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The Weekend Post #11: REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask

When it comes to face masks I’m not hugely experimental nor am I particularly that bothered. When I was younger I did the odd ‘peel-off’ tea tree face masks but more cause I liked the sensation of pulling it off rather than the results! In more recent years I’ve been using the Liz Earle Brightening Treatment Mask, but I just didn’t really feel that it was potent enough. So two months ago I picked up the REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask and have been using it weekly (and usually on a Sunday) ever since, here’s the breakdown…

REN is definitely a skincare brand that I wish to purchase a few more bits from. Their products are formulated to be free from parabens, sulpahtes, mineral oils, silicones, synthetic colours or fragrances and whole other bunch of bad stuff. I got a sample from Space NK of their Purity Cleansing Balm and I may have to pick up the full size. Their Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask contains natural fruit acids from passion fruit, lemon, grape, pineapple and papain from papaya to exfoliate the outer layer of the skin, encouraging cell turnover. So it’s basically a lightly exfoliating mask treatment, which helps to remove dead skin making the complexion look more radiant and combating congestion. Sounds amaze right?

When I first used it I was surprised by the consistency, it feels like smothering marmalade over your face – not great. It also tingles quite a bit, and REN do recommend that this isn’t the best mask for sensitive types, however I always just feel like it’s the mask ‘working’, and it wasn’t so bad that I had to remove it. The main thing is how your skin feels when you take it off – and you know what, it feels fab! After using this religiously once a week for two months now, my skin feels smoother and definitely looks more radiant on a Monday morning after using this. Of course you can never be too sure if it’s all down to this product or a cumulation of your skincare routine (video on that coming up tomorrow), but it’s something I’m going to continue with and probably repurchase when it’s finished; although I might have to give the REN Invisable Pores Detox Mask a go, the reviews on that sound pretty good too!

REN is available in Selfridges, Liberties, John Lewis and Space NK stores, and the Glycolatic Renewal Mask costs £30 for 50ml – a bit pricey but you need the smallest amount! I can see a bottle lasting me a few more months!

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