Nowadays, with so many beauty brands on the market, it’s hard to find brands that truly stand out. Especially with marketing copy all sounding the same. Don’t you get sick of brands claiming to solve every single problem? I do. It’s not realistic, nor is it the least bit helpful to consumers.

Well, here’s a line that I think is pretty special, for a few reasons.

Revision Skincare is a medical grade skincare line that is sold in doctor’s offices. The formulation chemists behind this brand utilize the best ingredients. The formulas approach skin care problems from multiple pathways (it addresses problems from different angles).

It is a peptide-rich line. Every treatment product and moisturizer contain a blend of peptides. Not just one or two, which is all you typically get in retail products. But at least 3, and sometimes 4 or 5. Peptides are expensive, which is why products containing peptides are expensive, and why you don’t get much of it in a retail product. On an ingredient list, peptides are typically listed toward the back or end of the list (means there’s a very low concentration of it).

The Vitamin C used in this line is the BEST form of Vitamin C – TetraHexylDecyl Ascorbate. Often called by its shorter name, THDA or THD Ascorbate. It’s the best form because it’s the most stable and most bioavailable form.

THDA is an ester form of Vitamin C that delivers pure Vitamin C 50 times better than Ascorbic Acid without the irritation that Ascorbic Acid typically carries. It is also 3-4 times more bioavailable than Ascorbic Acid and has a much longer antioxidant action (over 80 times longer).

You almost never see THDA in retail products because the ingredient is very expensive. Even among professional skincare lines, THDA is uncommon. In fact, when I see a line utilizing THDA, my ears perk up, and I immediately pay attention. Because at that point, I know the brand offers serious skincare.

Revision Skincare puts THDA into almost every product. They have a relationship with one of the few suppliers that allows them to do this cost effectively.

 

In this picture, there are 3 full-size products that I want to highlight:

DEJ Eye Cream

This is the new eye treatment cream. DEJ stands for Dermal Epidermal Junction – a section of skin where you want ingredients to reach and things to happen. This layer, which bridges the epidermis and dermis, thins out with age.

DEJ is quite possibly the nerdiest name for a skincare product ever, but I LOVE IT! To me, it’s a brilliant name – short but right to the point 🙂

If you’re familiar with Teamine Eye Complex, then DEJ is the cream that does what Teamine did plus more. Teamine Eye Complex is one of the best dark circles eye treatment on the market. It has been a bestseller for the brand, but DEJ is expected to take its place.

Vitamin C 30% Lotion

This is a VERY high concentration of Vitamin C, yet it is NOT irritating. All thanks to the TDHA form of Vitamin C. (A 30% concentration of Vitamin C in Ascorbic Acid form would be far too irritating.)

The lotion is an emulsion with the texture of a light lotion, not a clear, liquid serum. So it can be used as a moisturizer for oilier skin types. On me, I need to use a moisturizer over this.

Nectifirm

Another bestseller is Nectifirm. If your neck is sagging, lacks firmness, or has horizontal lines, or your jawline lacks definition, this is for you. Nectifirm is a neck and jawline treatment cream that actually produces visible results with consistent usage. The depth of lines and wrinkles are reduced.

 

Best part about Revision? It’s not very expensive for what you get. Compared to retail lines, it’s a total bargain. The line is priced nowhere near as high as mid-range, upscale, or luxury retail lines, which I personally think is getting totally out of control.

Have you noticed that serums by upscale brands typically cost $150 per ounce, or higher? I remember a time when $150 was crazy high for any kind of skincare product. Now it’s actually the norm, and I see plenty of serums for more than $200. Revision’s treatment products range from $50-100. It’s a MUCH better value, as well as being much more potent.

Only downside is that this line is sold only in doctor’s offices. You can’t even buy it online. This is a strategic choice that the company has chosen to make.

So why have I written a post about a skincare line that isn’t easy to access? To show you an example of serious, physician-strength skincare, which doesn’t get much coverage in the beauty media. And to demonstrate that you can get clinical-level solutions that are more affordable than retail. So if you ever get a chance to try this line, you should!

I carry Revision Skincare in my clinic. If you live in the Washington, D.C. area, and want to see me for a skin consultation or treatment, you’ll be able to purchase products from this line.

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