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Lab Series Clear LS Deep Pore Purifying Gel Face Wash

A non-drying salicylic acid gel face wash for oily, acne-prone skin from the Clear LS line; Lab Series reports 14% less visible pores after one use.

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Who it's for: Oily and sensitive skin (brand-listed)

Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Fragrance (parfum).

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Lab Series Clear LS Deep Pore Purifying Gel Face Wash

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Is Lab Series Clear LS Deep Pore Purifying Gel Face Wash fragrance-free?

The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Fragrance (parfum).

Is Lab Series Clear LS Deep Pore Purifying Gel Face Wash good for oily skin?

The brand lists it for oily and sensitive skin. If your skin reacts to fragrance, note that the label lists Fragrance (parfum).

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  • Glycerin: The name does not establish the feedstock. Plant, animal or synthetic sourcing requires supplier or manufacturer evidence. Origin reference

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What it is

Lab Series Clear LS Deep Pore Purifying Gel Face Wash is a gel cleanser for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin.

Key ingredients

How to use

Lather a coin-sized amount in clean hands and massage over a wet face and neck morning and night, avoiding the eyes. Rinse and pat dry.

Who should be careful

The label lists fragrance (parfum), so skip it if scent irritates your skin. It also contains the colorants Blue 1, Red 4 and Yellow 5.

What the brand claims

In Lab Series testing after one use, visible pores were 14% less noticeable (18 men) and skin was 11% smoother (31 men). It’s called non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested.

Sources

We have not tested this product.

What's on the label

CategoryGel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers
BrandLab Series
Size4.2 fl oz (125 mL)
Key ingredientsSalicylic acid, 5-α Andro Complex, acetyl glucosamine
When to useMorning and night
ClaimsNon-comedogenic, dermatologist tested
Brand says it suitsoily, sensitive skin
FragranceScent ingredients on the label (see above)
Vegan evidenceVegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits
Worth knowingFragrance (parfum), Fragrance (Parfum)
Full ingredient listWater/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Coco-betaine, Glycerin, Sodium Cocoyl Isethionate, Acrylates Copolymer, Sodium Methyl Cocoyl Taurate, Butylene Glycol, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Polysorbate 20, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Salicylic Acid, Acetyl Glucosamine, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trehalose, Urea, Sodium Pca, Caprylyl Glycol, Hexylene Glycol, Sodium Coco Pg-dimonium Chloride Phosphate, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Polyquaternium-51, Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Edta, Zinc Pca, Fragrance (parfum) (Scent ingredient), Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium Benzoate, Phenoxyethanol, Blue 1 (ci 42090), Red 4 (ci 14700), Yellow 5 (ci 19140)

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Common questions

Does it contain salicylic acid?

Yes. The percentage isn't stated.

Is it drying?

Lab Series calls it non-drying and non-stripping.

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