REVOLUTION SKINCARE 20% Vitamin C Serum
Works for
Evens skin toneAscorbic acidWorks well
“Targeted towards visibly evening out your skin tone and restoring radiance, you can rely on this dermatologist-approved serum as your daily glow-getter.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: ascorbic 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.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Vitis vinifera oil + 3 moreWorks
“Glycerin: Deeply hydrates and refreshes skin”
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, propylene 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: dimethicone, c13-14 isoparaffin.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ascorbic acid, Vitis vinifera oilWorks well
This product contains antioxidants (ascorbic acid) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Citral + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolAscorbic acid~4.1–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
More about Ascorbic acidGlycerin~2.8–4.2%
- 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 GlycerinVitis vinifera oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera oilDimethicone~1.8–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeXanthan gum~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPolyacrylamide~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve product texture and help oil and water mix together
More about PolyacrylamideC13-14 isoparaffin~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin, dissolve other ingredients and create a thicker product consistency
More about C13-14 isoparaffinSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Titanium dioxide~0.6–1.4%
- 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 dioxidePotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Laureth-7~0.15–0.7%
Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essentil oil from orange peel. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oilSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.05–0.2%
Linalool~0.05–0.1%
Limonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Ascorbic acid, Glycerin, Vitis vinifera oil, Dimethicone, Xanthan gum, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 isoparaffin, Sodium benzoate, Titanium dioxide, Potassium sorbate, Laureth-7, Citrus aurantium dulcis peel oil, Sodium hydroxide, Citral, Linalool, Limonene
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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 SKINCARE20% Vitamin C SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Makeup Revolution20% Vitamin C Serum | Revolution ManAnti-fatigue Serum | La Roche-PosayPure vitamin C10 Renovating Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 100% | 96% | 95% |
| Price | — | — | $13.50 | $40.21 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 5 | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | — | Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"REVOLUTION SKINCARE - 20% Vitamin C Serum" is effective for: Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 4.10% - 6.10% It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production, neutralizing free radicals in skin and improving pigmentation marks. We recommend to use up this product quickly after opening: Ascorbic Acid degrades fast when it gets in contact with air and light. The moment the product turns orange, it is a sign that a significant share of the vitamin C in it is no longer effective.
- Humectants (glycerin 2.80% - 4.20%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 24.00A$ in Australia and from 12.00£ up to 20.24£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5
- 6Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
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