Lab Series
Lab Series Anti-Age Max LS Face Serum
An anti-aging serum with a 5% niacinamide and resveratrol complex plus peptides; Lab Series reports 33% fewer visible fine lines in 12 weeks.
- 5% niacinamide + resveratrol complex, peptides
- oily skin
- dry skin
- combination skin
- sensitive skin
- normal skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Fragrance (Parfum) and Pinene.
- Scented: Fragrance (Parfum), Pinene
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Lab Series Anti-Age Max LS Face Serum fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Fragrance (Parfum), Pinene.
Is Lab Series Anti-Age Max LS Face Serum suitable for all skin types?
The brand lists it for all skin types. If your skin reacts to fragrance, note that the label lists Fragrance (Parfum) and Pinene.
Does the formula list niacinamide?
Yes. The label lists Niacinamide.
Ingredient-origin notes (not vegan warnings)
- Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference
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How it compares
- Most products in Anti-Aging & Retinoid Serums (13 of 22) list no scent ingredients. This one lists Fragrance (Parfum) and Pinene.
What it is
Lab Series Anti-Age Max LS Face Serum is the serum in the brand’s top anti-aging line, for lines, wrinkles, firmness and dullness.
Key ingredients
- Niacinamide + resveratrol complex: Lab Series says it boosts skin’s energy and helps tired-looking skin recover. The complex is 5%.
- Peptides (including acetyl hexapeptide-8 and palmitoyl tetrapeptide-7): Lab Series says they support collagen and elasticity.
- Squalane and sodium hyaluronate: Moisturizing ingredients.
How to use
Apply to a clean face and neck morning and night, before moisturizer.
Who should be careful
The label lists fragrance (parfum), so skip it if scent irritates your skin. It contains a little salicylic acid.
What the brand claims
In Lab Series testing on 49 men using it twice daily for 12 weeks: 33% fewer visible fine lines, 18% fewer visible wrinkles, 10% more visible lift and firmness, and 18% more radiance.
Sources
- https://www.labseries.com/products/anti-age-max-ls-serum (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Anti-Aging & Retinoid Serums |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lab Series |
| Size | 0.91 fl oz (27 mL) |
| Key ingredients | 5% niacinamide + resveratrol complex, peptides |
| When to use | Morning and night, before moisturizer |
| Brand says it suits | oily, dry, combination, sensitive, normal skin |
| Fragrance | Scent ingredients on the label (see above) |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (Parfum), Pinene |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Niacinamide, Butylene Glycol, Ethylhexyl Isononanoate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Squalane, Glycerin, Resveratrol, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Palmitoyl Tripeptide-1, Palmitoyl Tetrapeptide-7, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Lactobacillus Ferment, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Biosaccharide Gum-1, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Salicylic Acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Caffeine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Aminopropyl Ascorbyl Phosphate, Polysorbate 20, Potassium Gluconate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sucrose, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Carbomer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Fragrance (Parfum) (Scent ingredient), Pinene (Scent ingredient), Tocopheryl Acetate, BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary. |
| Source | Brand's own product page Checked |
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Common questions
When do I use it?
Morning and night, before moisturizer.
Does it contain retinol?
No retinol is listed.