MEDI-PEEL Bio-intense Glutathione White Stick Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm
Updated on October 02, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, oils, parabens or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
MEDI-PEEL Bio-intense Glutathione White Stick 67 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 17 ingredients
What's inside
What's inside
At a glance
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MEDI-PEEL Bio-intense Glutathione White Stick 67 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm 17 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Water
Skin ConditioningDicaprylyl Carbonate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Synthetic Wax
Abrasive
Ceresin
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone
Emollient
Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientDipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Dimethicone
Emollient
Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2
Emollient
Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
C10-18 Triglycerides
Emollient
Stearyl Heptanoate
Emollient
Jojoba Esters
Emollient
Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer
Abrasive
Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax
Skin Conditioning
Stearyl Caprylate
EmollientBetaine
Humectant
Trehalose
Humectant
Glutathione
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningAdenosine
Skin Conditioning
Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax
Emollient
Polyglycerin-3
Humectant
Lycopodium Clavatum Extract
Skin ConditioningEquisetum Arvense Extract
AstringentTocopherol
Antioxidant
Cynanchum Atratum Extract
Skin ConditioningCentella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Olea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract
Bleaching
Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract
EmollientRosa Damascena Flower Extract
Masking
Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate
Skin Conditioning
Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate
Antioxidant
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pulsatilla Koreana Extract
Skin ConditioningUsnea Barbata Extract
Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Ascorbyl Phosphate
Antioxidant
Copper Tripeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Acetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Oligopeptide-29
Antioxidant
Oligopeptide-32
Antiseborrhoeic
Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4
Skin Conditioning
Folic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicPyridoxine
Skin ConditioningCyanocobalamin
Skin ConditioningBeta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningRiboflavin
Cosmetic ColorantThiamine Hcl
MaskingLinoleic Acid
Cleansing
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Hexyl Cinnamal
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
Geraniol
Perfuming
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Water, Dicaprylyl Carbonate, Butylene Glycol, Synthetic Wax, Ceresin, Dimethicone, Butylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Dipentaerythrityl Hexahydroxystearate/Hexastearate/Hexarosinate, Stearyl Dimethicone, Bis-Diglyceryl Polyacyladipate-2, Cetyl PEG/PPG-10/1 Dimethicone, Glycerin, Niacinamide, 1,2-Hexanediol, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Olivate, C10-18 Triglycerides, Stearyl Heptanoate, Jojoba Esters, Ethylene/Propylene Copolymer, Helianthus Annuus Seed Wax, Stearyl Caprylate, Betaine, Trehalose, Glutathione, Ethylhexylglycerin, Adenosine, Acacia Decurrens Flower Wax, Polyglycerin-3, Lycopodium Clavatum Extract, Equisetum Arvense Extract, Tocopherol, Cynanchum Atratum Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Glycyrrhiza Glabra Root Extract, Taraxacum Officinale Leaf Extract, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Rhodiola Rosea Root Extract, Rosa Damascena Flower Extract, Polyglyceryl-10 Stearate, Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-T-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Panthenol, Pulsatilla Koreana Extract, Usnea Barbata Extract, Zanthoxylum Piperitum Fruit Extract, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Copper Tripeptide-1, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Oligopeptide-29, Oligopeptide-32, Palmitoyl Pentapeptide-4, Folic Acid, Biotin, Pyridoxine, Cyanocobalamin, Beta-Carotene, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hcl, Linoleic Acid, Parfum, Limonene, Hexyl Cinnamal, Linalool, Geraniol
Water
Skin ConditioningC13-15 Alkane
SolventGlycerin
Humectant
Hydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Lauroyl Lysine
Skin ConditioningCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Masking
Propanediol
Solvent
1,2-Hexanediol
Skin Conditioning
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMagnesium Sulfate
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Phospholipids
Skin Conditioning
Phytosterols
Skin Conditioning
Bisabolol
Masking
Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Masking
Water, C13-15 Alkane, Glycerin, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Lauroyl Lysine, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Propanediol, 1,2-Hexanediol, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Magnesium Sulfate, Panthenol, Linoleic Acid, Phospholipids, Phytosterols, Bisabolol, Zingiber Officinale Root Extract
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
1,2-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
This ingredient is an emollient, solvent, and texture enhancer. It is considered a skin-softener by helping the skin prevent moisture loss.
It helps thicken a product's formula and makes it easier to spread by dissolving clumping compounds.
Caprylic Triglyceride is made by combining glycerin with coconut oil, forming a clear liquid.
While there is an assumption Caprylic Triglyceride can clog pores due to it being derived from coconut oil, there is no research supporting this.
Learn more about Caprylic/Capric TriglycerideGlycerin 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 GlycerinLinoleic Acid is also known as Vitamin F. It is a fatty acid with emollient and skin conditioning properties. Our top layer of skin, or epidermis, contains high amounts of linoleic acid naturally.
Your body uses linoleic acid to build ceramides and prostaglandins. Ceramides keep your skin's barrier hydrated and strong while prosaglandins help control inflammation and healing. Needless to say, linoleic acid is crucial for having a strong skin barrier.
One study found applying linoleic acid rich sunflower oil to be more effective at repairing the skin barrier than oleic rich olive oil.
Linoleic acid is an essential fatty acid, meaning our bodies cannot create it on its own. We need to get linoleic acid through foods such as nuts and vegetable oils.
Acne-prone skin tends to have linoleic acid and high levels of oleic acid.
Linoleic acid can also help treat acne by softening sebum to prevent clogged pores. Another study found using 2.5% linoleic acid gel for 4 weeks showed a 25% reduction in small comedones.
This ingredient can also help lighten hyperpigmentation or sun spots by disrupting the melanin production process. It also helps your skin shed melanin pigment from your skin caused by UV exposure.
Due to its role in the production of the fatty acid prostaglandin, linoleic acid can also help reduce inflammation and support wound healing.
Linoleic acid is not always fungal-acne safe; it may trigger flare-ups in sensitive individuals.
Learn more about Linoleic AcidPanthenol is a common ingredient that helps hydrate and soothe the skin. It is found naturally in our skin and hair.
There are two forms of panthenol: D and L.
D-panthenol is also known as dexpanthenol. Most cosmetics use dexpanthenol or a mixture of D and L-panthenol.
Panthenol is famous due to its ability to go deeper into the skin's layers. Using this ingredient has numerous pros (and no cons):
Like hyaluronic acid, panthenol is a humectant. Humectants are able to bind and hold large amounts of water to keep skin hydrated.
This ingredient works well for wound healing. It works by increasing tissue in the wound and helps close open wounds.
Once oxidized, panthenol converts to pantothenic acid. Panthothenic acid is found in all living cells.
This ingredient is also referred to as pro-vitamin B5.
Learn more about PanthenolWater. 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!
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