One of my absolute favourite brands is REN Clean Skincare and every time they release a new product, you just know it is going to be fabulous, I am yet to find something I really dislike or even am on the fence over and have, in recent years repurchased over and over again the REN Magnesium Booster Bath Salts, The EverCalm Overnight Recovery Balm and the Anti-Fatigue Bath Oil which I adore. Today however, sees the release of the EverCalm Redness Relief Serum, which has been a bit of a buzz all over social media and it is a product I have had for sometime now, but wanted to try it out before sharing my thoughts.
I was first introduced to the EverCalm range over 5 years ago with the Ultra Comforting Rescue Mask, which my skin still needs from time to time, the EverCalm range is described as being soothing skincare for sensitive and sensitised skin and it is completely free from known allergens and potentially detrimental ingredients. Anyone can suffer with sensitive or sensitised skin, even if you are not prone to breakouts, don't have a pre-existing skin condition or don't suffer with reactions to certain ingredients, but when your skin does act up, there are signs to look out for such as:
- Redness
- Dryness
- Itchiness
- Flaking
- Discomfort
- Tightness
- Burning sensation
Whilst being alert for any of these problems and concerns, REN has released their new EverCalm Redness Relief Serum which helps manage the issues mention. Described as being a 'Fast-acting Serum, clinically proven to visibly reduce redness after 30 minutes with continued improvement and sustained relief all day', which if like me you used a clay face mask and your skin did not thank you for, this serum is an absolute must have!
This serum uses a unique formula which is proven to strengthen skin's moisture barrier and help protect from pollution. Velvety smooth on the skin when applied, it uses bioactives such as White Mushroom Extract which helps comfort, calm, reduce the appearance of redness and alleviate the signs of sensitivity and REN's new Defence Complex, Beta-carotene & Biosaccharide which helps to combat potentially sensitising free radicals from environmental pollution.
REN never makes claims they cannot stand by when it comes to their products and this Redness Relief Serum has been tested. In a recent consumer study evaluation of 100 men and women, 76% said their skin appeared less red immediately after use; 83% said their skin appeared less red after 8 hours and 87% said their skin appeared less red after 24 hours. I recently trialled a new skincare mask, it sounded absolutely wonderful from the description, but I should have read the list of ingredients a little better because it contained Kaolin Clay and my skin does not like it as an ingredient and I immediately felt a burning sensation on my cheeks and had to remove the mask very quickly.
On my skin, after using the facemask, it was an absolute delight to use. Usually I would be grabbing some Aloe Vera or even the Calamine Lotion to soothe my skin, but was able to use this serum and it did calm my skin right down and the redness did subside much quicker than I was expecting, plus it wasn't noticeable when wearing a tinted serum, when usually I am glowing like a Belisha Beacon after trying anything clay related.
The REN Clean Skincare EverCalm Redness Relief Serum is priced at £45 for 30ml and it is worth every single penny and more in my view!