Lab Series
Lab Series Daily Rescue Hydrating Gel Cleanser
A sulfate-free, soap-free gel cleanser with oat amino acids and three forms of vitamin B; citrus scented, for combination, dry, normal and oily skin.
- combination skin
- dry skin
- normal skin
- oily skin
Who it's for: All skin types (brand-listed)
Skip it if you avoid fragrance: it lists Fragrance (parfum).
- Scented: Fragrance (parfum)
- Sensitivity considerations: Methylisothiazolinone
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Label answers before you buy
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Is Lab Series Daily Rescue Hydrating Gel Cleanser fragrance-free?
The brand does not market it as fragrance free. The label lists these scent ingredients: Fragrance (parfum).
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
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How it compares
- At 100 ml, it's tied for the smallest size among the 11 products in Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers with a recorded size.
What it is
Lab Series Daily Rescue Hydrating Gel Cleanser is a non-drying gel face wash from the Daily Rescue line, for combination, dry, normal and oily skin.
Key ingredients
- Hydra2G Technology: Lab Series says it attracts and binds water to the skin while you cleanse.
- Oat amino acids: Described as gentle cleansing and conditioning agents.
- Three forms of vitamin B: Included to counter tightness after washing.
How to use
Massage over a wet face and neck morning and night, avoiding the eyes. Rinse well with cool or lukewarm water; Lab Series notes that hot water can strip moisture.
Who should be careful
It’s citrus scented and the label lists fragrance (parfum). It also contains the preservatives methylchloroisothiazolinone and methylisothiazolinone, which some people need to avoid. Our recorded ingredient list is missing the last entries shown on the page, so check the full list on the box.
What the brand claims
Lab Series reports a 10% boost in radiance after one week of twice-daily use in clinical testing on 23 men.
Sources
- https://www.labseries.com/products/daily-rescue-gel-cleanser (checked 2026-10-23)
We have not tested this product.
What's on the label
| Category | Gel, Foam & Cream Facial Cleansers |
|---|---|
| Brand | Lab Series |
| Size | 3.4 fl oz (100 mL) |
| Form | Gel cleanser |
| When to use | Morning and night |
| Free from | Lab Series says SLS, SLES, sulfates and soap |
| Brand says it suits | combination, dry, normal, oily skin |
| Fragrance | Scent ingredients on the label (see above) |
| Vegan evidence | Vegan status not confirmed. Evidence and limits |
| Worth knowing | Fragrance (parfum), Fragrance (Parfum), Methylisothiazolinone |
| Full ingredient list | Water/Aqua/Eau, Cocamidopropyl Hydroxysultaine, Decyl Glucoside, Coco-betaine, Acrylates Copolymer, Glycerin, Sodium Lauroyl Oat Amino Acids, Sodium Cocoyl Sarcosinate, Panthenol, Pantethine, Panthenyl Ethyl Ether, Galactoarabinan, Caffeine, Ethylhexylglycerin, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Polysorbate 20, Disodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Sodium Cocoyl Glutamate, Monosodium Citrate, Magnesium Nitrate, Butylene Glycol, Citric Acid, Sodium Hydroxide, Fragrance (parfum) (Scent ingredient), Disodium Edta, Tetrasodium Edta, Phenoxyethanol, Methylchloroisothiazolinone, Methylisothiazolinone 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 sulfate free?
Lab Series says it is free of SLS, SLES, sulfates and soap.
Which skin types is it for?
Combination, dry, normal and oily skin.