Revolution Skin

Revolution Skin Cica Serum

Name: Revolution Skin - Cica Serum
Brand: Revolution Skin

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow

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Works for

Moisturizing

Panthenol, Glycerin + 8 more

Works well

What the product description says

“It has been specially developed to help instantly ease redness and irritation on the skin, whilst leaving you feeling soothed and hydrated to improve skin's dryness.”

Source: Revolution Beauty

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, pantolactone.

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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~0.5–1.15%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~4–6.1%

IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~3.8–5.6%

Shea butter ethyl estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.8–4.2%

Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~2.1–3.2%

SqualaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighAn 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.~0.45–1.1%

PantolactoneKey active· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.1–0.35%

Hydrogenated polydecene· EmollientEffect: LowHelps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture~1.4–2.1%

TocopherolEffect: Low, below effective dosePure 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~0.1–0.45%

Centella asiatica extractUnder-dosedA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.~0.15–0.65%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

11 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 11 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract—High~0.3–0.75%est.

PullulanCreates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effectHigh~0.3–0.7%est.

Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.05–0.3%est.

Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerA gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finishMedium~0.85–1.25%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.4–0.9%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.35–0.8%est.

Polysorbate 60Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.2–0.8%est.

Benzoic acidA preservativeMedium~0.25–0.5%est.

Centella asiatica extractA plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.Medium~0.15–0.65%est.

Sorbic acidA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.4%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4–6.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Isododecane~3.8–5.6%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Shea butter ethyl esters~2.8–4.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~2.1–3.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydrogenated polydecene~1.4–2.1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture

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Mica~1.3–2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light

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Xanthan gum~1–1.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.85–1.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A gelling agent that thickens the product consistency and leaves the skin with a velvety finish

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Panthenol~0.5–1.15%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Reduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Squalane~0.45–1.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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.

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Disodium edta~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.3–0.75%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

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Tin oxide~0.45–1.05%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A colorant that can add a pearl-like appearance to the formulation

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Pullulan~0.3–0.7%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Mattifying

Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect

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Polysorbate 60~0.2–0.8%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Cellulose gum~0.15–0.65%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Sorbitan isostearate~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Centella asiatica extract~0.15–0.65%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryReduces rednessMoisturizingReduces irritationAnti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.

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Sorbic acid~0.1–0.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Tocopherol~0.1–0.45%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAnti-aging

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

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Pantolactone~0.1–0.35%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 19140~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A yellow dye

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ci 77891~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Titanium dioxide~0.05–0.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Glycerin, Isododecane, Shea butter ethyl esters, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Hydrogenated polydecene, Mica, Xanthan gum, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, Squalane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Tin oxide, Pullulan, Polysorbate 60, Cellulose gum, Sorbitan isostearate, Benzoic acid, Centella asiatica extract, Sorbic acid, Tocopherol, Pantolactone, Ci 19140, Ci 42090, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide

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Product summary

"Revolution Skin - Cica Serum" is effective for: Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.50% - 1.15% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
Humectants (pantolactone 0.10% - 0.35%, panthenol 0.50% - 1.15% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.