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REVOLUTION SKINCARE Aloe Vera Gentle Micellar Water
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REVOLUTION SKINCARE Aloe Vera Gentle Micellar Water

Efficacy50/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Ideal for sensitive skin, the Revolution Skincare Aloe Vera Gentle Micellar Water melts away dirt and makeup for a thorough cleanse.”
Source: Lookfantastic

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (decyl glucoside, peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil) 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

Decyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating~3.3–5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1–1.6%
Anti-blemish
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice
Not delivered
What the product description says
“The nourishing aloe vera helps to manage blemishes with its antioxidant properties and refresh the skin, working to reveal a glowing complexion.”
Source: Lookfantastic

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceEffect: Low, below effective doseTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin~0.15–0.5%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 8 ingredients with irritancy potential; the product's overall irritancy is low. The table lists each ingredient's own rating.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~4.5–6.8%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.3–5%est.
Ppg-26-buteth-26Helps oil and water mix togetherMedium~2–3.1%est.
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1–1.6%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~1–1.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.3–0.7%est.
Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.15–0.5%est.
Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~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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Propylene glycol~4.5–6.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~3.4–5.1%
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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Decyl glucoside~3.3–5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Ppg-26-buteth-26~2–3.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Helps oil and water mix together

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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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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1–1.6%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Caprylyl glycol~1–1.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.45–1.05%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.3–0.7%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAntibacterialAnti-inflammatoryReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-blemishAnti-aging

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Ppg-26-buteth-26, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Sodium hydroxide, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate

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🇬🇧 Lookfantastic (UK)400 ml
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Shared key ingredients—2 of 32 of 32 of 3
Key difference—NiacinamideCeramide NpCaprylic/Capric Triglyceride
Irritancy Low Low Low Low
Drying alcohol————
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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.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Ecofriendly surfactant is allergen of the yearmdedge.com
  6. 6
    Amended Safety Assessment of Butyl Polyoxyalkylene Ethers as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
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