Lab Series Skincare for Men Pro LS All-in-One Face Hydrating Gel
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingSucrose, Laminaria saccharina extract + 6 moreGood evidence
“Drench the face in moisture with the Lab Series Pro All in One Face Hydrating Gel; a daily facial moisturiser that seeks to leave the complexion mattified and healthy-looking.”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": laminaria saccharina extract, sodium hyaluronate.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Alcohol denat., Menthyl lactate + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Butylene glycol~5.8–8.7%
- 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 glycolAlcohol denat.~3.9–5.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Produces temporary toning effect. Can help dissolve other ingredients or preserve products
More about Alcohol denat.Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer~2.8–4.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Increases thickness of a product. Texture enhancer for oil-in-water emulsions
More about Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymerPolymethyl methacrylate~2.2–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Is used to enhance product texture and can help to optically mask skin imperfections
More about Polymethyl methacrylateCucumis sativus fruit extract~1.7–2.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might be somewhat helpful in reducing hyperpigmentation and neutralizing free radicals but its typical concentration in a product is too low for having an effect
More about Cucumis sativus fruit extractLaminaria saccharina extract~1.4–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
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
More about Laminaria saccharina extractPoria cocos sclerotium extract~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A mushroom extract that can help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might be able to help reduce irritation and support restoration of skin barrier
More about Poria cocos sclerotium extractCaffeine~0.95–1.4%
- 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 CaffeineSodium hyaluronate~0.8–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Attracts water into the upper layer of the skin
More about Sodium hyaluronateSucrose~0.4–0.95%
- 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 SucrosePolysorbate 80~0.45–1.1%
Caprylyl glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolMenthyl lactate~0.3–0.7%
Hexylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolBis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of silicone that helps soften the upper layer of the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silaneSodium hydroxide~0.1–0.45%
Parfum~0.05–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumDisodium edta~0.05–0.25%
Phenoxyethanol~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCi 60730~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Butylene glycol, Alcohol denat., Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Polymethyl methacrylate, Cucumis sativus fruit extract, Laminaria saccharina extract, Poria cocos sclerotium extract, Caffeine, Sodium hyaluronate, Sucrose, Polysorbate 80, Caprylyl glycol, Menthyl lactate, Hexylene glycol, Bis-peg-18 methyl ether dimethyl silane, Sodium hydroxide, Parfum, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Ci 60730, Ci 42090
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 6 studies and safety reviews.
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- 5Hyaluronic acid: A key molecule in skin agingncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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