Revlon PhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening Primer
Works for
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.2–0.35%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Photo Ready Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening Primer”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
MoisturizingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 14 moreWorks well
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, sodium lactate.
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, caprylyl glycol.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1
Anti-agingSide benefit · Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1 + 2 moreMay help
This product contains palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, palmitoyl tripeptide-1. These ingredients 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, CitralMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Glycerin~4.4–5.3%
- 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 GlycerinPentylene glycol~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture
More about Pentylene glycolPolysilicone-11~3–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that forms a light film on the skin surface helping to bind water and temporarily absorb oils creating a matt and powdery feel
More about Polysilicone-11Octadecenedioic acid~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Might help suppress growth of acne-triggering bacteria in skin
More about Octadecenedioic acidAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.8–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerLactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Polysorbate 80~1.4–1.7%
Dimethicone~1.2–1.4%
- 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 Dimethicone1,2-hexanediol~0.65–0.95%
Amodimethicone~0.65–0.95%
Biosaccharide gum-4~0.5–0.75%
Butylene glycol~0.45–0.7%
- 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 glycolCaprylhydroxamic acid~0.4–0.65%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCarbomer~0.35–0.65%
- 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 CarbomerCitrullus lanatus fruit extract~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractDimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize product formulations and create a nice product texture
More about Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymerDisodium edta~0.25–0.5%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a silky product texture and add volume to products
More about Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymerHydrogenated phosphatidylcholine~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholineLactic acid~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLaureth-12~0.25–0.45%
Lecithin~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLens esculenta fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract containing sugars that might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed by the manufacturer to help reduce pore size but evidence is lacking
More about Lens esculenta fruit extractLysolecithin~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lecithin derivative. It helps oil and water mix together and can enhance penetration of other ingredients. It helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LysolecithinMica~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPalmitoyl tetrapeptide-7~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7Palmitoyl tripeptide-1~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles
More about Palmitoyl tripeptide-1Phenethyl alcohol~0.2–0.4%
Polymethylsilsesquioxane~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that improves product texture and helps dissolve other ingredients. Can form a non-greasy film on the skin to prevent moisture loss
More about PolymethylsilsesquioxanePolysorbate 20~0.25–0.45%
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractSodium ascorbyl phosphate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A stable derivative of vitamin C. It is oil-soluble which means it is more likely to penetrate the skin compared to the pure form of vitamin C (which is water-soluble), but it is less bio-available and is way less effective in stimulating collagen and reducing wrinkles compared to the pure form of vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid) and its other derivatives (for example, magnesium ascorbyl phosphate). At the same time, this vitamin C derivative has been shown in studies to be effective in reducing acne, blemishes and clogged pores. It is less irritating then the pure form of vitamin C
More about Sodium ascorbyl phosphateSodium hydroxide~0.2–0.4%
Sodium lactate~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateSodium pca~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaSynthetic fluorphlogopite~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mineral that is used as an optical filter (makes the skin looks nicer through light reflection) and to improve the texture of cosmetic products
More about Synthetic fluorphlogopiteTetrasodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Tocopheryl acetate~0.2–0.4%
- 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 acetateTrisodium edta~0.2–0.35%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitral~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.2%
Iron oxides~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An umbrella term for the following three colorants: CI 77491, CI 77492, CI 77499. They might be able to offer some protection against visible light, but the degree of the protection is not clear
More about Iron oxidesCi 77491~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Titanium dioxide~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideCi 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Pentylene glycol, Polysilicone-11, Octadecenedioic acid, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Lactobacillus/lemon peel ferment extract, Polysorbate 80, Dimethicone, 1,2-hexanediol, Amodimethicone, Biosaccharide gum-4, Butylene glycol, Caprylhydroxamic acid, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Dimethicone/vinyl dimethicone crosspolymer, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Hdi/trimethylol hexyllactone crosspolymer, Hydrogenated phosphatidylcholine, Lactic acid, Laureth-12, Lecithin, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Lysolecithin, Mica, Palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl tripeptide-1, Phenethyl alcohol, Polymethylsilsesquioxane, Polysorbate 20, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Sodium ascorbyl phosphate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Synthetic fluorphlogopite, Tetrasodium edta, Tocopheryl acetate, Trisodium edta, Parfum, Citral, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Iron oxides, Ci 77491, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891
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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.
| RevlonPhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening PrimerYOUR PRODUCT | Urban DecayUrban Deacy All Nighter Face Primer Travel | Laura MercierPure Canvas Power Primer Supercharged Essence | COVER FXMattifying Primer + Acne Treatment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 54% | 50% | 47% |
| Price | $10.96 | $16.11+$5.15 | $55.00+$44.04 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 | 4 of 9 |
| Key difference | — | Pullulan | Sodium Polyacrylate | Salicylic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Revlon - PhotoReady Prime Plus Brightening & Skin Tone Evening Primer" is effective for: Moisturizing
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Peptides (palmitoyl tripeptide-1 0.25% - 0.45% and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 0.25% - 0.45%). There are many different kind of Peptides and they are naturally present in our skin. They all are a combination of aminoacids. Some of them work as natural antibiotics, promote wound-healing and production of collagen. The science is still not settled on how effective Peptides are in skincare, but it is very likely that they have a benefit. They might help restore the skin barrier and fight the signs of aging. At the very least, Peptides work as humectants: they attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve its hydration.
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.20% - 0.40%, sodium lactate 0.20% - 0.40% and glycerin 4.40% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 15.20$ in the United States and for 11.99£ 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 17 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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- 5Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
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