Clearcalm 3 Rehydrating Gel Cream – 50 ml

Description

AQUA, CETEARYL ALCOHOL, OLEYL ALCOHOL, GLYCERIN, ETHYLHEXYLGLYCERIN, GLYCINE SOJA OIL (Soybean oil), LAURYL LAURATE, BUTYROSPERMUM PARKII BUTTER (Vegetable shea butter), ALCOHOL DENAT. (Drying alcohol), MYRISTYL MYRISTATE (Potentially comedogenic), CETEARYL GLUCOSIDE (Nonionic surfactant), HYDROXYACETOPHENONE, ORYZANOL, CAPRYLIC/CAPRIC TRIGLYCERIDE, Blueberry Seed Oil (Large-fruit cranberry vegetable oil), Cranberry Seed Oil (Red bilberry vegetable oil), MYRISTYL LAURATE, CARBOMER, LAVANDULA ANGUSTIFOLIA OIL (Lavender essential oil (allergen)), PELARGONIUM GRAVEOLENS FLOWER OIL (Pelargonium essential oil (allergen)), Sage Oil (Sage essential oil), TOCOPHEROL (Vitamin E), Roman Chamomile Flower Oil (Roman Chamomile essential oil), PUERARIA LOBATA SYMBIOSOME EXTRACT (Kudzu), CASSIA ALATA LEAF EXTRACT (Dartrier), PHENOXYETHANOL, LAMINARIA OCHROLEUCA EXTRACT (Seaweed extracts), GLUCOSE (Sugar), Licorice Root Extract (Licorice), HELIANTHUS ANNUUS SEED OIL (Sunflower vegetable oil), ROSMARINUS OFFICINALIS LEAF EXTRACT (Rosemary), CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID (AHA exfoliating acid), SODIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRAL (Regulated allergen), CITRONELLOL (Regulated allergen), GERANIOL (Regulated allergen), LIMONENE (Regulated allergen), LINALOOL (Regulated allergen)

My Doctor's Diagnosis: Analysis and Target

Visit Clearcalm 3 Rehydrating Gel Cream The REN brand is primarily aimed at skin prone to blemishes and acne, but also skin that is dehydrated or sensitized by drying treatments. My analysis of the formulation reveals a desire to provide hydration, soothing, and sebum regulation, while minimizing the risk of irritation. This product is positioned as a balanced solution for combination to oily skin, seeking to limit acne breakouts without compromising the skin barrier.

Formula Analysis: Key Assets

Three main assets catch my attention:

• Glycerine : A powerful humectant, it attracts and retains water in the epidermis, ensuring long-lasting hydration without leaving a greasy residue.
• Soothing plant extracts (Kudzu, Licorice, Chamomile) They help calm inflammation, reduce redness, and limit irritation, which is essential for acne-prone skin.
• Lactic Acid (AHA) This gentle exfoliating acid promotes cell renewal, unclogs pores, and improves skin texture, while remaining well tolerated.

The presence of vegetable oils (soybean, cranberry, blueberry) and vitamin E provides antioxidant and restorative properties, enhancing the overall quality of the product.

Tips and Application Ritual

I apply this gel-cream in the morning and/or evening to clean, dry skin. It can be incorporated into a minimalist routine or used in combination with anti-acne ingredients (niacinamide, zinc). I avoid combining it with retinoids or other AHAs/BHAs at the same time to limit the risk of irritation. It is compatible with light moisturizers or soothing serums.

My Final Verdict & Safety Opinion

The strength of this REN product lies in its balance between hydration, soothing, and gentle keratolytic action. Its gel-cream texture is pleasant, non-greasy, and well suited to combination to oily skin. One downside: the presence of denatured alcohol and essential oils, which can sensitize very reactive skin. In conclusion, I recommend this product for blemish-prone skin seeking comfort and effectiveness, while remaining vigilant about individual tolerance.