Revox

Revox Just retinal

Name: Revox - Just retinal
Brand: Revox

Efficacy75/100IrritancyMedium

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Works for

Anti-aging

Retinal, Hydroxyproline + 1 more

Works well

What the product description says

“REVOX B77 JUST RETINAL SERUM contains an optimal quantity of 0,06% encapsulated Retinal – a form of Vitamin A that has been scientifically proven to work against the formation of premature signs of ageing.”

Source: Revox

This product can help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness because it contains retinal.

Keep in mind that it typically takes at least 6 weeks to notice any results because the changes that are needed to improve fine lines and elasticity happen in the deeper layers of the skin. No topical anti-aging product can “erase” wrinkles or fully reverse signs of aging.

RetinalHeroEffect: HighOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating~0.8–1.25%

HydroxyprolineEffect: LowIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.1–0.5%

Ascorbic acidUnder-dosedThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging~1–1.6%

Evens skin tone

Retinal, Ascorbic acid

Works well

What the product description says

“This gentle formula provides both skin smoothing and brightening benefits, helps to maintain a healthy appearance, and even has acne-prone skin properties.”

Source: Revox

This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: retinal.

Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.

Anti-blemish

Retinal

Works well

What the product description says

“Due to the cell renewing action of the Retinal, the serum helps to remove dead skin cells and clear pores, to prevent the formation of blemishes.”

Source: Revox

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: retinal. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

Exfoliation

No ingredient credited for this claim

Not delivered

What the product description says

“Due to the cell renewing action of the Retinal, the serum helps to remove dead skin cells and clear pores, to prevent the formation of blemishes.”

Source: Revox

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.

Moisturizing

Not advertised by the brand · Panthenol, Glycerin + 6 more

Works well

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).

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol

PanthenolHero· HumectantEffect: HighHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function~3.6–5.3%

GlycerinKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant~2.1–3.2%

PhospholipidsKey activeEffect: MediumEmollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product~1.4–2.1%

Caprylic/capric glyceridesKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelp soften the upper layer of the skin~1.2–1.8%

Sodium pcaKey active· HumectantEffect: HighNaturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer~0.35–0.8%

Sodium hyaluronateKey active· HumectantEffect: HighOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin~0.15–0.65%

HydroxyprolineKey activeEffect: HighIs helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking~0.1–0.5%

Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~2.7–4%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy

1 strong irritant: Retinal

Medium risk

We flagged 8 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.

IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount

Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2.7–4%est.

Ascorbic acidThe most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of agingHigh~1–1.6%est.

RetinalOne step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritatingHigh~0.8–1.25%est.

Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oilHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~1.6–2.4%est.

EthylhexylglycerinA preservativeMedium~0.1–0.35%est.

Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol etherHelps oil and water mix togetherMedium~0.05–0.3%est.

Disodium edtaStabilizes the product formulationMedium~0.05–0.1%est.

Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.01–0.1%est.

Comedogenic

Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients

None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Plain old water

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Hydrolyzed elastin~5.1–7.7%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Panthenol~3.6–5.3%

Hero · Moisturizing

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

MoisturizingReduces rednessReduces irritation

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function

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Propylene glycol~2.7–4%

Irritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glycerin~2.1–3.2%

Key active

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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Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil~1.6–2.4%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Phospholipids~1.4–2.1%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product

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Caprylic/capric glycerides~1.2–1.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizing

Help soften the upper layer of the skin

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Ascorbic acid~1–1.6%

Under-dosedIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-oxidationAnti-agingEvens skin tone

The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging

More about Ascorbic acid

Retinal~0.8–1.25%

Hero · Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemishIrritant · high

Irritation risk: High

Works for

Anti-agingAnti-blemishEvens skin tone

One step removed from the biologically active in skin form of vitamin A. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, retinal 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. Concentrations of 0.05% and 0.1% are shown to be effective. It can, however, be irritating

More about Retinal

Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Hydroxyethylcellulose~0.4–0.95%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures

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Sodium pca~0.35–0.8%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer

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Wheat amino acids~0.2–0.75%

Formula

Irritation risk: Low

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Sodium hyaluronate~0.15–0.65%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

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Hydroxyproline~0.1–0.5%

Key active

Irritation risk: Low

Works for

CleansingMoisturizingAnti-aging

Is helpful in restoring skin barrier function supporting its moisture levels. Is claimed to stimulte collagen production in skin but evidence is lacking

More about Hydroxyproline

Ethylhexylglycerin~0.1–0.35%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

A preservative

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Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether~0.05–0.3%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Works for

Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together

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Disodium edta~0.05–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

Stabilizes the product formulation

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Citric acid~0.01–0.1%

Irritant · medium

Irritation risk: Medium

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

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Ingredient list view

Water, Hydrolyzed elastin, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Peg-40 hydrogenated castor oil, Phospholipids, Caprylic/capric glycerides, Ascorbic acid, Retinal, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Sodium pca, Wheat amino acids, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxyproline, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ppg-1-peg-9 lauryl glycol ether, Disodium edta, Citric acid

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Product summary

"Revox - Just retinal" is effective for: Anti-aging, Evens skin tone, Anti-blemish and Moisturizing

Ingredient callouts

This product also contains Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this product it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.00% - 1.60%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
This product contains an effective form of Retinoids (vitamin A): retinal 0.80% - 1.25%. Retinoids are potent multitasking actives. They work to improve and prevent early signs of aging, reduce hyperpigmentation (age spots and post-acne marks), and prevent inflamed blemishes and clogged pores. The downside of Retinoids is that they can be irritating. If you are not already using a Retinoid in your routine, it is best to start slowly and apply the Retinoid product only a few times per week. If your skin tolerates it well, you can gradually increase the frequency to daily.
An effective concentration of Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) - about 3.60% - 5.30%. Panthenol helps strengthen the skin barrier, improve hydration and reduce inflammation in skin.
Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.15% - 0.65%, sodium pca 0.35% - 0.80%, glycerin 2.10% - 3.20% and panthenol 3.60% - 5.30%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.