REN Rosa Centifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser

I've recently been very much into my cleansers and all of a sudden my cleanser shelf seems to have grown somewhat, but following my love for the REN Rosa Centifolia Cleansing Balm* I decided to start reaching for the next product in my REN line up, which was the REN Rosa Centifolia Hot Cloth Cleanser*.

Not as luxurious and oily on the skin as the Purity 1 Cleansing Balm though with the same kind of concept, the Hot Cloth Cleanser in my opinion is ever so slightly more gentle and would probably be that little bit more kind to skin that struggles with the richness of a balm. Perfect for both day and night, although I don't find it as luxurious on the skin, it's still a perfectly good option that works at cleansing your skin brilliantly.

One pump worked into my face leaves my skin feeling really soft and supple, which I'm putting down to the nourishing Cocoa Butter ingredients and the exfoliating bonuses of using a hot cloth. Removed with the hot cloth, it leaves my skin feeling perfectly clean, soft and nicely refreshed ready for the day. On an evening, I find it works equally as good and removes all of my make up incredibly well and although I often remove my eye make up separately, on the occasions where that's been just too much work, this has worked beautifully well at doing so. Although this does a great job at its initial cleanse, I often go in for a double cleanse with this as it's super creamy and not harsh or stripping in the slightest and just ensures that my skin is completely clear of all make up and dirt that my skin may have picked up throughout the day.

Currently exclusive to Marks & Spencers, at £16 for 150ml of product, I personally think this is a pretty reasonable price point for the quality payback. Sure, there are other alternatives which come in at slightly better prices, but if you're a fan of REN and the Rosa Centifolia range, then this is definitely worth a try for an everyday cleanser suitable for all skin types.

Does this cleanser appeal to you? Are you a fan of the hot cloth concept?

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REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil

When running my baths over the past couple of weeks, I've enjoyed nothing more than running a few drops of this REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil* underneath the water, to infuse the warm water with lightly fragranced and incredibly moisturising properties. 

  Not overbearing in the slightest, this gentle scented Rose Otto Oil smells incredibly luxurious and spa like and is the perfect product to add into a bath particularly after a long day with some burning candles. Known for its stress relieving and soothing properties, the Rose adds something so perfect to bath time and the product itself fills the bathroom with the most delightful of light relaxing scents.

With no nasties, parabens or mineral oils, the oil leaves your skin feeling incredibly moisturised, but doesn't leave your skin (or the bath) feeling too coated in oil either, which I must admit I did worry about prior to using it.

The perfect bath product made even more perfect with a touch of personalising by REN, this now plays centre stage on my bath side and I can't get enough. 

Available in Space NK, Cult Beauty and Look Fantastic, this REN Moroccan Rose Otto Bath Oil costs £30 for 100ml.

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REN Rosa Centifolia No1 Purity Cleansing Balm

Nearing my second half of the tube, I thought it was about time I let you in on my thoughts surrounding one of my current favourite cleansers, Rens Rosa Centifolia No1 Purity Cleansing Balm*.

Cleansing balms have recently seem to have taken over the market when it comes to cleansers and I am totally on the bandwagon when it comes to the rich, luxurious balm formula.

Massaged into the skin and left to sit for a minute or so whilst the balm dissolves away your make up and impurities, this cleansing balm works such a treat and I absolutely love working it into my skin, particularly after a long day of a fully made up face. After leaving it to do its thing for a minute or so, I add a little warm water to turn it into more of a milk formula and follow by wiping it all off with a warm, damp muslin cloth. All traces of my make up are removed beautifully and quickly, even on my eyes, which I must admit sadly are a little bit sensitive to the formula. After using this product as step one of my skincare regime, my skin feels incredibly clean and glowing and I don't experience any tightness or sensitivity on my face, other than the initial bit I felt when I got the product into my eyes. 

