Lab Series Skincare for Men Lab Series Rescue Water Gel Cleanser
Works for
CleansingCocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Decyl glucoside + 7 moreCleanses gently
“Lab Series Rescue Water Gel Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, coco-betaine, decyl glucoside, disodium cocoyl glutamate, polysorbate 20, sodium cocoyl glutamate, sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, xanthan gum) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: coco-betaine, decyl glucoside
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Parfum, Methylchloroisothiazolinone + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine~7.4–9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used as a cleansing agent. Helps water and oil mix together
More about Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaineDecyl glucoside~4.6–5.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Decyl glucosideCoco-betaine~4.1–5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and works as a cleansing agent. Can be allergenic
More about Coco-betaineAcrylates copolymer~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to stabilize product formulation, help create an even product layer over skin (for example, in sunscreen) and create a thicker product consistency
More about Acrylates copolymerGlycerin~2–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSodium lauroyl oat amino acids~1.7–2%
Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate~1.5–1.8%
Panthenol~1.1–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPantethine~0.9–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to hydrate the skin by improving its barrier funciton
More about PantethinePanthenyl ethyl ether~0.6–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about Panthenyl ethyl etherGalactoarabinan~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about GalactoarabinanCaffeine~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be helpful in neutralizing free radicals. Can have a dehydration effect that might somewhat decrease the look of puffy eyes
More about CaffeineEthylhexylglycerin~0.25–0.45%
Xanthan gum~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a thicker product consistency
More about Xanthan gumSodium chloride~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chloridePolysorbate 20~0.25–0.5%
Disodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together and works as a cleansing agent
More about Disodium cocoyl glutamateSodium cocoyl glutamate~0.3–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps oil and water mix together
More about Sodium cocoyl glutamateMonosodium citrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Magnesium nitrate~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Butylene glycol~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create a nice product texture and help delivery of other ingredients. Might be somewhat helpful in attracting water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Butylene glycolCitric acid~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium hydroxide~0.15–0.3%
Parfum~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Tetrasodium edta~0.15–0.3%
Phenoxyethanol~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolMethylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinoneMethylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Ci 60730~0.1–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Cocamidopropyl hydroxysultaine, Decyl glucoside, Coco-betaine, Acrylates copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium lauroyl oat amino acids, Sodium cocoyl sarcosinate, Panthenol, Pantethine, Panthenyl ethyl ether, Galactoarabinan, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan gum, Sodium chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium cocoyl glutamate, Sodium cocoyl glutamate, Monosodium citrate, Magnesium nitrate, Butylene glycol, Citric acid, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium edta, Tetrasodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone, Ci 60730, Ci 42090
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Lab Series Skincare for MenLab Series Rescue Water Gel CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueFor Men Charcoal Face Wash | OriginsClear Improvement Zero Oil Active Charcoal Detoxifying Cleanser to Clear Pores | Paula's choiceDefense Hydrating Gel-to-Cream Cleanser | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 46% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | — | $23.89 | $23.16 | $27.28 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 15 | 8 of 15 | 6 of 15 |
| Key difference | — | — | Salicylic Acid | Lactic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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