REVOLUTION SKINCARE Willow Bark Extract Anti Blemish Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Sodium hyaluronate + 1 moreWorks
“Added sodium hyaluronate and glycerin help keep skin moisturised and well balanced for a healthy and happy complexion. Vegan Cruelty free Read more”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-blemishSalix alba bark extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractNot delivered
“Willow Bark Extract Anti Blemish Serum”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
ExfoliationSalix alba bark extractNot delivered
“Made using white willow bark extract which naturally contains salicylic acid, the serum works to gently exfoliate the skin and prevent congestion.”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propanediol~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolGlycerin~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 GlycerinButylene glycol~2.6–4%
- 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 glycolSalix alba bark extract~1.9–2.9%
- 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 extractXanthan gum~1.4–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium hyaluronate~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateDisodium edta~0.15–0.5%
Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractMelaleuca alternifolia leaf oil~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that can be irritating. Has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oilIngredient list view
Water, Propanediol, Glycerin, Butylene glycol, Salix alba bark extract, Xanthan gum, Sodium benzoate, Potassium sorbate, Sodium hyaluronate, Disodium edta, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Melaleuca alternifolia leaf oil
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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 SKINCAREWillow Bark Extract Anti Blemish SerumYOUR PRODUCT | RevolutionMan Hyaluronic Acid Serum | NINE LESSMolecule-Clear 5% Mandelic Acid Serum 30ml | FranklySunday Glow Instant Radiance Glow Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 49% | 48% | 48% |
| Price | — | $8.93 | $14.71 | $12.61 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Sodium Hyaluronate Crosspolymer | Panthenol | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Lancer Skincare Soothe & Hydrate Serum with Hyaluronic AcidSCINIC Hyaluronic Acid Ampoule Serum
Product summary
"REVOLUTION SKINCARE - Willow Bark Extract Anti Blemish Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.40% - 0.95% and glycerin 3.40% - 5.10%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "REVOLUTION SKINCARE" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails at around 3.33£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Efficacy and Safety of White Willow Bark (Salix alba) Extractonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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- 4Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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