Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand - Brightening Serum for Fading Post-Blemish Dark Spots with Botanicals - Fragrance and Paraben Free (10 ml, 0.34 fl oz)
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Skin Type | Sensitive Skin,All Skin Types |
Product Benefits | Brightening |
Use for | Back |
Scent | unscented |
Special Ingredients | vitamin c |
About this item
- Skin brightener for face or body – Visibly improve post-acne marks with Lightning Wand, a brightening and illuminating serum. Start Lightning Wand as soon as you’ve extracted a blemish, 1-2 times per day until the dark spot looks better.
- Powerful skin care ingredients – Exfoliates dead skin with glycolic acid and brightens with vitamin C, niacinamide and tranexamic acid, so you can bounce back after a breakout.
- Color-correcting tint – A true skin-illuminating multitasker, Lightning Wand’s invisibly sheer tint helps color-correct and illuminate dull, uneven skin tone.
- Gentle enough for everyday brightening – Safe for all skin types, including sensitive skin. No hydroquinone, no phthalates, no artificial color, no fragrance, and no testing on animals.
- Travel-friendly rollerball application – Combines smart airless pump technology with a non-porous stainless steel rollerball, keeping the serum (and skin) fresh and contaminant-free with every use.
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon impactCarbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.As certified byCarbonfree Certified
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This product has sustainability features recognized by trusted certifications.Carbon impactCarbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.As certified byCarbonfree Certified
Each Carbonfree Certified product goes through a cradle-to-grave assessment to determine the product’s carbon footprint. The carbon emissions associated with the product are reduced where possible, and remaining carbon emissions are offset with third-party verified carbon reduction projects in renewable energy, energy efficiency and forestry. - Sustainability features for this product
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From the brand

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Blemishes happen, dark spots happen, rosacea happens. Issue-prone skin is human, and it can
often feel entirely out of our control.
Whether you're looking to prevent, treat, or repair – we create gentle, effective solutions that help your skin fight back; so you can open up, not cover up.
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Pimple Patches
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Hero began in 2017 when I had yet another pimple emergency, but my sensitive skin had reached a breaking point. So I went looking, and found my issue wasn't just my issue – a lot of people felt just the same.
Why wasn't there a solution that worked with the skin, not against it? The stripping, the purging, the resurfacing.
And so Mighty Patch was born.
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Pimple Aftercare
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It's hard to trust new products when you have sensitive skin. It's why we care so much about the ingredients we use (and the ones we choose not to use).
Our approach is: whatever we make needs to work with your skin, never against it. So we restrict over 2,400 ingredients that could cause irritation; we call it being consciously clinical.
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Carbon emissions from the lifecycle of this product were measured, reduced and offset.
Product Description

A hyper-potent brightening strike.
Blemishes like to leave their mark. Marks that can take forever to fade on their own! Lightning Wand zaps dark spots with a skin care trio of advanced brighteners, glycolic acid and sheer color-correcting tint — so you can get back to your pre-pimple glow.
- Visibly brightens dark spots
- Illuminates and smooths skin
- Evens skin tone
A brilliant formula deserves brilliant packaging.
Lightning Wand combines smart airless pump technology with a non-porous, stainless steel rollerball.
- Keeps serum — and skin — fresh and contaminant-free
- Perfect for allover use, effortlessly covering big areas and multiple dark spots at once
- Nothing to touch, nothing to spill and lots of fun to use
Exfoliate. Brighten. Revitalize.
Free of any fragrance, hydroquinone or phthalates, this post-blemish serum uses gentle yet powerful ingredients to deliver seriously synergized brightening.
- Glycolic acid: Exfoliates dull, dead skin
- Niacinamide: Smooths skin and boosts clarity
- Tranexamic Acid: Visibly evens skin tone
- Vitamin C: Brightens and revitalizes


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Price | $12.99$12.99 | $17.89$17.89 | $11.86$11.86 | $17.84$17.84 | $12.98$12.98 | $12.88$12.88 |
Best For | Single Whiteheads | Clusters of Whiteheads | Early-stage "Hidden" Pimples | Single Whiteheads | Post-blemish Marks, Dark Spots, and Sun Spots | Just-patched (or Popped) Blemishes |
Count / Size | (36) 12mm Dots | (10) 60x25mm Strips | (8) 18mm Dots | (24) 12mm Dots, (15) 10mm Dots | (8) 18mm Dots | 15ml/0.507 fl. oz. |
Recommended Application Time | ~6 Hours | ~6 Hours | ~6 Hours | ~6 Hours | ~6 Hours | 1-2 Times Daily |
Seamless Tapered Edges | no data | ✓ | no data | ✓ | no data | no data |
No Animal Testing | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
Non-Irritating & Non-Drying | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Allergy Tested | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Clinically Tested | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
Drug-free | ✓ | ✓ | no data | ✓ | ✓ | no data |
Targeted Active Ingredients | no data | no data | ✓ | no data | ✓ | ✓ |
Product details
- Package Dimensions : 5.98 x 1.42 x 1.3 inches; 1.45 ounces
- UPC : 850007468064
- Manufacturer : Hero Cosmetics
- ASIN : B09JL5L5KY
- Best Sellers Rank: #73,430 in Beauty & Personal Care (See Top 100 in Beauty & Personal Care)
- #1,558 in Facial Serums
- Customer Reviews:
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Sold By | — | Front Row Group | Esellza LLC | AXIS-Y Official |
skin type | Sensitive Skin,All Skin Types | Dry, Combination, Normal, Oily, Sensitive | — | All, Sensitive, Oily Acne Prone |
active ingredients | allantoin,ascorbic acid,cellulose,glycerin,glycolic acid,licorice,niacinamide,propanediol,sodium citrate,tromethamine,vitamin c, hyaluronic acid, glycolic acid | Guava Extract & Seed Oil, Vitamin C, Hyaluronic Acid, Tranexamic Acid | — | niacinamide,squalane |
form | Gel | liquid | — | Gel |
volume | 0.34 fluid ounces | 30 milliliters | — | 50 milliliters |
recommended uses | Brightening | Provides Vitamins | — | Brightening |
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Safety Information
For external use only. Do not use on open wounds. Consult your doctor before using on sensitive or very dry skin or if you have any known skin allergies. Stop using and ask a doctor if a rash and/or irritation occurs. Keep out of reach of children. Please reach out if you have any questions before usage.
