Price and Convenience

Imagine your wedding day or graduation party is three days away and, out of nowhere, a pile of pimples shows up on your chin. You need help fast! You'd probably call the product that successfully cleared up your outbreak...well, your Hero! Hero wants to be your emergency contact when skin problems pop up. Unfortunately, the company doesn't offer expedited shipping—domestic orders ship out in about 2 to 3 business days and shipping time will vary depending on where you live. But Hero products receive some pretty impressive reviews. So if you are prone to breakouts, you may want to try them. Then, if you like them, keep a bunch on hand to help you deal with those unexpected, unpleasant surprises.

Hero products are reasonably priced for the healing they deliver. A 36-count box of the company's flagship nighttime patch product, the Mighty Patch, costs $12.99. The company's post-blemish recovery balm comes in a good-sized .5-ounce tube and will also run you $12.99. Hero offers a 10% discount on your first purchase. You can reap additional savings by subscribing to periodic refills. If you have a second box or bottle of the same product shipped to you within 60 days, you'll save 20%. You'll also receive a discount when you purchase products in bundles, which you can customize yourself.

Screenshot from Herocosmetics.us 7/14/2021

Hero does charge for shipping, though, so you'll want to figure that into your cost when you're comparing products from other companies.

Treatment Options

Hero is serious about treating acne and offers a wide range of non-prescription products to help customers avoid breakouts, hide and heal pimples when they appear, and soothe your skin when your breakout has subsided. Their signature Mighty Patch is meant to be worn at night. Mighty Patch Invisible hides blemishes as it heals and you can apply makeup over it for daytime wear. The company also makes Mighty Patch Micropoint, a product you can use before a breakout erupts. Mighty Patch Surface is a larger patch that's ideal for covering large breakout areas which can appear on your cheeks, chin, or forehead.

In addition, Hero offers a selection of daily care products, including exfoliators, moisturizers, toners, and more. The company recommends that acne sufferers adopt a targeted daily skincare regimen—which is probably the same advice you'd get from a dermatologist.

Hero products are cruelty-free and vegan-formulated. They're also free of parabens and sulfate. The primary ingredient in Hero's selection of patches is medical-grade hydrocolloid. While the company emphasizes that its products are gentle on the skin, customers should be aware that some do contain salicylic acid, which can cause irritation for some people.