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REVOLUTION SKINCARE Hydrating Primer Serum
REVOLUTION SKINCARE

REVOLUTION SKINCARE Hydrating Primer Serum

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium
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Works for

Moisturizing
Dimethicone, Cyclopentasiloxane + 13 more
Works
What the product description says
“A lightweight primer that hydrates and protects the skin, creating a smooth, long-lasting base for makeup.”
Source: Lookfantastic

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, sodium chondroitin sulfate.

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, methicone.

DimethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA 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~6.5–8%
CyclopentasiloxaneKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumA silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin~3.2–4%
IsododecaneKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture~2.5–3%
Dimethicone crosspolymerKey activeEffect: MediumUsed to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface~1.7–2.1%
GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~1.5–1.9%
Ethylhexyl palmitateKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture~0.75–1.15%
MethiconeKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface~0.45–0.7%
Isopropyl myristateKey active· EmollientEffect: HighAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic~0.3–0.55%
TrihydroxystearinKey activeEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture~0.2–0.35%
AtelocollagenKey activeEffect: HighA protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.15–0.25%
Sodium chondroitin sulfateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighIs naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.15–0.3%
Ethylhexyl stearate· EmollientEffect: LowHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~4.5–5.5%
Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethiconeEffect: LowA type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.5%
Propylene carbonateEffect: LowIs used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture~0.5–0.7%
LecithinEffect: Low, below effective doseUsed mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.45–0.65%
Anti-aging
Side benefit the brand mentions · Atelocollagen
May help
What the product description says
“The primer serum is infused with Collagen, which encourages the look of a plumper, firmer complexion with a youthful glow.”
Source: Lookfantastic US

This product contains atelocollagen. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.

AtelocollagenKey activeEffect: MediumA protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles~0.15–0.25%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Sorbitan sesquioleate
Medium risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Sorbitan sesquioleateUsed to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~0.55–0.8%est.
Tocopheryl acetateA more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.Medium~0.45–0.65%est.
Polyhydroxystearic acidUsed to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulationMedium~0.35–0.65%est.
Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.25–0.45%est.
Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearateUsed to create a thicker product consistencyMedium~0.3–0.5%est.
EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 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
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~0.75–1.15%est.
Isopropyl myristateAn emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic3/5~0.3–0.55%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~45–55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Dimethicone~6.5–8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingMattifying

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

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Ethylhexyl stearate~4.5–5.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Cyclopentasiloxane~3.2–4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingMoisturizing

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

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Isododecane~2.5–3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and can decrease moisture loss. Helps create a nice product texture

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Silica~2.2–2.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to absorb oil and can temporarily mattify skin

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Dimethicone crosspolymer~1.7–2.1%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Used to create a thicker product texture. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might be able to prevent moisture loss from its surface

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Glycerin~1.5–1.9%
Key active
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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Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone~1.2–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A type of silicone that helps water and oil mix together. Can help to soften upper layer of the skin

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C30-45 alkyl dimethicone~0.95–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.75–1.15%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Quaternium-90 bentonite~0.6–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Sorbitan sesquioleate~0.55–0.8%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.55–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Methicone~0.45–0.7%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and reduces the water loss from the skin surface

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Propylene carbonate~0.5–0.7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is used to dissolve other ingredients and create nice product texture

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Tocopheryl acetate~0.45–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Anti-oxidation

A more stable but less bio-available form of vitamin E compared to Tocopherol. Might help moisturize and protect the skin from free radicals, but mostly used in low concentrations to stabilize other ingredients.

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Lecithin~0.45–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Polyhydroxystearic acid~0.35–0.65%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation

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Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate~0.3–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to increase stability of product formulations

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Isopropyl myristate~0.3–0.55%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

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Isostearic acid~0.3–0.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a nice product texture

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Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate~0.25–0.45%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate~0.3–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Trihydroxystearin~0.2–0.35%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and improve the product texture

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Sodium chondroitin sulfate~0.15–0.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Is naturally present in skin. Helps to attract water to its upper layer

More about Sodium chondroitin sulfate
Atelocollagen~0.15–0.25%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-aging

A protein that helps to attract moisture to the upper layer of the skin and might be helpful in reducing fine lines and wrinkles

More about Atelocollagen
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A preservative

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Titanium dioxide~0.1–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Sun protection

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Dimethicone, Ethylhexyl stearate, Cyclopentasiloxane, Isododecane, Silica, Dimethicone crosspolymer, Glycerin, Cetyl peg/ppg-10/1 dimethicone, C30-45 alkyl dimethicone, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Quaternium-90 bentonite, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sodium chloride, Methicone, Propylene carbonate, Tocopheryl acetate, Lecithin, Polyhydroxystearic acid, Pentaerythrityl tetra-di-t-butyl hydroxyhydrocinnamate, Isopropyl myristate, Isostearic acid, Polyglyceryl-3 polyricinoleate, Pentaerythrityl tetraisostearate, Trihydroxystearin, Sodium chondroitin sulfate, Atelocollagen, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Titanium dioxide

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Dimethicone as a protective ingredient in topical medicationsjaad.org
  2. 2
    Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
  3. 3
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  4. 4
    Sorbitan sesquioleate, a common emulsifier in topical corticosteroids, is an important contact allergenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  5. 5
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetra-Di-t-Butyl Hydroxyhydrocinnamate as Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
  6. 6
    Safety Assessment of Pentaerythrityl Tetraesters as Used in Cosmeticsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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