Revision Skincare C+ Correcting Complex 30%
Works for
Anti-agingTetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Acetyl zingerone + 2 moreWorks well
“This advanced antioxidant treatment brightens dull skin, evens tone, and supports collagen production for a visibly radiant, more youthful complexion.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate.
These ingredients in the product can also be helpful, even though there is less evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl zingerone.
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 toneTetrahexyldecyl ascorbateWorks well
“This advanced antioxidant treatment brightens dull skin, evens tone, and supports collagen production for a visibly radiant, more youthful complexion.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate
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.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Acetyl zingerone + 7 moreWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (acetyl zingerone, tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, ubiquinone) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
MoisturizingSide benefit the brand mentions · Glycerin, Dimethicone + 5 moreWorks
“Revision Skincare's C+ Correcting Complex 30% delivers the next generation of Vitamin C, helping to correct existing skin damage while defending your skin against potential future aggressors.”
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:
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, squalane.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy16 flagged ingredientsMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate~7.9–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Being a lipid soluble form of vitamin C, it is more stable than ascorbic acid, but still degrades quickly and needs to be stabilized in a formulation with another ingredient. It is claimed to penetrate skin better than pure vitamin C and have the the similar benefits, but solid studies of its effectiveness are lacking. Is likely to require a higher concentration in a product than pure vitamin C to be effective. It might be able to help reduce pore clogging.
More about Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbatePentylene glycol~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolDimethyl isosorbide~3.4–4.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to dissolve other ingredients in a product and can enhance their ability to penetrate the skin
More about Dimethyl isosorbideHydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glycerin~2.2–2.7%
- 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 GlycerinZea mays starch~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Used to thicken the product's consistency
More about Zea mays starchHydrogenated lecithin~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to retain moisture by creating a protective barrier on the skin. Rich in fatty acids. Improves product texture and helps with the penetration of other ingredients.
More about Hydrogenated lecithinCetearyl glucoside~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosidePalmitoyl glycine~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Dimethicone~0.95–1.2%
- 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 DimethiconeAcetyl zingerone~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An active compound sourced from ginger root. It can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It might be able to help reduce fine lines and wrinkles and improve the skin tone. In small concentrations, used as a chelating agent and helps preserve stability of product formulations.
More about Acetyl zingeronePlantago lanceolata leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have anti-oxidant properties
More about Plantago lanceolata leaf extractDiglucosyl gallic acid~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Squalane~0.6–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneSodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps thicken the product formulation and create a gel-like texture
More about Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucanEuterpe oleracea fruit extract~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Euterpe oleracea fruit extractErgothioneine~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help neutralize free radicals in skin. Preliminary studies show that it can be more effective than coenzyme Q10 but studies on effective concentration for topical applications are lacking
More about ErgothioneinePunica granatum fruit extract~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fruit extract that is used to add a fragrance to the product. It might have some antioxidant properties
More about Punica granatum fruit extractTocopherol~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolUbiquinone~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Coenzyme Q10. It helps neutralize free radicals in skin, improves skin hydration and might be helpful agains fine lines and wrinkles. It can be an allergen
More about UbiquinoneAcrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Maintains the texture of skincare products. Allows the product to spread evenly. Helps oil and water mix together
More about Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymerTromethamine~0.4–0.6%
Undecane~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a non-greasy finish on the skin
More about UndecaneTridecane~0.3–0.55%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.6%
- 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 acetateLeuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A preservative that comes from radishes fermented by a bacteria. New research suggests that the preservation properties in the ingredient come from an ammonium salt that is not present naturally in radish root but used in its cultivation. Is problematic because the exact amount of the preservative agents is difficult to determine
More about Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtratePhenoxyethanol~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolDisodium edta~0.2–0.4%
Ppg-12/smdi copolymer~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCitric acid~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Water, Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate, Pentylene glycol, Dimethyl isosorbide, Hydrolyzed eruca sativa leaf, Glycerin, Zea mays starch, Hydrogenated lecithin, Cetearyl glucoside, Palmitoyl glycine, Dimethicone, Acetyl zingerone, Plantago lanceolata leaf extract, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Squalane, Sodium carboxymethyl beta-glucan, Euterpe oleracea fruit extract, Ergothioneine, Punica granatum fruit extract, Tocopherol, Ubiquinone, Acrylates/c10-30 alkyl acrylate crosspolymer, Tromethamine, Undecane, Tridecane, Tocopheryl acetate, Leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate, Phenoxyethanol, Disodium edta, Ppg-12/smdi copolymer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate
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| Revision SkincareC+ Correcting Complex 30%YOUR PRODUCT | Paula's choiceResist Super Antioxidant Serum | Peter Thomas RothPotent-C Vitamin C Targeted Spot Brightener | skinmadeHyaluronic Acid + Vitamin C serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 59% | 58% | 57% |
| Price | $190.00 | $53.00−$137.00 | $62.00−$128.00 | $24.37−$165.63 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 8 | 3 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Ferulic Acid | Ferulic Acid | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Revision Skincare - C+ Correcting Complex 30%™" is effective for: Evens skin tone and Anti-aging
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (glycerin 2.20% - 2.70%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 164.00$ up to 176.00$ in the United States, for 354.55A$ in Australia and for 173.50£ in the United Kingdom.
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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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- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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