Lab Series Skincare for Men Oil Control Clearing Solution

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WORKS FOR

Exfoliation
Anti-blemish
Moisturizing

KEY INGREDIENTS

salicylic acid
lactic acid
kaolin
algae extract
laminaria saccharina extract
hamamelis virginiana extract
zinc pca
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£19.50

Out of stock

Size: 100 ml

Oil Control Clearing Solution

£19.50

Out of stock

Size: 100 ml

Oil Control Clearing Solution

Can the product deliver on its promises?

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What does the product description say?

"Lightweight and non-greasy, the toner removes pore-clogging debris and minimises blackheads and breakouts, whilst ensuring a smooth, shine-free finish."

Mankind

WIMJ summary for anti-blemish

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: salicylic acid. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: zinc pca

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
zinc pca	MEDIUM
kaolin	LOW

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Promise

What does the product description say?

"Synergising Witch Hazel and Amazonian White Clay, the dual-phase formula effectively sweeps over skin to eliminate excess oil and dead skin, without stripping moisture or uncomfortable tightness."

Mankind

WIMJ summary for exfoliation

This product can help exfoliate the skin. In other words, it helps break down the bonds between dead cells on the surface of the skin and speed up the skin turnover. Skin often appears softer and brighter after exfoliation, but overdoing it can result in disrupted skin barrier. The following ingredient is doing the exfoliating job in this product: salicylic acid.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
salicylic acid	HIGH
salix alba bark extract	LOW
lactic acid	HIGH

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WIMJ summary for moisturizing

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, zinc pca.

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: algae extract.

Ingredient	Effectiveness	Concentration	Irritancy
zinc pca	HIGH
algae extract	HIGH
butylene glycol	LOW

How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Exfoliation
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

Potential irritants

IRRITANCY

HIGH

Ingredient	Irritancy	Skin Benefit
alcohol denat.
hamamelis virginiana extract
salix alba bark extract

Ingredients by volume

Ingredient	Estimated concentration
water Plain old water	40% - 60%
alcohol denat. Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products	7.7% - 11.6%
propanediol Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin	3.7% - 5.6%
nylon-12 Used to create a nice product consistency	2.8% - 4.3%
hamamelis virginiana extract A plant extract that can help calm down inflammation in skin. Can, however, itself be irritating	2% - 3.1%
salix alba bark extract A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. It contains a compound salicin that can theoretically be converted into salicylic acid that, in turn, helps reduce inflammation in skin, but the evidence of effectiveness in skin is lacking and the extract is usually not used in a concentration that would enable an exfoliating effect	1.5% - 2.2%
laminaria saccharina extract A seaweed extract that contains sugars and can be helpful in attracting water to the upper layers of the skin if used in high enough concentrations	1.3% - 2%
salicylic acid Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)	0.55% - 1.3%
kaolin A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color	1.2% - 1.8%
algae extract 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	0.95% - 1.4%
zinc pca A compound that combines zinc with a hydrating ingredient PCA. Might to be helpful against acne and clogged pores. Can help calm down inflammation in skin. Could be helpful in reducing the formation of free radicals in skin. Might help to reduce fine lines in wrinkles, but solid evidence is missing	0.5% - 1.2%
lactic acid An exfoliating and moisturizing alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA). Typically causes less irritation than other AHAs, for example, glycolic acid. At high concentrations (about 15%), lactic acid can help reduce lines and wrinkles. Recent studies show that lactic acid can support the "good" bacteria living on skin's surface (healthy skin microbiom)	0.4% - 0.95%
ppg-5-ceteth-20 A solvent with some emollient properties	0.4% - 0.9%
butylene glycol 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	0.2% - 0.8%
myrtus communis leaf extract 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	0.15% - 0.6%
sodium hydroxide Used to adjust the product's pH	0.15% - 0.5%
citric acid Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH	0.1% - 0.35%
disodium edta Stabilizes the product formulation	0.05% - 0.25%
parfum An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients	0.05% - 0.15%
phenoxyethanol A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products	0.05% - 0.25%
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Key ingredients	salicylic acid lactic acid +5 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: glycolic acid	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: lactobionic acid glycolic acid +5 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: panthenol glycerin	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid Other: niacinamide glycerin	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: colloidal oatmeal hexanoyl dipeptide-3 norleucine acetate +19 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid Other: niacinamide glycolic acid +4 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid Other: glycolic acid glycerin +1 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid Other: niacinamide nicotiana benthamiana hexapeptide-40 sh-oligopeptide-1 +13 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid +1 more Other: galactoarabinan allantoin +2 more	Common: salicylic acid lactic acid Other: glycolic acid glycerin +1 more
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Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? myrtus communis leaf extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ppg-5-ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	benzalkonium chloride Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? lactobionic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +9 more	salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? ppg-5-ceteth-20 Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +3 more	salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? caprylhydroxamic acid Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? cucumis sativus fruit extract Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +15 more	achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? lavandula angustifolia flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? eugenia caryophyllus flower extract Has skin benefit? jasminum officinale flower/leaf extract Has skin benefit? menthyl lactate Has skin benefit? achillea millefolium extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? capryloyl salicylic acid Has skin benefit? salix alba bark extract Has skin benefit? mandelic acid Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana leaf extract Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? tetrasodium edta Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? leuconostoc/radish root ferment filtrate Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? resveratrol Has skin benefit? centella asiatica extract Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? vitis vinifera fruit extract Has skin benefit? caprylic/capric triglyceride Has skin benefit? sodium citrate Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? linolenic acid Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylresorcinol Has skin benefit? ellagic acid Has skin benefit? tartaric acid Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +35 more	parfum Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? potassium hydroxide Has skin benefit? peg-8 Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? peg-60 hydrogenated castor oil Has skin benefit? pentylene glycol Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? gluconolactone Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	tasmannia lanceolata fruit/leaf extract Has skin benefit? citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? daucus carota sativa extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +8 more	curcuma longa root extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? sd alcohol 40-b Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? hexylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexylglycerin Has skin benefit? caprylyl glycol Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf extract Has skin benefit? ethoxydiglycol Has skin benefit? pyrus malus fruit extract Has skin benefit? dehydroacetic acid Has skin benefit? benzoic acid Has skin benefit? phytic acid Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +17 more	sodium bisulfite Has skin benefit? chamomilla recutita flower extract Has skin benefit? hamamelis virginiana extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? sorbic acid Has skin benefit? galactoarabinan Has skin benefit? epilobium angustifolium extract Has skin benefit? aloe barbadensis leaf juice Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +10 more	citrus limon fruit extract Has skin benefit? citrus aurantium dulcis fruit extract Has skin benefit? salicylic acid Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? acer saccharum extract Has skin benefit? vaccinium myrtillus fruit extract Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +7 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +20 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +13 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +71 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? propanediol Has skin benefit? +15 more	water Has skin benefit? glycolic acid Has skin benefit? +52 more	water Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +16 more	water Has skin benefit? lactic acid Has skin benefit? +16 more