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Ren Skincare Glow One Step Further
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Gently exfoliating, unclogging pores and promoting cell renewal, this luscious liquid uncovers beautifully balanced radiance.
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Can be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Ideal for addressing dullness, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, congestion, dryness and even fine lines, the formula features lactic acid and willow bark extract, which work together to reduce cohesion between dead, dulling cells, triggering skin’s natural resurfacing process.
lactic acid
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
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)
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
tocopherol
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
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
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Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
The brand’s latest launch, the Glow One Step Further kit unites the Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask (15ml), Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic (50ml), Glow Daily Vitamin C Gel Cream (15ml) and Overnight Glow Dark Spot Sleeping Cream (10ml) to help give you a radiant finish even in the dead of winter.
lactic acid
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
ascorbyl glucoside
0.25% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Has a potential to boost collagen production, nutralise free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Ideal for addressing dullness, uneven skin tone, enlarged pores, congestion, dryness and even fine lines, the formula features lactic acid and willow bark extract, which work together to reduce cohesion between dead, dulling cells, triggering skin’s natural resurfacing process.
lactic acid
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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)
salix nigra bark extract
1.4% -
1.7%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
The 3-step starter kit is designed for use during your evening skincare routine, transforming skin from dull and dry to hydrated and dewy.
glycerin
0.35% -
0.65%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
glycogen
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
helianthus annuus seed oil
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
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
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Anti-oxidation
vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil
0.3% -
0.55%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
A plant oil that can help neutralize free radicals, soften the upper layer of the skin, and support skin's barrier function
ribes nigrum seed oil
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
vitis vinifera fruit extract
0.25% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
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Honesty check
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
85/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
citrus nobilis peel oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
lactic acid
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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)
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.3% -
2.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
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Potential irritants
citrus nobilis peel oil
0.75% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
A plant oil with high content of volatile compounds that, especially when exposed to air, can cause allergic reactions and irritate the skin
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Comodogenic ingredients
cetearyl alcohol
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium
Works for:
Cleansing,
Moisturizing
A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
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sodium lactate
6.4% -
7.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
lactic acid
4.1% -
5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging
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)
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Ingredient list view
Water, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Heptyl glucoside, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Triethyl citrate, Glyceryl caprylate, Salix nigra bark extract, Benzoic acid, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Heptanol, Parfum, Limonene, Parfum, Water, Glycerin, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Lauryl laurate, Cetearyl alcohol, Tapioca starch, Ascorbyl glucoside, Hydroxyacetophenone, Carbomer, Phenoxyethanol, Cetearyl glucoside, Mannitol, Faex extract, Citrus grandis peel oil, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Parfum, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Tocopherol, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Diglucosyl gallic acid, Glycogen, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Ammonium bicarbonate, Glucose, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium hydroxide, Citral, Limonene, Linalool, Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Lecithin, Lactic acid, Vitis vinifera seed oil, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Citrus limon fruit extract, Xanthan gum, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium lactate, Carica papaya fruit extract, Ananas sativus fruit extract, Glyceryl caprylate, Passiflora edulis fruit extract, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Parfum, Citrus nobilis peel oil, Citrus grandis peel oil, Citrus tangerina peel oil, Citrus aurantium dulcis flower oil, Alcohol denat., Benzyl alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium sorbate, Tocopherol, Hippophae rhamnoides oil, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Sodium bisulfite, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Sources
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Clinical and instrumental assessment of the effects of a new product based on hydroxypropyl chitosan and potassium azeloyl diglycinate in the management of rosacea
- A Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of a Topical Product for Reducing Slight Rosacea Imperfections
- Azeloyl-Glycine: A new active in skin disequilibrium
- Formulation and evaluation of the cream made from potassium azeloyl diglycinate as an anti-aging
- Citric Acid, Inorganic Citrate Salts and Alkyl Citrate Esters As Used in Cosmetics
- Safety Assessment of Citrus-Derived Peel Oils as Used in Cosmetics
- Oxidized citrus oil (R-limonene): A frequent skin sensitizer in Europe
- Air oxidation increases skin irritation from fragrance terpenes
- Biological Activities and Safety of Citrus spp. Essential Oils
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- The Roles of Vitamin C in Skin Health
- Stability, transdermal penetration, and cutaneous effects of ascorbic acid and its derivatives
- Vitamin E in dermatology
- Vitamin E and Skin Health
- Topical L-ascorbic acid: percutaneous absorption studies
- Topical Glucose Induces Claudin-1 and Filaggrin Expression in a Mouse Model of Atopic Dermatitis and in Keratinocyte Culture, Exerting Anti-inflammatory Effects by Repairing Skin Barrier Function
- Effect of Olive and Sunflower Seed Oil on the Adult Skin Barrier: Implications for Neonatal Skin Care
- Topically Applied Sunflower Seed Oil Prevents Invasive Bacterial Infections in Preterm Infants in Egypt
- Effect of topically applied lipids on surfactant-irritated skin
- Impact of topical oils on the skin barrier: possible implications for neonatal health in developing countries
- Allergic contact dermatitis induced by rosemary leaf extract in a cleansing gel
- Safety Assessment of Rosmarinus officinalis (Rosemary)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Rosmarinus officinalis Extract Suppresses Propionibacterium acnes–Induced Inflammatory Responses
- Wound‐healing Properties of the Oils of Vitis vinifera and Vaccinium macrocarpon
- BERRY SEEDS: A SOURCE OF SPECIALTY OILS WITH HIGH CONTENT OF BIOACTIVES AND NUTRITIONAL VALUE
- Safety Assessment of Vitis Vinifera (Grape)-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics