REVOLUTION SKINCARE 0.2% Retinol Smoothing Serum
Works for
Anti-oxidationRetinol, Vitis vinifera seed oilWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (retinol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Anti-agingRetinolWorks well
“Revolution Skincare’s hard-working Retinol Serum is here to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture and reduce congestion and blemish formation; a hero product you need in your routine.”
This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinol.
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.
Evens skin toneRetinolWorks well
“Revolution Skincare’s hard-working Retinol Serum is here to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture and reduce congestion and blemish formation; a hero product you need in your routine.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinol.
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-blemishRetinolWorks well
“Revolution Skincare’s hard-working Retinol Serum is here to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture and reduce congestion and blemish formation; a hero product you need in your routine.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingCaprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil + 3 moreWorks
“Grape Seed Oil aims to create a soft-touch finish, while vitamin-rich Sweet Almond Oil lends complexions a dose of moisture.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, cocos nucifera oil.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
ExfoliationSide benefit · RetinolWorks well
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: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: RetinolMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~23–35%
- 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 triglycerideCocos nucifera oil~8.3–12.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera oilVitis vinifera seed oil~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~3.8–5.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedOlus oil~2.9–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Olus oilRetinol~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolPolysorbate 20~0.9–1.3%
Bht~0.2–0.75%
Bha~0.1–0.4%
Ingredient list view
Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cocos nucifera oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Olus oil, Retinol, Polysorbate 20, Bht, Bha
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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 SKINCARE0.2% Retinol Smoothing SerumYOUR PRODUCT | SVR[A] Ampoule Lift Smoothing Concentrate | Be MinimalistRetinol 0.3% | The OrdinaryRetinol 0.5% in Squalane | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 83% | 82% | 81% |
| Price | $19.03 | — | $11.99−$7.04 | $5.80−$13.23 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | 3-O-Ethyl Ascorbic Acid | Bakuchiol | Rosemary Extract |
| Irritancy | Medium | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: COSRX The Retinol 0.5 OilFunctionalab Retinol 0,5% Serum
Product summary
"REVOLUTION SKINCARE - 0.2% Retinol Smoothing Serum" is effective for: Exfoliation, Evens skin tone, Anti-aging and Anti-blemish
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- this product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinol 1.40% - 2.10%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
Price
The product retails for 12.00$ in the United States, from 9.00£ up to 10.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 15.80CA$ in Canada.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3
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