L'Oréal Paris

L'Oréal Paris Revitalift Hydrating Smoothing Serum

Name: L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Hydrating Smoothing Serum
Brand: L'Oréal Paris

Efficacy83/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Moisturizing

Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Bifida ferment lysate + 10 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Revitalift Hydrating Smoothing Serum”

From product name

This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.

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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: salicyloyl phytosphingosine

Salicyloyl phytosphingosineHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking~0.4–0.6%

Bifida ferment lysateKey activeEffect: HighConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~3.1–3.7%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.3–2.9%

Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin~1.6–1.9%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.5–0.75%

AdenosineKey activeEffect: MediumMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.35–0.6%

Hydrolyzed soy proteinKey active· HumectantEffect: MediumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing~0.3–0.6%

Faex extractKey activeEffect: HighYeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.25–0.4%

Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane· Humectant, EmollientEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.9–2.3%

Pentylene glycol· EmollientEffect: LowUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture~0.3–0.55%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.25–0.45%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%

Anti-aging

Adenosine, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine + 2 more

Works well

What the product description says

“Crows' feet wrinkles look smoother (-7%*).”

Source: Supderdrug

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains adenosine.

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.

AdenosineKey activeEffect: HighMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.35–0.6%

Salicyloyl phytosphingosineEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking~0.4–0.6%

Retinyl palmitateUnder-dosedThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect~0.2–0.4%

Evens skin tone

Bifida ferment lysate, Hydrolyzed soy protein + 2 more

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What the product description says

“In 7 days, skin feels suppler, firmer and the complexion looks more even**.”

Source: Supderdrug

This product contains ingredients (bifida ferment lysate) that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

Bifida ferment lysateEffect: LowConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~3.1–3.7%

Hydrolyzed soy proteinEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing~0.3–0.6%

Yeast extractEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%

Anti-oxidation

Side benefit · Bifida ferment lysate, Adenosine + 3 more

May help

This product contains antioxidants (bifida ferment lysate) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.

Bifida ferment lysateKey activeEffect: MediumConsists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect~3.1–3.7%

AdenosineEffect: LowMight help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)~0.35–0.6%

TocopherolUnder-dosedPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~0.25–0.45%

Yeast extractUnder-dosedHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin~0.25–0.45%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

13 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Retinyl palmitate + 11 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 23 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~7.4–9.1%est.

Retinyl palmitateThree steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effectHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Alpha-isomethyl iononeA fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.4%est.

Amyl cinnamal—High~0.2–0.4%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Butylphenyl methylpropionalA fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.35%est.

Hexyl cinnamalA fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

Benzyl alcoholA preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.2%est.

Benzyl benzoateFragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritatingHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Benzyl salicylateA fragrance. Is a likely irritantHigh~0.15–0.3%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~0.15–0.25%est.

Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acidUsed to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical productsMedium~1.3–1.6%est.

Ppg-3 myristyl etherUsed to dissolve other ingredientsMedium~1.1–1.4%est.

TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.6–0.85%est.

Aluminum starch octenylsuccinateUsed to thicken the product's consistencyMedium~0.35–0.65%est.

Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine—Medium~0.35–0.6%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.3–0.55%est.

T-butyl alcoholUsed to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritatingMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

BhtA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.45%est.

ChlorphenesinA preservativeMedium~0.16–0.32%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Alcohol denat.~7.4–9.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Dipropylene glycol~4.3–5.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps to dissolve other ingredients in a formulation. Slows down the rate of product drying

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Bifida ferment lysate~3.1–3.7%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationEvens skin tone

Consists of remains of dead yeast bacteria cells. Helps to hydrate the skin and reduce irritation. Might has some anti-oxidant effect

More about Bifida ferment lysate

Glycerin~2.3–2.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~1.9–2.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin~1.6–1.9%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid~1.3–1.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Exfoliation

