Ren Skincare Face Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty Shot
Works for
MoisturizingSodium hyaluronate, Porphyridium cruentum extract + 1 moreWorks
“It helps to balance the skin's natural moisturise levels while stimulating elastin synthesis to help remodel the skin over time.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“REN Clean Skincare, Face This gel-serum helps to lift and firm the skin for a more plump, youthful appearance.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower oil, Rosa damascena extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Sodium hyaluronate~6.5–9.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateHydroxypropyl methylcellulose~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to create a thicker product consistency and stabilize the formulation
More about Hydroxypropyl methylcelluloseHydroxyacetophenone~2.8–4.2%
Pullulan~2–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Creates a thin drying film on the skin resulting in a short-term tightening effect
More about PullulanCarbomer~1.4–2.1%
- 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 CarbomerPorphyridium cruentum extract~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A red algae extract. Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have an antioxidant effect
More about Porphyridium cruentum extractRosa damascena flower oil~0.6–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower oilPhenoxyethanol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolRosa damascena extract~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Geraniol~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium hyaluronate, Hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Pullulan, Carbomer, Porphyridium cruentum extract, Rosa damascena flower oil, Phenoxyethanol, Rosa damascena extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citronellol, Geraniol
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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 Keep Young and Beautiful Instant Firming Beauty ShotYOUR PRODUCT | Dr. Barbara SturmLifting Serum | FillerinaLabo Facial Lifting Treatment - Grade 1 | FaceGymActive Blast Instant Release Collagen Booster Spheres | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 37% |
| Price | — | $299.93 | — | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 | 2 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobacillus/Portulaca Oleracea Ferment Extract | Acetyl Tetrapeptide-2 | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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More alternatives: Medik8 Ultimate Recovery Bio-Cellulose MaskNatio Rosewater Hydration Drench Mineral Face Mist
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 3 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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