REVOLUTION SKINCARE Cica Comfort Moisturiser
Works for
1 of 2 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingPanthenol, Glycerin + 13 moreStrong evidence
“Cica Comfort Moisturiser”
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, pantolactone.
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: helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol
Anti-agingCamellia sinensis leaf extract, Centella asiatica extractLimited evidence
“This moisturizer provides long-lasting hydration and strengthens your skin's natural barrier.This cream repairs your skin, counteracts signs of aging and strengthens the skin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 flagged ingredientsLow risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~4.3–6.4%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl alcohol~3.2–4.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholGlyceryl stearate~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin and forms a protective layer on its surface. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glyceryl stearateStearic acid~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilShea butter ethyl esters~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Shea butter ethyl estersVitis vinifera seed oil~1.3–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSqualane~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
More about SqualaneAmmonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~0.5–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerCetearyl glucoside~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideSodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymerPanthenol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolC15-19 alkane~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about C15-19 alkaneEthylhexylglycerin~0.2–0.75%
Disodium edta~0.15–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractPolyglyceryl-6 laurate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Polyglyceryl-6 laurateCentella asiatica extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that has been shown to be able to reduce inflammation in skin, support restoration of skin barrier function, as well as support collagen production. Contains active compounds called centelloids: asiaticoside, madecasosside, asiatic acid and madecassic acid. Might be helpful in preventing stretch marks. It can be itself be irritating though.
More about Centella asiatica extractTasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polyglycerin-6~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglycerin-6Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Potassium sorbate~0.05–0.25%
Glucose~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucosePantolactone~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about PantolactoneIngredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate, Stearic acid, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Shea butter ethyl esters, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Squalane, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Cetearyl glucoside, Sodium acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Panthenol, C15-19 alkane, Ethylhexylglycerin, Disodium edta, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Polyglyceryl-6 laurate, Centella asiatica extract, Tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract, Polyglycerin-6, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Glucose, Pantolactone
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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 SKINCARECica Comfort MoisturiserYOUR PRODUCT | Revolution SkinCica Comfort Moisturiser | EmoliumPure face cream | DermaticaNourishing Ceramide + Peptides | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 52% | 52% |
| Price | — | $10.66 | — | $21.19 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 8 of 8 | 5 of 8 | 4 of 8 |
| Key difference | — | — | Inulin | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
Based on the ingredient list, "REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Cica Comfort Moisturiser" can work well for skin moisturization. The formulation is based on a combination of good humectants and emollients. Both are needed to increase the skin hydration level. Panthenol, glycerin, pantolactone, glucose and polyglycerin-6 in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Emollients in this formulation (vitis vinifera seed oil, helianthus annuus seed oil, squalane, cetearyl alcohol and shea butter ethyl esters) help to reduce the moisture loss from the skin. They also soften the skin surface and relieve the feeling of dryness and tightness.
Irritation risk
This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be low. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here
You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 16 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 6Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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