Revlon PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating and Illuminating Primer, Rose Quartz
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil + 8 moreWorks
“Photo Ready Rose Glow Hydrating and Illuminating Primer, Rose Quartz”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.
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).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Citronellol + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinOlea europaea fruit oil~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient that helps soften the skin but is not effective for restoring its barrier function. Might be helpful to calm down inflammation
More about Olea europaea fruit oilAgar~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Polysaccharide derived from seaweed. Used to create a thicker product consistency and might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about AgarAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerButeth-3~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrullus lanatus fruit extract~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain an antioxidant compound
More about Citrullus lanatus fruit extractGellan gum~1.2–1.8%
Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer~0.9–1.35%
- 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 copolymerLens esculenta fruit extract~0.5–1.2%
- 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 extractMica~0.45–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaPolysorbate 20~0.35–0.75%
Propylene glycol~0.15–0.7%
- 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~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyrus malus fruit extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can have some moisturizing properties due to its sugar content
More about Pyrus malus fruit extractQuartz~0.3–0.75%
Silica~0.35–0.75%
Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps protect the ingredients in the formulation against UV light
More about Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonateSodium lactate~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTocopheryl acetate~0.05–0.3%
- 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 acetateTributyl citrate~0.05–0.3%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumParfum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitronellol~0.05–0.15%
Limonene~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.15%
Caprylyl glycol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 17200~0.05–0.2%
Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%
- 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
1,2-hexanediol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Olea europaea fruit oil, Agar, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Buteth-3, Citrullus lanatus fruit extract, Gellan gum, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Lens esculenta fruit extract, Mica, Polysorbate 20, Propylene glycol, Pvm/ma copolymer, Pyrus malus fruit extract, Quartz, Silica, Sodium benzotriazolyl butylphenol sulfonate, Sodium lactate, Sodium pca, Tocopheryl acetate, Tributyl citrate, Xanthan gum, Parfum, Citronellol, Limonene, Linalool, Caprylyl glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 17200, Titanium dioxide, Ci 77891, 1,2-hexanediol
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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 Rose Glow Hydrating and Illuminating Primer, Rose QuartzYOUR PRODUCT | SmashboxMindful 5 Nourishing Primer Serum | bareMineralsBlemish Rescue Anti-Redness Mattifying Primer - For Acne-Prone Skin | Holika HolikaPuri Pore No Sebum Dewy Blur Primer | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 37% | 36% | 35% |
| Price | $16.09 | $39.68+$23.59 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 4 | 3 of 4 | 3 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Algae Extract | Sulfur | Gluconolactone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Revlon - PhotoReady Rose Glow Hydrating and Illuminating Primer, Rose Quartz" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium pca 0.10% - 0.35%, sodium lactate 0.10% - 0.40%, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.90% - 1.35% and glycerin 4.30% - 6.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 16.09$ in the United States.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Use of “natural” oils for moisturization: Review of olive, coconut, and sunflower seed oilonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 3Analyzing Lycopene Content in Fruitssciencedirect.com
- 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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