Ren Skincare Face Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum
Works for
MoisturizingGlycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride + 12 moreWorks
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:
algae extract, glycerin.
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-agingLactic acid ~0.45–1%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“REN Clean Skincare, Face Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum helps to reduce redness, irritation and environmental aggression while making skin less sensitive and prolonging a youthful, clear complexion.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneLactic acid ~0.45–1%, below the ~2% it needsUnder-dosed
“Rice Protein helps to extend the lifespan of your skin cell's while Rumex aid helps to prevent hyper-pigmentation.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Alcohol, Arnica montana flower extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Glycerin~3.9–5.9%
- 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 GlycerinCaprylic/capric triglyceride~3.8–5.7%
- 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 triglycerideCetearyl olivate~2.3–3.5%
Glycine soja oil~2.1–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilPhospholipids~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Emollients that are naturaly present in skin. In addition, they help water and oil mix together in the product
More about PhospholipidsAlcohol~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholSorbitan olivate~1.3–1.9%
Lactose~1.1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about LactoseInulin~0.85–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
More about InulinVaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil~0.55–1.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Lactic acid~0.45–1%
- 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 acidArnica montana flower extract~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractAlgae extract~0.4–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet
More about Algae extractSodium citrate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps to control the skin's pH level. Maintains the skin's natural film of amino-lactic acids and oils. Helps to preserve products
More about Sodium citrateSodium hyaluronate~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateTocopherol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 TocopherolXanthan gum~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumLactis proteinum~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Milk protein~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Milk proteinAlpha-glucan oligosaccharide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Alpha-glucan oligosaccharidePhenoxyethanol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.5%
Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Rumex occidentalis extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus aurantium amara flower water~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
A citrus plant essential oil (in a less concentrated format). Used as a fragrance and can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower waterLaminaria ochroleuca extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Laminaria ochroleuca extractHelianthus annuus seed oil~0.1–0.4%
- 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~0.05–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractGeraniol~0.05–0.15%
Linalool~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Glycerin, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl olivate, Glycine soja oil, Phospholipids, Alcohol, Sorbitan olivate, Lactose, Inulin, Vaccinium vitis-idaea seed oil, Lactic acid, Arnica montana flower extract, Algae extract, Sodium citrate, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Xanthan gum, Lactis proteinum, Milk protein, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Phenoxyethanol, Unknown, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium carboxymethyl betaglucan, Rumex occidentalis extract, Citrus aurantium amara flower water, Unknown, Laminaria ochroleuca extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Geraniol, 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 Evercalm Anti-Redness SerumYOUR PRODUCT | Dermalogicabiolumin-c serum - deluxe | Ere PerezNatural Cosmetics Quandong Green Booster Serum | ARCONAAdvanced A Serum | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 57% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | — | — | $98.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 5 of 11 | 4 of 11 | 4 of 11 |
| Key difference | — | Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate | Rubus Idaeus Seed Oil | Retinal |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Product summary
"Ren Skincare - Face Evercalm Anti-Redness Serum" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 0.45% - 1.00%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (sodium hyaluronate 0.35% - 0.80%, algae extract 0.40% - 1.00% and glycerin 3.90% - 5.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 20 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2
- 3Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
- 5Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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