REVOLUTION SKINCARE Retinol Smoothing Cream Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCetyl alcohol, Glyceryl stearate + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Formulated with hard-working ingredients, this easy to use, creamy cleanser helps to break down and wash away makeup, dirt, and oil, leaving skin feeling clean, cleansed, and nourished.”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, decyl glucoside, glyceryl stearate, glyceryl stearate citrate, inulin lauryl carbamate, peg-100 stearate, polysorbate 20, sucrose laurate, xanthan gum) 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
Anti-blemishRetinol, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
“Retinol works to help reduce fine lines, wrinkles, uneven skin tone and texture and reduce congestion and blemish formation.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinol. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationSide benefit · Retinol, Salix alba bark extractWorks well
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: retinol.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Retinol, Humulus lupulus extractMedium 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~45–55%
Isopropyl palmitate~5.3–6.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a thicker product consistency
More about Isopropyl palmitateCaprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–5.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideCetyl alcohol~2.6–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholGlycerin~2.5–3%
- 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 GlycerinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed~1.9–2.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seedGlyceryl stearate~1.7–2.1%
- 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 stearateDecyl glucoside~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideGlyceryl stearate citrate~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Glyceryl stearate citrateRosa canina fruit oil~1–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient. Contains vitamin E (tocopherol) which may give it some anti-oxidant properties. Can contain volatile compounds and can be irritating
More about Rosa canina fruit oilPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPeg-100 stearate~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix togehter and creates a nice product texture
More about Peg-100 stearateEthylhexylglycerin~0.55–0.8%
Xanthan gum~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateCitric acid~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidBisabolol~0.35–0.65%
- 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 BisabololSodium hydroxide~0.4–0.6%
Polysorbate 20~0.4–0.6%
Retinol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Two steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinol is proven to be effective against all signs of aging. It improves skin cell turnover, helps fight blemishes and clogged pores, can regulate excess oil production and even skin tone. It can, however, be quite irritating
More about RetinolAvena sativa kernel extract~0.3–0.55%
- 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 extractEchinacea purpurea flower/leaf/stem extract~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Humulus lupulus extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hops extract. Can contain common irritants and allergens geraniol, limonene, linalool
More about Humulus lupulus extractSalix alba bark extract~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect
More about Salix alba bark extractInulin lauryl carbamate~0.25–0.45%
Bht~0.25–0.45%
Behentrimonium chloride~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sucrose laurate~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Sucrose laurateSodium benzoate~0.15–0.3%
Bha~0.15–0.3%
Isopropyl alcohol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.25%
Disodium edta~0.1–0.2%
Benzoic acid~0.1–0.2%
Dehydroacetic acid~0.1–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl palmitate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetyl alcohol, Glycerin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed, Glyceryl stearate, Decyl glucoside, Glyceryl stearate citrate, Rosa canina fruit oil, Phenoxyethanol, Peg-100 stearate, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Citric acid, Bisabolol, Sodium hydroxide, Polysorbate 20, Retinol, Avena sativa kernel extract, Echinacea purpurea flower/leaf/stem extract, Humulus lupulus extract, Salix alba bark extract, Inulin lauryl carbamate, Bht, Behentrimonium chloride, Sucrose laurate, Sodium benzoate, Bha, Isopropyl alcohol, Potassium sorbate, Disodium edta, Benzoic acid, Dehydroacetic acid
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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 SKINCARERetinol Smoothing Cream CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Cleaning SupplyRetinol 24 + Peptide Face Wash, Smoothing, Sulfate-Free | YEOUTHVitamin C Facial Cleanser Day/Night Cream | RoC SkincareDERM CORREXION Serum Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 82% | 80% | 75% |
| Price | — | — | $41.90 | $10.99 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 15 | 4 of 15 | 3 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Mineral Oil | Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | 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 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Isopropyl Isostearatejournals.sagepub.com
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- 6Improvement of naturally aged skin with vitamin A (retinol)ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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