RiRe Heartleaf Calming Stick Versus Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free, fungal acne (malassezia) safe, and reef safe . They have a total of 12 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
RiRe Heartleaf Calming Stick 33 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
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RiRe Heartleaf Calming Stick 33 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Sodium Stearate
CleansingDipropylene Glycol
MaskingPEG-8
Humectant1,2-Hexanediol
Skin ConditioningHouttuynia Cordata Extract
Skin Conditioning
Arbutin
Antioxidant
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane
EmollientPolymethyl Methacrylate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Ethyl Hexanediol
SolventPEG-12 Dimethicone
Skin Conditioning
Centella Asiatica Extract
Cleansing
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Beta-Glucan
Skin Conditioning
Parfum
Masking
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Trehalose
HumectantXanthan Gum
EmulsifyingAllantoin
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12 Allyl Ether
Adenosine
Skin Conditioning
PEG-12
HumectantMelia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningOcimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Corallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSolanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningAloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientWater, Glycerin, Sodium Stearate, Dipropylene Glycol, PEG-8, 1,2-Hexanediol, Houttuynia Cordata Extract, Arbutin, Butylene Glycol, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Polymethyl Methacrylate, Dimethicone, Ethyl Hexanediol, PEG-12 Dimethicone, Centella Asiatica Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Beta-Glucan, Parfum, Panthenol, Trehalose, Xanthan Gum, Allantoin, PEG-12 Allyl Ether, Adenosine, PEG-12, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
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
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 GlycerinSodium stearate is the sodium salt of stearic acid.
The structure of sodium stearate makes it both a cleanser and emulsifier. As a cleanser, it helps dissolve dirt, oil, and other pollutants. As an emulsifier, it helps prevent ingredients from separating. This adds stability to the formula.
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
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 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 ExtractMelia 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.
Curcuma Longa Root Extract is from the spice, turmeric. Besides being a healthy and delicious spice, turmeric also has plenty of skincare benefits. It has anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and anti-microbial properties.
Turmeric contains curcumin, an antioxidant. Antioxidants help neutralize unstable free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin's cells and DNA. Curcumin may help with anti-aging.
Curcumin also has anti-inflammatory properties and can help soothe skin and reduce irritation. On top of that, curcumin has been shown to help prevent hyperpigmentation from sun damage.
The anti-microbial property of turmeric can make it effective in treating acne. This property has also been shown to help regulate the production of sebum.
Learn more about Curcuma Longa Root ExtractCorallina Officinalis Extract is from the red seaweed, Corallina Officinalis. This seaweed is found all over the world but is most common in the rocky shores of Great Britain and Ireland.
Corallina Officinalis Extract contains antioxidant and emollient properties.
Extracted polysaccharides, galactose and xylose, in red algae showed antioxidant activity. Antioxidants help with anti-aging by neutralizing free-radical molecules. Free-radical molecules may damage your skin cells and DNA. Galactose is also a PHA.
Corallina Officinalis is structurally similar to coral due to its high calcium content.
Learn more about Corallina Officinalis ExtractCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract is also known as Ivy Gourd Fruit Extract. It has skin conditioning properties.
We 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 ExtractIngredient Ratings
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RiRe Heartleaf Calming Stick 33 ingredients
Hero Cosmetics Superfuel Serum Stick 30 ingredients
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RiRe Heartleaf Calming Stick 33 ingredients
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
