What it is:A potent bioactive complex that reduces fine lines and dramatically improves tone, firmness, and radiance.What it is formulated to do:This treatment safely and effectively resurfaces the skin, without causing irritation. Its four-fruit-acid-complex (lactic, glycolic, tartaric and citric) and papain enzyme create a gentle-yet-potent exfoliating action that leaves skin glowing and healthy.What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates- Synthetic Fragrances- Synthetic Dyes- PetrochemicalsWhat else you need to know:This mask is particularly recommended for congested and mature skin; it works well on post-acne scarring, blemishes, blackheads and sun-damaged skin. It is not suitable for sensitive skin types. This skincare essential does not contain T.E.A, D.E.A, glycols, silicones, or PEGs.

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Questions & Answers for REN Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

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What age is this product recommened for?

The product description says for "mature" skin? How mature does this mean? I am worried about using a product too strong for my skin at my age even though I have significant acne scarring.

asked 3 years, 1 month ago

Becksie

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

6 answers

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answer 1

I have no idea why this peel is labeled like that. There is no reason why a woman of any age couldn't use this. I would think that it would help with acne. It's very smoothing and almost soothing, not at all irritating. I love it!

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

SoCalGal

(Southern California)

answer 2

i am 28 and i have been using this product for 2 years. i have found it to be extremely helpful. i also had acne when i was younger and it has helped siginificantly decrease some scarring from deeper blemishes that are years old. as far as being for mature skin, it is supposed to help with fine lines and tone, which is lost as we age. i have found this product to make my overall skintone more radiant with firmer skin. i would most definitely recommend it to people my age, and i don't consider 28 to be "mature age"!

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

pedsctrn

answer 3

It does not matter how old you are. I just do not think this product will do much for acne scars.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

haki

(San Juan, PR)

answer 4

I wouldnt worry about the 'mature skin' comment ... I understood it as being suitable for but not exclusive.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

judity

(Bergenfield, NJ)

answer 5

I'm 31, but I'm not sure if that is "mature", and I love this peel. I also have acne scars and I really see a difference (for the better) in their appearance since using this product.

answered 3 years ago

keebaby

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 6

I can't tell you for sure what ages it is best for, but I'm 30 and it works great for me. I don't have much skin damage and really don't have any wrinkles to speak of so I wouldn't call my skin mature by any stretch. The info listed said it's good for post-acne scarring so if I were you I'd just go into a Sephora store and ask for a sample. Try it a few times and if it works well for you go back and buy it. That's what I did. Good luck!

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

hseaton

(Oklahoma City, OK)

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is this product okay for sensitive skin?

i have sensitive skin that tends to be on the drier side i also have had excema break outs in the past. but im loking for a product that can get rid of the old acne scars i have on my cheeks

asked 2 years, 8 months ago

meeshcedillo

(simi valley)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

5 answers

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answer 1

It says it works well on post-acne skin. I have not had that problem but I find that for an enzymatic mask this is extremely mild and would most likely be safer than similar products of the same type. It does say NOT suitable for sensitive skin; there may be concerns of irritation although I find the product to be extremely mild; however there is SOME mild tingling as the product is a peel. I got my original one in a travel kit for dry skin; that may be the best way of trying it without committing to the whole thing. You can also return it if it doesn't work for you.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

leilabash

(NY, NY)

answer 2

I have eczema on my face right now and I have really dry skin and I just used this product. It tingled a lot during the 10 minutes I had it on, but it didn't make my face red or anything. It did a pretty good job of exfoliating the eczema flakiness. I don't know how it will do with acne scarring, but it seems ok for sensitive skin to me.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

dcstudent

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 3

I have sensitive skin as well as rosacea and I've had no problems with the product.

answered 2 years, 6 months ago

holly1977

(Atlanta, Ga)

answer 4

I would say so. It's very gentle. I couldn't feel it working at all. So much so, that I was watching tv, and forgot about it. I had it on for more than an hour!!! All I got was smooth, soft, glowing skin.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

SoCalGal

(Southern California)

answer 5

To ensure all of your concerns are addressed, we recommend calling us at 1-877-SEPHORA (1-877-737-4672) for a skincare consultation by phone. Thanks!

