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Ren Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil
Ren Skincare

Ren Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil

Efficacy75/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Moisturizing
Vitis vinifera seed oil, Triolein + 9 more
Works
What the product description says
“Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil leaves skin moisturised and more toned.”
Source: Ren Skincare

This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.

Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).

Vitis vinifera seed oilKey active· EmollientEffect: HighA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%
TrioleinKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~8.3–12.4%
Caprylic/capric triglycerideKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin~4.3–6.5%
Shea butter ethyl estersKey active· EmollientEffect: MediumHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.9–4.3%
PhytosterolsKey active· EmollientEffect: HighLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function~0.5–1.2%
Camelina sativa seed oilKey activeEffect: HighHelps soften the upper layer of the skin~0.4–0.95%
Helianthus annuus seed oilKey active· Emollient, OcclusiveEffect: HighA great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function~0.35–0.8%
Plankton extractKey activeEffect: MediumCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin~0.2–0.75%
Olus oil· EmollientEffect: LowAn oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.2–3.3%
TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.9%
Laminaria digitata extractUnder-dosedSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.35–0.8%
Anti-oxidation
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Vitis vinifera seed oil + 3 more
Works well

This product contains antioxidants (tocopherol) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

TocopherolKey activeEffect: HighPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.9%
Vitis vinifera seed oilEffect: LowA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties~30–44%
Salvia sclarea extractEffect: LowUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating~1.1–1.6%
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilEffect: LowA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin~0.6–1.35%
Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.35–0.8%
Anti-aging
Side benefit · Tocopherol, Laminaria digitata extract
May help

This product contains tocopherol. This ingredient help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they might be able to prevent early signs of aging (like fine lines and wrinkles), at least to some extent. These ingredients will not be able to "reverse" signs of aging.

TocopherolEffect: LowPure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself~1.2–1.9%
Laminaria digitata extractEffect: Low, below effective doseSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment~0.35–0.8%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
8 strong irritants: Parfum, Pelargonium graveolens oil + 6 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 13 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.6–2.4%est.
Pelargonium graveolens oilUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.4–2%est.
Salvia sclarea extractUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~1.1–1.6%est.
Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oilA plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skinHigh~0.6–1.35%est.
CitronellolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
GeraniolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.3%est.
LimoneneA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heatHigh~0.05–0.25%est.
LinaloolA fragrance. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Vitis vinifera seed oilA great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant propertiesMedium~30–44%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.3–6.5%est.
PhytosterolsLipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier functionMedium~0.5–1.2%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skinMedium~0.2–0.75%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.1–0.5%est.
Comedogenic
2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
2 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Laminaria digitata extractSeaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment3/5~0.35–0.8%est.
Plankton extractCan help attract water to the upper layer of the skin3/5~0.2–0.75%est.

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Ingredients

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Vitis vinifera seed oil~30–44%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties

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Triolein~8.3–12.4%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–6.5%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin

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Shea butter ethyl esters~2.9–4.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Olus oil~2.2–3.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An oil from a mixture of different vegetables. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Parfum~1.6–2.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Pelargonium graveolens oil~1.4–2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~1.2–1.9%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationAnti-inflammatoryAnti-agingMoisturizing

Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself

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Salvia sclarea extract~1.1–1.6%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Anti-oxidation

Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating

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Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract~0.95–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil~0.6–1.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
AntibacterialAnti-oxidation

A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin. Can be used as a fragrance. Has anti-bacterial properties and might help neutralize free radicals on the surface of the skin

More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil
Gelidium cartilagineum extract~0.5–1.15%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Phytosterols~0.5–1.2%
Key activeIrritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

Lipids that work as an emollient and can be helpful in repairing skin barrier function

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Camelina sativa seed oil~0.4–0.95%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Laminaria digitata extract~0.35–0.8%
Under-dosedComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidationAnti-aging

Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment

More about Laminaria digitata extract
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.35–0.8%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A great emollient due to its high linoleic acid content. One of the most effective plant oils in helping skin hydration and repairing skin barrier function

More about Helianthus annuus seed oil
Plankton extract~0.2–0.75%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Plankton extract
Citric acid~0.1–0.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Citronellol~0.1–0.35%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Geraniol~0.05–0.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

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Limonene~0.05–0.25%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat

More about Limonene
Linalool~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A fragrance. Can be irritating

More about Linalool
Ingredient list view

Vitis vinifera seed oil, Triolein, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Shea butter ethyl esters, Olus oil, Parfum, Pelargonium graveolens oil, Tocopherol, Salvia sclarea extract, Cupressus sempervirens leaf/stem extract, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf oil, Gelidium cartilagineum extract, Phytosterols, Camelina sativa seed oil, Laminaria digitata extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Plankton extract, Citric acid, Citronellol, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool

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Product summary

"Ren Skincare - Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

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The product retails from 19.80£ up to 205.00£ in the United Kingdom, from 46.18CA$ up to 68.00CA$ in Canada, for 51.05A$ in Australia, for 38.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 52.00$ in the United States.

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 14 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
  3. 3
    Assessment report on Rosmarinus officinalis L., aetheroleum and Rosmarinus officinalis L., folium ema.europa.eu
  4. 4
    Screening of plant extracts for antimicrobial activity against bacteria and yeasts with dermatological relevancesciencedirect.com
  5. 5
    Occupational contact dermatitis due to essential oilsonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    The in vitro antimicrobial activity and chemometric modelling of 59 commercial essential oils against pathogens of dermatological relevanceonlinelibrary.wiley.com
Ren Skincare Atlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil
Ren SkincareAtlantic Kelp And Microalgae Anti-Fatigue Toning Body Oil
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