REVOLUTION SKINCARE Revolution Gym Recovery Fuel Energising Face Wash + Shower Gel

Name: REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Revolution Gym Recovery Fuel Energising Face Wash + Shower Gel
Brand: REVOLUTION SKINCARE

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh

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Works for

Cleansing

Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate

Cleanses gently

What the product description says

“Revolution Gym Recovery Fuel Energising Face Wash + Shower Gel”

Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl betaine, sodium lauroyl sarcosinate) 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: cocamidopropyl betaine

Cocamidopropyl betaineEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen~7.6–11.4%

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent~5.3–7.9%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

3 strong irritants: Parfum, Limonene + 1 more — patch-test recommended

High risk

We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Cocamidopropyl betaineHelps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergenHigh~7.6–11.4%est.

ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.5%est.

Panax ginseng root extractA plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritatingHigh~0.35–0.8%est.

LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.01–0.1%est.

LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.01–0.05%est.

Sodium lauroyl sarcosinateHelps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agentMedium~5.3–7.9%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

Potassium sorbateA preservativeMedium~0.3–0.6%est.

CaffeineMight be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyesMedium~0.95–1.4%est.

Aloe barbadensis leaf juiceTraditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skinMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Pentylene glycolUsed to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product textureMedium~0.15–0.55%est.

Zinc gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skinMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Copper gluconateTypically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missingMedium~0.05–0.25%est.

Comedogenic

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Cocamidopropyl betaine~7.6–11.4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together. Used as a cleansing ingredient. Could be an allergen

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Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate~5.3–7.9%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent

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Glycerin~2.7–4%

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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Parfum~1.6–2.5%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Citric acid~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative

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Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Caffeine~0.95–1.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

De-puffingAnti-oxidation

Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes

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Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride~0.8–1.2%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps water and oil mix together and create a nice product texture

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Sodium chloride~0.5–1.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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

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Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Helps stabilize the product formulation

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Butylene glycol~0.35–0.8%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

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

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Panax ginseng root extract~0.35–0.8%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryAnti-oxidation

A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.2–0.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingAnti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingAnti-inflammatoryAntibacterialReduces rednessReduces irritationAnti-agingAnti-blemish

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

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Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.15–0.6%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

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Pentylene glycol~0.15–0.55%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Moisturizing

Used to preserve products, dissolve other ingredients and create a nice product texture

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Magnesium aspartate~0.1–0.35%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Anti-inflammatoryMoisturizing

Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin

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Zinc gluconate~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingExfoliationAnti-blemishAnti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingEvens skin tone

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin

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Copper gluconate~0.05–0.25%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

MoisturizingEvens skin toneAnti-blemishExfoliationAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing

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Sodium hydroxide~0.05–0.15%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to adjust the product's pH

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Limonene~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

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Linalool~0.01–0.05%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Water, Cocamidopropyl betaine, Sodium lauroyl sarcosinate, Glycerin, Parfum, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Caffeine, Guar hydroxypropyltrimonium chloride, Sodium chloride, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Butylene glycol, Panax ginseng root extract, Tocopherol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Pentylene glycol, Magnesium aspartate, Zinc gluconate, Copper gluconate, Sodium hydroxide, 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.

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Match	—	42%	42%	41%
Price	—	$6.98	$27.40	$30.79
Shared key ingredients	—	4 of 7	2 of 7	3 of 7
Key difference	—	Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate	Decyl Glucoside	Simmondsia Chinensis Seed Extract
Irritancy	High	Medium	Medium	Medium
Drying alcohol	—	—	—	—
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 17 studies and safety reviews.

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Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
2
Final Report on On the Safety Assessment of Galactomannans As Used in Cosmeticscir-safety.org
3
Ginseng in Dermatology: A Reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
4
Antiaging effects of the mixture of Panax ginseng and Crataegus pinnatifida in human dermal fibroblasts and healthy human skinncbi.nlm.nih.gov
5
Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
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Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Careonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egyptjournals.lww.com
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Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skinonlinelibrary.wiley.com
10
Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countriesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
11
Magnesium ions inhibit the antigen-presenting function of human epidermal Langerhans cells in vivo and in vitro. Involvement of ATPase, HLA-DR, B7 molecules, and cytokinesncbi.nlm.nih.gov
12
Zinc salts in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
13
An overview of zinc and its importance in dermatology-Part II: The association of zinc with some dermatologic disordersoatext.com
14
Zinc, copper and manganese enhanced keratinocyte migration through a functional modulation of keratinocyte integrinsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
15
Evaluation of the effects of topical zinc gluconate in wound healingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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A polyhydroxy acid skin care regimen provides antiaging effects comparable to an alpha-hydroxyacid regimenncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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Applications of hydroxy acids: classification, mechanisms, and photoactivityncbi.nlm.nih.gov

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