PRODUCT REVIEW

Lab Series For Men Day Rescue Defense Lotion SPF 35

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Sun protection
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

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Key actives

Lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%Thermus thermophillus ferment 0.25% - 0.5%

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Product summary

Based on the ingredients included, we believe that "Lab Series For Men - Day Rescue Defense Lotion SPF 35" can offer reliable sun protection. It can protect from both UVA and UVB rays. This is great news because not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. (UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

It contains good moisturizing ingredients and can double as a hydrating day cream. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product helps prevent early signs of aging.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. The UV filters in this sunscreen are: avobenzone 2.50% - 3.10%, butyloctyl salicylate 3.10% - 3.70%, octisalate 4.50% - 5.50%, homosalate 5.40% - 6.60% and octocrylene 3.20% - 3.90%.

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

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The product retails for 32.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

This product can be considered "reef safe" because it does not contain the UV filters (oxybenzone and octinoxate) that can be harmful to coral reefs when present in the water in high concentrations.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2.5% - 3.1%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 3.2% - 3.9%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

butyloctyl salicylate 3.1% - 3.7%

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UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A synthetic ester of salicylic acid that is used to help disperse pigments and boost effectiveness of sunscreen ingredients. It is able to absorb UV light (working as an organic, or chemical filter), but is not approved as a sunscreen ingredient on its own

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Broad-spectrum SPF 35 filters UVA/UVB rays to help prevent damage and early signs of aging caused by the sun.

Source: Sephora

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

These ingredients in the product might also be helpful for reducing and preventing fine lines, wrinkles, and skin elasticity, even though there is no conclusive evidence for their effectiveness: acetyl hexapeptide-8.

acetyl hexapeptide-8 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

A type of peptide. Peptides are excellent moisturizers and might be able support collagen production reducing fine lines and wrinkles

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.25% - 0.5%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

algae extract 0.3% - 0.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Plant extract that helps the skin to attract water and make it more smooth for touch. Also shows promise of anti-aging properties, but research is not extensive yet

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

A lightweight, invisible daily moisturizer with SPF.

Source: Sephora

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: algae extract, glycerin.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, squalane.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: acetyl hexapeptide-8, urea

dimethicone 1% - 1.3%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

saccharomyces lysate extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can have some anti-inflammatory effect

sodium hyaluronate 0.25% - 0.45%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin

Evens skin tone

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

dipotassium glycyrrhizate 0.25% - 0.45%

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Concentration: Insufficient!

A salt derived from licorice. Works as an emollient to soften the upper layer of the skin and can help calm down inflammation. Might be helpful for skin lightening

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Ingredients & concentrations

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Key Actives

lactobacillus ferment 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory, Reduces irritation

A fermentation product created by bacteria Lactobacillus. The fermented product has anti-bacterial properties and might be helpful in calming down inflammation, but studies are lacking. Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Can be used as a preservative

thermus thermophillus ferment 0.25% - 0.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation, Anti-aging

Might be helpful in neutralising free radicals in skin and have some hydration properties

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Potential irritants

betula alba bark extract 0.25% - 0.45%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Has astringent properties. Creates a tightening and drying effect on the skin. Can be irritating

parfum 0.2% - 0.35%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

myristyl myristate 0.65% - 1%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic

triticum vulgare germ extract 0.3% - 0.5%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing, Anti-oxidation

Plant extract that might have moisturizing properties. Avoid if you suffer from wheat or gluten intolerance

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

homosalate 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Sun protection

A weak sunscreen that offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not offer meaningful protection against protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen. When used in low concentrations, helps to stabilize the product formulation

ethylhexyl salicylate 4.5% - 5.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Water, Homosalate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Butyloctyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Nylon-12, Octyldodecyl neopentanoate, Behenyl alcohol, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Myristyl myristate, Cetyl esters, Polyethylene, Butylene glycol, Glyceryl stearate, Peg-100 stearate, Peg-6, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sigesbeckia orientalis extract, Thermus thermophillus ferment, Squalane, Anastatica hierochuntica extract, Triticum vulgare germ extract, Hordeum vulgare extract, Betula alba bark extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Salicornia herbacea extract, Saccharomyces lysate extract, Acetyl hexapeptide-8, Biosaccharide gum-4, Caffeine, Dipotassium glycyrrhizate, Cholesterol, Sodium pca, Sucrose, Linoleic acid, Trehalose, Algae extract, Trisiloxane, Sodium hyaluronate, Polyquaternium-51, Lactobacillus ferment, Di-ppg-2 myreth-10 adipate, Steareth-21, Tocopheryl acetate, Myristyl laurate, Parfum, Caprylyl glycol, Myristyl alcohol, Urea, Hexylene glycol, Sodium dehydroacetate, Disodium edta, Bht, Phenoxyethanol

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	45%	44%	40%	40%	39%	39%	39%	39%	38%
SPF	SPF 35	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 60	SPF 60	SPF 30	SPF 30
Key ingredients	urea linoleic acid +23 more	Common: urea linoleic acid +9 more Other: palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7 palmitoyl tripeptide-1 +14 more	Common: linoleic acid acetyl hexapeptide-8 +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +4 more	Common: urea acetyl hexapeptide-8 +13 more Other: phytosphingosine butyrospermum parkii butter +11 more	Common: urea homosalate +3 more Other: niacinamide lactic acid +4 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: panthenol butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane butyloctyl salicylate +4 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride polymethylsilsesquioxane +1 more	Common: butyloctyl salicylate dimethicone +1 more Other:	Common: sodium hyaluronate cholesterol +4 more Other: ceramide 1 ceramide 3 +6 more	Common: urea butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +6 more Other: biosaccharide gum-1 copper gluconate +8 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +19 more	morus alba bark extract Has skin benefit? carica papaya fruit extract Has skin benefit? +18 more	rosa damascena extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +8 more	citral Has skin benefit? geraniol Has skin benefit? +41 more	sodium lactate Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +6 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? piroctone olamine Has skin benefit? +11 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +16 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	citric acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +20 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +54 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +59 more	ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +30 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +94 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butyloctyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +49 more

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Lab Series For Men Day Rescue Defense Lotion SPF 35

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Sun protection

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

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