Works for
Anti-blemishSalicylic acidWorks well
“What it is REN Non Drying Spot Treatment is a solution for blemishes and breakouts that is seamless under makeup and redness calming if you're going fresh-faced.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerin, Xylitylglucoside + 6 moreWorks
“Allow to dry before applying moisturiser or makeup.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": anhydroxylitol, glycerin.
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).
ExfoliationNot advertised by the brand · Salicylic acid, Salix nigra bark extract + 1 moreWorks well
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: salicylic acid.
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Pinus pinaster bark extract, Chlorella vulgaris extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (pinus pinaster bark extract) 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.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Santalum album wood oil + 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%
Alcohol denat.~7.2–10.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.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 GlycerinXanthan gum~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPinus pinaster bark extract~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might help neutralize free radicals and reduce hyperpigmentation, but evidence of effectiveness of topical application is lacking. It can be an INCI name for the trademarked ingredient Pycnogenol (but could also be a different type of this plant's bark extract)
More about Pinus pinaster bark extractSalicylic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCaprylyl/capryl glucoside~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as a cleansing agent
More about Caprylyl/capryl glucosideSalix nigra bark extract~1–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might contain salicylic acid
More about Salix nigra bark extractXylitylglucoside~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitol~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrir function
More about AnhydroxylitolSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Xylitol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and repair the skin barrier function
More about XylitolPropanediol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolSantalum album wood oil~0.15–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
Potassium sorbate~0.15–0.55%
Sodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateGlucose~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Could be helpful in restoring the skin barrier function
More about GlucoseCitric acid~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidGlyceryl caprylate~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that can also help water and oil mix together, as well as prevent bacteria growth in products
More about Glyceryl caprylatePolyglyceryl-6 oleate~0.1–0.4%
Thymus vulgaris leaf oil~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
Chlorella vulgaris extract~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A plant extract that can help to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties
More about Chlorella vulgaris extractSodium surfactin~0.1–0.4%
Lactic acid~0.05–0.1%
- 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 acidSodium lactate~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateFarnesol~0.01–0.05%
Ingredient list view
Water, Alcohol denat., Glycerin, Xanthan gum, Pinus pinaster bark extract, Salicylic acid, Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, Salix nigra bark extract, Xylitylglucoside, Anhydroxylitol, Sodium benzoate, Xylitol, Propanediol, Santalum album wood oil, Potassium sorbate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Glucose, Citric acid, Glyceryl caprylate, Polyglyceryl-6 oleate, Thymus vulgaris leaf oil, Chlorella vulgaris extract, Sodium surfactin, Lactic acid, Sodium lactate, Farnesol
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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 SkincareNon-Drying Spot TreatmentYOUR PRODUCT | Yes toTomatoes Blemish Fighting Zit Zapping x 24 Dots | AESTURATheracne 365 Spot Treatment | Dr. Jart+Teatreement Soothing Spot Corrector | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 72% | 72% | 70% |
| Price | — | — | $14.08 | $19.34 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Pullulan | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | High |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
"Ren Skincare - Non-Drying Spot Treatment" is effective for: Anti-inflammatory, Anti-blemish and Exfoliation
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (1.20% - 1.80%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 3.60% - 5.40%, anhydroxylitol 0.45% - 1.00% and xylitylglucoside 0.55% - 1.35%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
Price
The product retails for 20.00£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 11 studies and safety reviews.
- 1
- 2
- 3Salicylic acid as a peeling agent: a comprehensive reviewncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 4Beta Hydroxy Acidsfda.gov
- 5A review of toxicity from topical salicylic acid preparationssciencedirect.com
- 6
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