REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask for combination skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Pineapple Fruit Extract
Grape Seed OilHigh
- SuperiorCombination Skin Fit
- HighEffectiveness
- HighSafety
A great choice for combination skin; a few cleansing masks fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with combination skin: an oily T-zone, enlarged pores, and dry cheeks. For scores and recommendations based on your full skin profile, including your 12D face scan results and any goals or preferences you have, please use the Lovi app.
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Lovi Assistant explains
- Offers excellent exfoliating and smoothing texture for your combination skin due to lactic acid and fruit extracts that promote skin renewal and gently resurface oily shine.
- Grape seed oil and cranberry seed oil provide emollient action, complementing the keratolytic and humectant properties of the key ingredients.
- The formula is safe for your skin, with no risks of irritation due to the absence of prohibited or harsh ingredients.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask during your PM routine once a week to control oil. Start slowly 3 times a week and increase if your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply the cleansing mask after the cleansing step and before using your hydrating toner. This ensures it works effectively on your skin.
- Spread an even layer over your face using gentle motions. Avoid any harsh rubbing to keep your skin calm.
- Apply the mask to clean and slightly damp skin for the best results. This helps the product target oily shine efficiently.
- Avoid the sensitive eye area during application. Do a simple patch test before your very first use.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 400+ reviewsThis mask is highly praised for providing an immediate glow and smoother skin texture, transforming dull complexions. While many enjoy its pleasant citrus scent and find it gently exfoliating, a significant number of users note its sticky consistency and difficulty in removal. Some users with sensitive skin have experienced irritation, and a small group dislikes the scent.
Highlights
Instant radiance Mostly Mentioned
- “leaves skin glowing”
- “instant brightness”
- “looks like I had a facial”
- “radiance recharge”
Smoother texture Mostly Mentioned
- “skin feels baby soft”
- “smooths out texture”
- “refined pores”
- “polished feel”
Pleasant scent Often Mentioned
- “smells like orange marmalade”
- “delicious citrus scent”
- “yummy fruity smell”
- “fresh orange blossom”
Sticky consistency Often Mentioned
- “very sticky texture”
- “feels like honey/glue”
- “hair gets stuck in it”
- “messy to apply”
Gentle exfoliation Sometimes Noted
- “no harsh stinging”
- “gentle but effective”
- “didn't dry me out”
- “mild tingle only”
Difficult removal Sometimes Noted
- “hard to rinse off”
- “need to scrub it off”
- “leaves a film if not careful”
- “takes effort to remove”
Scent dislike Rarely Noted
- “smells like rotting fruit”
- “scent is too strong”
- “strange fermented smell”
- “overpowering fragrance”
Sensitivity/Irritation Rarely Noted
- “caused redness”
- “stung too much”
- “broke me out”
- “too strong for sensitive skin”
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Questions and answers
What makes REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask a great fit for combination skin?
This mask is a great fit because it uses lactic acid and fruit extracts to smooth your texture and gently resurface oily shine. Grape seed and cranberry oils also add soft moisture, making the formula safe and gentle for your skin.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for combination skin?
This mask is a great fit for your combination skin because lactic acid and fruit extracts gently resurface oily shine and smooth your skin texture. Grape seed oil and cranberry seed oil add soft moisture to complete the formula.
What does Glycolic Acid do for combination skin?
Glycolic acid helps smooth and brighten combination skin by gently loosening dead surface cells to speed up skin renewal. This ingredient is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, but it needs a reliable sunscreen during the day since it makes skin more sensitive to the sun.
Acta Dermato-venereologica, 1995Archives of Dermatological Research, 1997
What does Lactic Acid do for combination skin?
Lactic acid helps balance combination skin by gently removing dead surface cells and managing oil while keeping moisture locked in. It is unlikely to cause irritation when used properly, and instead supports a smooth, clear, and well-hydrated complexion across both oily and dry areas. This type of skin needs ingredients that gently clear pores without stripping natural moisture, such as balanced hydrators and mild exfoliants.
Frontiers in Physiology, 2026Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2024
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for combination skin?
This cleansing mask goes into the weekly routine for combination skin, placed after cleansing and before a hydrating toner, treatment, and moisturizer. You can start using it once a week, and if your skin handles it well, you may carefully use it more often.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this mask in your routine, but avoid using it on the same nights you apply retinol to prevent dryness and irritation. Instead, use this cleansing mask on a separate weekly night and keep your retinol for your regular evening treatment step.
How often should I use this mask?
