REVOLUTION SKINCARE Vitamin C Brightening Micellar Water
Works for
CleansingDecyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20Cleanses gently
“Vitamin C Brightening Micellar Water”
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
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 flagged ingredientsLow risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.9–7.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolGlycerin~3.4–5.1%
- 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 GlycerinDecyl glucoside~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosidePolysorbate 20~1.9–2.8%
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitric acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidTetrasodium glutamate diacetate~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps stabilize the product formulation
More about Tetrasodium glutamate diacetateAscorbyl glucoside~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
More about Ascorbyl glucosideSodium hydroxide~0.05–0.25%
Ingredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Decyl glucoside, Polysorbate 20, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Citric acid, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Ascorbyl glucoside, Sodium hydroxide
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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 SKINCAREVitamin C Brightening Micellar WaterYOUR PRODUCT | Colleen Rothschild BeautyMicellar Cleansing Water | AveenoUltra-Calming Foaming Cleanser | BIOEFFECTMicellar Cleansing Water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | — | — | $66.13 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Myristoyl Pentapeptide-17 | Sarcosine | Coco-Betaine |
| Irritancy | Low | Low | Low | Low |
| 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.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
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- 6The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Healthncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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