REVOX B77 Glycolic Acid 7% Versus REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner
Updated on July 12, 2024
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe toners. They have a total of 6 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA and hyaluronic acid
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, anti aging, dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any common allergens, parabens, silicones or sulfates
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Ingredient Info
REVOX B77 Glycolic Acid 7% 14 ingredients
REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
At a glance
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REVOX B77 Glycolic Acid 7% 14 ingredients
REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner 28 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningGlycolic Acid
Buffering
Urea
Buffering
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingPropylene Glycol
Humectant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Hydrolyzed Soy Protein
Humectant
Rice Amino Acids
Skin ConditioningHydrolyzed Adansonia Digitata Seed Extract
Proline
Skin ConditioningPhenoxyethanol
Preservative
PPG-1-PEG-9 Lauryl Glycol Ether
EmulsifyingWater
Skin ConditioningGlycerin
Humectant
Betaine
Humectant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract
Masking
Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract
CleansingUrea
Buffering
Gluconolactone
Skin Conditioning
Lactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Citric Acid
Buffering
Malic Acid
Buffering
Salicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract
Skin Conditioning
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningSodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Alcohol Denat.
Antimicrobial
Triethanolamine
BufferingPEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil
Emulsifying
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDisodium EDTA
Water, Glycerin, Betaine, Niacinamide, Propylene Glycol, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Nasturtium Officinale Leaf Extract, Salvia Officinalis Leaf Extract, Urea, Gluconolactone, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Sodium Hyaluronate, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Extract, Phenoxyethanol, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Alcohol Denat., Triethanolamine, PEG-40 Hydrogenated Castor Oil, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate, Xanthan Gum, Disodium EDTA
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. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterGlycolic Acid is arguably the most famous AHA with a ton of research to back up its benefits.
Its main role is to remove the top layer of dead skin cells, allowing newer skin cells to emerge.
Specifically, AHAs work by breaking down the structural "glue" holding the old skin cells in place. Getting rid of the old skin cells allows skin to regenerate newer skin cells in its place. A build up of dead skin cells can lead to tired and dull looking skin.
Due to this, glycolic acid helps with:
Fun fact: Glycolic acid increases skin hydration by playing a role in creating molecules that create hyaluronic acid naturally.
When starting glycolic Acid, it is normal to feel slight stinging.
The pH value and concentration of glycolic acid play a role in the effectiveness of the product. Concentrations between 5-20% glycolic acid have been shown to be effective in clinical studies.
Recent studies have shown Glycolic Acid may protect the skin against UV damage. However, you should always wear SPF, especially when using exfoliants.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Glycolic AcidUrea is also called carbamide and is the diamide of carbonic acid. In cosmetics, urea is used to hydrate the skin. It also provides exfoliation in higher concentrations.
As a humectant, urea helps draw moisture from the air and from deep within the skin. This helps hydrate your skin. Studies show urea is an effective moisturizer for dry skin conditions. 40% urea is typical in medications for treating eczema and other skin conditions.
Urea has the strongest exfoliation effect in concentrations higher than 10%. It is a keratolytic agent, meaning it breaks down the keratin protein in the top layer of skin. This helps remove dead skin cells and flaking skin.
In medicine, urea has been shown to help increase the potency of other ingredients, such as fungal treatments.
Humans and animals use urea to metabolize nitrogen-containing compounds. Urea is highly soluble in water. Once dissolved, it is neither acidic nor alkaline.
Learn more about UreaPropylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.
Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.
This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.
Those with sensitive skin or conditions may develop a rash when using this ingredient.
Learn more about Propylene GlycolSodium Hyaluronate is hyaluronic acid's salt form. It is commonly derived from the sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.
Like hyaluronic acid, it is great at holding water and acts as a humectant. This makes it a great skin hydrating ingredient.
Sodium Hyaluronate is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints.
These are some other common types of Hyaluronic Acid:
Learn more about Sodium HyaluronatePhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Ingredient Ratings
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When to use
REVOX B77 Glycolic Acid 7% 14 ingredients
REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner 28 ingredients
Reviews
Here's what our community thinks
REVOX B77 Glycolic Acid 7% 14 ingredients
I really like this glycolic acid!
I had The Ordinary’s Glycolic Acid 7% Toning Solution prior to getting this one and it didn’t work for me at all. It dried out my skin and irritated it, my face was stinging (not tingling) and my skin turned bright red and burning hot in minutes. I do have sensitive skin, not super sensitive though, The Ordinary’s AHA+BHA mask worked well for me for example, Show more
REVOX B77 Zitcare AHA BHA PHA Active Face Toner 28 ingredients
I haven’t really given this much of a chance to work, but the smell of it makes it difficult for me to do that. I don’t like the smell of tea tree and this is very overwhelming and overpowering, I’m nauseous the entire routine through, and then some. The scent lingers for a while and then mostly disappears, but every now and again throughout the day I can smell it, especially if I get damp or wet, Show more
