Hero Cosmetics
Glow Balm
Glow Balm
Hero Cosmetics
glow-balm
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WHAT IS IT?
Glide-on skin stick balm
FEATURES
Glide-on application, Boosts natural radiance
BEST FOR
Dry, acne-prone
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, sulfate, silicon, paraben
Who Is It For?
AdultWhat Does It Help With?
Skin RadianceBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Boost skin's natural radiance with this glide-on skin stick.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
olea europaea fruit oil, caprylic/capric triglyceride, synthetic beeswax, bis-diglyceryl polyacyladipate-2, euphorbia cerifera (candelilla) wax, c12-15 alkyl benzoate, tocopheryl acetate, ceramide ns/ceramide ng, linoleic acid, actinidia chinensis (kiwi) seed oil, caprylyl glycol, linolenic acid, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, sorbitan laurate, oryza sativa (rice) bran wax, tocopherol, c18-36 acid glycol ester, c18-36 acid triglyceride, lactic acid, methyl palmitate, ethylhexylglycerin
Key Ingredients
Linoleic Acid, Ceramides, Vitamin E
Ingredients Details
Linoleic Acid
Common Name(s): (9z,12z)-octadecadienoic acid,cis,cis-9,12-octadecadienoic acid,la
CAS Number: 60-33-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides essential omega-6 fatty acid for ceramide-1-linoleate synthesis and anti-comedogenic barrier repair.
Why It's Used: The essential barrier-repair fatty acid โ linoleic acid deficiency directly causes barrier dysfunction and acne-like lesions; topical replacement addresses this documented deficiency.
How It Works: Essential (cannot be synthesized) โ must be supplied via diet or topically. incorporated into ceramide-1 via omega-hydroxylation to form the long-chain ceramide that seals corneocyte protein envelope. sebum linoleic acid deficiency in acne directly causes follicular plugging (comedogenesis).
Typically Found In: Barrier repair products,non-comedogenic oils,anti-acne lightweight oils
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ c18:2 omega-6 essential fatty acid
Secondary Functions: Barrier sealing,softening
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from safflower, sunflower, hemp, and most seed oils
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived, synthetic or animal-derived. verify source.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic; anti-comedogenic mechanism
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Humectants,ceramides,actives as carrier
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Linoleic acid deficiency in sebum is a defining biochemical feature of acne-prone skin: sebum la concentration is 25-40% lower in acne patients vs controls. this deficiency impairs ceramide-1-linoleate synthesis, weakening the follicular barrier that normally prevents p. acnes colonization. topical linoleic acid directly supplements this deficient essential fatty acid โ a targeted nutritional mechanism unique among anti-acne ingredients.
Last Verified: Cosing database,downing et al. linoleic acid acne study,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Common Name(s): Olea europaea fruit oil,botanical oil/butter,phytochemical active
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides emollient conditioning, essential fatty acid supplementation, and barrier lipid support.
Why It's Used: Natural carrier oils integrate into sc lipid bilayers for genuine barrier emolliency.
How It Works: Fatty acid triglycerides deliver oleic, linoleic, and linolenic acids for sc integration and essential fatty acid barrier repair.
Typically Found In: Botanical skin care,natural products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ antioxidant
Secondary Functions: Free radical scavenging,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ30%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Conditional
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; well-tolerated.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Vitamin c,vitamin e,ferulic acid,spf,other antioxidants
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Plant secondary metabolites evolved for uv photoprotection and pathogen defence โ mechanisms directly translatable to cosmetic antioxidant and anti-inflammatory activity in human skin.
Last Verified: Cosing database,olea europaea fruit oil botanical review
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12