Review: Ren Skincare Rosa Centifolia Facial Cleansing Gel

I was sent several products to review by the skin care line REN, which I had initially seen in a Sephora store. Although REN's products were priced higher than other lines, I wanted to put them to the test to see if they performed better or were more gentle than the competitors. One of the products I tried was their Rose Centifolia Facial Cleansing Gel.

Pros:

• Left face feeling clean but not dry
• Gentle on sensitive skin
• Light rosy scent
• Relatively gentle ingredients

Cons:

• Fairly expensive ($32 for 5 oz)

Summary:
This facial cleansing gel had a lovely rose scent; it is likely both from the rose water (much more expensive to use than regular water) and the "natural" fragrance. This fragrance, along with a couple of other ingredients (two of which are naturally occurring due to the use of essential oils), give this product and EWG rating of around a 5, which is pretty high for a natural product. However, they claim that it is a natural fragrance, something the EWG doesn't currently account for in their ratings.

Regarding the performance, it was a gentle cleanser that didn't dry my face. It isn't a lathering cleanser, but it was effective all the same. For the price, I'm honestly not sure that this is a better buy than other competitors, but it seems like it is a good solid cleanser, if you like the scent roses and are willing to spend a little more.

Also available on Amazon.com.

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Disclosure notice: This product was sent to me free of charge by the manufacturer for review. No additional compensation was accepted and the opinions are my own. Please verify any claims with the manufacturer, especially if you have any allergies or concerns.

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