Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator versus DR's Secret Skinlight T3 .
Published on August 17, 2022
Overview
What they are
These products are both fungal acne (malassezia) safe and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 9 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, common allergens, fragrances, oils, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Facial Treatment
Facial treatments are specially designed to treat a skin concern. Acne treatments and anti-aging products are common examples of facial treatments.
Ingredient Info
Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Alcohol Free
This product is free of harsh alcohols 🎉
Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
Fragrance Free
This product is free of fragrances 🎉
Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Oil Free
This product is free of oils 🎉
Malassezia Safe
This product is free of malassezia feeding ingredients 🎉
Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
EU Allergen Free
This product is free of EU allergens 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Not Cruelty Free
This product is not cruelty-free 😥
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Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
Water • Lactic Acid • Propanediol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Glycolic Acid • Glycerin • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Butylene Glycol • Salicylic Acid • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract • Xanthan Gum • Acer Saccharum Extract • Sodium Benzoate • Potassium Sorbate • Disodium EDTA • Tasmannia Lanceolata Fruit/Leaf Extract
Water • Glycerin • Propylene Glycol • Ethoxydiglycol • Kojic Acid • Sodium Citrate • Butylene Glycol • Honey Extract • Sodium Lactate • Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract • Spiraea Ulmaria Extract • Propanediol • Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract • Tetrasodium EDTA • Saccharum Officinarum Extract • Actinidia Chinensis Fruit Extract • Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract • Citrus Limon Fruit Extract • Acer Saccharum Extract • Boerhavia Diffusa Root Extract
Ingredients Side-by-side
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Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 1.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 1.
Propanediol helps absorb ingredients into your skin, boosting their benefits. It can act as an emollient, making your skin softer. Propanediol can help products last longer by boosting the properties of preservatives within the formulation.
Propanediol is not likely to cause sensitivity and considered safe to use.
It is derived from corn or petroleum with a clear color and no scent.
Learn more about PropanediolRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 3.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 12.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract comes from the bilberry plant. This plant is native to Eurasia.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract contains antioxidant compounds called anthocyanins. Anthocyanins help fight free-radicals. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells. Fighting off these molecules can help reduce signs of aging.
Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit Extract also helps reduce irritation.
Learn more about Vaccinium Myrtillus Fruit ExtractRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 4.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 13.
Glycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 6.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 2.
This ingredient is also called sugarcane extract. It is a moisturizing humectant and has skin soothing properties.
Similar to hyaluronic acid, sugarcane can attract moisture to your skin.
Glycolic acid is a derivative of sugarcane. While glycolic acid is an AHA with exfoliating properties, sugarcane is not an AHA.
A study from 2021 found the compounds in sugarcane extract to have antioxidant, antimicrobial, and anti-inflammatory activity. The study also suggests these compounds can inhibit skin ageing enzymes and promote collagen synthesis.
Learn more about Saccharum Officinarum ExtractRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 7.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 15.
Butylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
- It is a solvent, meaning that it helps to dissolve other ingredients. This also enhances the absorption of the product into one's skin.
- It is a humectant, which means that it helps attract moisture into the skin.
- It helps improve product application.
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient. It is unlikely to irritate skin, and works well with pretty much all other ingredients.
Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 8.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 7.
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit Extract is more commonly known as the bitter orange. Native to Southeast Asia, this extract is commonly found in both cosmetics and foods.
The bitter orange possesses antibacterial and antioxidant properties.
It can also be mildly exfoliating due to the citric acid, an AHA.
Citrus fruits are rich in flavonoids, alkaloids, and vitamin C.
Learn more about Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Fruit ExtractRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 10.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 17.
Citrus Limon Fruit Extract comes from lemons. While lemon extract is exfoliating and antimicrobial, it can also cause skin sensitivity.
Lemons contains antioxidants, which may help with anti-aging. They are also rich in citric acid, an AHA.
And of course, lemons are rich in Vitamin C. Vitamin C helps with skin-brightening and increasing collagen production.
The acidity of lemons may work as an astringent for acne.
However, lemons can also cause skin sensitivity due to its limonene content. It can also increase photosensitivity, or sensitivity to the sun.
This ingredient is also used to add a lemon scent to products.
Learn more about Citrus Limon Fruit ExtractRevolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 11.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 18.
We don't have a description for Acer Saccharum Extract.
Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator contains this as ingredient number 14.
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 contains this as ingredient number 19.
Here's what our community thinks of the ingredients in these two products.
Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
Usage
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Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
Reviews
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Revolution Beauty 30% AHA + BHA Peeling Solution Intense Skin Exfoliator 18 ingredients
DR's Secret Skinlight T3 20 ingredients
All Dr's Secret products are really works but T3 is probably my favourite. So hard to choose! Everything works!
All Dr's Secret products are really works but T3 is probably my favourite. So hard to choose! Everything works!
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