Lab Series AGE RESCUE Face Lotion

EWG scientists reviewed the Lab Series AGE RESCUE Face Lotion product label collected on December 11, 2019 for safety according to the methodology outlined in our Skin Deep Cosmetics Database. We assess the ingredients listed on the labels of personal care products based on data in toxicity and regulatory databases, government and health agency assessments and the open scientific literature. EWG's rating for Lab Series AGE RESCUE Face Lotion is 5.
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Data last updated: December 2019
Ingredient Concerns
Cancer 

Cancer: Ingredients linked to cancer in government, industry or academic studies or assessments.
Developmental & Reproductive Toxicity 

Developmental and reproductive toxicity: Ingredients linked to developmental and reproductive toxicity, a broad class of health effects that range from infertility and reproductive organ cancers to birth defects and developmental delays in children.
Allergies & Immunotoxicity 

Allergies and immunotoxicity: Ingredients linked to harm to the immune system, a class of health problems that manifest as allergic reactions or an impaired capacity to fight disease and repair damaged tissue in the body.
Use Restrictions 

Use restrictions: Ingredients restricted or prohibited for use in cosmetics, according to industry safety guidelines, government requirements or guidance from the U.S., EU, Japan or Canada.
Other Ingredient Concerns
HIGH
- Contamination concerns
- Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs)
- Miscellaneous
- Occupational hazards
- Persistence and bioaccumulation
- Use restrictions
MODERATE
- Endocrine disruption
- Organ system toxicity (non-reproductive)
LOW
- Enhanced skin absorption
- Ecotoxicology
Ingredient Concerns
Score | Data Availability | Ingredient | Concern |
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Fair
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (high) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (high) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (low) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (low) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Non-reproductive organ system toxicity (low) |
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Fair
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Good
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Allergies/immunotoxicity (moderate) |
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Fair
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Robust
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Fair
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Irritation (skin, eyes, or lungs) (moderate) |
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Fair
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (moderate) |
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None
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Limited
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None
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None
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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SACCHARUM OFFICINARUM (SUGAR CANE) EXTRACT
Appeared as: MOLASSES EXTRACTSACCHARUM OFFICINARUMEXTRAIT DE MELASSE |
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Fair
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Limited
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• Cancer (moderate) |
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Limited
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Limited
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Limited
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• Use restrictions (low) |
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Fair
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Limited
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None
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Fair
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Limited
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• Endocrine disruption (low) |
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None
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None
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Good
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• Persistence and bioaccumulation (high) |
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Limited
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Fair
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Fair
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• Enhanced skin absorption |
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Good
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• Cancer (moderate) |
Product's Animal Testing Policies
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Unknown
Leading international certifiers PETA and Leaping Bunny have no information concerning this company’s use of animal testing.
Product's Label Information
Ingredients from packaging:
WaterAquaEau, Niacinamide, Octyldodecanol, Glycerin, Ethylene/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Bis-Peg-18 Methyl Ether Dimethyl Silane, Butylene Glycol, Panax Ginseng (Ginseng) Root Extract, Caffeine, Palmitoyl Hexapeptide-12, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Acetyl Hexapeptide-8, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Camellia Sinensis (Green Tea) Leaf Extract, Sigesbeckia Orientalis (St. Paul'S Wort) Extract, Hordeum Vulgare (Barley) ExtractExtrait D'Orge, Molasses ExtractSaccharum OfficinarumExtrait De Melasse, Betula Alba (Birch) Extract, Whey ProteinLactis ProteinProteine Du Petit-Lait, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice Powder, Dipotassium Glycyrrhizate, Algae Extract, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Germ Extract, Acrylates/C10-30 Alkyl Acrylate Crosspolymer, Sodium Hyaluronate, Tocopheryl Acetate, Glyceryl Polymethacrylate, Sea Whip Extract, Acetyl Glucosamine, Dimethicone, Squalane, Peg-8, Ammonium Acryloyldimethyltaurate/Vp Copolymer, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Silica, Sodium Hydroxide, Caprylyl Glycol, Maltodextrin, Fragrance (Parfum), Disodium Edta, Bht, Potassium Sorbate, Phenoxyethanol, Mica, Titanium Dioxide (Ci 77891)
Directions from packaging:
Apply to clean face and neck every morning and/or night. Avoid eye area.
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