What it is:A gentle cleanser for skin that is sensitive, delicate, or affected by smoke and pollution. What it is formulated to do:With its thick, soothing texture, this cleanser is designed to leave sensitive skin purified, fresh, and calm. It gently removes dirt, pollution, and makeup. Skin feels purified and soothed. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- Petrochemicals- Phthalates- GMOs- Triclosan What else you need to know:REN is skincare as it should be: each product uses the latest high-tech bioactives, is free from skin-unfriendly synthetic ingredients, and is pleasurable to use.

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Questions & Answers for REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

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Does it cause acne?

My skin is sensitive, combo that is prone to acne. Mild exfoliation helps to reduce my acne, but it sometimes dries my skin and I still have breakouts. Is this cleanser cause more breakout?

asked 4 years ago

21julie

(arlington, VA)

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

11 answers

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answer 1

I had the same problem (and same skin type)-- this is the only cleanser that has worked for me. The Ren cleansing milk paired with the Hydra Calm day cream put my skin back in balance within 48 hours.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

emmadiane

(Orange County, CA)

answer 2

I started using this face wash because every other product I tried caused breakouts. I still have an occasional blemish, but I believe this product actually helped stop the constant breakouts I was having with other products.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

KimmieT

(San Antonio, TX)

answer 3

I am prone to acne as well. Even though this is creamy, milky cleanser it did not give me break outs at all. Actually this has improved my skin. Plus it's natural and natural is better for your skin...less skin irritations, like breakouts.

answered 2 years, 4 months ago

katharina

(Jersey Shore)

answer 4

I have oily, sensitive skin, and I tend to get cystic acne. This didn't cause me to break out at all.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

clarinerd

(New Orleans, LA)

answer 5

I'm not sure if you have a pre-existing acne problem. But I just finished writing a review in which I explained how this helped me get rid of a mystery breakout I suffered about a year ago. It doesn't foam so it won't leave your skin dry afterward. Drying out my skin actually worsens breakouts. I have combination skin and it's very sensitive (I have to buy "sensitive" or "baby" versions of most face products like sunscreen) but this didn't irritate my skin at all.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

Anonymous

(Manhattan, NY)

answer 6

No - that has often happened to me too. But this product is so gentle yet balanced that my skin feels really well hydrated yet clean. The whole line of sensitive skin products ROCKS!!!!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

Kristen12

(Boulder, CO)

answer 7

It hasn't caused me to break out yet, but I do think it's key to gently exfoliate once a week. Whenever my skin was super-dry from acne treatments, using Suki Pure Facial Moisturizer - Nourishing under my regular moisturizer/sunscreen helped a lot. Hope you enjoy this cleanser too!

answered 2 years, 10 months ago

MiriamB12

(Dallas, TX)

answer 8

It does not cause MORE breaskouts, but it won't help the breakouts either. It really just cleanses.. that's it! If you have acne though, it might be too thick and creamy for you. It really leaves the skin moisturized...

answered 2 years, 11 months ago

fancyface25

(Montreal, QC)

answer 9

No. In fact it might help precent them by not drying out the skin.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

meeshimo

answer 10

caused breakouts for me / returned the product ... try avenno ... very helpful.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

roseyo

(Madison, Wisconsin)

answer 11

It actually helped.... instead of drying out my skin, It nourished it.

answered 4 years ago

Kelel

(New York)

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do you apply this to wet or dry skin?

asked 2 years, 2 months ago

Anonymous

(philadelphia pa)

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

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answer 1

I usually apply it to dry. LOVE this stuff.

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

sluykx

(Jersey CIty, NJ)

answer 2

I massage onto dry skin, I think it gives make up a chance to dissolve. Then wet hands, massage somemore and wipe off with warm damp washcloth.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

okiemomfl

(Boca Raton, FL)

answer 3

I am not sure it matters which way you apply it. I personally dampen my face with a warm washcloth to open my pores. I then apply the face wash and remove it with a warm damp washcloth.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

katien

answer 4

wet is better

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

michb

(New York)

answer 5

I usually dampen my skin and then apply. I really love this product, and I experienced great results last winter. My skin has been getting very irritated and flaky in the winter the past few years. Not so once I started using this!

