Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm Red Correct
Works for
MoisturizingPanthenol, Diethylhexyl carbonate + 15 moreWorks well
“More than Magic, it's Moisturizing: Perfectly lightweight for daytime use, Rescue Balm +Red Correct soothes and visibly restores dry, flaky skin with powerful antioxidants and peptides.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
diglycerin, glycerin.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: butyrospermum parkii butter, diethylhexyl carbonate.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy8 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
User reviews
0 of 1 community members would buy it again.
This was really irritating to my sensitive, dry skin. The color correction aspect worked well, but my skin just couldn't tolerate it.
Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Dipropylene glycol~6.7–8.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying
More about Dipropylene glycolIsononyl isononanoate~4.5–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Forms a protective film on the surface of the skin to prevent moisture loss. Gives a velvety feel to products while reducing tackiness
More about Isononyl isononanoateButylene glycol~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolOctyldodecanol~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolDiethylhexyl carbonate~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Diethylhexyl carbonateButyloctyl salicylate~1.7–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own
More about Butyloctyl salicylateButyrospermum parkii butter~1.6–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterPolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateSilica~1.3–1.6%
Panthenol~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolSodium chloride~0.65–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideDisteardimonium hectorite~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that is used to thicken the product consistency
More about Disteardimonium hectoriteMica~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaHydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated poly(c6-14 olefin)Hydrogenated polydecene~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Hydrogenated polydeceneHydrogenated polyisobutene~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to improve the product consistency and soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrogenated polyisobutenePolyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-4 diisostearate/polyhydroxystearate/sebacateBeta-glucan~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin, calm down inflammation and irritation, restore the barrier function and support wound healing. It can be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Beta-glucanTocopheryl acetate~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateSpirulina platensis powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Theobroma cacao fruit powder~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rh-polypeptide-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rh-oligopeptide-1~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rh-oligopeptide-2~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rh-polypeptide-62~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rh-polypeptide-3~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinGlycerin~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSynthetic beeswax~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Synthetic beeswaxPolyglyceryl-2 triisostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Polyglyceryl-2 triisostearatePropylene carbonate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture
More about Propylene carbonateSorbitan isostearate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sorbitan isostearateAcrylates/ammonium methacrylate copolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCaprylyl glycol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolTriethoxycaprylylsilane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneDiglycerin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about DiglycerinAluminum hydroxide~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to add opaque (non-transparent) appearance to formulations. Can be used to coat other ingredients for even dispersion. This is a different ingredient compared to the ones used in antipersperants (aluminium chloride and aluminium chlorohydrate)
More about Aluminum hydroxideBoron nitride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to absord oil and evenly disperse other ingredients (for example, pigment) in product formulation
More about Boron nitride1,2-hexanediol~0.2–0.35%
Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.35%
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIron oxides~0.1–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesChromium oxide greens~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, 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, Rh-oligopeptide-1, Rh-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, Titanium dioxide, Iron oxides, Chromium oxide greens
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Hero CosmeticsRescue Balm Red CorrectYOUR PRODUCT | MixaInstant Care Cream | La Roche-PosayCicaplast Baume B5 For Dry Skin Irritations | EqualRNXCactus Ceramide Fortifying Milk | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 54% | 53% |
| Price | $12.99 | $5.25−$7.74 | $10.29−$2.70 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 3 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Copper Gluconate | Madecassoside | Ceramide Np |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Product summary
Based on the ingredients included, "Hero Cosmetics - Rescue Balm Red Correct" works well for moisturizing the skin. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Acetyl hexapeptide-8, panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone and butylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, dimethicone, peg-10 dimethicone and hydrogenated polyisobutene) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Ingredient callouts
- This moisturizer also contains Peptides (oligopeptide-32 0.50% - 0.70%, copper tripeptide-1 0.35% - 0.65% and acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.20% - 0.40%). Peptides are a very big group of ingredients. They all consist of a different combination of aminoacids. Our skin produces Peptides naturally. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The scientists are still studying how effective the topical application of Peptides is, but it is very likely that they are helpful. Peptides might be able to support skin barrier restoration and even have an anti-aging benefit. At the very least, they certainly help attract water to the skin and support the hydration in this way.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.90% - 2.30% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Irritation risk
This product does not contain known common irritants and is suitable for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Hero Cosmetics" is cruelty free, but its parent company is not.
Price
The product retails at around 13.00$ in the United States and for 29.34CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 3
- 4Safety Assessment of Polyene Group as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
- 5
- 6β-Glucans: Multi-Functional Modulator of Wound Healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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