Lab Series for Men All-In-One Face Treatment Versus Lab Series for Men All-In-One Multi-Action Face Wash
Updated on June 28, 2024
Overview
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, sensitive skin and scar healing
Free From
They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain fragrances
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Ingredient Info
Lab Series for Men All-In-One Face Treatment 40 ingredients
Lab Series for Men All-In-One Multi-Action Face Wash 28 ingredients
What's inside (and what isn't)
What's inside (and what isn't)
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Lab Series for Men All-In-One Face Treatment 40 ingredients
Lab Series for Men All-In-One Multi-Action Face Wash 28 ingredients
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Key Ingredients
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningButylene Glycol
Humectant
Squalane
Emollient
Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate
EmollientGlyceryl Stearate Se
Emulsifying
Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer
Hydrogenated Lecithin
Emulsifying
Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate
EmollientNylon-12
Sucrose
Humectant
Hypnea Musciformis Extract
Skin ProtectingGelidiella Acerosa Extract
Skin ProtectingSigesbeckia Orientalis Extract
Skin ConditioningPolygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract
Antioxidant
Laminaria Saccharina Extract
Skin ProtectingVitis Vinifera Seed Extract
Antimicrobial
Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract
AntimicrobialHumulus Lupulus Extract
AntimicrobialCitrus Reticulata Peel Extract
Skin ConditioningPunica Granatum Fruit Juice
MaskingEthylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride
Antioxidant
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningAcetyl Hexapeptide-8
Humectant
Linolenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Hyaluronate
Humectant
Dimethicone
Emollient
Caffeine
Skin Conditioning
Linoleic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Yeast Extract
Skin Conditioning
Polyacrylamide
C13-14 Isoparaffin
Emollient
Potassium Stearate
CleansingLaureth-7
EmulsifyingNordihydroguaiaretic Acid
Antioxidant
Cyclodextrin
AbsorbentP-Anisic Acid
MaskingParfum
Masking
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Water, Butylene Glycol, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprylate/Dicaprate, Glyceryl Stearate Se, Methyl Methacrylate Crosspolymer, Hydrogenated Lecithin, Octyldodecyl Neopentanoate, Nylon-12, Sucrose, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Gelidiella Acerosa Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis Extract, Polygonum Cuspidatum Root Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Vitis Vinifera Seed Extract, Rosmarinus Officinalis Extract, Humulus Lupulus Extract, Citrus Reticulata Peel Extract, Punica Granatum Fruit Juice, Ethylbisiminomethylguaiacol Manganese Chloride, Acetyl Glucosamine, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Linolenic Acid, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dimethicone, Caffeine, Linoleic Acid, Glycerin, Yeast Extract, Polyacrylamide, C13-14 Isoparaffin, Potassium Stearate, Laureth-7, Nordihydroguaiaretic Acid, Cyclodextrin, P-Anisic Acid, Parfum, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol
Water
Skin ConditioningMyristic Acid
Cleansing
Glycerin
Humectant
Silica
Abrasive
Behenic Acid
Cleansing
Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate
Cleansing
Palmitic Acid
Emollient
Butylene Glycol
Humectant
Potassium Hydroxide
BufferingLauric Acid
Cleansing
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Acetyl Glucosamine
Skin ConditioningGalactoarabinan
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Pantethine
EmollientTocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Mentha Piperita Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingCaprylyl Glycol
EmollientHexylene Glycol
EmulsifyingMenthol
Masking
PEG-3 Distearate
Emulsifying
Disodium EDTA
Sorbic Acid
Preservative
Dehydroacetic Acid
Preservative
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
CI 61570
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Myristic Acid, Glycerin, Silica, Behenic Acid, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Palmitic Acid, Butylene Glycol, Potassium Hydroxide, Lauric Acid, Stearic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Galactoarabinan, Panthenol, Pantethine, Tocopheryl Acetate, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Mentha Piperita Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Menthol, PEG-3 Distearate, Disodium EDTA, Sorbic Acid, Dehydroacetic Acid, Phenoxyethanol, CI 61570
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Acetyl Glucosamine is an antioxidant and humectant. It is an amino acid sugar and is naturally found in our skin.
The cool thing about this ingredient? It helps the skin produce hyaluronic acid and boost hydration. It also has antioxidant benefits to protect skin cells.
When paired with niacinamide, Acetyl Glucosamine has been shown to be effective at reducing discoloration.
Learn more about Acetyl GlucosamineButylene Glycol (or BG) is used within cosmetic products for a few different reasons:
Overall, Butylene Glycol is a safe and well-rounded ingredient that works well with other ingredients.
Though this ingredient works well with most skin types, some people with sensitive skin may experience a reaction such as allergic rashes, closed comedones, or itchiness.
Learn more about Butylene GlycolDisodium EDTA plays a role in making products more stable by aiding other preservatives.
It is a chelating agent, meaning it neutralizes metal ions that may be found in a product.
Disodium EDTA is a salt of edetic acid and is found to be safe in cosmetic ingredients.
Learn more about Disodium EDTAGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinPhenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.
It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterIngredient Ratings
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