REN Clean Skincare Rosa Centifolia No.1 Purity Cleansing Balm for mature skin
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter
Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract
Cymbopogon Martini Oil
Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil FlowerHigh
- AverageNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
A great choice for mature skin; a few pre-cleansers fit it even better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with mature skin: fine lines, wrinkles, and loss of firmness. 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
- This cleansing balm offers moderate suitability for your normal skin, as Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride effectively dissolve makeup and impurities, while Shea Butter and Chamomile Oil provide general hydration and soothing benefits.
- While supportive for your skin, the emollient action of Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Butyrospermum Parkii Butter is not specifically targeted to address your wrinkles and fine lines.
- The product is safe for your normal skin due to the absence of harsh ingredients and the inclusion of soothing components like Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract and Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower, posing no risk of irritation.
How to apply
- Use this makeup remover as part of your PM routine every evening. Start 3x/week and move to daily use as your skin feels comfortable.
- Apply this makeup remover before your regular cleanser and toner. It acts as the very first step to melt away makeup.
- Gently massage a small amount of the makeup remover over dry skin to dissolve makeup, then rinse with warm water. Avoid any harsh rubbing around your eyes.
- Apply this makeup remover directly onto dry skin to effectively break down stubborn makeup and impurities. There is no need to dampen your face beforehand.
- Do a patch test before your first use to ensure your skin reacts well. Avoid direct contact with your eyes while cleansing.
People Say
★4.6Overall rating based on 100+ reviewsBased on limited data, this rose-infused cleansing balm is highly rated for its luxurious texture that effectively melts away makeup and impurities. It is particularly beneficial for dry or sensitive skin due to its hydrating and soothing properties. Some users find the strong floral scent polarizing and the tube packaging inconvenient.
Highlights
Effective cleansing Mostly Mentioned
- “Removes all my makeup, even waterproof mascara.”
- “Cleanses thoroughly without stripping.”
- “Melts away impurities effectively.”
Luxurious texture Mostly Mentioned
- “The texture is amazing, it melts beautifully.”
- “Feels so luxurious on the skin.”
- “Leaves my skin feeling soft and pampered.”
Difficult packaging Often Mentioned
- “The balm is so thick it's hard to get out of the tube.”
- “I wish it came in a jar, the tube is inconvenient.”
- “Squeezing the product out is a struggle.”
Hydrating and soothing Sometimes Noted
- “Perfect for my dry and sensitive skin.”
- “Doesn't leave my skin feeling tight or dry.”
- “Very hydrating and soothing.”
Pleasant scent Sometimes Noted
- “Love the authentic rose scent, it's so relaxing.”
- “Smells like a real rose garden.”
- “The fragrance is spa-like.”
Polarizing scent Sometimes Noted
- “The rose scent is very strong, almost old-fashioned.”
- “I found the fragrance to be overpowering and a bit irritating.”
- “Not a fan of the strong floral smell.”
Gentle ingredients Rarely Noted
- “Contains nice natural oils.”
- “Comes with a good quality muslin cloth.”
Eye irritation Rarely Noted
- “It stung my eyes when I tried to remove mascara.”
- “My eyes became cloudy after using it.”
- “Not suitable for eye makeup removal.”
Heavy residue Rarely Noted
- “Left a greasy film on my skin.”
- “Felt a bit heavy if I didn't rinse well.”
- “Had to use the cloth to remove all residue.”
High price Rarely Noted
- “It's quite expensive for the amount you get.”
- “A bit pricey for a cleanser.”
- “Wish it was more affordable.”
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Questions and answers
What makes REN Rosa Centifolia No.1 Purity Cleansing Balm a great fit for mature skin?
This cleansing balm is a great fit because almond oil and caprylic capric triglyceride easily dissolve makeup and dirt, while shea butter and chamomile oil keep your skin feeling soft and calm. It is very gentle on mature skin and unlikely to cause irritation.
Which ingredients make this cleanser a good fit for mature skin?
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil and Caprylic Capric Triglyceride make this cleanser a great fit by dissolving makeup while keeping skin hydrated, and shea butter and chamomile oil add soothing benefits. It is safe and unlikely to cause irritation because it lacks harsh ingredients and includes calming components like rose extract.
What does Sweet Almond Oil do for mature skin?
Sweet almond oil helps keep mature skin soft and smooth by strengthening the skin barrier and improving its recovery. It also helps prevent structural damage and decelerates the aging process caused by ultraviolet exposure.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2022Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 2007
What does Butyrospermum Parkii Butter do for mature skin?
Butyrospermum Parkii Butter helps mature skin stay soft and smooth by supporting the skin barrier and keeping it moisturized. It may also help protect against environmental stress and improve overall skin appearance.