With the added claims that it conditions lashes and brows, this REN cleanser has quickly become one of my skincare favourites and if you're after a cleansing balm suitable to melt into all skin types and free of nasties, then I can't recommend this enough. 

With its pretty though not overbearing Rose scent, this cleanser costs £23 and is available on buy on the REN online store as well as in Space NK, Selfridges, Marks & Spencers and Look Fantastic.

Are you a fan of cleansing balms? Will you be trying RENs Rosa Centifolia No1 Purity Cleansing Balm?

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REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask

A few things I enjoy; good skin, fruity scents and face masks. Voila! This REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask* offers all three and more and has been my go to acid induced face mask for the past couple of months. After reading so many raves about it in the past, I'm pretty much kicking myself for not following the trend and trying it sooner. 

Made up of Glycolic, Lactic, Citrus and Tartaric and infused with extracts such as Passionfruit, Grape, Pineapple and Lemon, I really can't get enough of how this both smells on the skin and leaves the skin feeling after 10 minutes of work weekly. I've recently become pretty obsessed with skincare, especially with products that have acidic components in the ingredients and my skin is thankfully so much happier since introducing them into my routine.

This mask, although it's pretty gooey and not the nicest texture I have ever worked with, is such a pleasure to use and after removing it from my skin with a muslin cloth, my skin is left exfoliated and looking really fresh and bright. I can't say I've noticed any change to my dare I say it, fine lines, I think they're there for good, but I feel as if it definitely keeps my skin looking a lot more radiant and is one of the products in my current routine that has worked to give me the confidence to go make up free more regularly.

Whilst this face mask is working its magic, I do experience a slight tingly sensation on the areas that it's applied, but that's completely normal with any product similar to this one and is nothing to worry about.

I'm really super impressed with this mask and every time I use it I'm pleased with the results. I have a feeling it's going to have a place within my ever changing skincare routine for a fairly long time.

REN Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask costs £30 and is available to buy online as well as in Look Fantastic, Space NK, John Lewis and Cult Beauty.

Have you tried this mask? I would love to know what your thoughts.

  

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REN Sensitive Skincare

Although I'm in no way an expert when it comes to skincare, I have grown very fond of it and love nothing better than to try new products on the market and recommend them to both you and my friends and family. It can sometimes be a little tricky though as of course, we all have different skin conditions and so what is good for me may not necessarily be great for you. Quite a few of my friends and family suffer with sensitive skin and although I tend to opt for quite gentle products anyway, sensitivity isn't really something I suffer with and although I've managed to find some products that have worked great, I haven't ever come across a whole range that I have felt confident enough to highly recommend to them. 

When I was introduced to the REN Sensitive Skin range I was pretty impressed with the line and what the products offered and since, have pointed many of my friends in the direction of the six products.

REN created the sensitive range with one thing in mind, to create products that were free of skin-unfriendly ingredients that would work towards their 'Three P' motto- performance, purity and pleasure; improving the condition of sensitive skin for all ages and training it to be less sensitive, soothed, calm and hydrated. 

One in three people suffer with sensitive skin and I know from those close to me, that they often find it hard to find products that they feel confident to use and with the average lady using around 200 different ingredients in their skin regime per day, it's important that the right products are picked. 

 Free from parabens, sulphates, mineral oil, petrolatum, silicones and synthetic fragrance and colours, I think the ingredients that REN uses are pretty impressive and if you do suffer with sensitive skin, I think they're worth a look.

The range consists of

REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk- 150ml £18

REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Gel-150ml £17

REN Hydra-Calm Global Protection Day Cream-50ml £27 

REN Hydra-Calm Youth Defence Serum-30ml £38 

REN F10 Smooth and Renew Mask-50ml £20

REN Joboba Microbead Purifying Facial Polish-150ml £18 

REN products are available to buy online and in Selfridges, Liberty, Space NK and John Lewis. 

Do you suffer with sensitive skin? Have you tried any of these products?

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