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2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Squalane + 14 moreStrong evidence
“Nourish and soften normal-dry skin and smooth, silkify skin texture .”
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, hydrolyzed soy protein.
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, helianthus annuus seed oil.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingThioctic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 1 moreModerate evidence
“Promotes elasticity and clarity helps diminish fine lines and wrinkles unique defense against future skin damage.”
This product contains thioctic acid. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Thioctic acid, Camellia sinensis extract + 4 moreStrong evidence
This product contains antioxidants (thioctic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
The following ingredients - camellia sinensis extract also can have an antioxidant effect, but there is less evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Lavandula angustifolia extract + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Aloe barbadensis extract~6.6–8.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilGlycerin~3–3.7%
- 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 GlycerinEthylhexyl palmitate~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateGlyceryl stearate~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearatePrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCetyl alcohol~1.5–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholSqualane~1.3–1.6%
- 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 SqualaneThioctic acid~0.95–1.15%
Tocopherol~0.7–1%
- 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 TocopherolUnspecified form of vitamin c~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camellia sinensis extract~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tea extract. Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin
More about Camellia sinensis extractCucumis sativus extract~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Panthenol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolAllantoin~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinLecithin~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinHydrolyzed soy protein~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Hydrolyzed soy proteinXanthan gum~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSimmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Softens the upper layer of skin and helps restore the healthy skin barrier. Has shown to help calm down inflammation in skin. It is a stable oil, meaning that it retains its properties even when exposed to air.
More about Simmondsia chinensis seed oilDimethicone~0.3–0.6%
- 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 DimethiconeTheobroma cacao seed butter~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and can be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function. Might have some anti-oxidant effect
More about Theobroma cacao seed butterRosa damascena extract~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractPotassium sorbate~0.2–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.2–0.35%
Citric acid~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidLavandula angustifolia extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for fragrance and contains volatile compounds that can irritate the skin
More about Lavandula angustifolia extractCananga odorata flower oil~0.1–0.25%
Citrus limon peel oil~0.1–0.2%
Citrus aurantifolia oil~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis extract, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Glycerin, Unknown, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl stearate, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Cetyl alcohol, Squalane, Thioctic acid, Tocopherol, Unspecified form of vitamin c, Camellia sinensis extract, Cucumis sativus extract, Panthenol, Allantoin, Lecithin, Hydrolyzed soy protein, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Dimethicone, Theobroma cacao seed butter, Rosa damascena extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Lavandula angustifolia extract, Cananga odorata flower oil, Citrus limon peel oil, Citrus aurantifolia oil, Unknown
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| Price | $23.00 | $59.50+$36.50 | $112.37+$89.37 | $33.00+$10.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 7 of 11 | 6 of 11 | 8 of 11 |
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| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Product summary
"Reviva - Day Cream with Alpha Lipoic Acid" is a well-rounded moisturizing product. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Reviva - Day Cream with Alpha Lipoic Acid ticks this box. Humectants in this product (panthenol, glycerin, hydrolyzed soy protein and aloe barbadensis extract) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Theobroma cacao seed butter, dimethicone, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane and cetyl alcohol in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.
Irritation risk
There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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