REVOLUTION SKINCARE Plex Night Barrier Recovery Cream
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 13 moreWorks
“Plex Night Barrier Recovery Cream”
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, butylene glycol.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide.
Anti-agingSide benefit · Adenosine triphosphate, Butyrospermum parkii butter + 1 moreMay help
This product contains adenosine triphosphate. 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy9 strong irritants: Parfum, Alpha-isomethyl ionone + 7 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic4 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale4 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.6–5.5%
- 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 alcoholStearic acid~2.4–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPolyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate~1.9–2.9%
Hexyldecanol~1.6–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about HexyldecanolButyrospermum parkii butter~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterCeteth-2~1.2–1.7%
Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter~0.9–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and might as well help to attract moisture to its upper layer
More about Theobroma grandiflorum seed butterGossypium herbaceum seed oil~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Cottonseed oil. It is used as an emollient and occlusive in products. It is rich palmitic, oleic acid, and linoleic fatty acids.
More about Gossypium herbaceum seed oilPhenoxyethanol~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolButylene glycol~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolTridecyl cocoate~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ceteareth-25~0.35–0.8%
Xanthan gum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumAvena sativa kernel oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An effective moisturizing and skin barrier repair ingredient. Helps calm down inflammation and has some anti-oxidant properties
More about Avena sativa kernel oilGlyceryl stearate~0.2–0.75%
- 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 stearateParfum~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumEthylhexylglycerin~0.15–0.55%
Ethylhexyl palmitate~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateBisabolol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololCetylhydroxyproline palmitamide~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of lipid similar to ceramides naturally present in skin. Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and supports the skin barrier function to keep it hydrated. Can help to prevent inflammation in skin
More about Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamideHydrolyzed oat protein~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed oat proteinNiacinamide~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideAdenosine triphosphate~0.1–0.4%
Brassica campestris sterols~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Help soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Brassica campestris sterolsDipotassium phosphate~0.1–0.45%
Pvp~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps evenly disperse other ingredients in a formulation and create an even layer on the surface of the skin
More about PvpDisodium edta~0.1–0.4%
Alpha-isomethyl ionone~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. Potential allergen and can be irritating
More about Alpha-isomethyl iononeBenzyl salicylate~0.05–0.3%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.05–0.15%
Hexyl cinnamal~0.05–0.15%
Hydroxycitronellal~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
A fragrance. A likely allergen and can be irritating
More about HydroxycitronellalLimonene~0.01–0.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Polyglyceryl-2 sesquioleate, Hexyldecanol, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Ceteth-2, Theobroma grandiflorum seed butter, Gossypium herbaceum seed oil, Phenoxyethanol, Butylene glycol, Tridecyl cocoate, Ceteareth-25, Xanthan gum, Avena sativa kernel oil, Glyceryl stearate, Parfum, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Bisabolol, Cetylhydroxyproline palmitamide, Hydrolyzed oat protein, Niacinamide, Adenosine triphosphate, Brassica campestris sterols, Dipotassium phosphate, Pvp, Disodium edta, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Benzyl salicylate, Citronellol, Geraniol, Hexyl cinnamal, Hydroxycitronellal, Limonene, Linalool
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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 SKINCAREPlex Night Barrier Recovery CreamYOUR PRODUCT | O CosmedicsRecovery Cream | Kate SomervilleDeliKate Recovery Cream | ObagiRebalance Skin Barrier Recovery Cream | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 40% | 40% |
| Price | — | $80.39 | $70.00 | $125.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Adenosine | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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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.
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- 2Advanced Skin Care – A Novel Ingredientncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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