I was in the same boat! This product actually removes makeup, even the stubborn stuff while managing to hydrate my skin. I really love the product! I hope this helps!

yes this has actually cleared up my face and helped with flakes... the F10 enzyme mask from REN is also great for flakes. A good moisturizer is also very important I use Caudlie for dry skin or when i need extra moisture Cosmedicine Hydra healer.

I used this a long time ago and while it's nice and gentle I didn't continue using it because I like something that will take my eye makeup off too. I currently use the cleansing balm a couple of times a week and I love it. The cleansing balm is more gooey and melts away my eye makeup. I am severely dry and will also use it as a nighttime hand cream, which would be overkill for most people.

In vivo testing is done on aminals HOWEVER the product claims that "research shows..." but it doesn't say that they did the research themselves. They do not test their products on aminals but at some point in time all cosmetic ingredients were tested on aminals by somebody, usually large pharma companies and medical colleges. There are virtually no cosmetic companies that still test on animals becasue it is no longer necessary. Those testings were done in the distant past so the FDA already has a list of safe ingredients that can be used. The hyaluronic acid has been studied alone, but the REN wash as a product has not been tested. Hope this helps, I work in a pharmaceuticals lab :)

no it is neither.

Great for removing makeup!