Ren Skincare Face Clearcalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCetearyl alcohol, Cetearyl glucoside + 1 moreCleanses gently
“Face Clearcalm Clarifying Clay Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationSalix nigra bark extract, Zinc gluconate + 1 moreNot delivered
“Skin is deeply cleansed and purified whilst the cleanser gently exfoliates and unclogs your pores.”
This product might help exfoliate the skin with zinc gluconate, but This ingredient is not the most effective.
Anti-blemishKaolin, Zinc gluconateNot delivered
“REN's ClearCalm system helps to combat the three leading causes of breakouts and blemishes, which are bacteria, excess sebum and dead skin cells.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Salvia officinalis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil + 2 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~40–60%
Kaolin~4.9–7.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinCetearyl alcohol~3.1–4.7%
- 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 alcoholCaprylic/capric triglyceride~2.8–4.2%
- 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 triglycerideSesamum indicum seed oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Sesamum indicum seed oilGlycerin~1.7–2.6%
- 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 GlycerinCetearyl glucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture
More about Cetearyl glucosideHelianthus annuus seed oil~1.3–2%
- 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 oilSalix nigra bark extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractZinc gluconate~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Typically used to stabilize the product formulations. It is a salt of a polyhydroxy acid (PHA) and in larger concentrations, can help shed the dead cells from the skin surface revealing smoother skin. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals, but solid research is missing. Due to the zinc content, might help calm down inflammation in skin
More about Zinc gluconateBisabolol~0.45–1.05%
- 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 BisabololOryzanol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolSalvia officinalis oil~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lavandula angustifolia oil~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
More about Lavandula angustifolia oilCalendula officinalis flower extract~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that has some anti-oxidant and anti-bacterial properties. Can be irritating
More about Calendula officinalis flower extractLeptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Tocopherol~0.2–0.75%
- 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 TocopherolBenzyl alcohol~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Can be used to mask unpleasant smell. Can be irritating
More about Benzyl alcoholDehydroacetic acid~0.15–0.6%
Anthemis nobilis flower oil~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
An essential oil that is used as a fragrance and can be irritating. It might have some anti-oxidant effect in skin
More about Anthemis nobilis flower oilXanthan gum~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumCrataegus oxyacantha stem extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cocos nucifera fruit extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Found to be as effective as a moisturizer for dry skin as mineral oil. Could be comedogenic
More about Cocos nucifera fruit extractGlucose~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseLactobacillus~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-living ingredient made by fermentation with the bacteria Lactobacillus. It can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help reduce inflammation
More about LactobacillusSodium chloride~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideLactoperoxidase~0.05–0.25%
- 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 LactoperoxidaseGlucose oxidase~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseLactic acid~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiome)
More about Lactic acidLinalool~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Cetearyl alcohol, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Sesamum indicum seed oil, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Salix nigra bark extract, Zinc gluconate, Bisabolol, Oryzanol, Salvia officinalis oil, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Calendula officinalis flower extract, Leptospermum scoparium branch/leaf oil, Tocopherol, Benzyl alcohol, Dehydroacetic acid, Anthemis nobilis flower oil, Xanthan gum, Crataegus oxyacantha stem extract, Cocos nucifera fruit extract, Glucose, Lactobacillus, Sodium chloride, Lactoperoxidase, Glucose oxidase, Lactic acid, Linalool
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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 Clearcalm Clarifying Clay CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | Adorn CosmeticsNatural Soothing Cleansing Milk | Refillable | VotarySuper Sensitive Cleansing Cream | Kate SomervilleDeliKate Soothing Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 34% | 33% | 32% |
| Price | — | — | $73.53 | $13.42 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 15 | 6 of 15 | 7 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | Niacinamide | Salvia Hispanica Seed Oil | Anhydroxylitol |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 28 studies and safety reviews.
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