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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream versus Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal .

Last updated on October 26, 2023. Published on July 16, 2023

Overview

Cool Features

They both contain exfoliants

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates

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Color Corrector American Brand United States
BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer South Korean Brand South Korea

Color Corrector

Color Correctors

BB, CC, Tinted Moisturizer

A liquid, cream, or powder to help give light coverage in creating an even complexion.

Price

Ingredient Info

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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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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)

Notable Ingredients

Exfoliators (3)
Hyaluronic Acid

Benefits

Hydrating (4)
Redness Reducing (2)
Reduces Irritation
Dark Spots
Brightening

Concerns

Rosacea (2)
Eczema (3)
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Ingredients Compared

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Ingredients Explained

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

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

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Humectant, Masking, Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:

  • It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
  • It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
  • It helps improve product application.

Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 4.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 2.

3
What it does: Abrasive, Absorbent
Community Rating: Disliked

Silica is a mineral naturally found in our skin. It helps to thicken and smooth the texture of a product. It also acts as an agent for other ingredients by increasing the absorption of other ingredients into the skin.

Silica is often used for absorption and can help reduce shine when products are applied. Silica occurs in naturally in materials like clay and sandstone, and it can also be produced synthetically.

Silica is present naturally within the skin during collagen production and when reducing inflammation.

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 11.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 22.

4
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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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 15.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 18.

5
What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Solvent
Community Rating: Loved

Glycerin 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.

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 29.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 4.

6
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent
Community Rating: Mixed

1,2-Hexanediol is a multi-tasker ingredient. It acts as a preservative to increase shelf-life and can aid other preservatives in preventing microbe growth. 1,2-Hexanediol also helps the skin retain moisture as a humectant.

In products that are water-based, this ingredient can help stabilize perfumes and fragrances. It can also help make the texture of products softer and more smooth.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 41.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 19.

7
What it does: Preservative
Community Rating: Disliked

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 43.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 31.

8
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.

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

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 17.

9
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.

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 45.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 37.

10
What it does: Cosmetic Colorant

Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream contains this as ingredient number 47.

Erborian Skin Hero Bare Skin Perfector Universal contains this as ingredient number 35.

Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.

31% are loved or liked
9% have mixed ratings
44% are disliked or very disliked
16% have no rating yet
24% are loved or liked
16% have mixed ratings
41% are disliked or very disliked
19% have no rating yet

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