ren Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist
ren REN Flash Defence Anti-Pollution Mist lists 21 ingredients on its label, 18 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
- Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
- Propanediol
- Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside
- Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
- Lactic Acid
- Parfum*
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Biosaccharide Gum-4
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Citric Acid
- Phenoxyethanol
- Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Sodium Benzoate
- Potassium Sorbate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Benzyl Salicylate
- Citronellol
- Linalool
Highlights
Free of alcoholFree of parabensFree of siliconesFree of sulfatesFree of mineral oilFree of essential oilsContains formaldehyde releasersContains EU-26 allergensContains fragrance
Formulation view Mist format with kelp polysaccharides and sophora extract, buffered by propanediol. Preserved with phenoxyethanol and sorbates. Gentle amino acid surfactant. Ideal for instant soothing in office settings. Factory view: Spray can pressure testing and particle uniformity are key quality checkpoints.
Key ingredients
- SOLVENT
- AquaPropanediol
- SKIN CONDITIONING
- Undaria Pinnatifida ExtractBiosaccharide Gum-4
- BUFFERING
- Lactic Acid
- SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- CLEANSING
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- DEODORANT
- Glyceryl Caprylate
Other ingredients
Caprylyl/ Capryl GlucosideHydrolyzed Candida Saitoana ExtractParfum*Citric AcidPhenoxyethanolSophora Japonica Flower ExtractSodium HydroxymethylglycinateSodium BenzoatePotassium SorbateEthylhexylglycerinBenzyl SalicylateCitronellolLinalool
Skim through
| Ingredient | What it does | Irr. · Com. | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aqua | SOLVENT | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Undaria Pinnatifida Extract | SKIN CONDITIONING, SKIN PROTECTING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Propanediol | SOLVENT, VISCOSITY CONTROLLING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Lactic Acid | BUFFERING, HUMECTANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Parfum* | Not decoded yet | — | — |
| Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate | SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate | CLEANSING, SURFACTANT - CLEANSING | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Biosaccharide Gum-4 | SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Glyceryl Caprylate | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING - EMOLLIENT, SURFACTANT - EMULSIFYING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Citric Acid | BUFFERING, CHELATING, FRAGRANCE | 1 · 0 | Green |
| Phenoxyethanol | ANTIMICROBIAL, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/29 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sophora Japonica Flower Extract | SKIN PROTECTING | — | Green |
| Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate | HAIR CONDITIONING, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/51 | 0 · 0 | Yellow |
| Sodium Benzoate | ANTICORROSIVE, FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/1 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Potassium Sorbate | FRAGRANCE, PRESERVATIVE · 限制 V/4 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Ethylhexylglycerin | DEODORANT, SKIN CONDITIONING | 0 · 0 | Green |
| Benzyl Salicylate | PERFUMING, LIGHT STABILIZER · 限制 III/75 | 0 · – | Yellow |
| Citronellol | PERFUMING · 限制 III/86 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
| Linalool | DEODORANT, PERFUMING · 限制 III/84 | 1 · 0 | Yellow |
Ingredients explained
- Aqua
- Solvent, main base; microbial control is critical
- Undaria Pinnatifida Extract
- Kelp extract; algal polysaccharides. Hydrating and film-forming, verify compatibility in high-salt formulas.
- Propanediol
- Polyol solvent at 1–5%; light feel, aids solubilization, propylene glycol alternative
- Caprylyl/ Capryl Glucoside
- Not decoded yet
- Hydrolyzed Candida Saitoana Extract
- Not decoded yet
- Lactic Acid
- AHA pH adjuster at 0.5-5%; exfoliation/humectancy, mild at low conc., irritating at high, avoid conflict with alkaline preservatives.
- Parfum*
- Not decoded yet
- Polyglyceryl-5 Oleate
- Polyglyceryl ester emulsifier derived from plant oils; generally low comedogenicity.
- Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate
- Amino acid surfactant, gentle cleansing; rich foam, may sting eyes, good compatibility.
- Biosaccharide Gum-4
- Moisturizing film-former enhancing water retention; bio-fermented origin, low sensitization risk
- Glyceryl Caprylate
- Mild emulsifier/deodorant at 0.5-2%; polyol ester, high humectancy, low irritancy, check cationic surfactant compatibility.
- Citric Acid
- Buffer and chelator at 0.1–2%; adjusts pH, may irritate sensitive skin at low pH
- Phenoxyethanol
- Broad-spectrum preservative at ≤1%; may irritate sensitive eye areas, often paired with ethylhexylglycerin
- Sophora Japonica Flower Extract
- Sophora flower extract for skin protection, common in soothing formulations.
- Sodium Hydroxymethylglycinate
- Sodium hydroxymethylglycinate, hair conditioning and preservative; restricted concentration
- Sodium Benzoate
- Preservative booster, effective below pH 4.5; combinable with sorbates
- Potassium Sorbate
- Preservative effective below pH 6; combinable with sodium benzoate
- Ethylhexylglycerin
- Mild conditioner and preservative booster at 0.5–1%; reduces preservative load, smooth feel
- Benzyl Salicylate
- UV absorber/light stabilizer, restricted in EU; potential sensitizer, risk assessment needed.
- Citronellol
- Citronellol for fragrance; EU 26 allergen, labeling required above 0.001%.
- Linalool
- Natural fragrance component at ≤0.05%; one of EU 26 allergens, caution for sensitive skin
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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