Ingredients
Water/Aqua/Eau, Propanediol, Tromethamine, Glycolic Acid, 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid, 1.2-Hexonediol, Tranexamic Acid, Niacinamide, Sodium Citrate, Glycyrrhiza Glabra (Licorice) Root Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Salix Alba (Willow) Bark Extract, Curcuma Longa (Turmeric) Root Extract, Beta-Glucan, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Gardenia Jasminoides Fruit Extract, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid, Glycerin, Allontoin, Pentylene Glycol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Cellulose Gum, Butylene Glycol, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Benzotriazolyl Butylphenol Sulfonote, Buteth-3, Tributyl Citrate, Tris(Tetramethylhydroxypiperidinol) Citrate, Alcohol, Tetrasodium Iminodisuccinate.
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Customers find the serum effective at healing acne scars and fading dark spots, with one noting significant results within a week. The product is easy to use and customers consider it worth the 20 bucks, though some report it doesn't work at all. While some customers say it doesn't irritate their skin, others mention it caused pimples. The product receives mixed feedback about its quality and value, and customers find it somewhat sticky.
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Customers find the serum effective, reporting that it heals acne scars quickly and works over time, with one customer noting it lightened their blemish within a week.
"...This "lightning" wand works surprisingly well, and quickly, at that...." Read more
"...It’s worth the money and lasts for quite awhile." Read more
"...If you’re looking for an affordable, effective solution for hyperpigmentation, this wand is worth every penny." Read more
"...It has now been almost one month and my scarring is almost completely gone with the exception of a few larger spots...." Read more
Customers report that the serum helps fade dark spots, with one mentioning it blends them into the surrounding skin tone.
"...Lastly, this has made me feel a lot better about dark spots on my body. As they fade, so does some of my self-consciousness about them...." Read more
"...of consistent use, you could see how effective this wand is for fading dark spots. It’s worth the money and lasts for quite awhile." Read more
"...’ve noticed a visible reduction in my dark spots, and my skin looks brighter and more even. For the price, it’s an incredible value...." Read more
"I have been using these for a few weeks to help lighten up my dark spots. So far I see a bit of a difference...." Read more
Customers find the serum easy to use and apply, with one mentioning that the roller makes it convenient.
"...The application is so easy—just push the bottom to fill the vial with serum and roll it on...." Read more
"...I've already noticed improvement. The stick is super easy to use, with a metal roller ball to distribute the product, along with a small..." Read more
"...It comes in a cute little pen shape. It is very easy to use...." Read more
"...It is, however, so easy to apply, has no odor, doesn’t leave a sticky residue on your skin and does leave you looking glowy and bright...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the serum's quality, with some finding it really good, while one customer reports receiving very little product inside.
"...This product seems great and the design is very cool but ir just didn't work for me...." Read more
"...Then I hit it up against my palm and a TON of product came out...." Read more
"...You have to be patient with this product. Overall its a really good product." Read more
"Good serum, very easy to use. Does the work." Read more
Customers have mixed experiences with the serum's effectiveness: while some report it helped their skin tremendously and didn't cause irritation, others mention it caused pimples.
"...The serum itself is lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin...." Read more
"...A pimple appeared right next to every spot I used this, including places that don't otherwise break out (even arms, legs), and I generally don't..." Read more
"...1st edit: It's sticky. May look bad under makeup. Does not irritate my skin, though!..." Read more
"...I feel like I can go outside without makeup and be confident in my skin again! Ps...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the serum's value for money, with some finding it worth the 20 bucks, while others express disappointment.
