Lab Series
Lab Series Daily Rescue Energizing Lightweight Lotion Moisturizer
A lightweight daily lotion with a 4% niacinamide and resveratrol complex and algae; Lab Series reports 88% immediate hydration.
- 4% niacinamide + resveratrol complex, algae, caffeine
- 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 and more.
- Scented: Fragrance (Parfum), Pinene, Camphor
- No sensitivity flags recorded
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Lab Series Daily Rescue Energizing Lightweight Lotion 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 Daily Rescue Energizing Lightweight Lotion Moisturizer 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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What it is
Lab Series Daily Rescue Energizing Lightweight Lotion Moisturizer is a light lotion for all skin types, aimed at tired-looking skin and fine lines.
Key ingredients
- Niacinamide + resveratrol complex: Lab Series says it boosts skin’s energy and helps tired-looking skin recover. The complex is 4%.
- Algae extract: Included to soothe.
- Caffeine and peptides: Also on the label.
How to use
Apply to the face and neck morning and night, avoiding the eye area.
Who should be careful
The label lists fragrance (parfum), so skip it if scent irritates your skin. It contains a little salicylic acid and camphor.
What the brand claims
Lab Series reports 88% immediate hydration and a 28% energizing effect (31 men), 49% less visible redness after one use (25 people) and 29% fewer visible fine lines after 12 weeks (51 men).
Sources
- https://www.labseries.com/products/daily-rescue-energizing-face-lotion (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Daily Moisturizers & Water Gel Creams |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lab Series |
| Size | 1.7 fl oz (50 mL) |
| Key ingredients | 4% niacinamide + resveratrol complex, algae, caffeine |
| When to use | Morning and night |
| Texture | Lightweight lotion |
| 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, Camphor |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Octyldodecanol, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Butylene Glycol, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Bis-PEG-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Algae Extract, Pentaerythrityl Tetraethylhexanoate, Hypnea Musciformis Extract, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul's Wort) Extract, Lactobacillus Ferment, Helianthus Annuus (Sunflower) Seed Extract, Whey Protein/Lactis Protein/Protéine Du Petit-Lait, Betula Alba Bark Extract, Hordeum Vulgare Extract/Extrait D'Orge, Hydrolyzed Rice Extract, Hordeum Distichon (Barley) Extract/Extrait D'Orge À Deux Rangs, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Laminaria Digitata Extract, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Sodium Hyaluronate, Trametes Versicolor Extract, Tocopheryl Acetate, Acetyl Glucosamine, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Fruit Extract, Resveratrol, Salicylic Acid, Dimethicone, Squalane, Propylene Glycol Dicaprate, Caprylyl Glycol, Silica, Potassium Gluconate, Laureth-4, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sodium Hydroxide, Disodium EDTA, PEG-8, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/VP Copolymer, Propylene Glycol Caprylate, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Fragrance (Parfum) (Scent ingredient), Pinene (Scent ingredient), Camphor (Scent ingredient), BHT, Phenoxyethanol, Potassium Sorbate, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (CI 77891) 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
Is it lighter than the gel cream?
Yes, it's a lightweight lotion.
How much niacinamide?
It's part of a 4% niacinamide and resveratrol complex.