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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm versus Indeed Labs 10balm .

Published on May 17, 2023

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common

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 or parabens

What's Inside

They both contain silicones

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Facial Treatment American Brand United States
General Moisturizer Canadian Brand Canada

Facial Treatment

Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.

General Moisturizer

All-purpose moisturizers hydrate the top layer of skin cells.

Price

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Starts at $12.99
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Ingredient Info

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 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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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating (2)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing
Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin (2)

Notable Ingredients

Vitamin E

Benefits

Hydrating (3)
Redness Reducing
Reduces Irritation (2)
Anti-Aging
Scar Healing (2)
Acne Fighting
Brightening (2)

Concerns

Irritating
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Ingredients Compared

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

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 ingredients

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.

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 contains this as ingredient number 1.

Indeed Labs 10balm contains this as ingredient number 1.

2
What it does: Emollient, Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting
Community Rating: Very Disliked

Dimethicone is a silicone used for making products smooth and silky. It also has the added benefit of sealing in hydration. The amount of dimethicone found in beauty products is considered safe and non-comedogenic, meaning it won't clog pores.

Dimethicone has been found increase absorption in skin, boosting the benefits of other ingredients. While there is concern for the safety of dimethicone, the levels used in skincare are safe for use.

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 3.

Indeed Labs 10balm contains this as ingredient number 11.

3
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 contains this as ingredient number 4.

Indeed Labs 10balm contains this as ingredient number 2.

4
What it does: Skin Conditioning, Skin Protecting, Soothing
Community Rating: Loved

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.

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm contains this as ingredient number 14.

Indeed Labs 10balm contains this as ingredient number 22.

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

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 ingredients

26% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
39% are disliked or very disliked
23% have no rating yet
37% are loved or liked
13% have mixed ratings
43% are disliked or very disliked
7% have no rating yet

Usage

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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 ingredients

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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 31 ingredients

4.0 /5
from 3 ratings
KadriReede_527's avatar

KadriReede_527

5 months ago · Sensitive Skin
Review

Very good product.
It won't heal Your acne spot with a single night, but it speeds up development and healing process of it big time.
It has...

Very good product.
It won't heal Your acne spot with a single night, but it speeds up development and healing process of it big time.
It has cream consistency and it feels moisturizing on skin.

Indeed Labs 10balm 30 ingredients

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