Revolution Protect Spf 25 Make Up Primer Serum
Works for
Sun protectionSPF 25 · 6 UV filters · Broad spectrumWeak protectionSPF under 30
This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Glycerin + 4 moreWorks
“The lightweight serum protects against UV rays and hydrates your skin leaving it looking glowy AF!”
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, butylene glycol.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, vitis vinifera seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Parfum, Benzyl benzoate + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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%
Caprylic/capric triglyceride~6.9–8.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideHomosalate~4.7–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation
More about HomosalateOctocrylene~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about OctocrylenePentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateEthylhexyl methoxycinnamate~2.5–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating
More about Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamateGlycerin~1.7–2.1%
- 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 GlycerinButyl methoxydibenzoylmethane~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.
More about Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethaneEthylhexyl salicylate~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen
More about Ethylhexyl salicylateOctyldodecanol~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps to soften the skin and create a pleasant product texture and stabilize the formulation
More about OctyldodecanolButylene glycol~0.65–1%
- 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 glycolStearalkonium hectorite~0.55–0.85%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPolyglyceryl-3 diisostearate~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearatePolyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateParfum~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumBenzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Disodium edta~0.3–0.6%
Simmondsia chinensis seed oil~0.4–0.6%
- 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 oilTocopheryl acetate~0.3–0.5%
- 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 acetateVitis vinifera seed oil~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilDehydroacetic acid~0.25–0.45%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.4%
Bht~0.2–0.4%
Triethoxycaprylylsilane~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps oil and water mix well together. Helps to disperse other ingredients, e.g. pigments, evenly in a formulation
More about TriethoxycaprylylsilaneKunzea pomifera fruitpowder~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Syzygium luehmannii fruitpowder~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzyl benzoate~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Fragrance with sweet balsamic smell. Help to preserve products and dissolve other ingredients. Could trigger allergic reactions and be irritating
More about Benzyl benzoateCinnamyl alcohol~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneTitanium dioxide~0.05–0.15%
- 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 dioxideIngredient list view
Water, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Homosalate, Octocrylene, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Glycerin, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octyldodecanol, Butylene glycol, Stearalkonium hectorite, Phenoxyethanol, Polyglyceryl-3 diisostearate, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Parfum, Benzoic acid, Disodium edta, Simmondsia chinensis seed oil, Tocopheryl acetate, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Dehydroacetic acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Bht, Triethoxycaprylylsilane, Kunzea pomifera fruitpowder, Syzygium luehmannii fruitpowder, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit extract, Benzyl benzoate, Cinnamyl alcohol, Limonene, Titanium dioxide
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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.
| RevolutionProtect Spf 25 Make Up Primer SerumYOUR PRODUCT | #6Anti-ageing Retinol Facial Serum with SPF 25 | FITSun Protect Serum | Physicians FormulaRosé All Day Moisturizer SPF 30 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 41% | 41% | 40% |
| Price | — | — | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 | 6 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | Retinyl Palmitate | Arginine | Dimethicone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| SPF | SPF 25 | SPF 25 | SPF 50 | SPF 30 |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Saltee City Serum SPF+Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Oil-Free Face Serum With Vitamin E SPF 60+
Product summary
"Revolution - Protect Spf 25 Make Up Primer Serum" "is a broad spectrum sunscreen meaning that it protects both from UVB rays (" burning "- they cause sunburn) and UVA rays (" aging "- they don't cause sunburn but lead to premature aging and pigmentation issues). However, this sunscreen does not offer enough sun protection. We recommend to use a sunscreen with at least SPF 30 daily.
This sunscreen should also be hydrating enough to use without an additional moisturizer during the day.
Sunscreen filters
This sunscreen uses a mixture of both mineral and organic (so-called" chemical ") UV filters. The organic filters in the product are: avobenzone, octinoxate, octisalate, homosalate and octocrylene. As for the mineral filters, this sunscreen uses titanium dioxide.
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 it 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.
Price
The product retails for 8.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
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