This mask is a great fit for your combination skin, helping to smooth texture and reduce oily shine. You can start by using it once a week as part of your weekly routine, and if your skin tolerates it well and shows good results, you may carefully use it more often.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for combination skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for combination skin, as it gently sweeps away dead cells and oily shine without harsh ingredients that cause irritation.
Is this mask fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, citral, geraniol, limonene, and linalool) and drying alcohol (alcohol denat).
What the research says
Repeated short-contact 70% glycolic acid peels provided superior results in atrophic acne scars compared to daily low-strength glycolic acid cream or placebo in 58 women over 24 weeks.
International Journal of Dermatology, 2000Serial glycolic acid peels combined with a modified Kligman formula significantly reduced facial PIH severity in Indian patients compared to the modified Kligman formula alone.
Dermatologic Surgery, 2017Application of a cream containing lactic acid 12% and pramoxine HCl 1% significantly improved skin dryness, hydration, and itch compared with a nontreated control in 24 women with a history of dry itchy skin.
Cutis, 2004Topical 12% ammonium lactate produced a significant sparing of epidermal and dermal atrophy induced by clobetasol propionate in human volunteers, without influencing the corticosteroid's bioavailability or antiinflammatory properties.
Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 1992A lactic acid/ceramide lotion significantly improved skin moisturization and desquamation compared to no treatment in women with dry, rough skin on the anterior shins.
The Journal of Clinical and Aesthetic Dermatology, 2020Topical papain treatment may slightly decrease pain within 30 minutes in humans stung by Chrysaora chinensis compared to placebo.
Wilderness & Environmental Medicine, 2016A fixed combination of hydroxypinacolone retinoate, retinol glycospheres, and papain glycospheres in aqueous gel applied once daily for 12 weeks achieved a 41% mean reduction in GAGS score and a 40.8% mean reduction in total lesions, with 15.3% of patients experiencing mild to moderate local side effects, in 94 evaluable patients with comedonal-papular, mild to moderate acne of the face.
Giornale Italiano Di Dermatologia E Venereologia, 2015Reflux extraction of Carica papaya leaves yielded higher antioxidant capacity and superior in vitro wound-healing activities including fibroblast proliferation, cell migration, and collagen synthesis in human skin fibroblasts compared to ultrasonic-assisted extraction and agitation.
Molecules, 2020Oral bromelain slightly reduced pain compared to controls (mean difference -0.27) and topical bromelain reduced time to complete debridement by 6.89 days, with no major health risks reported.
Nutrition and Health, 2023An upcycled pineapple leaf fibre crosspolymer forms a physical barrier that protects against environmental aggressors while providing antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, antipollution, UV protection, hydration, and hair benefits.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2026A coaxial electrospun core-shell nanofiber scaffold delivering bromelain and salvianolic acid B demonstrated sustained drug release, in vitro endothelial cell migration, increased capillary formation in an in ovo assay, and in vivo efficacy for skin regeneration and wound healing.
Biomedical Materials, 2017Grapeseed oil-loaded dermocosmetic nanoemulgel applied on the cheeks of healthy volunteers significantly reduced skin melanin, erythema, sebum production, and pores while increasing moisture and elasticity compared to a placebo.
Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2022Topical treatment with cranberry oil and grape oil improved wound healing in rats, with cranberry oil showing an 88.1% wound area reduction and grape oil showing 84.6% compared to 74.1% in controls and 78.4% in the mupirocin standard group on day 13.
Phytotherapy Research, 2011An ionic liquid-based grapeseed oil emulsion increased transdermal penetration by 4.63-fold and improved skin hydration, firmness, elasticity, and facial wrinkles after 28 days of continuous use compared to ordinary emulsion.
Pharmaceuticals, 2024
Ingredients
Water, Glycerin, Polysorbate 60, Lecithin, Lactic Acid, Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil Grape Seed Oil, Ribes Nigrum Seed Oil, Lemon Fruit Extract, Xanthan Gum, Cranberry Seed Oil, Maltodextrin, Sodium Lactate, Carica Papaya Fruit Extract, Pineapple Fruit Extract, Glyceryl Caprylate, Passiflora Edulis Fruit Extract, Vitis Vinifera Fruit Extract Grape Fruit Extract, Parfum, Citrus Nobilis Peel Oil Mandarin Orange Peel Oil, Grapefruit Peel Oil, Tangerine Peel Oil, Citrus Aurantium Dulcis Oil Flower, Alcohol Denat, Benzyl Alcohol, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Tocopherol, Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil, Helianthus Annuus Seed Oil Sunflower Seed Oil, Rosmarinus Officinalis Leaf Extract Rosemary Leaf Extract, Sodium Bisulfite, Citral, Geraniol, Limonene, Linalool
Behind this fit score
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