Ren Skincare Face Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream
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MoisturizingGlycerin, Cetearyl alcohol + 10 moreWorks
“Face Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-Cream”
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from
within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
glycerin, glucose.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: caprylic/capric triglyceride, helianthus annuus seed oil.
Anti-blemishRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract ~0.15–0.3%, below the ~1% it needsUnder-dosed
“REN Clean Skincare, Face This gel-cream helps to balance the skin's oil production, preventing blemishes and breakouts.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Oryzanol + 4 moreMay help
This product contains antioxidants (vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Lavandula angustifolia oil, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~5.7–6.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Cetearyl ethylhexanoateGlycerin~4–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinLauryl laurate~3.1–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateCetearyl alcohol~2.3–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholTapioca starch~2–2.4%
Salix nigra bark extract~1.7–2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractOryzanol~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideAmorphophallus konjac root powder~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Carbomer~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerCetearyl glucoside~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideVaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
More about Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oilBisabolol~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An active component of chamomile plant that historically has been used to calm down irritated skin. A recent study shows that bisabolol indeed can have some anti-inflammatory effect on skin, even though conclusive data is lacking. Bisabolol has a sweet floral scent and can be added to products for its aromatic properties
More about BisabololLavandula angustifolia oil~0.4–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilTocopherol~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about TocopherolCitrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with a high content of volatile compounds that can irritate the skin and lead to allergic reactions. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oilPueraria lobata symbiosome extract~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cassia alata leaf extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might have some anti-oxidant properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Cassia alata leaf extractCrataegus oxyacantha stem extract~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Phenoxyethanol~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.45%
Callitris intratropica wood oil~0.25–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Glucose~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractLavandula angustifolia flower water~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helianthus annuus seed oil~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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 oilRosmarinus officinalis leaf extract~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractSodium chloride~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideGlucose oxidase~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseLactoperoxidase~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidaseLimonene~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Glycerin, Lauryl laurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Salix nigra bark extract, Oryzanol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Amorphophallus konjac root powder, Carbomer, Cetearyl glucoside, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Bisabolol, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Tocopherol, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit oil, Pueraria lobata symbiosome extract, Cassia alata leaf extract, Crataegus oxyacantha stem extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Callitris intratropica wood oil, Glucose, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Unknown, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium chloride, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Limonene, Linalool
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Worth comparing, line by line.
Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Ren SkincareFace Clarimatte T-Zone Balancing Gel-CreamYOUR PRODUCT | KinshipSupermello Hydrating Gel-Cream Moisturizer | Dr. BrandtHYALURONIC FACE CREAM 2.0 | Kerstin FlorianAloe Gel with Algae for Face and Body | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 36% | 35% | 35% |
| Price | — | $38.00 | $82.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 10 | 4 of 10 | 3 of 10 |
| Key difference | — | Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate | Decapeptide-22 | Allantoin |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 19 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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