Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 4 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Stearate
CleansingCeteareth-25
CleansingGlycerin
Humectant
Propanediol
SolventTotarol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
Skin ConditioningAvena Sativa Kernel Flour
Abrasive
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientSambucus Nigra Fruit Extract
AstringentCalendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil
Masking
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Caprylhydroxamic Acid
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningLimonene
Perfuming
Propylene Glycol, Water, Sodium Stearate, Ceteareth-25, Glycerin, Propanediol, Totarol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chlorella Vulgaris Extract, Avena Sativa Kernel Flour, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Sambucus Nigra Fruit Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Oil, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Lactic Acid, Caprylhydroxamic Acid, Sodium Benzoate, 1,2-Hexanediol, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
C13-15 Alkane
SolventSqualane
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientButyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Propanediol
SolventPolyglyceryl-4 Oleate
Emulsifying
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingMagnesium Sulfate
Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
Emulsifying
Polyhydroxystearic Acid
Emulsifying
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Resveratrol
Antioxidant
Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38
Skin Conditioning
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Ubiquinone
Antioxidant
Ethyl Ferulate
Antioxidant
Calcium Gluconate
HumectantAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Humulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCopernicia Cerifera Cera
Emollient
Water, Glycerin, C13-15 Alkane, Squalane, Octyldodecanol, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Propanediol, Polyglyceryl-4 Oleate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Magnesium Sulfate, Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate, Polyhydroxystearic Acid, Panthenol, Retinol, Resveratrol, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-38, Gluconolactone, Ubiquinone, Ethyl Ferulate, Calcium Gluconate, Allantoin, Beta-Glucan, Tocopherol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Xanthan Gum, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Copernicia Cerifera Cera
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 WaterGlycerin 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.
Learn more about GlycerinPropanediol is an all-star ingredient. It softens, hydrates, and smooths the skin.
It’s often used to:
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use. It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about Propanediol1,2-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 Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
I’m currently using other serums at the moment so not ready to put in my skincare routine yet. I purchased a couple and right now using one before bed on my lips that are no longer dry and flakey followed by red Vaseline lip therapy when the serum absorbs and omg. After trying so many things for my lips, this works amazing
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Retinol Nighttime Renewing Cream 28 ingredients
Does a great job at brightening my skin but not over drying.
