Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint For Dark Spots Versus Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone
Updated on March 28, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan and reef safe . They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint For Dark Spots 14 ingredients
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint For Dark Spots 14 ingredients
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
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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. 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 Water1,2-Hexanediol is a synthetic liquid and another multi-functional powerhouse.
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 preservatives
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint For Dark Spots 14 ingredients
Differin Dark Spot Correcting Serum 2% Hydroquinone 14 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Mighty Patch Micropoint For Dark Spots 14 ingredients
Eight patches ain’t gonna cut it.
I bought this product earlier in my skincare journey before I really knew just how hard dark spots are to tackle. After using all the patches I, of course, saw no difference.
If you want to treat dark spots so they fade quicker you have to be persistent over a long period of time. Untreated, my worst post inflammatory erythema spots can take almost a year to Show more
