Category Archives: Reviva Labs

This is the heart of the brand. The Reviva Labs category shares our story, milestones, and mission to create skincare that functionally improves lives. From a refrigerator full of early formulas in 1973 to a growing national presence today, the journey has always centered on results, integrity, and affordability. Here, you’ll find updates, behind-the-scenes insights, and the values that guide every decision we make.

Argireline is the anti-aging peptide equivalent of the fountain of youth

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Argireline®, Lipotec’s trade name for acetyl hexapeptide-3 and acetyl hexapeptide-8, is a synthetic anti-wrinkle cosmeceutical ingredient that mimics the effect of botulinum toxin injections – but with less immediate intensity. This man-made peptide fragment penetrates the skin and interrupts the nuerotransmitter process (SNARE complex disruption) of facial muscles reducing their activation. By inhibiting muscle movement […]

Too much screen time translates into excessive skin exposure to blue light

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Today, everyone understands that protecting your skin from harmful UV rays when you’re outside is very important. Not only to stave off skin cancer but to also prevent premature aging of the skin. Most skin care fans will apply sun protection before venturing outside. But there’s a hidden danger – blue light exposure A recent […]

Face masks, irritations, acne, and skin care

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COVID-19 has caused so many changes in our daily lives it’s hard to know where to start. But one of the most common questions our team has been receiving is: how can I help my skin’s irritation due to wearing a face mask all day? Face masks are a sensible and effective precaution to counter […]

Reviva Labs natural skin care product quick hits!

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Sometimes we here at Reviva Labs forget that it’s tough to keep all our great skin care products straight – since we have over fifty active products. So, we gathered together some quick highlights on our top selling and favorite products in order to capture their functional essence. #369 – Hyaluronic Acid Serum Retailers love […]

How to prevent wrinkles and skin problems while you’re still young – Webinar from May 20 2020

Reviva Labs Webinar How to Prevent Wrinkles while you're young - May 20 2020

Reviva Labs’ Webinar on how to understand the contributing factors to skin aging. Learn simple, preventative skin treatments to use while you’re young to avoid wrinkles and skin problems in the future. Causes of wrinkles Preventative anti-aging measures Avoiding future skin issues From brightening and firming to restoring and anti-aging – and everything in between […]

The Benefits of Glycolic Acid

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I think its time to acknowledge glycolic acid as the unsung hero of skincare. It is the invisible engine that does consistent and exceptional work for our skin – no matter what kind of damage or problem we have.  Plus, the benefits of using glycolic acid are almost as wide-ranging as the number of products […]

Reviva Labs April 15 2020 Webinar – What causes dark spots and discoloration in skin

what causes dark spots and discoloration in skin

Reviva Labs’ Webinar – learn the underlying causes of skin discoloration, dark spots, and uneven skin tone. And discover which products can help brighten discolored skin. From brightening and firming to restoring and anti-aging – and everything in between – Reviva has it covered. It’s smart skin care combining nature and science. VIDEO:

Nancy’s Favorite Reviva Labs Skin Care Products

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Having worked in the beauty industry for the better part of my career, I’ve been fortunate to have had a lot of favorite skin care products throughout the years. Some I used for a couple of months and others just for a couple of nights. But the products I used the longest and returned to […]

Keep Skin Care Simple: Clean, Hydrate, Protect

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Reviva Labs has always advocated for keeping your skin care routine simple and clean. Yes, we believe in layering, but not in the 10-12 step skin care routines that have grown in popularity with the rise of K-Beauty. Instead, we are firm believers in achieving the most with the fewest products. When consumers call us […]

Elaine’s Favorite Reviva Labs Skin Care

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I first learned of Reviva when I began working with them as an outside vendor in 2004. At the time, I really didn’t have a skincare “routine.” I moisturized – and wore sunscreen when I went to the beach or the pool – but that was about it. Since my company was working with Reviva […]

Our business associate Michelle’s favorite is our Makeup Primer

Michelle's favorit is Makeup Primer

When I first joined the team at Reviva, I wasn’t fully aware of all the products they offered. So when I was immersed into the variety of products I immediately began to try them all. And I quickly found my absolute favorite – Reviva’s #202 Makeup Primer. Every morning after cleaning my face, I put that […]

My spring and summer time favorites by Keri Monti, Vendor Relations

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In the morning I splash my face with cold water and then apply our #605 Activated Charcoal Time Release Night Crème (yes, I realize it’s a night cream, but it’s light enough that I use it in the day too). The tea tree oil helps clear-up any blemishes as the activated charcoal helps to draw out impurities […]

“Off label” uses for our natural skin care products

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Usually, we’re a bit finicky about how people use our products, since we spend a lot of time creating, testing, and finalizing formulas. But we realize, how we suggest products are used isn’t the only way they can be used. We’ve gathered some interesting stories regarding extended uses of our skin care. Elastin Collagen Skin […]

Spring Cleaning for your skin care routine

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Spring is my favorite season.  It means saying goodbye to heavy winter coats and gloves, and saying hello to warmer, sunny days. And, if you’re like me, Spring also signals that it’s time to clean!  No, I don’t mean tossing things out of the garage or basement – there are plenty other seasons to do […]

An update on COVID-19 from the Reviva Labs team

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In these challenging times we understand how vital it is to try to keep normalcy in our lives – the same goes for us. Our commitment to our consumers, retailers, and distributors remains as strong as ever. All Reviva Labs offices and warehouses are open and will continue to follow respective local government, state or […]

The difference between chemical and physical exfoliation – webinar from March 18, 2020

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Join Reviva Labs’ Webinar to learn the difference between chemical and physical exfoliation. We’ll explain why and when each type of exfoliation might be best, what results you can expect, and how frequently you should exfoliate. Why use an exfoliator What are the differences between chemical/physical exfoliation What results can you expect When & how […]

A few of our president’s favorites: hydrating mask, dark spot brightening serum, and multipeptide complex

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Picking my favorite Reviva products is very tough. Obviously, I enjoy them all, and use many of them every day. But if I had to pick three of my most recent favorite products, it’s our Hydrating Mask, Dark Spot Brightening Serum, and our Multipeptide Complex. These are three must have products, at least for me, […]

How to layer skin care for the best results webinar – February 19, 2020

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Join Reviva Labs’ Webinar for helpful insight into how to layer skin care products properly. Reviva has always been strong proponents of layering skin care products for optimum results. But knowing which products to apply and in which order can be tricky. Demystify the process and discover how to enhance and accelerate the results from […]

Under Eye Dark Circles and Puffiness – the causes and treatments

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We’ve all looked in the mirror after a night out partying, when we’re sick, after long hours of studying or working late only to have our reflection looking back with those dreaded, puffy, dark under eye bags. You know, the dark puffy eye bags that make us look tired and sickly. Or maybe its the […]

Reviva Labs’ Calming & Cooling Hydrating Mask wins Better Nutrition’s Best of Natural Beauty Awards 2020

Reviva Labs' Calming & Cooling Hydrating Mask wins Better Nutrition's Best of Natural Beauty Awards 2020 - image of girl with mask on

Everyone at Reviva Labs is pleased that Better Nutrition recognized our Hydrating Mask as a best-in-class mask. Reviva formulated our Hydrating Mask to be unique for a dual clay mask. The normal drying feeling of a product containing kaolin and bentonite clays was offset by including hyaluronic acid, swiss apple extract, and other emollients. This […]