Ren Skincare Face Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask
Works for
ExfoliationLactic acidWorks well
“Lactic Acid refines the skin and Papain from Papaya helps to further rejuvenate the skin.”
This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: lactic acid.
Evens skin toneLactic acidWorks well
“REN Clean Skincare, Face This bio active peel mask will revive your complexion, smooth out the appearance of fine lines and dramatically enhance skin tone.”
This product can help reduce hypepigmentation and even out the skin tone because it contains the following effective ingredients: lactic acid
Keep in mind that you would need to apply any topical skincare targetted at hypigmentation consistently for a couple of months to get a result. No topical skincare product can help get rid of hyperpigmentation (including post-acne marks and age spots) instantly.
Anti-agingLactic acid, TocopherolMay help
“REN Clean Skincare, Face This bio active peel mask will revive your complexion, smooth out the appearance of fine lines and dramatically enhance skin tone.”
This product contains lactic acid. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil + 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.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Glycerin, Lactic acid + 7 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:
glycerin, lactic acid.
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: ribes nigrum seed oil, vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy13 strong irritants: Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 11 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Polysorbate 60~22–34%
Glycerin~3.6–5.4%
- 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 GlycerinCitrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract~4.5–6.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Lecithin~3.2–4.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used mostly for creating emulsions - helping oil and water mix together. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about LecithinLactic acid~2.4–3.6%
- 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 acidRibes nigrum seed oil~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilVitis vinifera seed oil~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A great emollient that can also have anti-oxidant properties
More about Vitis vinifera seed oilPassiflora quadrangularis fruit extract~1.1–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citrus limon fruit extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractAnanas sativus fruit extract~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A fruit extract that might help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin, but there is no evidence for any other benefits to the skin
More about Ananas sativus fruit extractVitis vinifera fruit extract~0.5–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. It might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals in skin, but is less potent than the extract from the seeds
More about Vitis vinifera fruit extractAlcohol denat.~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil~0.4–0.95%
- 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 oilXanthan gum~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumMaltodextrin~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize the product formulation and can help absorb oil
More about MaltodextrinCarica papaya fruit extract~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitrus aurantium dulcis flower oil~0.15–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Citrus nobilis peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
More about Citrus nobilis peel oilCitrus tangerina peel oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Essential oil that can be irritating. Can lead to photosensitivity
More about Citrus tangerina peel oilCitrus grandis seed oil~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- High
Limonene~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.1–0.35%
Citral~0.05–0.3%
Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals in skin, but research on its effectiveness is lacking
More about Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolSodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.05–0.25%
Tocopherol~0.05–0.2%
- 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 TocopherolIngredient list view
Polysorbate 60, Glycerin, Citrus aurantium bergamia leaf extract, Lecithin, Lactic acid, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Passiflora quadrangularis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Alcohol denat., Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Xanthan gum, Maltodextrin, Carica papaya fruit extract, Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Citrus grandis seed oil, Limonene, Linalool, Citral, Hippophae rhamnoides fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Tocopherol
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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 Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal MaskYOUR PRODUCT | VotaryRadiance Reveal Mask | FaceGymCheat Mask | Jan MariniLuminate Face Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 58% | 57% | 57% |
| Price | — | $37.48 | $87.69 | $153.93 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 3 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Avena Sativa Kernel Oil | Madecassic Acid | A Type Of Green Tea Extract |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ren Skincare - Face Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask" is effective for: Exfoliation and Evens skin tone
This product could be helpful for: Anti-aging and Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- This product contains acids (lactic acid 2.40% - 3.60%). Their concentration is low, and they will not have a strong exfoliating effect. Instead, they work to support the skin natural acid mantle and to attract water (as humectants). Lactic acid is particularly good in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin and improving the skin barrier.
- Humectants (lactic acid 2.40% - 3.60% and glycerin 3.60% - 5.40%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails from 15.00£ up to 597.00£ in the United Kingdom, for 47.81CA$ in Canada and for 58.00$ 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 13 studies and safety reviews.
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- 2Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acidncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skinpdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 5
- 6Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpononlinelibrary.wiley.com
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