Lab Series Skincare for Men MAX LS Daily Renewing Cleanser
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CleansingMyristic acid, Behenic acid + 5 moreCleanses gently
“MAX LS Daily Renewing Cleanser”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (behenic acid, lauric acid, myristic acid, palmitic acid, peg-3 distearate, sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, stearic acid) 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: sodium methyl cocoyl taurate
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Myrtus communis leaf extract, Parfum + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Myristic acid~7.6–9.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps oil and water mix together. Could be comedogenic
More about Myristic acidGlycerin~4–4.9%
- 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 GlycerinBehenic acid~3.1–3.8%
Palmitic acid~2.4–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that is naturally present in skin and helps soften it
More about Palmitic acidSodium methyl cocoyl taurate~2.3–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together. Can be used as cleansing agent
More about Sodium methyl cocoyl tauratePotassium hydroxide~1.7–2.1%
Lauric acid~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps water and oil mix together. Has anti-bacterial properties that might be helpful in preventing blemishes
More about Lauric acidStearic acid~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPolygonum cuspidatum root extract~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that can contain resveratrol, an antioxidant that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. The effectiveness depends on the extract quality and concentration in the product
More about Polygonum cuspidatum root extractMyrtus communis leaf extract~0.7–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
A plant extract that contains an essential oil and often used for its fragrance. Can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial and anti-oxidant properties
More about Myrtus communis leaf extractHydrolyzed rice extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A plant extract that is claimed to be helpful in moisturizing and lightening the skin, but evidence is missing
More about Hydrolyzed rice extractAlgae extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Algae extractAloe barbadensis leaf water~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but data on its effectiveness is lacking. While the majority of the content is plain water, it can contain some goodies like vitamins, enzymes, minerals, and humectants that help attract water into the skin
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf waterCaffeine~0.5–0.75%
- 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 CaffeineSucrose~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In crystal form, it can work as a gentle exfoliant, gentler than the salt scrub. Helps stabilize the emulsion
More about SucroseGlucose oxidase~0.5–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about Glucose oxidaseLactoperoxidase~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In theory, could support healthy skin's microbiome, but evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking
More about LactoperoxidasePeg-3 distearate~0.4–0.65%
Polyquaternium-51~0.35–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that helps create a nice silky finish on the skin
More about Polyquaternium-51Sodium pca~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin and helps to attract water to its upper layer
More about Sodium pcaTrehalose~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A sugar that attracts water to the upper layer of the skin
More about TrehaloseSodium hyaluronate~0.25–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSodium bicarbonate~0.3–0.6%
Butylene glycol~0.2–0.35%
- 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 glycolUrea~0.15–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Naturally present in skin (urea makes up about 7% of natural moisturizing factors in skin). Attracts water to the upper layer of the skin. Also has a positive effect on the skin barrier beyond the humectant action. Can enhance penetration of other ingredients. Is an exfoliating ingredient when used in high concentrations
More about UreaParfum~0.15–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.15–0.25%
Methylisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
Methylchloroisothiazolinone~0.00075–0.0015%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Is a frequent allergen in cosmetics
More about MethylchloroisothiazolinonePhenoxyethanol~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Myristic acid, Glycerin, Behenic acid, Palmitic acid, Sodium methyl cocoyl taurate, Potassium hydroxide, Lauric acid, Stearic acid, Polygonum cuspidatum root extract, Myrtus communis leaf extract, Hydrolyzed rice extract, Algae extract, Aloe barbadensis leaf water, Caffeine, Sucrose, Glucose oxidase, Lactoperoxidase, Peg-3 distearate, Polyquaternium-51, Sodium pca, Trehalose, Sodium hyaluronate, Sodium bicarbonate, Butylene glycol, Urea, Parfum, Disodium edta, Methylisothiazolinone, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Phenoxyethanol
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 MenMAX LS Daily Renewing CleanserYOUR PRODUCT | CliniqueAll About Clean™ Rinse-Off Foaming Cleanser | La MerThe Essence Foaming Cleanser | skintificNiacinamide Brightening Cleanser Face Wash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 40% | 39% | 38% |
| Price | — | $9.20 | $40.00 | $18.90 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 9 of 17 | 15 of 17 | 7 of 17 |
| Key difference | — | — | Acetyl Dipeptide-1 Cetyl Ester | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | Contains drying alcohol | — |
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Sources cited in this review
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