REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic Versus REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both vegan, cruelty-free, and reef safe . They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain AHA
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for anti aging, brightening skin, oily skin, reducing pores, scar healing, dark spots and better texture
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances and oils
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Ingredient Info
REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningSodium Lactate
BufferingLactic Acid
Buffering
Heptyl Glucoside
Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate
Skin ConditioningTriethyl Citrate
Masking
Glyceryl Caprylate
EmollientSalix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingBenzoic Acid
Masking
Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil
Astringent
Citrus Grandis Peel Oil
Masking
Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil
Masking
Heptanol
Perfuming
Parfum
Masking
Limonene
Perfuming
Water, Sodium Lactate, Lactic Acid, Heptyl Glucoside, Potassium Azeloyl Diglycinate, Triethyl Citrate, Glyceryl Caprylate, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Benzoic Acid, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Flower Oil, Citrus Grandis Peel Oil, Citrus Tangerina Peel Oil, Heptanol, Parfum, Limonene
Water
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Rosa Canina Fruit Oil
Emollient
Glycerin
Humectant
Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride
MaskingOleyl Alcohol
Emollient
Myristyl Myristate
Emollient
Oryza Sativa Bran Oil
Emollient
Elaeis Guineensis Oil
Emollient
Lauryl Laurate
Skin Conditioning
Triheptanoin
Skin ConditioningCetearyl Glucoside
EmulsifyingGossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil
Skin Conditioning
Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline
Skin Conditioning
Oryza Sativa Germ Oil
Emollient
Bidens Pilosa Extract
HumectantHydroxypropyl Methylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingHydroxyacetophenone
Antioxidant
Oryzanol
Skin ConditioningLinum Usitatissimum Seed Oil
Perfuming
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Pullulan
Myristyl Laurate
Parfum
Masking
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract
Skin ConditioningTocopherol
Antioxidant
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Sodium Sulfite
Preservative
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingDecyl Glucoside
CleansingFructan
Skin ConditioningOlea Europaea Leaf Extract
Perfuming
Rosa Damascena Extract
MaskingLactic Acid
Buffering
Porphyridium Cruentum Extract
Skin ConditioningHelianthus Annuus Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbic Acid
Antioxidant
Citric Acid
Buffering
Phenethyl Alcohol
MaskingZiziphus Jujuba Seed Extract
Skin ConditioningGlucose
HumectantLinalool
Perfuming
Citronellol
Perfuming
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingGeraniol
Perfuming
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningBenzyl Alcohol
Perfuming
Beta-Carotene
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningDaucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil
Emollient
Ascorbyl Palmitate
Antioxidant
Water, Cetearyl Alcohol, Rosa Canina Fruit Oil, Glycerin, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Oleyl Alcohol, Myristyl Myristate, Oryza Sativa Bran Oil, Elaeis Guineensis Oil, Lauryl Laurate, Triheptanoin, Cetearyl Glucoside, Gossypium Herbaceum Seed Oil, Dipalmitoyl Hydroxyproline, Oryza Sativa Germ Oil, Bidens Pilosa Extract, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Hydroxyacetophenone, Oryzanol, Linum Usitatissimum Seed Oil, Phenoxyethanol, Pullulan, Myristyl Laurate, Parfum, Palmitic Acid, Kappaphycus Alvarezii Extract, Tocopherol, Sodium Hyaluronate, Sodium Sulfite, Xanthan Gum, Decyl Glucoside, Fructan, Olea Europaea Leaf Extract, Rosa Damascena Extract, Lactic Acid, Porphyridium Cruentum Extract, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil, Ascorbic Acid, Citric Acid, Phenethyl Alcohol, Ziziphus Jujuba Seed Extract, Glucose, Linalool, Citronellol, Sodium Hydroxide, Geraniol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Benzyl Alcohol, Beta-Carotene, Daucus Carota Sativa Root Extract, Daucus Carota Sativa Seed Oil, Ascorbyl Palmitate
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterLactic Acid is an AHA that is derived from fermenting lactose, a carbohydrate from milk. It removes the top layer of old and dead skin cells and helps increase cell turnover.
Benefits of Lactic Acid are that it can help to reduce large pores and reduce the effects of aging. Some potential downsides are that it can be bad for dry skin, cause irritation, worsen eczema, and worsen rosacea.
Not only does it help exfoliate the skin, it helps strengthen the skin's barrier. When applied, lactic acid helps the skin create ceramides.
Lactic acid is an over-the-counter chemical exfoliant that comes from the fermentation of lactose — a carbohydrate found in milk.
Legend has it that Cleopatra used to bathe in sour milk to help reduce wrinkles.
Read more about some other popular AHA's here:
Learn more about Lactic AcidParfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give a scent to products.
Also called "fragrance", this ingredient can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.
For instance, Habanolide is a proprietary trade name for a specific aroma chemical. When used as a fragrance ingredient in cosmetics, most aroma chemicals fall under the broad labeling category of “FRAGRANCE” or “PARFUM” according to EU and US regulations.
The term 'parfum' or 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.
For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance by INCI standards.
One example is Calendula flower extract. Calendula is an essential oil that still imparts a scent or 'fragrance'.
Depending on the blend, the ingredients in the mixture can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.
Parfum can also be used to mask or cover an unpleasant scent.
The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.
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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16 ingredients
REN Clean Skincare Bio Retinoid™ Youth Cream 52 ingredients
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REN Clean Skincare Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic 16 ingredients
This toner is consistent
This product is too harsh for most skin types. I used it for close to a month and it caused the worst break out of my life. I ended up giving it away to a friend who had a different skin type and it broke her out as well. Stay away!
