revolution Hydrate Face Tanning Drops
revolution Revolution Hydrate Face Tanning Drops lists 19 ingredients on its label, 15 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
Highlights
Contains PEGContains EU-26 allergensContains fragranceContains essential oils
Formulation view Tanning drops with DHA and erythrulose actives, polyols for hydration, and silicones for slip. For immediate even skin tone. Formulator note: DHA reaction rate is pH-dependent; buffering system design is critical for final shade uniformity, requiring precise control.
Key ingredients
- HAIR DYEING
- Dihydroxyacetone
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- SOLVENT
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Pentylene Glycol
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polysorbate 20
- FRAGRANCE
- Parfum
- ANTIMICROBIAL
- Phenoxyethanol
- BINDING
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
Other ingredients
Aqua (WaterEau)ErythruloseBis-PEG-12 DimethiconeTocopheryl AcetateEthylhexylglycerinCitric AcidHydrolyzed Hyaluronic AcidHexyl CinnamalHydroxycitronellalAlpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua (Water | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Eau) | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Dihydroxyacetone | HAIR DYEING, TANNING, SKIN CONDITIONING - MISCELLANEOUS · 限制 III/322 | 2 | Green |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Dimethyl Isosorbide | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Pentylene Glycol | SKIN CONDITIONING, SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Erythrulose | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polysorbate 20 | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Parfum | FRAGRANCE, PERFUMING | 2 | Yellow |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hydroxyethylcellulose | BINDING, EMULSION STABILISING, FILM FORMING, LIGHT STABILIZER, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Tocopheryl Acetate | ANTIOXIDANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid | HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Hexyl Cinnamal | PERFUMING · 限制 III/87 | 1 | Yellow |
| Hydroxycitronellal | 附录 III · 最高浓度 (b) 1,0 % · 限制 <empty>; as a constituent of other substances, or in mixtures, in concentrations equal to, or greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be placed on the market, or used, as substance or in mixtures in concentrations equal to ot greater than 0.1% by weight; Shall not be used as propellant in aerosols for any use. Aerosols dispenser containing the substance as propellant shall not be placed on the market | 2 | Yellow |
| Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone | SKIN CONDITIONING, PERFUMING · 限制 III/90 | 0 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua (Water
- Not decoded yet
- Eau)
- Not decoded yet
- Dihydroxyacetone
- Tanning agent; protein browning at 1–4%; uneven staining or residue risk
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Dimethyl Isosorbide
- Dimethyl isosorbide as solvent and viscosity control; low toxicity, common use
- Pentylene Glycol
- Polyol humectant at 1-3%; low irritancy, suitable for sensitive skin
- Erythrulose
- Not decoded yet
- Polysorbate 20
- Non-ionic emulsifier and cleansing surfactant; contains PEG, control microbial load.
- Bis-PEG-12 Dimethicone
- Not decoded yet
- Parfum
- Fragrance for scent; may contain allergens, caution for sensitive skin, full labeling required.
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Hydroxyethylcellulose
- Water-soluble cellulose ether for thickening and suspension stabilization; sensitive to ions, electrolytes reduce viscosity, use at pH 7-8.
- Tocopheryl Acetate
- Vitamin E derivative antioxidant at 0.1–1%; more stable than tocopherol, store protected from light
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Hydrolyzed Hyaluronic Acid
- Low-MW humectant with superior penetration vs high-MW; 0.1-0.5% typical, hygroscopic, store dry to prevent clumping.
- Hexyl Cinnamal
- Common fragrance component (jasmine/vanilla note); listed EU allergen, requires labeling at >10ppm (leave-on).
- Hydroxycitronellal
- Hydroxycitronellal, sensitizing fragrance, EU limit <0.1%; avoid use as aerosol propellant.
- Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
- Vanilla-like fragrance ingredient; one of EU 26 allergens, caution advised for sensitive skin.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-20. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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