# Hero skincare

Page: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/hero

The Lovi Fit is the same in every country; only the stores and prices differ, and the ones here are for the Netherlands.

Hero is an American skincare brand founded in 2017 and owned by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. since 2022.

[beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/church-dwight-acquires-hero-cosmetics-in-630-million-deal) [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CHURCH-DWIGHT-CO-INC-12050/news/Church-Dwight-Co-Inc-completed-the-acquisition-of-Hero-Mighty-Patch-Brand-and-Other-Acne-Treatm-42130699/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/hero-cosmetics/__fRYB9YaoWvDxHRiFMfz8UjHohQfjRI9mvqx4egFGWp0) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/church-dwight-buys-mighty-patch-maker-hero-203368)

Hero is cherished for its targeted [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and advanced formulas. Its products suit all skin types best. The standout products for particular concerns include the Mighty Patch for acne-prone skin. These thoughtful remedies offer a balanced, gentle approach to daily wellness.

This page covers some of the most popular Hero products; for the whole Hero range, with a fit score for every product, [use the Lovi app](https://app.pora.ai/vqqJ/j1xj2b6o?af_sub2=brand&af_sub3=selection_note&af_sub4=pg8b0dc41416).

### Hero [serums](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/ingredients/serum) and treatments

#### Serums and treatments

- [Mighty Patch](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/p/hero/mighty-patch/for/sensitive-skin) — High fit

## Questions and answers

### Is Hero worth it?

Hero is worth it because Lovi rates its routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. Additionally, all Hero products on this page are free from added fragrance.

### What are Hero's best products?

Hero features Mighty Patch as its main product on this page. Lovi rates Mighty Patch High for sensitive and mature skin, and Average for dry, oily, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### Does Hero cause breakouts?

Hero is unlikely to cause breakouts, as the Hero products on this page list no fragrance in their ingredients. Lovi rates Mighty Patch average for acne-prone skin.

### Is Hero fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Hero products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

### What are the key ingredients in Hero products?

The page does not list specific ingredients for the Hero products, but the Hero products on this page contain no fragrance.

### How do I build a Hero skincare routine?

Hero does not provide a single fixed set of steps for a routine on this page. However, Lovi rates the Hero-focused routine Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin.

### What are good alternatives to Hero?

Good alternatives to Hero include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. These brands have pages on Lovi and offer similar skincare options.

### Hero vs CeraVe: which is better?

Hero offers a Superior fit for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin, whereas CeraVe offers a High fit for dry skin and Superior for the others. Lovi rates the Hero-focused routine Superior for dry skin compared to a High fit for the CeraVe routine, making Hero better for dry skin while both perform strongly for other skin types.

### Who owns Hero, and where is it from?

Hero is an American brand founded in 2017, owned by Church & Dwight Co., Inc. since 2022.

[beautymatter.com](https://beautymatter.com/articles/church-dwight-acquires-hero-cosmetics-in-630-million-deal) [marketscreener.com](https://www.marketscreener.com/quote/stock/CHURCH-DWIGHT-CO-INC-12050/news/Church-Dwight-Co-Inc-completed-the-acquisition-of-Hero-Mighty-Patch-Brand-and-Other-Acne-Treatm-42130699/) [tracxn.com](https://tracxn.com/d/companies/hero-cosmetics/__fRYB9YaoWvDxHRiFMfz8UjHohQfjRI9mvqx4egFGWp0) [cosmeticsbusiness.com](https://cosmeticsbusiness.com/church-dwight-buys-mighty-patch-maker-hero-203368)

### Is Hero cruelty-free?

PETA, Leaping Bunny, and Cruelty Free International, the registries Lovi checks, do not list Hero as cruelty-free.

## Similar brands

- American skincare: [CeraVe](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cerave)
- American skincare: [Cetaphil](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/cetaphil)
- American skincare: [Paula's Choice](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/paula-s-choice)
- American skincare: [Neutrogena](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/neutrogena)
- American skincare: [Kiehl's](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/kiehl-s)
- American skincare: [Dermalogica](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/dermalogica)
- American skincare: [Good Molecules](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/good-molecules)
- American skincare: [Clinique](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/clinique)
- American skincare: [SkinCeuticals](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/skinceuticals)
- American skincare: [Estée Lauder](https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/estee-lauder)

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## About the Lovi Fit

Lovi: Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes.

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules its dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update. Levels from best to worst: Superior, High, Average, Low, Caution, Warning.

Behind these ratings: Nadia Kapleva, MS (Co-founder, Medical Director); Alexey Shagraev, PhD (Co-founder, CEO and CTO); Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc (Medical Board); Aishani Shah, MD (Medical Board); Asya Zubkova, MS (Medical Board); Hanna Kurets, MD (Medical Board, Medical Advisor); Elina Nazarenko, MD (Medical Board); Victoria Derkova, MS (Medical Board).

Page built Nov 8, 2026.

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## This page in other countries

- United States: https://lovi.care/skincare/brands/hero
- United Kingdom: https://lovi.care/skincare/uk/brands/hero
- Ireland: https://lovi.care/skincare/ie/brands/hero
- Germany: https://lovi.care/skincare/de/brands/hero
- France: https://lovi.care/skincare/fr/brands/hero
- Italy: https://lovi.care/skincare/it/brands/hero
- Netherlands: https://lovi.care/skincare/nl/brands/hero (this page)
- Spain: https://lovi.care/skincare/es/brands/hero
- Canada: https://lovi.care/skincare/ca/brands/hero
- Australia: https://lovi.care/skincare/au/brands/hero
- Singapore: https://lovi.care/skincare/sg/brands/hero
- Saudi Arabia: https://lovi.care/skincare/sa/brands/hero
- United Arab Emirates: https://lovi.care/skincare/ae/brands/hero