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

1877SEPHORA

(San Francisco, CA)

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dimenish scars?

what about acne scars??!!

asked 3 years, 3 months ago

mel2u

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

i've used this product for 2 years, and it has significantly helped diminish acne scars that are years old and increase the radiance of my skin tone.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

pedsctrn

answer 2

Definitely! I wll never buy a so called "lightening cream" product again.

answered 3 years ago

keebaby

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 3

The info listed under "What else you need to know" says that it works well on post-acne scarring.

answered 3 years, 1 month ago

hseaton

(Oklahoma City, OK)

answer 4

I would honestly say that it makes the scars less obvious, but it didn't completely get rid of my scars from acne.

answered 3 years, 2 months ago

keeker

(Atlanta, Georgia)

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Can it be used if using Retinol?

asked 2 years, 9 months ago

rumpel2

(Charlotte, NC)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

Retinol and AHAs (which is what glycolic and lactic acid are) deactivate each other so using both together would be a waste of your money and time! Some pretty high end products do mix both agents (so I dont use those products) but they still yield results because they have very low concentrations of either one or the other so you are getting benefits of the higher concentrated agent. But if you're using two separate products, then the concentrations of each are high and will negate the effects of one another.

Hope this helps!

answered 1 year, 6 months ago

tatumb

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

I would stop all retinol for a few days before using this - just as if you were going for a facial.

answered 2 years, 7 months ago

SoCalGal

(Southern California)

answer 3

definitely NO! if you wish to come off of a retinol lotion and use this, i would highly recommend speaking to your doctor first, and also waiting a few weeks for the effects of the retinol to dissipate. i would imagine using both would be extremely irritating to your skin.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

pedsctrn

answer 4

I would not use it on the same days. Other than that, it is ok.

answered 2 years, 9 months ago

haki

(San Juan, PR)

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does it have grains in texture and can i apply toner after taking off?

last time I bought/applied it was a year ago, and I don't remember having white grains in the mask, but this time it did...did your mask have white grains in it?

Also, I usually use Clinique 3steps, so I clean my face, put this on for ~10min, rinse it off, apply toner and moisturizer. Should I have skipped the toner or not?

asked 2 years, 3 months ago

beautytester

(Coraopolis, PA)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

As others have stated, there are no grains what so ever in this product. The consistency is super thick (almost warming) like organic honey...only slightly thicker and not as sticky.

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

amina

(Los Angeles, CA)

answer 2

wahh, so if its grainy does that mean it has gone bad?

I've only had it for a year and used <20% of it...boo... $$ down the drain...

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

beautytester

(Coraopolis, PA)

answer 3

it's not grainy at all, it's actually very smooth- almost like a thick lotion

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

chelseareeves

(raleigh, nc)

answer 4

It's not griny, and I wouldn't use toner after.

answered 2 years, 2 months ago

mcguffy

(san jose, ca)

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Will this lighten my tanned face? I don't want my face significantly lighter then my body.

asked 1 year, 11 months ago

forgetmenots

(New York, NY)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

There are no lightening ingredients in this peel. It exfoliates the outermost skin cells, which do not hold melanin.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

heidi7

answer 2

Yes I noticed it will take off your fake or spray tan, because it lightened my fake tan on my face, I'm not sure if it will do that if it is a "real" tan.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

angelseyezz

(Dallas, TX)

answer 3

This product will not make your skin appear lighter in some areas and darker in another...it helps to clarify and clean out your pores. which is what we as women and men need daily.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

sauce22

(Sterling HTS, MI)

answer 4

It's very good for sun-damaged skin, so it probably will lighten your damage/tan.

answered 1 year, 11 months ago

SoCalGal

(Southern California)

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does not peel

I bought this and the reviews and usage on website says it "peels" off. The directions on the bottle say to wipe off with cloth that was in the packaging. Did the formula change?

asked 1 year, 5 months ago

nnpmom

(ct)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

I have the one with the cloth. I used the cloth (wetted) to remove most of the mask and then splashed water over my face to take off the rest. I am guessing the cloth is just "rough" enough to help remove the skin the mask loosens? It isn' really rough though - just subtly textured.
Mine did not peel off either. But I think this sounds easier to take off than something that peels off.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

whatnnisleft

(Seattle, WA)

answer 2

i would follow the instructions on the product label...websites have a way of quickly being outdated and reviews may depend on the date.maybe it has changed...who knows. i too use the cloth and wipe/rinse, as instructed.

