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Ren Skincare REN Rosa Centifolia Express Make-Up Remover
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Ren Skincare REN Rosa Centifolia Express Make-Up Remover

Efficacy100/100IrritancyHigh
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Works for

Cleansing
Cetearyl alcohol, Triheptanoin + 3 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Leaves the skin cleansed, toned and purified.”
Source: Skinstore

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (carbomer, cetearyl alcohol, cetearyl glucoside, triheptanoin, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Cetearyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture~3.5–5.2%
TriheptanoinEffect: HighA synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin~2.6–3.9%
Cetearyl glucosideEffect: HighHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture~1.4–2.1%
CarbomerEffect: HighHelps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations~0.15–0.65%
Xanthan gumEffect: HighUsed to create a thicker product consistency~0.1–0.35%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate + 1 more — patch-test recommended
High risk
We flagged 6 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Rosa damascena flower waterUsed to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritatingHigh~25–37%est.
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinateA preservative. Can be irritatingHigh~0.25–0.5%est.
Rosa centifolia flower extractContains essential oil. Can be irritatingHigh~0.05–0.2%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~5.2–7.8%est.
Cetearyl glucosideHelps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product textureMedium~1.4–2.1%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~0.05–0.15%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Cetearyl alcoholA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture2/5~3.5–5.2%est.

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Ingredients

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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
MoisturizingAnti-oxidation

Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating

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Cetearyl ethylhexanoate~6.7–10%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~5.2–7.8%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Cetearyl alcohol~3.5–5.2%
Comedogenic 2/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
2/5
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

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Triheptanoin~2.6–3.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MoisturizingCleansing

A synthetic triglyceride. Helps soften the upper layer of the skin

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Glycerin~2–3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Cetearyl glucoside~1.4–2.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil in the product mix well together and improves product texture

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Oryzanol~0.9–1.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidation

An anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin

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Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.25–0.5%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Can be irritating

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Tocopherol~0.35–0.8%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Anti-oxidationMoisturizingAnti-agingAnti-inflammatory

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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Carbomer~0.15–0.65%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations

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Xanthan gum~0.1–0.35%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing

Used to create a thicker product consistency

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Citric acid~0.05–0.15%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Rosa centifolia flower extract~0.05–0.2%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

Contains essential oil. Can be irritating

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Ingredient list view

Rosa damascena flower water, Cetearyl ethylhexanoate, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Cetearyl alcohol, Triheptanoin, Glycerin, Cetearyl glucoside, Phenoxyethanol, Oryzanol, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Tocopherol, Carbomer, Xanthan gum, Citric acid, Rosa centifolia flower extract

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.

  1. 1
    Annex I: Clinical evidence regarding sensitisation to individual fragrance chemicals and to natural extracts ec.europa.eu
  2. 2
    Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functionsncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Antioxidant activity of gamma-oryzanol: Mechanism of action and its effect on oxidative stability of pharmaceutical oilssciencedirect.com
  4. 4
    Skin Anti-aging Assays of Proanthocyanidin Rich Red Rice Extract, Oryzanol and Other Phenolic Compoundsjournals.sagepub.com
  5. 5
    Vitamin E in dermatologyncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  6. 6
    Vitamin E and Skin Healthlpi.oregonstate.edu
Ren Skincare REN Rosa Centifolia Express Make-Up Remover
Ren SkincareREN Rosa Centifolia Express Make-Up Remover
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