MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream Versus Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free color correctors. They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain Vitamin E
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens or parabens
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Ingredient Info
MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream 51 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
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MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream 51 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
Key Ingredients
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningDimethicone
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Propylheptyl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantTrimethylsiloxysilicate
Emollient
Octyldodecanol
EmollientLauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone
Emulsifying
Isododecane
EmollientNiacinamide
Smoothing
Phenyl Trimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Polymethylsilsesquioxane
Caprylyl Methicone
Skin Conditioning
Pentylene Glycol
Skin ConditioningPentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate
EmollientCyclopentasiloxane
Emollient
Disteardimonium Hectorite
Stabilising1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningPEG-10 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Magnesium Sulfate
Synthetic Fluorphlogopite
CI 77491
Cosmetic ColorantTribehenin
Emollient
Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Emulsion StabilisingCI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantCeresin
Emulsion StabilisingDimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer
Skin ConditioningHydrogenated Coco-Glycerides
Emollient
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientCI 77492
Cosmetic ColorantEthylcellulose
Aluminum Hydroxide
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
CI 77499
Cosmetic ColorantParfum
Masking
Polyvinyl Alcohol
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate
Dipropylene Glycol
MaskingHydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Tocopherol
Antioxidant
Madecassoside
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Asiatic Acid
Skin ConditioningAsiaticoside
Antioxidant
Madecassic Acid
Skin Conditioning
Water, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Propylheptyl Caprylate, CI 77891, Trimethylsiloxysilicate, Octyldodecanol, Lauryl PEG-10 Tris(Trimethylsiloxy)Silylethyl Dimethicone, Isododecane, Niacinamide, Phenyl Trimethicone, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Caprylyl Methicone, Pentylene Glycol, Pentaerythrityl Stearate/Caprate/Caprylate/Adipate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Disteardimonium Hectorite, 1,2-Hexanediol, PEG-10 Dimethicone, Magnesium Sulfate, Synthetic Fluorphlogopite, CI 77491, Tribehenin, Dimethicone Crosspolymer, CI 77288, Ceresin, Dimethicone/Vinyl Dimethicone Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Coco-Glycerides, Allantoin, Glyceryl Caprylate, CI 77492, Ethylcellulose, Aluminum Hydroxide, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, CI 77499, Parfum, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Adenosine, Trisodium Ethylenediamine Disuccinate, Dipropylene Glycol, Hydrogenated Castor Oil Isostearate, Polyglyceryl-10 Oleate, Centella Asiatica Leaf Extract, Centella Asiatica Root Extract, Centella Asiatica Extract, Tocopherol, Madecassoside, Butylene Glycol, Asiatic Acid, Asiaticoside, Madecassic Acid
Water
Skin ConditioningDipropylene Glycol
MaskingIsononyl Isononanoate
EmollientButylene Glycol
Humectant
Octyldodecanol
EmollientDiethylhexyl Carbonate
EmollientButyloctyl Salicylate
Skin Conditioning
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter
Skin Conditioning
Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate
Emulsifying
Silica
Abrasive
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Disteardimonium Hectorite
StabilisingMica
Cosmetic Colorant
Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin)
EmollientHydrogenated Polydecene
EmollientHydrogenated Polyisobutene
EmollientPolyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate
Emulsifying
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Spirulina Platensis Powder
Skin ProtectingTheobroma Cacao Fruit Powder
Skin ConditioningRh-Polypeptide-1
Skin Conditioning
Sh-Oligopeptide-2
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-62
Skin Conditioning
Rh-Polypeptide-3
Skin Conditioning
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Glycerin
Humectant
Synthetic Beeswax
Emulsion Stabilising
Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate
Emulsifying
Propylene Carbonate
SolventSorbitan Isostearate
Emulsifying
Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientTriethoxycaprylylsilane
Diglycerin
HumectantAluminum Hydroxide
