e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector - Green Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream .

Published on June 03, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free color correctors. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens or sulfates

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector

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Ingredient Info

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector 28 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 45 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector 28 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 45 ingredients

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators

Hyaluronic Acid

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Exfoliators

Peptides (4)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing (2)

Reduces Irritation (2)

Scar Healing

Brightening (2)

Concerns

Drying

May Worsen Oily Skin

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector 28 ingredients

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 45 ingredients

Water • Dimethicone • Propylene Glycol • Octyldodecanol • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Cetyl PCA • Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate • Boron Nitride • Caprylic Acid • Hydrogenated Styrene/Isoprene Copolymer • Sodium Chloride • Diethylhexyl Carbonate • Acrylates/Dimethicone Copolymer • Vinyl Dimethicone/Methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer • Mica • Phenoxyethanol • Propylene Carbonate • Isopropyl Titanium Triisostearate • Alumina • Ethylhexylglycerin • Caprylyl Glycol • Disodium EDTA • Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate • Sodium Hyaluronate • CI 77891 • CI 77288 • Yellow 11 • Ultramarines

Water • 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 Polydecene • Hydrogenated Polyisobutene • Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate • Beta-Glucan • Tocopheryl Acetate • Spirulina Platensis Powder • Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder • Polypeptide-1 • Oligopeptide-2 • Rh-Polypeptide-62 • Rh-Polypeptide-33 • Allantoin • Glycerin • Synthetic Beeswax • Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate • Propylene Carbonate • Sorbitan Stearate • Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer • Xanthan Gum • Caprylyl Glycol • Triethoxycaprylylsilane • Diglycerin • Aluminum Hydroxide • Boron Nitride • 1,2-Hexanediol • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Ethylhexylglycerin • CI 77891 • CI 77491 • CI 77288

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

Water. 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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 1.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 1.

Octyldodecanol

What it does: Emollient, Masking

Community Rating: Disliked

Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.

As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.

Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.

Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 4.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is a synthetic polymer. Polymers are compounds with high molecular weight. Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is an emollient and texture enhancer.

In one study, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene showed better skin hydration levels than Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride. As an emollient, it helps keep your skin soft and hydrated by trapping moisture in.

Hydrogenated Polyisobutene is often used as a mineral oil replacement.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 5.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 18.

Boron Nitride

What it does: Absorbent, Skin Conditioning

Boron Nitride is compound consisting of boron and nitrogen. It is used to absorb oil and modify adherence/ slip in products.

This means it is often used in makeup products to help them last longer.

e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 8.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 40.

Sodium Chloride

What it does: Masking

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Chances are, you eat sodium chloride every day. Sodium Chloride is also known as table salt.

This ingredient has many purposes in skincare: thickener, emulsifier, and exfoliator.

You'll most likely find this ingredient in cleansers where it is used to create a gel-like texture. As an emulsifier, it also prevents ingredients from separating.

There is much debate on whether this ingredient is comedogenic. The short answer - comedogenic ratings don't tell the whole story. Learn more about comegodenic ratings here.

The concensus about this ingredient causing acne seems to be divided. Research is needed to understand if this ingredient does cause acne.

Scrubs may use salt as the primary exfoliating ingredient.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 11.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 13.

Diethylhexyl Carbonate

What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning

This ingredient is a light oil and multi-tasking emollient.

As an emollient, it helps soften skin by preventing moisture from leaving.

Due to its low viscosity, it is able to help products be more easily spread. It also has great solvency and is especially useful at dissolving crystalline actives.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 12.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 6.

Mica

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Mica refers to a group of silicate minerals. Mica crystals are easily split to give products a shimmer. These crystals are able to reflect light to temporarily give your skin a glowy look.

Mica is found to be safe. Trace amounts of heavy metals may be found in mica, but these metals are not harmful in our personal products.

Mica has been used since prehistoric times throughout the world. Ancient Egyptian, Indian, Greek, Roman, Aztec, and Chinese civilizations have used mica.

Mica can be naturally found throughout the world. However, some sources of mica may be controversial. In 2016, mica mined in the Jharkhand state in India was found to be using child labor. However, companies are able to source ethical mica affiliated with international organizations that monitor the mica supply chain.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 16.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Propylene Carbonate

What it does: Solvent

This ingredient is a solvent. It helps dissolve active ingredients and alter the texture of products.

Propylene Carbonate is commonly used in makeup and with clay, such as montmorillonite or bentonite.

Studies show this ingredient to be safe for cosmetics. When it is undiluted, it can cause skin irritation. (It is always diluted in skincare and makeup). This ingredient is water-soluble.

Propylene Carbonate is created from propylene glycol and carbonic acid.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 18.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 32.

Ethylhexylglycerin

What it does: Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Mixed

Ethylhexylglycerin (we can't pronounce this either) is commonly used as a preservative and skin softener. It is derived from glyceryl.

You might see Ethylhexylglycerin often paired with other preservatives such as phenoxyethanol. Ethylhexylglycerin has been found to increase the effectiveness of these other preservatives.

e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 21.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 44.

Caprylyl Glycol

What it does: Emollient, Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Community Rating: Liked

Caprylyl Glycol is a humectant and emollient, meaning it attracts and preserves moisture.

It is a common ingredient in many products, especially those designed to hydrate skin. The primary benefits are retaining moisture, skin softening, and promoting a healthy skin barrier.

Though Caprylyl Glycol is an alcohol derived from fatty acids, it is not the kind that can dry out skin.

This ingredient is also used as a preservative to extend the life of products. It has slight antimicrobial properties.

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e.l.f. cosmetics Camo Color Corrector Green contains this as ingredient number 22.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 36.

CI 77891

What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Community Rating: Disliked

Ci 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.

It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.

Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.

Learn more about CI 77891