty acid esters, fatty acids, and alcohols are used to create synthetic beeswax. Whether or not this ingredient is vegan depends on the source. Sometimes, lanolin is used for its creation.
This ingredient may not be Malassezia folliculitis, or fungal-acne safe.
Learn more about Synthetic BeeswaxWater. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterXanthan gum is used as a stabilizer and thickener within cosmetic products. It helps give products a sticky, thick feeling - preventing them from being too runny.
On the technical side of things, xanthan gum is a polysaccharide - a combination consisting of multiple sugar molecules bonded together.
Xanthan gum is a pretty common and great ingredient. It is a natural, non-toxic, non-irritating ingredient that is also commonly used in food products.
Learn more about Xanthan GumIngredient Ratings
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