Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc versus Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner .
Last updated on July 30, 2023. Published on September 01, 2021
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe . They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing and dark spots
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Serum
Serums are highly concentrated with ingredients to provide skin with benefits. They should be used after cleansing and before moisturizing.
Toner
Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.
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Ingredient Info
Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc 10 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 27 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 🎉
Non Vegan
This product is not vegan 😥
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
Contains Alcohol
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Silicon Free
This product is free of silicons 🎉
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Sulfate Free
This product is free of sulfates 🎉
Paraben Free
This product is free of parabens 🎉
Contains Oils
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Not Malassezia Safe
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Reef Safe
This product is free of ingredients that damage reefs 🎉
Contains EU Allergens
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Vegan
This product is vegan 🎉
Cruelty Free
This product is cruelty-free 🎉
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Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc 10 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 27 ingredients
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Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.
Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc 10 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 27 ingredients
Water • Glycolic Acid • Butylene Glycol • Hamamelis Virginiana Water • Poloxamer 184 • Dipropylene Glycol • Peg-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil • Benzyl Alcohol • Sodium Hydroxide • Alcohol • Sodium Cocoamphoacetate • Disodium Cocoamphodiacetate • Urea • Sodium Chloride • Parfum • Dehydroacetic Acid • Disodium EDTA • Glycerin • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Linalool • Limonene • Hexyl Cinnamal • Sodium Benzoate • Butylphenyl Methylpropional • Potassium Sorbate • CI 15985
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Ingredients Explained
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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 Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 1.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.
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 Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 5.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 18.
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 Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 6.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 3.
Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.
Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.
Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.
Sodium Benzoate is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.
Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.
We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.
Learn more about Sodium BenzoateRevolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 8.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 24.
Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.
Potassium sorbate is potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.
Potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.
Potassium sorbate is often used with stronger preservatives.
Learn more about Potassium SorbateRevolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 9.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 26.
Disodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTARevolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc contains this as ingredient number 10.
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner contains this as ingredient number 17.
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Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc 10 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 27 ingredients
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Revolution Beauty Blemish and Pore Refining Serum 10% Niacinamide + 1% Zinc 10 ingredients
Revolution Beauty 5% Glycolic Acid AHA Glow Liquid Exfoliant Toner 27 ingredients
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