REN Clean Skincare Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask for sensitive skin
Glycolic Acid
Lactic Acid
Carica Papaya Fruit Extract
Pineapple Fruit Extract
Grape Seed OilAverage
- SuperiorNormal Skin Fit
- AverageEffectiveness
- ExcellentSafety
Works for sensitive skin; other cleansing masks fit it better.
This fit is calculated for the concerns frequently associated with sensitive skin: redness, stinging, and reactions to new products. 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 moderate exfoliation and smoothing texture for your normal skin due to lactic acid and fruit extracts, which help with skin renewal and hydration.
- The presence of Vitis Vinifera Seed Oil and Hippophae Rhamnoides Oil provides soothing benefits, making it suitable for your sensitive skin and addressing redness.
- The product is safe for your sensitive skin as it lacks harsh ingredients and includes calming components.
How to apply
- Use this cleansing mask once a week as part of your weekly routine, starting slowly to see how your skin reacts.
- Apply this product after cleansing and enzyme powder, and before your hydrating toner and moisturizer.
- Smooth an even layer of the cleansing mask over your face, making sure to gently avoid rubbing.
- Put the mask on clean and dry skin to keep your sensitive face calm and comfortable.
- Do a patch test before your first use and avoid getting the mask too close to your eyes.
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
How well does REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask work for sensitive skin?
This mask is an average fit for sensitive skin because its strong exfoliating acids and fruit extracts may cause redness and irritation, even though it includes soothing oils to help calm the skin. Sensitive skin needs a product of this type that uses very gentle exfoliants alongside rich hydrating and calming ingredients without any potential allergens.
Which ingredients make this mask a good fit for sensitive skin?
Grape seed oil and sea buckthorn oil make this mask a fit for sensitive skin by providing soothing benefits and helping with redness. Sensitive skin needs calming ingredients and gentle, hydrating plant oils that soothe irritation while avoiding harsh exfoliants.
What does Glycolic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Glycolic acid can be too harsh for sensitive skin, leaving it dry and irritated, so this type of skin needs a gentler exfoliating ingredient and calming plant extracts to keep the skin barrier safe and comfortable.
What does Lactic Acid do for sensitive skin?
Lactic acid may cause stinging and irritation on sensitive skin because sensitive skin often has a fragile barrier and enhanced facial blood flow. To care for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like ceramides to strengthen the skin barrier and calm discomfort.
Archives of Dermatological Research, 2018Clinical, Cosmetic and Investigational Dermatology, 2021
Where does this mask go in a skincare routine for sensitive skin?
This cleansing mask is used weekly in a routine for sensitive skin, following a makeup remover and cleanser. Sensitive skin needs a mask with gentle, low-concentration acids or nourishing enzyme powders and soothing plant extracts to avoid irritation while smoothing texture.
Can I use this mask with retinol, and in what order?
It is best to be cautious when combining this exfoliating mask with retinol, as using them together may easily dry out or irritate sensitive skin. If you want to use both, apply the mask on a separate night from your retinol, and always follow up with a gentle, hydrating moisturizer to keep your skin calm and smooth.
How often should I use this mask?
This cleansing mask is safe to use once a week on sensitive skin. To work well for this skin, a product of this type needs gentle exfoliating ingredients paired with calming components and soothing oils.
Can this mask clog pores, cause breakouts or purging for sensitive skin?
This mask is unlikely to clog pores or cause breakouts for sensitive skin, but the glycolic acid and lactic acid may cause some mild purging as they sweep away dead skin cells. To work well for sensitive skin, a product of this type needs soothing ingredients like plant oils and calming fruit extracts to keep redness and irritation at bay.
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
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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