Journal of Drugs in Dermatology, 2023International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025
Where does this cleanser go in a skincare routine for mature skin?
This makeup remover goes in the evening routine before your cleanser, or as a weekly step before cleansing. It effectively dissolves makeup and impurities while keeping your skin soft and calm without causing irritation.
Can I use this cleanser with retinol, and in what order?
You can use this makeup remover in your evening routine before your cleanser and treatment, as it effectively dissolves makeup without harsh ingredients. It helps keep your skin calm while you use your retinol.
How often should I use this cleanser?
Use this makeup remover in the evening to take off makeup before cleansing. It is safe for daily use and helps keep mature skin soft and calm without irritation.
Can this cleanser clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for mature skin?
This cleanser is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for mature skin, as it has a very low risk of eye irritation and is free of harsh ingredients. It cleans away makeup and impurities while keeping skin calm with chamomile oil and rose extract.
Is this cleanser fragrance-free and alcohol-free?
It has no drying alcohol and contains fragrance (parfum, benzyl alcohol, citronellol, geraniol, eugenol, and linalool).
What the research says
Topical application of an emollient emulsion containing 15.0% caprylic/capric triglyceride doubled the amount of urocanic acid isomers and increased skin hydration with reduced transepidermal water loss in healthy subjects, though it did not prevent ultraviolet-induced urocanic acid isomerization.
Life, 2023Treatment with a rose extract activated newly identified skin olfactory receptors and prevented epinephrine-induced skin stress responses in epidermal keratinocytes and human skin explants, while clinically decreasing the appearance of under-eye dark circles in stressed women.
Molecules, 2020A combination cream of stimu-tex AS and saccharide isomerate reduced erythema, increased skin capacitance, and reduced transepidermal water loss compared to placebo in 20 subjects after fractional CO2 laser procedure without causing serious adverse events.
Lasers in Medical Science, 2025A skin barrier restoring cream with shea butter, silkflo, and vitamin E increased type I procollagen synthesis, enhanced antioxidant enzyme activity, decreased reactive oxygen species generation, and promoted hyaluronic acid production in H2O2-stimulated human keratinocyte cells compared to untreated cells.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2025Rose petal extract improves stratum corneum moisture levels in humans by upregulating HAS2 expression via the GLK-MAP2K-MAPK signaling pathway.
BioFactors, 2023Rosa gallica petal extract (RPE) exerts skin whitening by attenuating tyrosinase activity and melanin accumulation and exhibits anti-wrinkle activity by suppressing MMP-1 levels in human cells.
Journal of Medicinal Food, 2020Damask rose stem-cell-derived exosome therapy improved scar appearance, skin elasticity, hydration, and tissue quality across four patients with diverse dermatological conditions compared to pretreatment status.
Pharmaceutics, 2025Topical application of geraniol significantly inhibited TPA-induced lipid peroxidation, inflammatory responses, and proinflammatory cytokine release while upregulating reduced glutathione content and antioxidant enzyme activities in mouse skin, alongside inhibiting altered activities of p38MAPK, NF-κB, and COX-2.
Experimental and Molecular Pathology, 2013Cymbopogon martini essential oil and its topical formulations exhibited broad-spectrum antimicrobial activity with MIC values ranging from 0.65 to 10 Εg/ml and showed no skin sensitization in guinea pigs.
Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine, 2018Pre-treatment with p-menthadienols-rich essential oil of Cymbopogon martini (CMA-01) inhibited pro-inflammatory markers in activated HaCat cells and reduced ear edema, pro-inflammatory mediators, oxidative stress markers, and histological changes in TPA-induced skin inflammation in mouse ears.
Inflammopharmacology, 2022The combination of allantoin, bisabolol, D-panthenol and dipotassium glycyrrhizinate reduces UVB-induced PGE2, inflammatory cytokines, and mitochondrial superoxide in human epidermal keratinocytes.
International Journal of Cosmetic Science, 2024
Ingredients
Prunus Amygdalus Dulcis Oil, Cetearyl Ethylhexanoate, Glyceryl Cocoate, Caprylic Capric Triglyceride, Glyceryl Stearate, Glyceryl Dibehenate, Tribehenin, Glyceryl Behenate, Butyrospermum Parkii Butter Shea Butter, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Parfum, Rosa Centifolia Flower Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Viola Odorata Extract, Anthemis Nobilis Oil Flower Chamomile Oil Flower, Lecithin, Benzyl Alcohol, Oryzanol, Tocopherol, Citronellol, Geraniol, Eugenol, Linalool
Behind this fit score
Lovi calculates every fit score from the full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.
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