SFX in a bottle! Find out How!

Written By Kayla M @oohkayla

The bottle read “Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum”, I thought it was going to be a world wind affair with this new product. I WAS WRONG. According to their site, REN is “a smarter skincare which delivers high performance visible results.” The serum is my first REN product and I was excited to try a primer that would “smooth, lift and reduce pore size, dryness and redness.”

Excitement doesn’t begin to express the feeling I had when I first saw this product. The packaging was simple but for some reason I felt it holding the secret to all the universe. The only secret this product held is how to look like an extra from The Walking Dead. I have dry skin and this product accentuated my every dry spot I had, it then made my makeup cakey and hard to blend and to top it off it made my eye shadow crease and somehow disappear into the unknown. The first time I applied the serum I thought my face felt soft and smooth and was eager to apply my face afterwards. Initially I thought it was the bitter NY winter that caused the creasing and cakey-ness but the more I used it the more I noticed my face was literally falling apart.  I was devastated and decided to go to the review section of Sephora to see if I was crazy or not. On the Sephora website I realized the product had almost 5 stars however the con list was a long one for dry skin people. The reviews were amazing for anyone who had oily or even combination skin, which leads me to believe there is hope for this product. Based on the reviews I read I would recommend this serum to anyone with oily skin but advise someone with dry skin to only use this product during Halloween as part of your SFX makeup kit aka the only time zombie realness is applauded. 

Res Evercalm Mask Review

Written by Deanna. P

I was in love with last Ren product I tried so I was excited to try something else in the line.   Next up, Ren Evercalm Ultra Comfortingrescue mask   It comes in 1.7 oz./50 mL and retails for $38.00.  It can be used on all skin types.  Use it 3X a week or anytime your skin is in need of an urgent rescue.  

To review who Ren is:

RENlaunched in 2000 & hasbecome a cult favorite amongst consumers & beauty editors.  You can find itin department stores, pharmacies and spas in over 50 countries around the world.

Ren is the Swedish word for Clean.  The concept of the company is making products with no nasty ingredients.   The three main things they focus on are Performance, Purity & Pleasure.    Performance is important to the company.  Their products go through rigorous testing & they demand proven results.  Purity in that Ren uses 100% plant & mineralbased ingredients.  They do not use anything synthetic.  They believe that when the consumer uses their product, the texture, fragrance & overall experience will make a person happy!  

Clean innovation is their overall focus!  

Ren Evercalm is a face mask that soothes your skin.  It helps reduce irritation redness, itchiness, & inflammation.   It’s the perfect product to use when your skin needs to feel rejuvenated whether it’s from sunburn, it’s dry, stressed, or jet lagged.  It contains no parabens, sulfates, or phthalates.

The key ingredients include:

-White Mushroom Extract which works to calm and comfort the skin

-Yeast Compound which accelerates recovery after stress with potent antibacterial and antihistamine effects.

Arnica that acts to reduces redness. 

Roman Chamomile Scent which offers a warm, sweet, relaxing, and calming feeling for both body and mind. It is very easy to use.  Apply a generous amount to your skin avoiding the eyes.  Leave on for 10 minutes.   Remove gently with a damp cloth or a cotton pad.  I tried this product when my skin did not feel so bad, although it was a little dry, but I did not suffer any of the other ailments that it promises to fix. I must say after just one use it made my skin look much brighter & healthier and it felt softer and smoother. I can’t wait to try it after a long flight, a day at the beach, or any other day my skin is not feeling up to par.  

This product is definitely worth $38.00.  After using it, I felt like I had left the spa.  It treats the skin while making you feel cool, calm, & collected.  I definitely give it Deanna’s seal of approval! 

To purchase this productat Sephora or direct from REN:

http://www.sephora.com or renskincare.com

Ren Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye lift

Written by Deanna P 

I am endlessly looking for the fountain of youth.  As you age, unfortunately your skin does not stay as taut & firm as it did in your younger days.  My eyes have been one of the first things to go.  My lids are getting droopy & I do look tired more often than not.  

I recently got the opportunity to try Ren Clean Skincare Keep Young And Beautiful Instant Brightening Beauty Shot Eye Lift.  It comes in 15 mland retails for $45.00.  It can be used on all skin types every day.  RENlaunched in 2000 & hasbecome a cult favorite amongst consumers & beauty editors ( i will jump on thatbandwagon).  You can find itin department stores, pharmacies and spas in over 50 countries around the world. Ren is the Swedish word for Clean.  The concept of the company is making products with no nasty ingredients.   The three main things they focus on are Performance, Purity & Pleasure.    Performance is important to the company.  Their products go through rigorous testing & they demand proven results.  Purity in that Ren uses 100% plant & mineralbased ingredients.  They do not use anything synthetic.  They believe that when the consumer uses their product, the texture, fragrance & overall experience will make a person happy!  

Clean innovation is their overall focus!  

Rarely do I find a product that I put on & I feel like it immediately works.   This might have changed when I tried Ren’s Instant Shot Eye lift.  Instant was definitely TRUE.  The truth be told, I felt my eyes instantly lifted & looked better as soon as I applied it.  I have been using it for a few days & I am definitely adding it to my arsenal of products.  My eyesdefinitely looked younger & my fine lines were diminishing,  Rarely do you find something that works this well that has natural ingredients.  I appreciate natural more & more these days as some of the ingredients in some products cause more damage than they fix. I do feel the product from what I have seen so far is worth the $45.00.  There are not a lot of products that you get instant gratification & Rests Eye lift is one of them.  I rather buy one good product instead of 20 bad ones.  

To purchase this productat Sephora or direct from REN:

http://www.sephora.com or renskincare.com