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

gretel92

(Pittsburgh, PA)

answer 6

I've done both. Damp skin seems to work best, though.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

emmadiane

(Orange County, CA)

answer 7

I used to apply to wet skin, but now apply to dry skin. I think it works better when not diluted by water.

answered 2 years, 1 month ago

KimmieT

(San Antonio, TX)

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Can you use this to remove eye makeup?

Is this sensitive enough to use in the eye area. I've used Philosophy Purity Made Simple for years but am trying to use more natural products and was looking for a cleanser that could remove eye makeup like the philosophy one.

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

musame6

(Utah)

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

5 answers

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answer 1

No unfortunately this product does not remove eye make up. I use a separate eye make up removing oil for that. But either way I used it with other cleansers even before trying this one. I highly recommend it though! I use it with Philosophy's hope in a jar also. I use the REN night serum and my skin has never felt better and the compliments I get are endless :)

answered 1 year, 3 months ago

Anonymous

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 2

Works for me on all eye makeup but waterproof. My HG waterproof makeup remover is jergans cleansing cream in big pink tub for $3.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

okiemomfl

(Boca Raton, FL)

answer 3

You can use this to remove eye makeup. It is not at all irritating, It is just not very effect at removing mascara. For that I would suggest petroleum jelly.

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

katien

answer 4

No to removing makeup not good at all. I still use my purity for makeup removal then this after.

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

shopforyoutoo

(New York)

answer 5

I use it to take my eye makeup off. Works like a charm and definitely isn't harsh.

answered 1 year, 10 months ago

emmadiane

(Orange County, CA)

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Use with clarisonic?

Can this cleanser be used with the clarisonic well? A sephora consultant told me not to get this cleanser for use with the clarisonic because milk cleansers stick to the bristles of the brush and don't wash or rinse off well.

asked 2 years ago

sakura808

(Honolulu, Hawaii)

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

4 answers

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answer 1

I recommend using the cleanser with the Sephora Pore Precision Silicone Pad, it's the best $5 dollars I've ever spent and is even gentler than any Clarisonic brush I've tried.

answered 1 month, 1 week ago

penelopebarcelo

(San Francisco, CA)

answer 2

A Sephora SA explicitly told me that this would be the perfect cleanser to use iwth my Clarisonic, since I am currently using Rx acne medication. I do quickly wash the Clarisonic bristles with gentle handsoap after every use, though.

answered 9 months ago

leftpalate

(Brooklyn, NY)

answer 3

I used this with my Clarisonic all winter last year. It may stick to the bristles a bit, but I try to clean my brush in really hot water pretty regularly, and I'm fairly good about changing out the head every few months. I will be using it again with my Clarisonic this winter because it did incredible things for my skin last winter (really eliminated the irritation). So I don't really care if it sticks to the bristles. :)

answered 1 year, 7 months ago

gretel92

(Pittsburgh, PA)

answer 4

I think it's ideal to use with the clarisonic! You just have to make sure to rinse the brush head well with hot water.

answered 1 year, 9 months ago

diorgasm

(Woodbury, CT)

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VS Fresh. Soy Face Cleanser

How does this compare to the Fresh Soy Face Cleanser?

asked 1 year, 1 month ago

breanajoelle

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

1 answer

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answer 1

This is nothing compare to Ren cleanser. I have tried this and I felt oily and burning skin. Ren is more calmer than Soy cleanser in my opinion...

answered 4 months ago

Anonymous

(Portland, OR)

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When will Sephora begin carrying the REN Hydra-Calm Cleansing Gel?

asked 4 months, 2 weeks ago

Anonymous

(washington, dc)

on Hydra-Calm Cleansing Milk

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