Revision Skincare Revox™ Line Relaxer for oily acne-prone skin
8 Peptides
Sodium Hyaluronate
Arnica Montana Flower Extract
Inulin
Gamma-Aminobutyric AcidAverage
- AverageOily Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- HighSafety
Works for oily acne-prone skin; other serums fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with oily acne-prone skin: shine, breakouts, blemishes, and enlarged pores. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers moderate suitability for oily skin due to the humectant action of glycerin and sodium hyaluronate, but it lacks sufficient ingredients for optimal oil control, and its primary benefits for wrinkle reduction are irrelevant to your acne, blemishes, and breakouts.
- While the product is safe for your oily skin with soothing ingredients like Arnica Montana Flower Extract and Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, its focus on anti-aging peptides does not address your main concerns.
- The safety profile is excellent, with no risks of irritation for your oily skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the presence of soothing components.
How to apply
- Could be used as part of your PM routine. Start 3 times a week and build up to daily use if your skin tolerates it well.
- Apply your serum after cleansing and toning, but before putting on your moisturizer.
- Gently press 2 to 3 drops of the serum into your skin and let it absorb for a minute.
- Apply the serum on clean, dry skin to help manage your blemishes safely.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid the delicate eye area.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 200+ reviewsThe product is highly regarded for its ability to soften expression lines and enhance the effects of professional treatments. Most users experience smoother, refreshed skin. Some users with dry skin or specific makeup routines find the texture difficult to apply, and a small number report irritation or no visible improvement.
Highlights
Softens lines Mostly Mentioned
- “Visible softening of fine lines”
- “softened forehead lines”
- “improvement in crow's feet”
Extends Botox Often Mentioned
- “Boosts neurotoxin results”
- “works synergistically with neuromodulator”
- “great Botox alternative”
Expensive product Often Mentioned
- “This stuff is not cheap”
- “expensive for the results”
Lightweight, absorbs fast Sometimes Noted
- “Lightweight formula absorbs quickly”
- “sinks in quickly”
- “doesn't sit on skin”
Plumps and hydrates Sometimes Noted
- “Great at plumping up”
- “gives healthy glow”
- “skin looks refreshed”
Layering issues Sometimes Noted
- “Doesn't go on amazing under makeup”
- “concealer gets flaky”
- “hard to layer moisturizer”
Causes irritation Rarely Noted
- “First night I used it irritated my eyes”
- “forehead a little bit itchy”
No results Rarely Noted
- “Highlight the lines”
- “just ok”
- “didn't see improvement”
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Questions and answers
How well does Revox Line Relaxer work for oily acne-prone skin?
Revision Skincare Revox Line Relaxer works moderately well for oily acne-prone skin, offering hydration with glycerin and sodium hyaluronate along with soothing arnica extract, but it lacks oil control and acne-fighting ingredients. A treatment for this skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or Vitamin C to manage excess oil and breakouts while keeping the skin comfortable.
Which ingredients make this serum a good fit for oily acne-prone skin?
Glycerin and sodium hyaluronate offer moderate suitability for oily skin through humectant action, while arnica montana flower extract helps soothe it. For a better fit, oily acne-prone skin needs ingredients like niacinamide, propolis, benzoyl peroxide, or vitamin C to control excess oil and target breakouts.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Dermatologic Therapy, 2022
What do Peptides do for oily acne-prone skin?
Peptides help oily, acne-prone skin by targeting acne-causing bacteria and fighting inflammation with a favorable safety profile. These ingredients work directly to calm breakouts and support clearer skin.
What does Hyaluronic Acid do for oily acne-prone skin?
Hyaluronic acid helps calm oily acne-prone skin by reducing sebum production and lipid synthesis in sebaceous glands. It also supports skin barrier function and improves hydration while helping deliver treatments without causing irritation.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2017Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022
Where does this serum go in a skincare routine for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment goes in the evening routine after cleansing and toning, and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product of this type that also includes ingredients for oil control and blemish care.
Can I use this serum with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this treatment alongside retinol by applying the treatment first and following with your retinol. It is unlikely to cause irritation on oily skin since it has a very safe formula with soothing ingredients like arnica flower extract.
How often should I use this serum?
You can use this treatment in your evening routine, applying it after cleansing and before your moisturizer. Oily acne-prone skin needs a product with oil-controlling ingredients to properly target blemishes and breakouts.
