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REVOLUTION SKINCARE 1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser
REVOLUTION SKINCARE

REVOLUTION SKINCARE 1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser

Efficacy50/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser”
From product name

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, peg-100 stearate, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: decyl glucoside

Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~2.1–3.2%
Glyceryl stearateEffect: HighAn emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together~1.8–2.7%
Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~1.2–1.8%
Glyceryl stearate citrateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin~0.9–1.35%
Peg-100 stearateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture~0.85–1.3%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.15–0.65%
Anti-blemish
Salicylic acid ~0.45–1%
Under-dosed
What the product description says
“1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser”
From product name

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

InulinEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking~0.35–0.8%
AllantoinEffect: Low, below effective doseHelps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated~0.05–0.25%
Salicylic acidUnder-dosedUsed 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)~0.45–1%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
2 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Hamamelis virginiana water
Medium risk
We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Alcohol denat.Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve productsHigh~3.8–5.7%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~1.2–1.8%est.
Salicylic acidUsed 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)High~0.45–1%est.
Hamamelis virginiana waterA plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritatingHigh~0.2–0.7%est.
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistencyMedium~5.2–7.8%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~2.9–4.3%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Isopropyl palmitateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency3/5~5.2–7.8%est.
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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Isopropyl palmitate~5.2–7.8%
Comedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency

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Alcohol denat.~3.8–5.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~2.9–4.3%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetyl alcohol~2.1–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Glyceryl stearate~1.8–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together

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Glycerin~1.5–2.3%
Formula
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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Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.3–1.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Decyl glucoside~1.2–1.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Glyceryl stearate citrate~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin

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Peg-100 stearate~0.85–1.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture

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Salicylic acid~0.45–1%
Under-dosedIrritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
ExfoliationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-blemishAntibacterialEvens skin tone

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)

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Phenoxyethanol~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Inulin~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-blemish

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking

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Hamamelis virginiana water~0.2–0.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating

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Xanthan gum~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.1–0.45%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Allantoin~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishExfoliation

Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated

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Betaine~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Fructose~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Alcohol denat., Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Peg-100 stearate, Salicylic acid, Phenoxyethanol, Inulin, Hamamelis virginiana water, Xanthan gum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Sodium hydroxide, Allantoin, Betaine, Fructose, Ci 42090

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  4. 4
    Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
  6. 6
    A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
REVOLUTION SKINCARE 1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser
REVOLUTION SKINCARE1% Salicylic Acid BHA Balancing Body Cleanser
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