Hello, hello!
Sorry for the lateness of today’s blog post, my poor laptop is having some problems, eep!
Onto the review!
I’ve tried the Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask long before I started blogging, and when I got it in my December Ipsy Glam bag, I felt that I should finally review it. The description in italics is taken from the Sephora website:
What it is:
An instant complexion-perfecting mask that brightens and renews skintone and texture, minimizes pores, diminishes hyperpigmentation, and reduces the appearance of fine lines in as little as 10 minutes.
What it is formulated to do:
A cocktail of four acids including glycolic acid from pinneapple, lactic acid from passion fruit, citric acid from lemon, and tartaric acid from grape create multiaction exfoliation. It lifts dead skin and resurfaces to dramatically improve skintone, texture, firmness, and radiance, while minimizing the appearance of pores and reducing sun damage, hyperpigmentation, and old acne scars.
This is one of the few acid peel type masks that my sensitive skin can handle – which funny because it says that it is not recommended for people with sensitive skin! As always, if you have sensitive skin, don’t forget to do a patch test on your arm or neck before trying it on your face.
My skin is always so fresh and bright looking after using it. At $68 (Canadian) for the full size, it is on the expensive side, but a little goes a long way. I’ve gotten several uses (at least three so far) from my deluxe sample sized tube, and I’d guess that I’m not even half way through it.
Have you tried this? Do you have a fave acid type peel / mask?
Thanks for reading and have a beautiful day! ❤
Disclosure: Sample from monthly Ipsy Glam Bag subscription that I pay for.
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Sounds great
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I like it a lot, I was surprised that it worked for my sensitive skin!
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I liked your review. I recently tried this but couldn’t handle how it smells! How did you find it?
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I didn’t mind the scent actually, haha!
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Ah I’m jealous, enjoy!
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It’s funny because some scents really bother me, but others not at all!
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I opened my bottle of this about a month ago and I was slightly underwhelmed. It’s good that it doesn’t sting my skin but I didn’t feel it exfoliated that well. I’d heard so much hype about this… maybe my expectations were too high! I actually think the Andalou Pumpkin Honey Glycolic Mask was more effective.
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I find that this one works better than the pumpkin one for me. Less stinging, and more good skin afterwards for me!
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Just like you I have sensitive skin, and just like you I have no issues at all with products that contain glycolic acid or lactic acid. I was a little scared before I used a glycolic overnight peel – but it turned out fine.
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I’ve taken reactions to a few acid type peels – where my face turns blood red and feels like it might melt right off!
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Sorry about that, hun. My comment was very poorly worded. I’m well aware you’ve had quite a few horrific reactions to products – you said it here and before. I even remember that your skin might react to bath products…
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Oh yes, I’ve even had skin reactions to shampoo in the shower! Where the suds ran down my body, I got red and itchy! But as I learn more about ingredients, and get smart about doing patch tests, reactions happen less often.
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Oooh that sounds like a great combo of ingredients and it’s nice to know that it doesn’t irritate your sensitive skin (I definitely would have though it would!) – I have sensitive skin too so it’s always hard to find products with active ingredients that work for me. 🙂
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This one doesn’t burn my skin, it must be just the right combo for me!
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That’s an interested mix of ingredients, pineapple, lemon, grape, and passion fruit. I definitely see how beneficial they are together though. Great review!
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It works well for my skin and it doesn’t burn!
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I’ne not tried this one but my favourite exfoliating product is the Elemis Papaya Enzyme Peel it smells lovely, doesn’t irritate and sorts out any dryness 🙂 xx
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I haven’t tried anything from Elemis yet. I don’t know if it is available here or not, I’ll have to check! 😊
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I want to try this! I have sensitive skin but I will literally do anything to get rid of my scars and texture at this point lol.
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If you try it, make sure to do a patch test before putting it on your face in case it is too strong for your sensitive skin! 🙂
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Sound looks great. Nicely reviewed.
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Thanks!
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