Revolution Skin Clear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Clear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide, salicylic acid. These ingredients is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSalicylic acidWorks well
“Targeted Skin Saviours A gentle exfoliating serum that features a blend of salicylic acid and niacinamide to help target breakouts, enlarged pores, and uneven texture for clearer and calmer-looking skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.
Evens skin toneNiacinamide, Salicylic acidWorks well
“Why You'll Love It •Reduces the appearance of blemishes + pores •Helps to reduce uneven skin texture in just 2 weeks* •Helps to achieve visibly clearer skin in just 4 weeks* •Clarifying formula without irritation •Helps to calm + visibly reduce redness Good To Know •Dermatologically tested, fragrance free + alcohol free •Vegan + cruelty-free •Non-comedogenic Key Ingredients •5% Niacinamide a multi-functional soothing ingredient that helps to reduce pores and smooth uneven skin texture (also known as Vitamin B3) •2% Salicylic Acid Proven Results •92% agree skin felt instantly hydrated* •92% agree skin appears less red + visibly clearer after 4 weeks* •92% agree skin texture appears more even after 4 weeks* •98% said this product did not irritate or dry out skin* •96% would recommend this product to a friend* *Tested on 52 consumers over 4 weeks.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: niacinamide, salicylic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingSide benefit · NiacinamideWorks well
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains niacinamide.
Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Niacinamide, Panthenol + 2 moreWorks well
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, pantolactone.
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).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: niacinamide, panthenol
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4–6%
- 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 GlycerinNiacinamide~3.6–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
More about NiacinamidePropanediol~2.7–4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSalicylic acid~0.9–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanthenol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolXanthan gum~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium hydroxide~0.85–1.3%
Disodium edta~0.5–1%
Ethylhexylglycerin~0.4–0.95%
Pullulan~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCellulose gum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Benzoic acid~0.05–0.25%
Pantolactone~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneSorbic acid~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Propanediol, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Panthenol, Xanthan gum, Sodium hydroxide, Disodium edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Pullulan, Cellulose gum, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Benzoic acid, Pantolactone, Sorbic acid
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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.
| Revolution SkinClear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying SerumYOUR PRODUCT | REVOLUTION SKINCARESalicylic Acid & Niacinamide Serum | 2 fl ozGentle Acne Serum | UltraceuticalsUltra B2 Hydrating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 96% | 92% |
| Price | $10.00 | $10.00 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 6 | 5 of 6 | 3 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | — | Allantoin | Sodium Hyaluronate |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Revolution Skin - Clear Canvas 5% Niacinamide & 2% Salicylic Acid Clarifying Serum" is effective for: Anti-blemish, Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- A good concentration of Niacinamide (3.60% - 5.40%). Niacinamide is a well-studied multi-tasking active. It is stable, and can work well in almost any hydrating formulation. There is solid evidence that Niacinamide can help support skin barrier, regulate oil production and reduce acne and clogged pores. It also helps to fight photodamage and improve the skin tone, reducing pigmentation marks.
- Salicylic acid (0.90% - 1.35%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 1.30% - 1.90% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (pantolactone 0.05% - 0.15%, panthenol 1.30% - 1.90% and glycerin 4.00% - 6.00%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 8.99£ 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 6A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
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