Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cream patch moisturizer
FEATURES
Instant moisturization, Supports skin moisture barrier
BEST FOR
All skin type
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, Fragrance, essential oil
Who Is It For?
Teens And Adults With Acne-prone SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Dry Skin Moisture Barrier SupportBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Hero Cosmetics Says
Product Description:
This targeted cream patch moisturizes dry skin instantly and helps support skin's moisture barrier.
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
water/aqua/eau, butylene glycol, glycerin, panthenol, butylene glycol, dicaprylate/dicaprate, polyglyceryl-3 methylglucose distearate, butyrospermum parkii butter, caprylic/capric triglyceride, cetearyl alcohol, cetyl alcohol, dipropylene glycol, acetyl hexapeptide-8, ascorbic acid polypeptide, acetyl octapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-2, acetyl tetrapeptide-3, acetyl tetrapeptide-5, acetyl tetrapeptide-9, nonapeptide-1, palmitoyl pentapeptide-4, palmitoyl tripeptide-1, palmitoyl tripeptide-5, oligopeptide-2, copper tripeptide-1, tremella fuciformis extract, ceramide np, carnosine, beta-glucan, alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, tocopheryl acetate, 1,2-hexanediol, hydroxyacetophenone, carbomer, polyglyceryl-2 diisostearate, betaine, tromethamine, caprylyl glycol, xanthan gum, hydroxyethyl urea, dipotassium glycyrrhizate, sodium phytate, polymnia sonchifolia root juice, cyamopsis tetragonoloba gum, maltodextrin, lactobacillus
Key Ingredients
Panthenol, Beta-glucan, Oligopeptide
Ingredients Details
Panthenol
Common Name(s): Provitamin b5,d-panthenol,dl-panthenol,d-pantothenyl alcohol,(r)-2,4-dihydroxy-n-(3-hydroxypropyl)-3,3-dimethylbutanamide
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Panthenol deeply moisturizes skin and hair, soothes irritation, accelerates wound healing, strengthens the skin barrier, and improves hair elasticity and shine.
Why It's Used: It is used because it is exceptionally versatile, working in both skin and hair formulations. it is gentle enough for sensitive and post-procedure skin, and converts to the active vitamin b5 within the skin.
How It Works: Panthenol penetrates skin and hair, where it is oxidized to pantothenic acid (vitamin b5), a coenzyme a precursor essential to metabolism. in skin, it acts as a humectant and stimulates fibroblast proliferation. in hair, it coats the shaft, improving manageability.
Typically Found In: Moisturizers,serums,toners,after-sun products,wound healing products,shampoos,conditioners,hair masks,beard care
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ provitamin b5
Secondary Functions: Anti-inflammatory,wound healing,hair conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ5% (typical: 1โ3%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetically produced
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially synthesized. both d- and dl-forms used in cosmetics; d-panthenol is the biologically active isomer but dl-panthenol is less expensive and widely used.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low; one of the most soothing ingredients in cosmetics
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Extremely rare contact allergy; considered one of the safest cosmetic ingredients. suitable for all skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ ideal for sensitive, reactive, and post-procedure skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Exceptionally safe. ewg hazard score: 1. no significant concerns for irritation, sensitization, or systemic toxicity. safe during pregnancy.
Works Well With: Hyaluronic acid,ceramides,allantoin,niacinamide,centella asiatica,retinol (reduces irritation),glycerin
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Panthenol has demonstrated wound-healing properties in clinical studies, stimulating fibroblast proliferation and migration. its dual humectant and anti-inflammatory action makes it particularly effective in barrier-repair formulations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment,ebner et al. (2002) skin pharmacology and applied skin physiology
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12