I Heart Revolution Tasty Watermelon Serum Primer
Works for
MoisturizingNiacinamide, Panthenol + 10 moreWorks well
“The primer is designed to hydrate and prep the skin, helping to create a smooth and glowy canvas for your following makeup products.”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
arginine, betaine.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: arginine, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Anti-blemishNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoateMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Mannitol~4.3–6.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolButylene glycol~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolGlycerin~2.7–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMicrocrystalline cellulose~2.1–3.1%
Sucrose~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseNiacinamide~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamideArginine~1.3–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An amino acid that is naturally present in skin and helps keep it hydrated. When used together with AHAs, it can reduce their irritating effect on the skin
More about ArginineOryza sativa starch~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPropylene glycol~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPanthenol~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractBetaine~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about BetainePeg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilCarbomer~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseCaprylyl glycol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Parfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHydroxyacetophenone~0.15–0.55%
1,2-hexanediol~0.1–0.45%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEctoin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Softens the upper layer of the skin and can support skin barrier function
More about EctoinChondracanthus tenellus/saccharina angustata/ulva linza extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Benzyl benzoate~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCi 77491~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 77499~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Mannitol, Butylene glycol, Glycerin, Microcrystalline cellulose, Sucrose, Niacinamide, Arginine, Oryza sativa starch, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Panthenol, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Betaine, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Carbomer, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Caprylyl glycol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Hydroxyacetophenone, 1,2-hexanediol, Sodium hyaluronate, Ectoin, Chondracanthus tenellus/saccharina angustata/ulva linza extract, Benzyl benzoate, Ci 77491, Ci 19140, Ci 77499
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| I Heart RevolutionTasty Watermelon Serum PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCAREI Heart Revolution Tasty Watermelon Serum Primer | SKIN 1004.Madagascar Centella Tone Brightening Capsule Ampoule Jumbo - Ampoule capsule éclaircissante grand format | e.l.f. CosmeticsHoly Hydration! Triple Bounce Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 95% | 91% |
| Price | — | $13.29 | $14.00 | $12.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 9 | 6 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | — | Madecassoside | Hydrolyzed Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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