“Enriched with a unique complex of actives, the night-time facial begins phase one by gently exfoliating with Alpha Hydroxy, Lactic and Glycolic Acids; these help to repair uneven texture and reduce the severity of surface pigmentation.”
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.
“Treat your skin while you sleep with REN Clean Skincare Wake Wonderful Night-Time Facial , an overnight formula that delivers three-phase treatment to promote brighter, refined, more even toned-looking skin come morning.”
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.
“Phase three infuses skin with a burst of hydration.”
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, glycogen.
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: butyrospermum parkii butter, helianthus annuus seed oil.
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.


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Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is often used to adjust the pH level of the product
More about Sodium lactateAn 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 acidA great moisturising ingredient that softens the skin and reduces water loss from its upper layer. It also can be helpful in protecting skin from free radicals
More about Butyrospermum parkii butterOne 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 GlycerinHelps oil and water mix together while softening the upper layer of the skin
More about Polyglyceryl-6 distearateAn emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateHelps soften the upper layer of the skin and might have some anti-oxidant properties
More about Oryza sativa bran oilA non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture
More about Cetearyl alcoholHelps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Lauryl laurateAn emollient made of jojoba oil. Helps soften the skin and support its barrier function
More about Jojoba estersAn anti-oxidant that helps stabilize product formulations. Might help neutralise free radicals in skin
More about OryzanolAn emollient. Can be helpful for restoring skin barrier function.
More about Ribes nigrum seed oilA 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 oilUsed to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholHelps water and oil mix together. Could be an allergen (beeswax)
More about Polyglyceryl-3 beeswaxHelps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about MannitolNon-drying alcohol that helps water and oil mix together. Also serves as an emollient
More about Behenyl alcoholUsed to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumOne of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronatePure 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 TocopherolUsed as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractProduces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.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 extractA plant oil that can help soften the skin. It might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but solid research is lacking. Is often used in lip products to create the needed product consistency
More about Hydrogenated castor oilAn emollient that helps soften the skin
More about Stearyl alcoholA 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 extractA preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolA 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 grandis peel oilAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GlycogenA derivative of vitamin C that is more stable, but less bioavailable than the pure form of vitamin C. It does not penetrate the skin well, but has been shown to convert to pure vitamin C once in skin. It can be helpful in stimulating collagen production and lightening the skin tone, but the required concentration is likely to be very high
More about Magnesium ascorbyl phosphateUsed as a fragrance for its citrus smell. Can be irritating
More about Citrus aurantium amara flower extractA 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
More about Helianthus annuus seed oilCan be helpful in reducing inflammation in skin, including inflamed acne. It can be irritating
More about Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extractA common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneWater, Water, Sodium lactate, Lactic acid, Butyrospermum parkii butter, Glycerin, Oleyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-6 distearate, Myristyl myristate, Microcrystalline wax, Oryza sativa bran oil, Oryza sativa germ oil, Cetearyl alcohol, Lauryl laurate, Jojoba esters, Oryzanol, Ribes nigrum seed oil, Vaccinium macrocarpon seed oil, Cellulose gum, Cetyl alcohol, Polyglyceryl-3 beeswax, Mannitol, Protease, Subtilisin, Behenyl alcohol, Unknown, Xanthan gum, Sodium hyaluronate, Tocopherol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Alcohol denat., Ananas sativus fruit extract, Hydrogenated castor oil, Passiflora quadrangularis fruit extract, Stearyl alcohol, Vitis vinifera fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Citrus grandis peel oil, Parfum, Glycogen, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Magnesium ascorbyl phosphate, Citrus aurantium amara flower extract, Citrus aurantium bergamia fruit extract, Helianthus annuus seed oil, Rosmarinus officinalis leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium bisulfite, Limonene, Linalool
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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 SkincareREN Wake Wonderful Night-Time FacialYOUR PRODUCT | ZelensInstant Recharge Renewal Mask | FaceGymCheat Mask | Soho SkinLiquid Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 52% | 52% | 51% |
| Price | — | $68.40 | $83.00 | $81.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 6 of 14 | 4 of 14 | 4 of 14 |
| Key difference | — | Lactobionic Acid | Madecassic Acid | Mandelic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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