EmollientBoron Nitride
Absorbent1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningSodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantIron Oxides
CI 77288
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Dipropylene Glycol, Isononyl Isononanoate, Butylene Glycol, Octyldodecanol, Diethylhexyl Carbonate, Butyloctyl Salicylate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter, Polyglyceryl-3 Polyricinoleate, Silica, Panthenol, Sodium Chloride, Disteardimonium Hectorite, Mica, Hydrogenated Poly(C6-14 Olefin), Hydrogenated Polydecene, Hydrogenated Polyisobutene, Polyglyceryl-4 Diisostearate/Polyhydroxystearate/Sebacate, Beta-Glucan, Tocopheryl Acetate, Spirulina Platensis Powder, Theobroma Cacao Fruit Powder, Rh-Polypeptide-1, Sh-Oligopeptide-2, Rh-Polypeptide-62, Rh-Polypeptide-3, Allantoin, Glycerin, Synthetic Beeswax, Polyglyceryl-2 Triisostearate, Propylene Carbonate, Sorbitan Isostearate, Acrylates/Ammonium Methacrylate Copolymer, Xanthan Gum, Caprylyl Glycol, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Diglycerin, Aluminum Hydroxide, Boron Nitride, 1,2-Hexanediol, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Ethylhexylglycerin, CI 77891, Iron Oxides, CI 77288
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 GlycerinCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Octyldodecanol is a fatty alcohol. It is primarily used to enhance the texture of products.
As an emulsifier, Octyldodecanol helps prevent the oils and waters from separating. It also prevents ingredients from creating foam when shaken.
Octyldodecanol is created by reducing fatty acid to an alcohol.
Due to its high molecular weight, it does not get absorbed into the skin.
Learn more about OctyldodecanolDisteardimonium Hectorite comes from the clay mineral named hectorite. It is used to add thickness to a product.
It can also help stabilize a product by helping to disperse other ingredients.
Hectorite is a rare, white clay mineral.
Learn more about Disteardimonium Hectorite1,2-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
Ci 77288 is used to add green pigment to products.
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.
Learn more about AllantoinAluminum Hydroxide is a form of aluminum. It can be naturally found in nature as the mineral gibbsite. In cosmetics, Aluminum Hydroxide is used as a colorant, pH adjuster, and absorbent.
As a colorant, Aluminum Hydroxide may add opacity, or reduce the transparency. Aluminum hydroxide is contains both basic and acidic properties.
According to manufacturers, this ingredient is an emollient and humectant. This means it helps hydrate the skin.
In medicine, this ingredient is used to help relieve heartburn and help heal ulcers.
There is currently no credible scientific evidence linking aluminum hydroxide in cosmetics to increased cancer risk.
Major health organizations allow the use of aluminum hydroxide in personal care products and have not flagged it as a carcinogenic risk at typical usage levels.
Learn more about Aluminum HydroxideTriethoxycaprylylsilane is a silicone used to bind and stabilize ingredients.
As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This can help elongate the shelf life of products.
Triethoxycaprylylsilane is often used to coat mineral sunscreens ingredients to help give a better feel. It also helps reduce oxidative stress in sunscreens.
Learn more about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneDipropylene Glycol is a synthetically created stabilizer and solvent. It is a part of the glycol class in the alcohol family.
Dipropylene Glycol helps dissolve and evenly distribute ingredients. It also helps decrease viscosity and thin out texture.
As a masking agent, Dipropylene Glycol can be used to cover the smell of other ingredients. However, it does not have a scent.
Studies show Dipropylene Glycol is considered safe to use in skincare.
Learn more about Dipropylene GlycolButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
- It has mild preservative properties.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
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MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream 51 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
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MediCube Super Cica Color Correcting Cream 51 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Color Correcting Green Cream 46 ingredients
This is my new holy grail for face makeup. I dislike the feel of foundation on my face and my face sweats heavily so foundation is tricky anyway. However, I really need something to help hide my redness while I wait for my skin routine to work.
This product meets and exceeds all of my expectations. It is super light weight and easy to put on (dab a small amount on the red areas with fingers, Show more
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