Oh no: REN skincare are closing! What alternatives do you recommend?

[roalddahl]

I've just had an email from REN skincare to say they will cease trading at the end of July. I am in shock. I love their products! I use:
Daily AHA Tonic
Evercalm global protection cream
Glow and protect vitamin C serum
Glycol lactic mask
Bio retinoid youth concentrate oil
Overnight glow dark spot night cream

Any recommendations for alternatives very gratefully received.

I've used Clinique, Clarins, Liz Earle and La Roche Posay over the years but I like none as much as REN.

For the AHA toner, I really like the Revolution Sali Hughes Placid toner; Medik8 also good but a lot more expensive.

I’d also recommend Dr Sam’s products - their cleanser isn’t a cream but is a lovely non-drying gel (that you can use like a cream) and their Flawless moisturiser isn’t really calming but doesn’t break me out. Also like their serums - never irritated me at all.

any REN fans do check out TK Maxx instore and online - loads of bargains including the cleanser at £10! I bought loads!!

Yes I second this! I got a full size overnight recovery balm for £15, the cleansing milk for £9.99, the primer for around £7 a marine moisturiser for £12.99 and a mist for £9.99. I love ren and will really miss it.

Thanks so much for all the tips - lots to check out with other brands. But it looks like I must also get to TK Maxx as soon as I can!

@roalddahl I’m tempted by the Vitamin C Serum. Do you rate it?

I sometimes think 'this isn't making any difference' and then I stop using it, and I see that it was!