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REN Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum

What it is:An advanced serum formulated to keep even the most sensitive skin looking smoother, younger, and more radiant. What it is formulated to do:This serum is packed with skin-safe bioactive ingredients that work instantly to reveal a firmer, plumper, and noticeably lifted appearance. It evens skintone while fine lines appear to diminish, delivering an overall healthy radiance that lasts. What it is formulated WITHOUT:- Parabens- Sulfates - Phthalates What else you need to know:For best results, follow with your favorite moisturizer.
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Review 1 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
beckyp26
Location:Los Angeles, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Ren is magic
-05.11.13
Quick Take: hydrating, moisturizing
This serum absorbs quickly and leaves skin feeling amazing. Plus, there's nothing bad for your skin here, it's all 100% natural.
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Review 2 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
endaira
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Love it!
-01.14.13
I have rosacea and my skin is very sensitive. This product doesn't cause any irritation at all. I'd recommend it to anyone with sensitive skin.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 3 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
amm1
Skin Type:Dry
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not suitable for dry skin
-01.10.13
I was looking for a serum that would be moisturizing and smoothing. With hyaluronic acid, this seemed like a good choice. But it is actually quite drying (perhaps that is the "tightening" effect). The scent is also rather unpleasant.
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Review 4 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
Agnes71
Location:NY,NY
Skin Type:Dry
Age:35-44
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not very lasting
-01.01.13
Nice and light but I feel I need more than one pump for face and neck. I started using this three weeks ago and I have already used half of it. Not very economical. The Ren O12 Rose Serum is a better value for me having dry skin, I don't need as much of it, it has a more pleasant smell and it is more hydrating. Maybe this is perfect if you have normal to dry skin.
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Review 5 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
delfino
Location:Danville, CA
Age:over 54
4 out of 5
4 out of 5
Absorbs well
-11.24.12
Skin appears clearer and less reactive. Can't tell yet if it firms my skin maybe too early only about a week.
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Review 6 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
vitalicious
Location:Albany, NY
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Another great product by REN
-10.20.12
Works great it's not greasy and doesn't make me break out. I have very sensitive skin so either I get a rash or break out with most products. This does what it claims, just give it a week or 2, it's not magic so don't expect results in one day.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 7 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
lili586
Location:New York, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Radiance
-07.21.12
So I'm young, but at the age when I should start incorporating a serum into my skincare regimen. So I don't really have any wrinkles to address, I'm using this more as a preventative.
This really does give your skin radiance. I can totally tell a difference on a day I don't use this product. My skin looks so much duller and tired. This has an instant brightening effect. Bonus is that it hasn't made me break out. On the down side, it doesn't address large pores, but the product isn't meant for that (which is why I didn't knock off any stars).
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 8 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
msmusic
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
The World’s Best
-07.10.12
Quick Take: simply the best!
This is an amazing product. I have noticed a huge change in my skin after using this for 6 months. My only problem is WHY did Sephora take such an outstanding product out of their store. Now I can only get it online . . . REN products are pure, they work and I probably would not have even tried it if the rep at the store hadn’t given me a sample. Please reinstate the line in the Keystone Store.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 9 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
tkanen
Location:Minneapolis
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
AMAZING ~ I'm In Love!!
-05.25.12
Quick Take: firming, tightening, soothing, correcting, smoothing, regenerating, perfect
I was looking for something to firm and tighten my skin. I'm 28 with no wrinkles, but, I wanted to firm things up a little on my forehead etc.
A Smashbox Rep in my local Sephora recommended the REN line because I told her I'm sensitive to many fragrances and I prefer natural products whenever possible. The Rep said that the "Keep Young and Beautiful SH2C Serum" would firm, tighten, and even out my skin tone.
My Verdict: THIS LINE IS AMAZING!! And this product has done everything that she promised that it would. My skin is definitely firmer and tighter. I noticed a difference right away and it's been getting better and better over the last couple months. I use it along with my normal routine in the morning and evening - it's the first thing I put on my skin.
I would definitely recommend this product and this entire line. I'm a product/Sephora junkie. I've tried SO many products and lines - this is one of the BEST I've ever come across and I'm so happy!!
