REVOLUTION SKINCARE

REVOLUTION SKINCARE Hydro Bank Hydrating & Cooling Eye Balm

Name: REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Hydro Bank Hydrating & Cooling Eye Balm
Brand: REVOLUTION SKINCARE

Efficacy75/100IrritancyLow

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1 of 1 advertised claim delivered

Moisturizing

Chondrus crispus extract, Glycerin + 4 more

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What the product description says

“This innovative and refreshing eye balm delivers instant, cooling hydration around the delicate eye area.”

Source: Beauty Bay

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 hyaluronate.

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: chondrus crispus extract.

Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~0.45–1.05%

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~4.4–6.6%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.8–1.2%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~2.2–3.3%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~23–34%

Lactic acidUnder-dosedEffect: HighAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)~0.05–0.2%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

7 flagged ingredients

Low risk

We flag 7 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~23–34%est.

Menthyl ethylamido oxalateCreates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefitHigh~1.3–1.9%est.

Sodium stearateHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~3.3–5%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Lactic acidAn exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)Medium~0.05–0.2%est.

Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~0.05–0.1%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

Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~0.45–1.05%est.

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Propylene glycol~23–34%

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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Water~12–18%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Glycerin~4.4–6.6%

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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Sodium stearate~3.3–5%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Sodium pca~2.2–3.3%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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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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Menthyl ethylamido oxalate~1.3–1.9%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Creates a cooling sensation on the skin. Does not have a skin benefit

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Ethylhexylglycerin~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.2%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Chondrus crispus extract~0.45–1.05%

Key activeComedogenic 3/5

Irritation risk: Low
Comedogenicity: 3/5

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Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Gigartina stellata extract~0.2–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium benzoate~0.15–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Lactic acid~0.05–0.2%

Under-dosedIrritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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Evens skin toneMoisturizingExfoliationAnti-aging

An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)

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Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Ingredient list view

Propylene glycol, Water, Glycerin, Sodium stearate, Sodium pca, Phenoxyethanol, Menthyl ethylamido oxalate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium hyaluronate, Chondrus crispus extract, Gigartina stellata extract, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Lactic acid, Ci 42090