"...It’s worth the money and lasts for quite awhile." Read more
"...There is not product in the wand to use. I’m sad that it’s becoming such a hassle for a product I love." Read more
"...For the price, it’s an incredible value. If you’re looking for an affordable, effective solution for hyperpigmentation, this wand is worth every..." Read more
"...I wish I took before and after pictures...but this product is worth every penny. Already ordered my second one. THANK YOU HERO COSMETICS!" Read more
Customers report that the serum's functionality is poor, with multiple reviews mentioning that the button doesn't work.
"...This product seems great and the design is very cool but ir just didn't work for me...." Read more
"...However, once I got it, I was unable to get it to work...." Read more
"...areas of concern make you feel more productive but this product specifically does not work." Read more
"Doesn’t work. Wand has too tight a ball No liquid is released Product is good from a sample I had, but wand is a waste of money" Read more
Customers find the serum sticky, with one mentioning it feels like applying lip gloss.
"Ok. Very sticky after you apply. Can't tell if spots are fading." Read more
"...had holes in the bottom, so it leaked a big puddle and made a sticky mess in my things and then what remained inside dried out quickly since it was..." Read more
"...But I noticed it could super sticky if too much comes out...." Read more
"...1st edit: It's sticky. May look bad under makeup. Does not irritate my skin, though!..." Read more
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- Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2023I was looking for a dark spot treatment for acne scars on my face and on my body. I already use Hero Cosmetics acne patches and I love how those work. This "lightning" wand works surprisingly well, and quickly, at that. My facial dark spots have primarily faded, and continue to do so with continued applications. Like most products, the darker the spot you desire to remove, the longer and less apparent the results will be during the first weeks of usage.
I also had trouble getting the serum to flow into the ball applicator after the first few uses. I contacted the company and they advised placing it in the refrigerator until the tube is cold, as the serum flows best when cold - their words. I put it in the fridge door, cap on, applicator tip facing down. It worked! Now I just swipe it on in front of the fridge (little mirror on the door) and pop it back in, plus the cooling factor feels great in summer.
Lastly, this has made me feel a lot better about dark spots on my body. As they fade, so does some of my self-consciousness about them. If you have a fitness/health goal you're working on, this product is great for any dark skin creases I've wanted to reduce (under chest). I bought a second tube for body applications - don't worry. My personal favorite aspect of the product is that it does not leave "circles" or patches of lightened skin in its wake. It just blends the dark spot into the surrounding skin tone, so don't worry about it getting on the skin around the dark spot.
This is DEFINITELY a Hero product, clearer skin makes me feel clearly confident.
- Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2024I’m very skeptical about these products and was so surprised when it actually worked. This is no overnight task but after a week or two of consistent use, you could see how effective this wand is for fading dark spots. It’s worth the money and lasts for quite awhile.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 30, 2025I picked up the Hero Cosmetics Lightning Wand after struggling with post-acne dark spots, and it’s been a great purchase. The application is so easy—just push the bottom to fill the vial with serum and roll it on. The serum itself is lightweight, absorbs quickly, and doesn’t irritate my sensitive skin. After a few weeks of consistent use, I’ve noticed a visible reduction in my dark spots, and my skin looks brighter and more even. For the price, it’s an incredible value. If you’re looking for an affordable, effective solution for hyperpigmentation, this wand is worth every penny.
- Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2025Ok. Very sticky after you apply. Can't tell if spots are fading.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025I bought this after having a few weeks of bad skin; I've been using it for about 2 weeks now (not daily, who can remember a routine?!) & I've already noticed improvement.
The stick is super easy to use, with a metal roller ball to distribute the product, along with a small button to push to have the product squirt out onto the ball, so it's nice to be able to dose them.
- Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024I rarely write reviews on items, but I wanted to take the time to HIGHLY recommend this product. I had dark spots on my face from scarring from picking my skin, they were embarrassing and it was an embarrassing habit to break. I would not leave the house without makeup on my face, and it took a longer time to get ready. This product faded my scarring in what seemed like days. It has now been almost one month and my scarring is almost completely gone with the exception of a few larger spots. I wish I took before and after pictures...but this product is worth every penny. Already ordered my second one. THANK YOU HERO COSMETICS!
- Reviewed in the United States on April 8, 2025Did not work to lighten dark spots and also CAUSED awful pimples that left new much worse dark spots. A pimple appeared right next to every spot I used this, including places that don't otherwise break out (even arms, legs), and I generally don't break out much anywhere, but suddenly I'm full of spots. The roller ball squeeze thing is annoying to use. Also, the tube had holes in the bottom, so it leaked a big puddle and made a sticky mess in my things and then what remained inside dried out quickly since it wasn't airtight.
- Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2024I have been using these for a few weeks to help lighten up my dark spots. So far I see a bit of a difference. I might use it longer to see more of a result. It comes in a cute little pen shape. It is very easy to use. Just press the button to dispense the product and roll the metal ball over areas of concern. The product will come out and on to your skin as you roll the ball over each of your problem areas. I do not believe that this product moisturizes the skin but also that is not the main goal of this product. I will buy again when I run out.
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