Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams Lab Series

Lab Series

Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer

A mattifying moisturizer with salicylic acid for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin; Lab Series reports 12-hour shine control and fading marks.

Published

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

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

Check price on Amazon

We may earn a commission when you buy through store links on this page, including Amazon. It never changes the facts we list.

Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer

Label answers before you buy

Manufacturer source · Label checked . Label facts only, not testing or medical advice: what these answers can't tell you.

Is Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer fragrance-free?

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

Is Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer 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) and Pinene.

Is the myristyl alcohol in this formula drying?

No. Myristyl Alcohol and Cetyl Alcohol are fatty alcohols that soften and thicken a formula. They aren't the drying alcohol (ethanol) people try to avoid.

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

Ingredient-origin reference and limitations · How we record vegan evidence

Compare products using these exclusions · Inspect recorded ingredients · Matching rules and limits

What it is

Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer is a light emulsion for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin. It hydrates while controlling shine.

Key ingredients

  • 5-α Andro Complex: Lab Series’ men’s-skin complex; the page doesn’t explain how it works.
  • Salicylic acid: An exfoliating acid. No percentage is given.
  • Sodium hyaluronate, caffeine and bisabolol: Also on the label.

How to use

Pump two or three times onto your fingertips and apply to a clean face and neck, morning and night, avoiding the eyes. Lab Series suggests using it after its Clear LS cleanser and toner.

Who should be careful

The label lists fragrance (parfum), the colorants Red 4, Yellow 5 and Blue 1, and sulfites. Lab Series calls it non-comedogenic and dermatologist tested.

What the brand claims

In its own testing, Lab Series reports mattified, smoother skin for up to 12 hours after one use (16 and 27 men) and a 41% improvement in the look of post-blemish marks after four weeks (37 men).

Sources

We have not tested this product.

What's on the label

CategoryDaily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams
BrandLab Series
Size1.7 fl oz (50 mL)
FinishMatte
Key ingredients5-α Andro Complex, salicylic acid, sodium hyaluronate, caffeine, bisabolol
When to useMorning and night
Brand says it suitsoily, sensitive skin
FragranceScent ingredients on the label (see above)
Vegan evidenceVegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits
Worth knowingFragrance (parfum), Pinene, Camphor, Fragrance (Parfum)
Full ingredient listWater/Aqua/Eau, Dimethicone, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Polysilicone-11, Polysorbate 40, Sucrose, Silica, Polyacrylate Crosspolymer-6, Betaine, Acetyl Glucosamine, Vinyl Dimethicone/methicone Silsesquioxane Crosspolymer, Glycyrrhiza Inflata Root Extract, Serenoa Serrulata (saw Palmetto) Fruit Extract, Laminaria Saccharina Extract, Salicylic Acid, Algae Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Sodium Hyaluronate, Caffeine, Bisabolol, Trehalose, Cucumis Sativus (cucumber) Fruit Extract, Glycine Soja (soybean) Seed Extract, Pyrus Malus (apple) Fruit Extract, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Scutellaria Baicalensis Root Extract, Citric Acid, Zinc Pca, Sodium Sulfite, Sodium Metabisulfite, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Caprylyl Glycol, Sodium Hydroxide, Myristyl Alcohol, Cetyl Alcohol, Peg/ppg-18/18 Dimethicone, Peg-10 Dimethicone, Fragrance (parfum) (Scent ingredient), Pinene (Scent ingredient), Camphor (Scent ingredient), Red 4 (ci 14700), Yellow 5 (ci 19140), Blue 1 (ci 42090)

No specific flag recorded Context matters Scent ingredient Sensitivity consideration

Linked ingredients are explained in our ingredient glossary.

SourceBrand's own product page
Checked
Check price on Amazon

Similar daily moisturizers & water gel creams

Same category, matched on skin type, key ingredient and scent from each brand's label.

These open Amazon search results, not products we've checked. Read each listing's ingredient list before you buy. We may earn a commission.

Guides that mention this product

  • Best Moisturizer for Acne-Prone Skin

    Moisturizers for acne-prone skin compared by label: non-comedogenic claims, gels vs lotions, which add salicylic acid, and which are sold fragrance free.

  • Best Moisturizer for Men with Oily Skin

    Lightweight, shine-free moisturizers for oily skin compared by label: gels vs lotions, matte finish, salicylic acid, fragrance, and which to wear after shaving.

Common questions

Is it for acne-prone skin?

Lab Series markets it for oily, sensitive and acne-prone skin and calls it non-comedogenic.

Does it contain an acid?

Yes, salicylic acid. No percentage is stated.

How long does the matte finish last?

Lab Series reports up to 12 hours after one use.

Lab Series Clear LS Mattifying Lightweight Face Moisturizer Check price on Amazon