Ren Skincare Vita Mineral Active 7 Eye Gel
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
MoisturizingFaex extract, Glycerin + 3 moreGood evidence
“Cooling, refreshing, and hydrating eye gel for a brighter, smoother, and firmer eye area.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin, hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans.
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-agingLaminaria digitata extractLimited evidence
“Reduces the signs of inflammation in the delicate skin around the eyes, while hydrating, replenishing, and maintained collagen and elastin.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
This ingredient ficus carica fruit extract might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo evidence
“Reduces dark pigmentation and redness.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Anti-oxidationNot advertised by the brand · Ficus carica fruit extract, Laminaria digitata extract + 2 moreModerate evidence
This product contains antioxidants (ficus carica fruit 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?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Arnica montana flower extract + 1 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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Rosa damascena flower water~25–37%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Rosa damascena flower waterGlycerin~3.9–5.8%
- 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 GlycerinHydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans~4–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Long sugars that help attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycansPectin~3.3–4.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Arnica montana flower extract~2.4–3.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that can be irritating. It can have some anti-bacterial properties, but there are no evidence of a beneficial effect for skin
More about Arnica montana flower extractLaminaria digitata extract~1.8–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Seaweed extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but good research is lacking at the moment
More about Laminaria digitata extractCarbomer~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 CarbomerFicus carica fruit extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals. The concentrations typically used in cosmetics are too small to have an effect
More about Ficus carica fruit extractPhenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolPanax ginseng root extract~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that might have some anti-inflammatory properties, but solid evidence is lacking. It can be irritating
More about Panax ginseng root extractFaex extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Yeast extract. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Faex extractRumex occidentalis extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate~0.1–0.5%
Sodium hydroxide~0.1–0.4%
Sodium benzoate~0.05–0.25%
Xanthan gum~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumPotassium sorbate~0.05–0.2%
Ingredient list view
Rosa damascena flower water, Glycerin, Hydrolyzed glycosaminoglycans, Unknown, Pectin, Arnica montana flower extract, Laminaria digitata extract, Carbomer, Ficus carica fruit extract, Phenoxyethanol, Panax ginseng root extract, Faex extract, Rumex occidentalis extract, Gynostemma pentaphyllum leaf extract, Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, Sodium hydroxide, Sodium benzoate, Xanthan gum, Potassium sorbate
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 8 studies and safety reviews.
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- 3Effects of Topical Arnica Gel on Post-Laser Treatment Bruisesonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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