Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick Versus Truly Purple Rain Glow Serum Facial + Body Booster
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe serums. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain oils
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Ingredient Info
Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Truly Purple Rain Glow Serum Facial + Body Booster 24 ingredients
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Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Truly Purple Rain Glow Serum Facial + Body Booster 24 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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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
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingSclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil
Humectant
Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil
Emollient
Eclipta Prostrata Extract
Skin ConditioningSimmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil
Emollient
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningBeta Vulgaris Root Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Water
Skin ConditioningPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Retinol
Skin Conditioning
Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil
Emollient
CI 17200
Cosmetic ColorantBasic Violet 2
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Sclerocarya Birrea Seed Oil, Adansonia Digitata Seed Oil, Eclipta Prostrata Extract, Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Oil, Tocopheryl Acetate, Euterpe Oleracea Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Beta Vulgaris Root Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Glycolic Acid, Glycerin, Water, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Moringa Oleifera Seed Oil, CI 17200, Basic Violet 2
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 GlycerinTocopheryl Acetate is AKA Vitamin E. It is an antioxidant and protects your skin from free radicals. Free radicals damage the skin by breaking down collagen.
One study found using Tocopheryl Acetate with Vitamin C decreased the number of sunburned cells.
Tocopheryl Acetate is commonly found in both skincare and dietary supplements.
Learn more about Tocopheryl AcetateMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract is extract from the neem plant.
The leaves of this tree contain flavonoids and polyphenols. These two compounds are antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and antibacterial. Further research is needed as to their effects when applied on skin.
Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract is from the Neem tree. Neem trees originate from India.
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract contains antioxidants. Antioxidants help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.
The flowers of this tree are lilac colored.
Learn more about Melia Azadirachta Flower ExtractWe don't have a description for Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract yet.
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract is an extract of the flowers of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae
Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.
Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.
Learn more about Aloe Barbadensis Flower ExtractOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract comes from the Holy Basil plant. Holy Basil is native to India.
Holy Basil is rich in antioxidants due to its high romarinic acid, ferulic acid, and rutin content. This gives it skin brightening and soothing properties.
While Holy Basil has many claims to help fight acne, more research is needed.
One thing to note is the presence of tannins; tannins are naturally found in nature. However, this compound may be skin-sensitizing.
Learn more about Ocimum Sanctum Leaf ExtractWe don't have a description for Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract yet.
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Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
Truly Purple Rain Glow Serum Facial + Body Booster 24 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