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

sashy24

(new york, NY)

answer 3

No it does not peel off and the formula has not changed. To remove simply wipe off with a warm cloth or rinse with warm water. I hope that helps!

answered 1 year, 4 months ago

tiffanybt

answer 4

doesn't peel. not sure if it was like that before but the one I got recently doesn't and it works amazing for my acne scars!!

answered 1 year, 5 months ago

lovelyevenstar

(Tacoma,WA)

Question

Lasting?

I was thinking of buying this product but with it being so pricey I wanted to know how long does this bottle lasts? Twice a week use? How often would you recommend it? My skin is more oily and moderate acne flairs. All answers are appreciated!

asked 1 year, 2 months ago

jvillan

(San Francisco, CA)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

I've only had my bottle for a few applications, but for the price it sure beats a professional peel! You get several peels (depending on how heavy your hand is with the applications) for about the same price as one professional one!

answered 8 months ago

sodiva

(Fayetteville, AR)

answer 2

Mine lasts about 4 months but then i used is 4-5 times a week. It is pricey but your skin looks so good after you use it. It is worth the money in my opinion.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

krazytracy20002

(Greenville, SC)

answer 3

sounds like we have the same problem. It works for me. I have "mature" skin (I'm 46) and the monthly breakouts and post scarring was always a bummer. Used twice a week, this worked for me. No breakouts so far. Scarring minimized - almost gone. This last about 2 months for me. a dab on each side, top, bottom, left, right is all you need. Bc it works for me, the pricey price is worth it.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

linny43

(Phoenix, AZ)

answer 4

A bottle lasts me about 6months using it once a week. So if you're using it twice a week then maybe 3-4 months which is still quite a long time.

answered 1 year, 2 months ago

cboett

(Mississauga, ON)

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coconut oil

it has coconut oil... isn't coconut oil suppose to be really bad for face? like it will clog your pores.

asked 3 years, 11 months ago

Francesca

(Reno, NV)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

Actually, coconut oil is great for your skin (and hair for that matter). I know that putting oil on your skin seems crazy and that it would make you break out like crazy, but that isn't true with some oils. The way is was explained to me is that when you have oily skin, water based products can't penetrate through the oil to moisturize your skin because oil and water repel each other. I've used coconut oil as a moisturizer, to remove makeup, and as a WONDERFUL deep conditioning treatment for my hair. It's natural and it's cheap. :-)

answered 4 months, 2 weeks ago

mrsdesh

(Johnson City, TN)

answer 2

it doesn't have coconut oil, it has glycerin derived from coconut oil. glycerin is glycerin no matter what fruit or vegetalbe it comes from.

answered 2 years, 8 months ago

jeaux

answer 3

I have acne proned skin and the coconut oil hasn't affected me. Right now, my face has no new breakouts, just scars but this peel has been lightening those scars. I would definitely suggest getting a sample. This peel has lightened my scars better than so called "lightening creams".

answered 3 years ago

keebaby

(Philadelphia, PA)

answer 4

It hasn'tclogged my pores---and I kind of worried about coconut oil/products on my face. Also my co-worker has a problem w/products containing coconut oil, but has been trying this product anyway for about 2 months. She has not had any problems with this product at all either. Try it out--and if you have problems, take it back & try something else... Hope I helped some...

answered 3 years, 10 months ago

LaBellaQT

(Midwest, USA)

Question

How thick of a layer should the mask be on your face?

asked 7 months ago

Caitcarm

(Palm Beach Gardens, FL)

on Glycol Lactic Radiance Renewal Mask

4 answers

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answer 1

I apply a thin even layer of the mask and leave it on for at least 10 minutes. Using more product, in my experience, doesn't deliver better results. A little bit goes a long way.

answered 4 months, 1 week ago

Anonymous

(Chicago, IL)

answer 2

a thin layer is sufficient

answered 4 months, 3 weeks ago

kittenorkougar

(Petaluma, CA)

answer 3

A thin layer, not too thick.

answered 6 months ago

jaybirdalice

(san antonio texas)

answer 4

I use a very thin layer. I don't think a thick layer is necessary to get the (excellent) results.

answered 6 months ago

ally66

(Indiana)

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