I am a huge fan of REN Clean Skincare as a brand, it is a journey I have been on with them for many years and over time, I have featured and tried some amazing products, the Atlantic Kelp and Magnesium Range being my favourite. Today sees the turn of a product I have been using for a while now, it arrived at the start of lockdown and I wanted to give it a thorough testing before sharing it here and if you have never tried a product from REN, this is quite the product.
Ren state that this Dark Spot Sleeping Cream targets only uneven pigmentation on all skin types and tones - without affecting or lightening your natural skin tone. Hyperpigmentation can be caused by a whole lot of things, some of which include; hormonal changes, ageing, pollution and of course UV damage which can leave skin looking uneven, tired and cause or worsen dark spots, and these are mainly down to melanocytes. Ren explain that this is classed as part of the immune cells, they’re known to react to and protect us from sun damage, but also react to pollution, inflammation and spots, causing areas of skin to darken over time.
This rich hydrating cream, made from 94% naturally derived ingredients works as we sleep, to target dark spots and re-energise your skin leaving it with a healthy glow. The Hero ingredients for REN within this cream are:
- Encapsulated Algae Complex - works to target the appearance of excessive pigmentation
- PhytoGlycogen - works to recharge the skin for a smoother, more radiant-looking complexion.
I adore this cream, it is rich without being heavy, it doesn't leave the skin resembling an oil slick once it has absorbed and it doesn't have a potent scent to it, which is usually a huge tick!
For me, the plus point is that whilst it is clinically proven to work, I love that this is an overnight cream and it can be used as part of your routine. The suggestion is you should apply it after using the Ready Steady Glow Daily AHA Tonic, which I also adore and then, of course, the following day, Ren has the most amazing facial Clean Screen Mineral SPF30, which I wear every day.
This cream is priced at £49 and is widely available from REN*, Cult Beauty* and SpaceNK who currently have an offer to grab a 10ml of this for free if you spend £30 on Ren skincare products.