Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

Radiant, glowy skin that does not need makeup is something I would love to attain. Right now I can get away with a nice primer and a touch of concealer. To achieve that and more, I rely on great skincare and products that can renew the skin, making marks and imperfections disappear quickly. A staple in my weekly routine is the incredible Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask.

This gel mask contains a mix of glycolic and lactic acids along with other fruit acids that come from the numerous fruit extracts it contains, including pineapple and papaya (ingredients list here). Now using acids on your face can seem scary, we’ve all seen Samantha’s experience in Sex and the City, but this gem from Ren has eased my concerns. After I applied it, I never experienced any uncomfortable tingling/burning sensation and my skin was not red or irritated after use. The mask does have a weird scent, but the results are so lovely that I can look pass it.

Now speaking of results, using the mask every week, I am left with smoother and brighter looking skin. I also found it really helps fade any red marks left by spots, giving you a more even skin tone. I don’t have a big problem with dullness, but I do think this product gives me a little boost in the glow department. It’s easy to use, you don’t need to leave it on for long and it delivers real results, something that can be hard to find in the mask world. It is expensive, however the size is quite generous and you don’t need to use a lot every week so the bottle should last you quite a while. 

You can get the Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask from the Ren website and they currently offer a limited edition bottle that comes with an extra 25ml for only 4$ more. You can get it at Sephora and they also offer the full size as part of a kit that contains minis of their other radiance products. Lastly is it available on Feelunique.

What's in My Beauty Travel Bag

I went on a trip recently for my graduation and I thought this would be the perfect opportunity to share with you all what I like to bring in my beauty bag. Skincare is very important to me when travelling because you never know when your skin might freak out and it’s nice to have everything you might to get things back to normal. Full disclosure, I brought quite a few things this time because I wanted to relax in the hotel and have options.

First we have haircare products, I tend to decant mine into smaller bottles and I’m very low maintenance with my hair. The dry shampoo is a must though because my hair can get a bit oily when I travel (not sure why).   

        

- Colab Sheer Invisible Dry Shampoo in London (reviewed here in New York scent, but this one is lovely too, very fresh and sophisticated)

- Clear Total Care Shampoo (here)

- Clear Total Care Conditioner (here)

- Kérastase Ciment Thermique 

For my body I just bring a scrub and a lotion, the hotel’s soap and shower gel are usually fine. I typically like their lotions too, but I wanted to bring something nice with me just in case and this mini tube did not take up a lot of space.

- St-Ives Blemish Control Apricot Scrub

- Crabtree and Evelyn Rosewater Body Lotion

Lastly, here’s everything I brought for my skincare routine, including extra treats like masks and patches in case a pesky spot decided to show its face. It  might look like a lot but honestly everything fit into my travel bag and most items are quite small. Samples and minis are always super useful so I love stocking up on them.          

- Shu Uemura Anti/Oxi Skin Refining Cleansing Oil

- Clarins One-Step Gentle Exfoliating Cleanser (here)

- Innisfree Eco Safety Aqua Daily Sun Gel SPF30/PA++

- Indeed Laboratories Hydraluron

- Innisfree White Tone Up Sleeping Pack

- Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner (here)

- Innisfree Green Tea Balancing skin

- Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Lotion

- Innisfree Green Tea Seed Serum (here)

- Innisfree Green Tea Balancing Cream

- Laneige Water Bank Eye Gel (here)

- Innisfree Green Tea It's Real Squeeze Mask (here)

- Innisfree Volcanic Pore Clay Mask (here)

- Primera Peeling Facial Intensive

- Ren Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

- The Body Shop Tea Tree Oil (here)

- Innisfree Bija Anti-Trouble Spot Patch (here)

I hope you enjoyed this little insight into my travel beauty bag and that it will help you when you need to pack for a future trip. Out of everything, the Innisfree samples were the most useful so I highly recommend you try out a few. You can read more about them here. I have linked every product I have reviewed and you can purchase all the products from different retailers since none of them are limited edition. 

Ren Clarimatte Clarifying Toner

I have always been a fan of toners, I love how they refresh the skin and help my moisturizer penetrate better. That being said, a lot of them don’t actually do much for the skin or simply dry it out. This is why finding a great product suited for your skin concerns is so important. My personal favorite is the Clarins Gentle Exfoliator Brightening Toner, I have repurchased it many times, but when I finished my last bottle I decide to try something new: the Ren Clarimatte Clarifying Toner.

This particular toner is alcohol free and contains different acids such as lactic and glycolic acid that come from the fruit extracts it contains (in this case passion fruit and pineapple). You can read more about the ingredients and see the full list here. With continuous use, this toner helped decongest my skin and balance it. The acids also have an exfoliating effect, making your skin brighter and smoother. 

I really enjoyed using this and the reasonable price makes it a great everyday staple in my routine. I have actually used up my bottle and I am now trying to get my hands on a new one. It is simply one of those products with a great fuss-free formula that performs without being irritating and that is the reason why it reinforces my love for toners.   

If you are interested, you can find the Ren Clarimatte Clarifying Toner on the Ren website as well as on Feelunique.