Used to regulate product's pH, but can be also used as an exfoliator when included in higher concentrations. There is a controversy about whether it can generate free radicals and induce skin cell damage when used in topical products

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Ppg-3 myristyl ether~1.1–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients

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Carbomer~0.75–1.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Triethanolamine~0.6–0.85%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.5–0.75%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Sodium polyacrylate~0.5–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Mattifying

Used to create a gel-like product texture, as well as to stabilize emulsions

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Salicyloyl phytosphingosine~0.4–0.6%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-aging

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have anti-aging benefits but solid study data is lacking

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Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate~0.35–0.65%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to thicken the product's consistency

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Adenosine~0.35–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-agingMoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Might help improve cell turnover and reduce inflammation in skin. One study shows that the ingredients might be able to help reduce dynamic wrinkles (for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead)

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Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate~0.35–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydrolyzed soy protein~0.3–0.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might have some anti-aging, anti-oxidant, and skin lightening properties, but solid evidence is missing

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Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine~0.35–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Xanthan gum~0.3–0.55%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Pentylene glycol~0.3–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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T-butyl alcohol~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Used to dissolve other ingredients and to improve smell of products. It could be irritating

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Faex extract~0.25–0.4%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Yeast extract~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidationReduces irritationEvens skin tone

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and skin lightening properties. It can help calm down inflammation in skin

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Bht~0.25–0.45%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Retinyl palmitate~0.2–0.4%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Evens skin toneAnti-blemishAnti-agingExfoliation

Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect

More about Retinyl palmitate

Tocopherol~0.25–0.45%

Under-dosed

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Linalool~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating

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Amyl cinnamal~0.2–0.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Limonene~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Citronellol~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Butylphenyl methylpropional~0.2–0.35%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Hexyl cinnamal~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance with jasmine smell. A likely irritant

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Benzyl alcohol~0.1–0.2%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating

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Benzyl benzoate~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating

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Benzyl salicylate~0.15–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Is a likely irritant

More about Benzyl salicylate

Parfum~0.15–0.25%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Datem~0.15–0.3%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

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Ingredient list view

Water, Alcohol denat., Dipropylene glycol, Bifida ferment lysate, Glycerin, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Peg/ppg/polybutylene glycol-8/5/3 glycerin, Hydroxyethylpiperazine ethane sulfonic acid, Ppg-3 myristyl ether, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium polyacrylate, Salicyloyl phytosphingosine, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Adenosine, Ammonium polyacryloyldimethyl taurate, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Acetyl trifluoromethylphenyl valylglycine, Xanthan gum, Pentylene glycol, T-butyl alcohol, Faex extract, Yeast extract, Bht, Retinyl palmitate, Tocopherol, Methylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorphenesin, Linalool, Geraniol, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Amyl cinnamal, Limonene, Citronellol, Butylphenyl methylpropional, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Benzyl benzoate, Benzyl salicylate, Parfum, Datem

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Product summary

"L'Oréal Paris - Revitalift Hydrating Smoothing Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing and Anti-aging

Ingredient callouts

this product includes a form of Retinoids (vitamin A) - retinyl palmitate 0.20% - 0.40%, but this type of vitamin A is not very effective. It could in theory help with fine lines and wrinkles, but the effect is most likely minimal.
Ceramides (salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.60%). Ceramides are a type of lipids that our skin produces itself. They are a building block of the skin's barrier. Ceramides used in skincare are synthetic or extracted from plants. They work well for softening the skin surface and "patch holes" in the skin's barrier.
Adenosine 0.35% - 0.60%. It is a chemical present inside our skin cells. A clinical trial confirmed that topical application of Adenosine in a low concentration can reduce dynamic wrinkles (these are the wrinkles that appear with age in a places where our mimic is the most active, for example, in the corners of the eyes or on the forehead).
Humectants (glycerin 2.30% - 2.90%, sodium hyaluronate 0.50% - 0.75% and salicyloyl phytosphingosine 0.40% - 0.60%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.