Hero Cosmetics Rescue Balm + Red Correct: Post-Blemish Recovery Cream, Nourishing & Calming, Dermatologist Tested, Vegan (1.69 fl oz)

Mrs K here; from the generation that drank from the hose and never wore sunscreen, I didn't use a moisturizer except for Neutrogena stuff from the drugstore until I was about 25. Nearing 30 I began to take care of my skin, and at 50, with disciplined use of sunscreen and an expensive skin care routine it's in pretty good shape. Except for the fact that I'm very fair, very allergic, can get redness from a stray wind, and I don't love having to paint myself everyday to cover the redness. Chemotherapy six years ago left me with broken capillaries that make me look like the town drunk, without a lot of concealer and foundation, which fades by noon BTW, and it's a drag to deal with, especially as the rest of my skin glows. This tube of perfection makes me want to take a bank loan, build a storage space, and buy up all of the existing product on the planet, and hoard it. A little goes a long way; after primer, before makeup (you might stop using foundation). Afternoons, I rub a little over my cheeks and chin, and the redness is gone, without having to reapply coverage. It's not irritating, there's no scent, and it leaves a lovely, luminous glow, slightly matte but not flat, and alive, like my own skin. I'm not one to gush; I'm quite pragmatic and immune to gimmicks and trends. This is serious business: feeling confident in our skin isn't vanity. No one but you knows how you want to make up your face, and why- acne, scars, hypersensitivity, autoimmunity, all of the crap conditions and situations that make us feel less than, are remedied by this, without makeup, without covering up, and I thank and bless this company for this product, because I just got a huge spring in my step from it. I'll never be out of it. A tube in my handbag and gym bag, and one in the bathroom, and no more crippling insecurity over what life events show on my face: just my healthy, natural skin that I've worked so hard to care for. Amazing, amazing stuff. Run, don't walk, etc.

This stuff is amazing. I have rosacea and very fair skin and always struggle to find a foundation that matches my skin tone but will also cover my redness. This does the trick! It covers my redness and evens my skin tone so well that most days I’ll just wear this and concealer and skip the foundation all together. I find it blends best with a brush and a little goes a long way. If you have really dry skin this might not be the best product for you because it does seem to stick to dry patches. So far every foundation I have worn over it looks great. Especially because I can use less foundation when I start with this.

Really big fan of this balm and will likely continue repurchasing when I finish this tube! I wear this every day in place of any makeup and find that it is all I need to even out my complexion and give a healthy glow. For reference I am in my late 30s, have normal/combo skin with some sensitivities, a history of malasezzia and eczema, and am most conscious of enlarged pores and redness. This balm immediately cancels out redness and perfectly matches my skin tone. It is quite moisturizing and I find that I get oily throughout the day (which is typical for me), so I am often blotting and aware that I am blotting away some of the product. I've started putting this balm on in the morning without putting a moisturizer on first to see if that helps, although I still feel like I get shiny. I try to set it with powder very lightly in key areas because I find that powder takes away from the healthy glow that it gives on its own and makes it look worse, but that might just be user error. Ever since I started using this, my partner comments all the time on how great my skin looks and that I look really well and radiant :)

Pic 1: bare Pic 2: corrector Pic 3: half corrector/ half bare (pointing at corrected) Pic 4: showing color difference on fair skin PROS Application Product applied smoothly even with my horribly peeling skin. I'm a lazy makeup girly, so I like that I can apply it with my fingers. Finish I like the light feel; it doesn't feel greasy or too drying on my combination skin. It looks similar to my natural skin. It doesn't just sit right on top of the skin like my other foundations. Redness Correcting It does a fantastic job cancelling redness. It creates an even tone with minimal fussing over precise application. I hardly had to build up product on my reddest acne areas. Price I think this is a fairly priced product for the amount needed to apply and the size of the bottle itself. CONS Color I was really hoping the comments mentioning an orange tint was only pertinent for people fairer than me. Alas, I'm still a little orange. The last pic I uploaded shows the difference between my neck and face. My redness has always made my face appear a little darker than my neck, so it's something that isn't necessarily a deal breaker for me. CONCLUSION It's a product that I'm willing to experiment with because I love the ease of application, redness cancelling, and finish. I didn't apply any sunscreen or moisturizer before using the corrector, so I will have to play around with combining those. Perhaps diluting it with a bit of moisturizer will help mitigate some of the orangey tint. If Hero Cosmetics created a formula specifically for fairer skin tones then I'd be a brand loyalist for sure!

As someone who has red skin, and hates wearing makeup this is the perfect thing for me! I will say if you have oily skin (like I do) I would recommend wearing a light powder over it if you are planning on going out and about, I use a cheap one that isn’t colored and it works perfectly because it’s light! It helps keep my oily skin from seeming even more shiny. Although some people prefer that look! It corrects my redness like magic, I keep buying again and again! Can also use it on designated areas and doesn’t look unnatural!

If you’re looking for a product that gives you a dewy lit from within glow but your skin also needs a little help THIS IS FOR YOU! A bit about my skin, I have acne prone combination skin. When I say combination though I mean like some days I’m a greasy mess and other days my skin resembles that of a lizard mid-shed. I am VERY pale with neutral-warm undertones. Most tinted moisturizers oxidize on me and turn a nasty shade of peachy orange. Except this one!!! It actively neutralizes any redness/discoloration from acne and doesn’t oxidize! It keeps my skin moisturized all day but doesn’t leave me looking greasy. It doesn’t crease and it perfect on its own or as a primer under foundation (just make sure you’re not using a water based foundation). I have just been using it on its own with a bit of concealer to achieve a “no makeup” makeup look. Your skin looks healthy (bc it is!) and you will look fresh and glowy all day. I even recommended this to my brother who doesn’t wear makeup because its that amazing ☺️ If you’re considering buying DO IT! The price point is extremely good for such a high quality skincare product!

I love this product. I am not a huge makeup person. I do not like to use foundation, as every one I have tried feels too much on my face. I use this product as a foundation since it is SUPER light and the way the product perfectly transmutes to your match is the best. I have sensitive skin, and this product does not make it break out. Definitely recommend.

I definitely was expecting it to cover up more redness than it did based on all the great reviews. It does some minor coverage, but nothing that my concealer or even my tinted moisturizer doesn't handle on it's own. I am glad I tried. Maybe it is just my skin type. It's not a bad price just to give it a whirl to see if it does work on your specific skin. I will still use just as an extra layer of coverage just because I have it. I like that it is not oily and it is matted, because I do have oily skin.