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- Revision Skincare Retinol Complete 0.5
2.4/ 10
2.4
/ 10
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Slightly moisturizing. Revision Skincare Retinol Complete 0.5 has a moisturizing rating of 2.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Rather humectant. It has a moderate Humectancy of 3.9 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 0.9 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
- OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
75 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Glyceryl Stearate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
4 | Isosorbide Dicaprylate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient |
3 | Glycerin | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing,Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Cyclopentasiloxane | Synthetic | Emollient,Formula Helper |
1.5 | Ethylhexyl Palmitate | Botanical, Synthetic, Animal | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1.3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
1 | Allyl Methacrylates Crosspolymer | Formula Helper | |
0.3 | PEG-100 Stearate | Synthetic | Cleansing,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Bakuchiol | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial |
0.3 | Biosaccharide Gum-1 | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Soothing |
0.5 | Retinol | Synthetic | Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation |
Ingredients explained
The most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
An emollient and emulsifier typically derived from vegetable sources through a chemical reaction with glycerin. It provides stability, texture, and consistency to formulations. Its main function is to allow oil and water to mix.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Soothing, Emollient, Fragrance, Denaturant, Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic, Animal
The most popular moisturizing ingredient in the world. It is a powerful humectant – cheap yet very effective. Glycerin also has soothing and anti-irritant properties and is considered to be very safe for use.
A lightweight, fast-spreading emollient that leaves a very soft and silky after-feel on the skin. Supplied as a clear and colorless liquid, cyclopentasiloxane is often used as a solvent to dissolve other silicones in.