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REVOLUTION SKINCARE Niacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water
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REVOLUTION SKINCARE Niacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water

Efficacy100/100IrritancyLow
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Works for

Cleansing
Decyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Featuring champion skincare ingredient niacinamide, Revolution Skincare Niacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water works to eliminate traces of makeup and dirt from the skin.”
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, polysorbate 20) 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~3.3–4.9%
Polysorbate 20Effect: HighHelps oil and water mix together~1.9–2.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
4 flagged ingredients
Low risk
We flag 4 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~4.9–7.4%est.
Decyl glucosideHelps oil and water mix together. Can be irritatingHigh~3.3–4.9%est.
Caprylyl glycolHelps preserve products and creates a nice product textureMedium~0.8–1.25%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~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~4.9–7.4%
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~3.3–4.9%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating

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Polysorbate 20~1.9–2.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Niacinamide~1.4–2.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-agingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishMoisturizingReduces irritationReduces rednessAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterial

Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture. The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production

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Phenoxyethanol~0.4–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Caprylyl glycol~0.8–1.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

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

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Niacinamide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide

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🇬🇧 Lookfantastic (UK)400 ml
≈ $7.94 Out of stock
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🇬🇧 Amazon UK (UK)Price as of 11/8 06:45 GMT
≈ $17.96
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REVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Pore Refining Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCTSVRSebiaclear Cleansing CreamLa Roche-PosayLipikar Syndet AP+ Body & Face WashFace factsCeramide Blemish Foaming Cleanser
Match—88%85%84%
Price—$16.10$19.99$7.82
Shared key ingredients—4 of 43 of 43 of 4
Key difference—Zinc GluconateButyrospermum Parkii ButterSalicylic Acid
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
    Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
REVOLUTION SKINCARE Niacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water
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