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Review 10 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
fairladycan
Location:New Jersey
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:35-44
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Terrible
-03.11.12
Quick Take: good for nothing
This dried my skin to no end
-3points
1out of 5found this review helpful.
Review 11 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
msmusic
Location:Indianapolis, IN
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:over 54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
msmusic
-02.03.12
Quick Take: tightening, dimishes fine lines, radiant
Unbelievable. Ren products work beautifully together and this one is lovely. I'm 61 and my skin looks years smoother and more vibrant.
+3points
3out of 3found this review helpful.
Review 12 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
paradise69
Location:Brooklyn, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Deep
Age:25-34
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Vavoom for your face!
-01.15.12
Quick Take: tightening, preventative, dimishes fine lines
This is an amazing serum, it really works a bit expensive but I would not use anything else. Certain moisturizes sits on the surface of your skin but this serum goes into your skin and it is like a spin class workout for your face. Stunning results and I highly recommend it.
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Review 13 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
gabirox
Location:Austin, TX
Skin Type:Dry
Skin Tone:Light
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Life is better with this stuff
-01.13.12
I'd been using this serum for about 6 months, then ran out and stopped using it for about 2. Suddenly I noticed that my face looked duller, older, my skin somehow looked less alive, and I was needing to exfoliate more often because of some dry patchiness and uneveness.I ordered a new bottle and within days of using it again, my skin was looking refreshed and I look younger overall. It doesn't make wrinkles disappear (that's not why I use it so I can't really speak to that), but the texture of my skin is improved, more youthful, and it feels softer as well.
One pump each morning and evening is plenty for coverage for face and neck. It absorbs almost immediately. The scent is benign, kind of plant-y, natural-smelling. I put it on before I moisturize. It's gentle enough for my eye area with no stinging or burning whatsoever.
All in all, I'm a fan.
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Review 14 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
stevim
Location:Ithaca, NY
Skin Type:Normal
Skin Tone:Light
Age:over 54
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
Unpleasant Odor!
-10.28.11
Quick Take: odorous
I don't know if this actually works, as the smell is so unpleasant (somewhat fishy) that I only used it once. I'm returning it.
-2points
0out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 15 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
mala0715
Location:dedham, ma
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:45-54
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Awesome
-06.28.11
Quick Take: tightening, dimishes fine lines
Hesitant to try yet another serum, Ren really delivers. This product is an all-in-one. I use it as a night serum and a day serum as well as an undereye serum. It is absolutely awesome!
+2points
2out of 2found this review helpful.
Review 16 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
voel
Location:Seattle
Skin Type:Oily
Skin Tone:Fair
Age:25-34
2 out of 5
2 out of 5
Not the One
-05.29.11
I have oily skin and have been looking for a good serum to use at night. I have not found an actual night cream that doesn't cause me to break out, so the SA recommended this. Smells and feels okay on, but did cause me to breakout. Might be good for someone who doesn't have super sensitive skin.
+1point
1out of 1found this review helpful.
Review 17 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
akko
Location:Queens, NY
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Medium
Age:35-44
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Great product!
-04.30.11
Quick Take: tightening, moisturizing
This is a perfect solution for my dry skin. It works great with REN's day cream! I really appreciate Naquell, a sephora's beauty staff working at 34th street location in NY.
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Review 18 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
sunchic077
1 out of 5
1 out of 5
What is with Ren putting fragrance in now?
-03.11.11
I thought this company was fragrance free...my sensitive skin can't handle it without breakouts
-5points
2out of 9found this review helpful.
Review 19 for Keep Young and Beautiful SH²C Serum
jakeinc
Location:Lake Elsinore, CA
Skin Type:Combination
Skin Tone:Light
Age:18-24
5 out of 5
5 out of 5
Pure, radiant, and revitalized!
-03.07.11
Quick Take: dimishes fine lines, tightening, preventative
This one of a kind serum envelops skin in pure goodness. I noticed a radiant plump result even three days after the first application!
-Jake
-1point
1out of 3found this review helpful.