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- Revolution Skincare 1% Bakuchiol Serum
4.4/ 10
4.4
/ 10
Rich
In Antioxidants
Overview
How moisturizing is it? Quite moisturizing. Revolution Skincare 1% Bakuchiol Serum has a moisturizing rating of 4.4 out of 10.
Is it more humectant or occlusive? Significantly more humectant. It has a high Humectancy of 6.3 out of 10 and a low Occlusivity of 2.5 out of 10.
- ALCOHOL-FREE
- SULFATE-FREE
- FRAGRANCE-FREE
- PHTHALATE-FREE
- SILICONE-FREE
- PARABEN-FREE
- ESSENTIAL OIL-FREE
Score | Ingredient | Origin | Functions |
|---|---|---|---|
80 | Water | Naturally occurring | Formula Helper |
6 | Propanediol | Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic | Moisturizing (humectant),Formula Helper |
4 | Isopropyl Myristate | Botanical, Synthetic | Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
3 | Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride | Botanical, Synthetic | Moisturizing (occlusive),Emollient,Fragrance,Formula Helper |
2 | Vitis Vinifera (Grape) Seed Oil | Botanical | Moisturizing (occlusive),Antioxidant,Emollient |
1 | Bakuchiol | Botanical | Antioxidant,Anti-wrinkle,Anti-acne,Anti-pigmentation,Antimicrobial |
0.3 | Phenoxyethanol | Synthetic | Antimicrobial,Preservative |
0.3 | Polyacrylamide | Synthetic | Formula Helper |
0.3 | Xanthan Gum | Botanical, Biotech | Formula Helper |
0.3 | C13-14 Isoparaffin | Petroleum | Emollient,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Titanium Dioxide | Naturally occurring | Sunscreen,Colorant,Formula Helper |
0.3 | Laureth-7 | Botanical, Synthetic | Formula Helper |
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.
Score
6
Function
Moisturizing (humectant), Solvent, Viscosity controlling
Origin
Botanical, Biotech, Synthetic
An excellent solvent capable of mixing water with normally water-insoluble ingredients. It also functions as a humectant due to its water-loving alcohol groups. Propanediol can control the viscosity of a product by reducing its thickness.
A fast-spreading, cost-effective, non-greasy emollient that is typically used for lubrication, spreadability, or to remove “tackiness” from a product. Isopropyl Myristate is listed as a common comedogenic ingredient by acne.org.
Score
3
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Emollient, Fragrance, Solvent
Origin
Botanical, Synthetic
A natural occlusive moisturizing and emollient ingredient, it is a blend of glycerin and two fatty acids, caprylic and capric acid. It creates an oil-based protective layer on the skin, thereby preventing water loss.
Score
2
Function
Moisturizing (occlusive), Antioxidant, Emollient
Origin
Botanical
An emollient and occlusive moisturizing oil derived from grape seeds that are leftover after juicing or wine production. It contains linoleic, oleic, palmitic, and stearic acids, squalene, as well as phytosterols and various antioxidant compounds.