REN Clarity Restoring Mask Review

Ever since I can remember REN skincare has been such a staple brand in my skincare routine. I religiously use the Clarifying Clay Cleanser every morning and evening and have done so for the past six months. When I first bought the cleanser I also picked up Clarity Restoring Mask from the same range and never actually got round to sharing my thoughts.

Marketed as an anti-blemish treatment and targeted at those with problem skin, the mask is said to combat the three key causes of breakouts and blemishes: excess sebum, the build up of dead skin cells and bacteria. It is said to visibly reduce blemishes and leave the skin looking clear, calm and even-toned by lightening the appearance of pigmented scars and reducing pore size and redness.

I've been using this for the past few months, twice a week, and it is really comfortable and refreshing to apply and wear. It isn't like your typical face mask whereby it dries and goes dry. Instead you just leave it on for 15 minutes and it is still the same as when you first applied it. Even though it is like I said more comfortable to wear on the skin, I do prefer masks where I can visibly see it removing dirt and actually clearing the skin. However, after the 15 minuets my skin does feel much cleaner without that "tight" feeling you get after some masks. I cannot comment on whether it lightens the appearance of pigmented scars, yet I do find it does reduce a little redness especially around my nose. The mask definitely does make your skin feel clean and refreshed, but honestly I don't think it has done anything to help with preventing breakouts which is unfortunate. Nevertheless I still enjoy using it and will continue to do so, I just follow it up with my favourite mask which does make a difference to my skin.

So, is it worth the £30? If you're on the hunt for a mask that will cure your blemish prone skin then this isn't for you. But if you are looking for a mask that will thoroughly clean and reduce a little redness, then this REN offering may be what you need. Skincare is tough to recommend so I hope this helped :)

New Beauty and Skincare Purchases

As I've just started college, I've been spending most of my money on new clothes. I've just realised how easier it was in high school when we had to wear a set uniform everyday. Deciding what to wear each morning has proven to be a struggle! Nevertheless, I still treat myself to some new beauty products now and then - mostly when I run out of things, though. I went to Boots the other day and picked up three new things and a repurchase.

L'Oreal Lumi Magique light infusing foundation
Now that the weather is becoming increasingly colder, I've been looking for the perfect dewy finish foundation. I thought I'd start my search with the "sister" of my favourite ever foundation L'Oreal True Match. It's meant to provide flawless coverage whilst still looking fresh and skin-like.

Collection Cream Puffs in "cotton candy" and "powder puff"
These just looked too pretty to pass up. I love the NYX soft matte lip creams but you can't get them in stores here, and these looked fairly similar. I picked up a light nude and a gorgeous rose shade. Apparently they smell like sugar frosting so I'm excited to try these out.

Maybelline Dream Lumi Touch concealer
This is my repurchase of the four - I love using this over my under eye concealer. It just brightens the area up without making it look cakey. It's definitely worth the money.

I also picked up two new skincare bits. Both are repurchases, and both I use on a daily basis.

REN Clearcalm3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser
My favourite cleanser ever! It removes all traces of makeup, freshens up the skin, moisturises, deep cleans and just is a wonderful product. It's targeted at blemish prone skin but I think this will work for anyone, regardless of skin type. On average, it lasts me around five months which, for £18, isn't bad.

L'Oreal Skin Perfection 3 in 1 Purifying Micellar Solution
I've repurchased this five times now - it's getting a bit ridiculous. Thank goodness it isn't expensive otherwise I'd be in trouble. I use this to remove all makeup - eyes and face - before going in with my cleanser. It's refreshing, lightweight and does what it says on the bottle. You can't go wrong, really...

REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser Review

REN Clearcalm 3 Clarifying Clay Cleanser

To be honest with you I find skincare, and the whole process day and night, boring. Recently I have become so lazy when it comes to looking after my skin that I've just been relying on makeup covering all the problems on my face. Yet I noticed that, however much makeup I applyed, the imperfections still were showing through so I knew action had to be taken.

REN Skincare

Active 7 Radiant Eye Gel, Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask, Clarity Restoring Mask, Clarifying Clay Cleanser 

I've wanted to try so much stuff from REN for so long. It seem as though everyone who I follow on Bloglovin' and on YouTube rave about certain products - especially the Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask.  I've read so many reviews on each products and narrowed it down to four. Yet instead of buying all four in full size I thought I'd buy two (which I like to call the 'safe' purchases) and the other two as samples. Their website offers two free samples with every order which is great for trying new products without shelling out the full retail price. So what did I get?

The safe purchases. First I got the Clarity Restoring Mask as I heard Vivianna talk about it on her videos - it's meant clear the skin of all the shit that's clogged it up. I needed a new mask anyway so I thought it would be perfect to try this. I also got the Clarifying Clay Cleanser, from the same range, after an amazing review by Caroline Hirons who is the skincare Queen.





As for the samples, they are both products I really wanted to try: the Active 7 Radiant Eye Gel and the Glycolactic Radiance Renewal Mask. The second one is the one I'm most excited to try as e-v-e-r-y-o-n-e has raved about this product. I'm glad however I got it as a sample before-hand as I'd be gutted if I hated it and just wasted nearly thirty quid on it.

So that's what I bought - shipping was free (another bonus) and only took around 3 days. I'd definitely recommend buying on the website as you can create your own page which gives you many discounts and bonuses. You can pick your favourite "all-time" product for which you'll get 10% off every time you purchase it (don't worry you can change it every 6 months!). I'll definitely be ordering more stuff. Expect reviews in the future of each product!

Have a good day, and I'll talk you in the new month!

xx