Can this serum clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for oily acne-prone skin?
This treatment is unlikely to cause breakouts or clog pores for oily acne-prone skin, as it has a very safe profile with soothing ingredients and no harsh components. However, because it focuses mostly on smoothing wrinkles rather than controlling oil, this skin type needs products that also help balance oil and clear blemishes.
Is this serum fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
Yes, it has no fragrance and no drying alcohol.
What the research says
A single application of a moisturizing fluid containing hyaluronic acid 1%, glycerin 5%, and Centella asiatica stem cells extract significantly increased skin hydration by 29% and reduced transepidermal water loss at 24 hours compared to baseline and an untreated control site in twenty healthy women.
Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2017Topical hyaluronic acid filler serum combined with Botulinum toxin type A lengthened the duration of the toxin's effect in reducing wrinkles compared to Botulinum toxin type A alone.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022Water-soluble hydrolysate and active constituents GABA and GABA-Alanine from Rhodosorus marinus significantly inhibited the release of IL-1α and NGF and decreased TRPV1 over-expression under PMA-induced inflammatory conditions in in vitro models of normal human keratinocytes and astrocytes.
Marine Drugs, 2018Topical application of 0.1% hyaluronic acid formulations of different molecular weights led to significant improvements in skin hydration and elasticity, with low-molecular-weight formulations also significantly reducing wrinkle depth in seventy-six female subjects compared to a vehicle control.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2011Topical application of hyaluronic acid in conjunction with free gingival graft significantly reduced donor site postoperative pain until day 7 compared to normal saline, with no significant differences in graft dimensions or patient satisfaction.
Clinical Oral Investigations, 2022Treatment with a hyaluronic acid-containing mouth rinse or topical gel led to significant lesion reduction, pain relief, and normalization of lesion color in adult patients with minor recurrent aphthous stomatitis, with the gel formulation showing an earlier healing onset at 3 days.
BMC Oral Health, 2019Gels containing 1% Arnica montana L. flower extract successfully enhanced the volume of the lips and face with a reduction of wrinkles in humans.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2023Topical application of Arnica montana ointment reduced the inflammatory response and oxidative damage in mice exposed to UVB radiation compared to untreated UVB-exposed skin.
Cutaneous and Ocular Toxicology, 2020The protocol combining microcurrent with topical Arnica montana reduces inflammation, increases myofibroblast proliferation, and decreases macrophage presence in rats with skin lesions compared to controls.
International Journal of Experimental Pathology, 2023Gamma-aminobutyric acid treatment accelerated the cutaneous wound healing process by suppressing inflammation and stimulating reepithelialization in rats compared with epidermal growth factor treatment.
Journal of Microbiology and Biotechnology, 2007Topical application of gamma-aminobutyric acid and GABA(A) receptor-specific agonists accelerated cutaneous barrier recovery and prevented epidermal hyperplasia induced by barrier disruption in hairless mice compared to untreated controls.
The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2002
Why other serums fit oily acne-prone skin better
Adapalene 0.1%-benzoyl peroxide 2.5% fixed-dose combination gel provided significantly greater, synergistic efficacy and a faster onset of action compared with the vehicle, adapalene monotherapy, and benzoyl peroxide monotherapy in patients with acne vulgaris.
The British Journal of Dermatology, 2009Topical benzoyl peroxide 5% gel treatment improved acne severity, sebum, stratum corneum hydration, and transepidermal water loss, while significantly reducing microbial diversity and the prevalence of Cutibacterium in 33 patients with acne vulgaris.
Dermatologic Therapy, 2022A cream combining propolis, tea tree oil, and Aloe vera reduced erythema scars, acne severity index, and total lesion count better than erythromycin cream in sixty patients with mild to moderate acne vulgaris compared to placebo.
Clinical Pharmacology, 2018
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Acetyl Octapeptide-3, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-28, Dipeptide Diaminobutyroyl Benzylamide Diacetate, Aminobutyric Acid, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Acetyl Hexapeptide-1, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-19, N-Prolyl Palmitoyl Tripeptide-56 Acetate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Inulin, Arnica Montana Flower Extract, Celery Extract Callus Extract, Anigozanthos Flavidus Extract, Steareth-20, Acrylates C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Pentylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Disodium Edta, Ethylhexylglycerin, Potassium Sorbate, Aminomethyl Propanol, Phenoxyethanol, Chlorhexidine Digluconate, Tocopherol
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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