ren ClearCalm Non-Drying Spot Treatment
ren REN ClearCalm Non-Drying Spot Treatment lists 26 ingredients on its label, 24 decoded. See what each one does, its irritancy and comedogenic tendency, and its status in national inventories.
Ingredients overview
Label order. Colour is our internal rating: green routine, yellow restricted or worth a look, red prohibited or high-risk, grey not yet decoded.
Ingredients are listed in label order; the order reflects the label only, not exact concentrations.
- Aqua
- Alcohol Denat
- Glycerin
- Xanthan Gum
- Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
- Salicylic Acid
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Xylitylglucoside
- Anhydroxylitol
- Sodium Benzoate
- Xylitol
- Propanediol
- Santalum Album Wood Oil
- Potassium Sorbate
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Glucose
- Citric Acid
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
- Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Oil
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Sodium Surfactin
- Lactic Acid
- Sodium Lactate
- Farnesol
Highlights
Free of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsFree of formaldehyde releasersContains alcoholContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- Aqua
- 溶剂
- Alcohol Denat
- DENATURANT
- Glycerin
- BINDING
- Xanthan Gum
- ANTIOXIDANT
- Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
- ANTI-SEBORRHEIC
- Salicylic Acid
- CLEANSING
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- SKIN PROTECTING
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Other ingredients
XylitylglucosideAnhydroxylitolSodium BenzoateXylitolPropanediolSantalum Album Wood OilPotassium SorbateSodium Cocoyl GlutamateGlucoseCitric AcidGlyceryl CaprylatePolyglyceryl-6 OleateThymus Vulgaris Leaf OilChlorella Vulgaris ExtractSodium SurfactinLactic AcidSodium LactateFarnesol
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irritancy | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 | Green |
| Alcohol Denat | 溶剂,皮肤调理剂 | 1 | Yellow |
| Glycerin | DENATURANT, HAIR CONDITIONING, HUMECTANT, ORAL CARE, SKIN PROTECTING, SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING, PERFUMING, FRAGRANCE, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Xanthan Gum | BINDING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, EMULSION STABILISING, GEL FORMING, SKIN CONDITIONING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract | ANTIOXIDANT | 0 | Green |
| Salicylic Acid | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, HAIR CONDITIONING, KERATOLYTIC, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE, SKIN CONDITIONING · 限制 III/98 V/3 | 2 | Yellow |
| Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside | CLEANSING, FOAMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Salix Nigra Bark Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | 1 | Green |
| Xylitylglucoside | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Anhydroxylitol | HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 | Yellow |
| Xylitol | ANTI-SEBORRHEIC, DEODORANT, HUMECTANT, FLAVOURING, SKIN CONDITIONING - HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 | Green |
| Santalum Album Wood Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 | Green |
| Glucose | HUMECTANT | 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 | Green |
| Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Oil | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Chlorella Vulgaris Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 | Green |
| Sodium Surfactin | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING, GEL FORMING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 0 | Green |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 | Green |
| Sodium Lactate | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, KERATOLYTIC | 0 | Green |
| Farnesol | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/82 | 0 | Yellow |
Comedogenic ratings need a published source. This batch is not yet sourced, so it is not shown.
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Alcohol Denat
- Denatured ethanol; solvent, penetration enhancer, and quick-dry agent; high % may compromise barrier in dry skin.
- Glycerin
- Workhorse humectant at 3–10%; tacky at high levels, pair with occlusives
- Xanthan Gum
- Natural thickener at 0.1–1%; provides gel texture, pH-stable, requires full hydration
- Pinus Pinaster Bark Extract
- Bark extract used as an antioxidant; ensure consistent raw material sourcing.
- Salicylic Acid
- Lipophilic BHA at 0.5-2%; exfoliant/sebum control, irritation/sensitization at high conc., photosensitivity (SPF needed), avoid sensitive/pregnant.
- Caprylyl/Capryl Glucoside
- Caprylyl/capryl glucoside, mild sugar surfactant; low irritation, moderate cleansing
- Salix Nigra Bark Extract
- Black willow bark extract with natural salicylic acid precursors; for soothing and exfoliation, test on sensitive skin at low levels.
- Xylitylglucoside
- Polyol humectant with high water absorption and fresh feel; often co-used with propylene glycol for enhanced hydration.
- Anhydroxylitol
- Anhydrous xylitol, potent humectant; high hygroscopicity may cause stickiness at high levels.
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Xylitol
- Polyol humectant, sweet taste; water-soluble, high hygroscopy, excess draws moisture.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Santalum Album Wood Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Glucose
- Low-MW humectant and buffer; high hygroscopicity requires careful preservation and humidity control.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Polyglyceryl-6 Oleate
- Vegetable-derived gentle emulsifier for sensitive skin; no public comedogenic data.
- Thymus Vulgaris Leaf Oil
- Not decoded yet
- Chlorella Vulgaris Extract
- Algae extract for skin conditioning and antioxidant; typically 1-5%, monitor stability
- Sodium Surfactin
- Biogenic surfactant with cleansing, emulsifying, and gel-forming properties.
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Sodium Lactate
- Sodium lactate for moisturizing and exfoliation; pH buffering agent
- Farnesol
- Farnesol, a fixative and deodorant; listed as a EU 26 allergen, requires labeling, potential sensitizer.
Source: full ingredient list published on the product label, collected 2026-09-19. Ratings are our internal reading, not a regulatory conclusion. · Product page
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