Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Versus Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm
Updated on January 03, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 2 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin and sensitive skin
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 37 ingredients
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
About this product
About this product
At a glance
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Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 37 ingredients
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventButylene Glycol
Humectant
Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate
AbsorbentCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingCetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Silica Dimethyl Silylate
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Pantolactone
HumectantAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Trihydroxystearin
Skin Conditioning
Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate
Emollient
Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate
Emulsifying
Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingStearalkonium Hectorite
Gel FormingAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
PEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Propylene Carbonate
SolventTetrasodium Iminodisuccinate
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningEthylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningTitanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Panthenol, Propanediol, Butylene Glycol, Aluminum Starch Octenylsuccinate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Beta-Glucan, Oligopeptide-32, Oligopeptide-29, Allantoin, Copper Tripeptide-1, Tocopherol, Silica Dimethyl Silylate, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Pantolactone, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Trihydroxystearin, Diisostearoyl Polyglyceryl-3 Dimer Dilinoleate, Polyglyceryl-3 Oleate, Polyglyceryl-4 Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Stearalkonium Hectorite, Aluminum Hydroxide, Zinc Oxide, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Propylene Carbonate, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium Dioxide
Salicylic Acid 2%
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract
Skin Conditioning
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAminomethyl Propanol
BufferingXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCarrageenan
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
Masking
Salicylic Acid 2%, Water, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Stearic Acid, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Beeswax, Hamamelis Virginiana Bark/Leaf/Twig Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Aminomethyl Propanol, Xanthan Gum, Carrageenan, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cymbopogon Flexuosus Oil
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 WaterEthylhexylglycerin (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.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 37 ingredients
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 37 ingredients
Thayers Blemish Clearing 2% Salicylic Acid Acne Treatment Balm 16 ingredients
I wanted to like this, but I find myself dreading using it.
Key Tip: a little bit goes a looong way! Just a drop spread between your hands is enough for your entire face. Otherwise, it's nearly impossible to rub in completely!
I found the after feeling way too oily, greasy, and tacky to be pleasant.
Can be a bit grippy, like a primer base under makeup, but also very shiny and Show more
