Works for
Anti-agingEpigallocatechin gallateMay help
“We’ve got you covered with this antioxidant serum that provides daily protection from environmental hazards such as exposure to the sun, cigarette smoke, pollution and stress—all known to increase the production of free radicals responsible for the loss of skin elasticity, the formation of age spots, fine lines and wrinkles.”
This product contains epigallocatechin gallate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Epigallocatechin gallate, Camellia sinensis extract + 1 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis extract, epigallocatechin gallate) 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Propylheptyl caprylate, Dimethicone + 7 moreWorks
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:
biosaccharide gum-1, glycerin.
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: dimethicone, propylheptyl caprylate.
Evens skin toneSide benefit · Epigallocatechin gallateMay help
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: epigallocatechin gallate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: ParfumMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylheptyl caprylate~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Propylheptyl caprylateDimethicone~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeDimethicone crosspolymer~2.6–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface
More about Dimethicone crosspolymerTocopheryl acetate~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.
More about Tocopheryl acetateGlycerin~1.7–2.5%
- 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 GlycerinGlyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency
More about Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymerPropylene glycol~1.1–1.6%
- 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 glycolPvm/ma copolymer~0.9–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polyacrylate-13~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the product formulation
More about Polyacrylate-13Polyisobutene~0.5–1.15%
Polysorbate 20~0.45–1%
Biosaccharide gum-1~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and is claimed to provide a longer-lasting hydration because of its ability to create a water-binding film on the surface of the skin
More about Biosaccharide gum-1Sodium hyaluronate~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateEpigallocatechin gallate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A polyphenol found in tea. This particular compound abbreviated EGCG is the most powerful antioxidant among those extracted from tea (usually green tea). Unfortunately, EGCG is unstable, requires a low pH (below 4) to prevent quick degradation, and does not penetrate the skin very well. This is why the full anti-oxidant effect of EGCG is typically not realized when it is added to topical skincare
More about Epigallocatechin gallateCamellia sinensis extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractSodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolTetrasodium edta~0.05–0.15%
Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium metabisulfite~0.1–0.2%
Parfum~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumIngredient list view
Water, Propylheptyl caprylate, Dimethicone, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Tocopheryl acetate, Glycerin, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Polyacrylate-13, Polyisobutene, Polysorbate 20, Biosaccharide gum-1, Sodium hyaluronate, Epigallocatechin gallate, Camellia sinensis extract, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Phenoxyethanol, Tetrasodium edta, Citric acid, Sodium metabisulfite, Parfum
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| ReversaAntioxidant Booster SerumYOUR PRODUCT | No7Laboratories Firming Booster Serum | PayotElixir Lift Face Serum | One Ocean BeautyRevitalising Sea Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 39% | 38% | 38% |
| Price | — | $24.55 | $73.57 | $62.60 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 7 | 4 of 7 | 3 of 7 |
| Key difference | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Oatmeal Extract | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Reversa - Antioxidant Booster Serum" could be helpful for: Anti-aging, Moisturizing and Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.20% - 0.70%, biosaccharide gum-1 0.35% - 0.75%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 1.70% - 2.50%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 52.00CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 13 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 3
- 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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