Overview
The brand name Revitol actually refers to a whole line of anti-aging products, not just a single cream or serum. Revitol is concerned with the entire field of skin care and the brand also extends to anti-acne products and sun blocks. Of course, given the nature of our website, we will be looking primarily at the manufacturer’s anti-aging line of products.
The anti-aging offerings from Revitol can be broken down into three product types. As a whole, sets of these products are offered for sale by the manufacturer as “The Anti-Aging Solution Kit.” The three product types are: Anti-Wrinkle Serum, Anti-Wrinkle Complex and a Moisturizing Cream. Ideally, all of these products should be used correctly and consistently for users to see best results from Revitol.
Product Details
The anti-wrinkle Serum appears to be the most potent product offered by Revitol. It could even show some results when used on its own. The active ingredients found in Revitol’s Anti-Wrinkle Serum are: Argirelene, Matrixyl, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten and Ceratonia siliqua, Macrocystis pyrifera, Edelweis Extract, Skin Tightener ST, Pentacare NA .
Both Argirelene and Matrixyl are patented peptides produced by third-party European labs. While this means that both of these peptides are very well researched, it also means that they can be found in other products since these labs do not hesitate to license their formulas to any product manufacturers willing to pay for the privilege. Argirelene has shown promise as a lesser-strength Botox, and it seems to be capable of immobilizing facial muscles to prevent wrinkles caused by repeat contractions. Matrixyl is known to stimulate the body’s own collagen production, causing skin to become firmer and more youthful.
Inactive ingredients found in Revitol’s Anti-Wrinkle Serum are: Purified water, Butylene Glycol, Glycerin, Cyclomethicon and Dimethiconol, Dimethicone Copolyol, Cyclomethicone, Carbomer, Hydrolyzed Wheat Protein, Mica, Lanol, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl Urea, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Matracaria Extract.
Interestingly, the Revitol Moisturizing Cream seems to feature similar active ingredients. The full list of Moisturizing Cream ingredients reads as follows: Argireline, Matrixyl®, Hyaluronic Acid, Hydrolyzed Wheat Gluten and Ceratonia siliqua, Macrocystis pyrifera, Edelweis Extract, Shea Butter, Squalene, Evening Primrose Oil, Skin Tightener ST®, Pentacare NA, Purified Water, Glycerin, Dimethicone, Tricaprylin, Isocetyl Behenate, Glyceryl Stearate (and) PEG-100 Stearate, Butylene Glycol, Dexpanthenol, Hydrolized Wheat Protein, Triethanolamine, Cetyl Alcohol, Carbomer, Sodium PCA, Cholesterol, Stearic Acid, Matricaria Extract, Methylparaben, Polysorbate 20, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Tetrasodium EDTA.
The Good
- Revitol is available online from the manufacturer.
- The licensed peptides used in Revitol have all been thoroughly researched.
- All ingredients listed on official website.
The Bad
- All three Revitol products use parabens, which are a family of cheap preservatives that have been known to irritate the skin of some users.
- We don’t consider the manufacturer’s dabbling in other skin care genres to be an asset; in general, we like companies that do one thing really well.
- Revitol’s peptides are also available in rival anti-aging skin care products.
- The full three-step regimen could prove time-consuming and costly.
The Bottom Line
One of the first things you see when checking Revitol’s main website are the words “Natural Skin Care.” However, parabens and other ingredients listed in these products are pretty far from natural. There are certainly alternative skin care products out there that do not use as many synthetic ingredients.