Primer/Serum Review: REN Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum

REN Perfect Skin Primer Serum

Availability: This is available at sephora.com and bluemercury.com as well as their respective physical store/ locations along with renskincare.com, bathandunwind.com, beautybridge.com, beautyhabit.com, skincarerx.com, us.lookfantastic.com and skinstore.com. The retail pricing is $48 for 1 oz.

Would I buy this? Not sure yet

What is this product? What is it supposed to do?

Product info according to the wonderful sephora.com:

Which skin type is it good for?
✔ Normal
✔ Oily
✔ Combination
✔ Dry
✔ Sensitive

What it is:
A silicone-free, serum-to-primer formula that smooths, visibly lifts, reduces pore size, and naturally primes skin.

Solutions for:
- Dryness
- Redness
- Fine lines and wrinkles

If you want to know more…
Smooth, hydrate, and naturally prime skin with Perfect Canvas Skin Finishing Serum. Great for people with skin sensitivity, this soothing formula restores moisture, visibly lifts, improves the look of pore size, and smooths skin’s texture—prepping it for flawless, long-lasting makeup application. It reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles and protects the skin’s barrier for a healthy-looking complexion.

What it is formulated WITHOUT:
- Parabens
- Sulfates
- Phthalates

What else you need to know:
This product is free of silicone and not tested on animals.

Does this contain any special/beneficial ingredients?
Again, according to sephora.com

-Agave Tequilana Extract: Provides a priming effect and mattifies without the use of silicone.

-Eco-friendly Agave Extract: Sustainably sourced in Jalisco, Mexico.

-Probiotics Extract: Promotes overall skin health and structure.

-Hyluronans: Convert to hyaluronic acid in the skin to increase skin hydration, elasticity, and aid the reduction of wrinkle depth.

-Glucans: Optimize skin health to keep it balanced and healthy.

What is the texture like?

This feels extremely lightweight, like water with a tiny bit of glycerin added, it dries ever-so-slightly tacky before turning smooth.

Is this scented?
To me this has a clean, herbal, somewhat spa-like scent that's very light.

What has my experience with the product been like?

I really love the way this primer feels on the skin, it's incredibly lightweight and silky and I like that it functions as both a serum and a primer which saves you time and money. I find that it does a solid job of keeping foundation on throughout the day. That said I haven't been using this on a consistent enough basis to comment on the skincare benefits this claims to have. If you'd like me to do a follow-up when I do use this consistently I'd be happy to provide one. If not, I will provide one when I'm done with the product and it's in an empties post.

Please let me know if you have any comments or questions.

Disclaimer: This was provided as a prize through Influenster. I am under no obligation to mention it on this here blog.