"Mario Badescu - A. H. A. & Ceramide Moisturizer" has a good moisturizing formula. As we expect from a proper moisturizer, the formula includes a combo of effective humectants and emollients. These are the two different types of ingredients that are essential for improving the skin hydration and supporting a healthy skin barrier. Humectants in this product (glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, aloe barbadensis leaf extract and caprylyl glycol) help to increase the water content in the upper layer of the skin. (These ingredients do so by "capturing" water molecules from the outside air or from within the deeper layers of the skin). Paraffinum liquidum, isopropyl myristate, dimethicone, dimethiconol and phenyl trimethicone in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 45.68A$ in Australia, for 20.00$ in the United States, for 17.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 260.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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What can the product work for?

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Moisturizing

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Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

& Ceramide Moisturizer

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This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, dimethiconol.

The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum

dimethiconol 0.45% - 0.65%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that makes products more spreadable and keeps skin smooth. Helps to add gloss to skin and may visually fill in fine lines/wrinkles for short time

isopropyl myristate 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

This moisturiser is formulated with Lemon Extract and soothing Aloe Vera, which helps reduce sun spots and skin pigmentation.

Source: Sephora Hong Kong

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low

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Key Actives

cyclopentasiloxane 3% - 3.7%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps improve the product texture and spreadability. Can absorb oil creating a short-term mattifying effect on the skin

dimethicone 1.5% - 1.8%

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Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

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Potential irritants

propylene glycol 5.4% - 6.6%

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Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract 0.55% - 0.85%

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Comodogenic ingredients

isopropyl myristate 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

myristyl lactate 0.45% - 0.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

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water 45% - 55%

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Plain old water

propylene glycol 5.4% - 6.6%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

glycerin 3.9% - 4.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

Ingredient list view

Water, Propylene glycol, Glycerin, Cyclopentasiloxane, Squalane, Glyceryl stearate, Isopropyl myristate, Dimethicone, Aloe barbadensis leaf extract, Paraffinum liquidum, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Glycolipids, Stearic acid, Myristyl lactate, Cetearyl alcohol, Dimethiconol, Ethylhexyl cocoate, Cetyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Myristyl alcohol, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Caprylyl glycol, Lecithin, Phenyl trimethicone, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium chloride, Triethanolamine, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea, Ci 19140, Ci 15985

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Key ingredients	paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +7 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +13 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +3 more Other:	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +13 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +3 more Other: niacinamide peg-10 dimethicone +4 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: adenosine ceramide np +9 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: lactic acid glycolic acid +6 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: cocos nucifera fruit extract cocos nucifera oil +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: petrolatum betaine +8 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: betaine simmondsia chinensis seed oil +1 more	Common: paraffinum liquidum dimethicone +2 more Other: petrolatum titanium dioxide	Common: paraffinum liquidum glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide panthenol +3 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 15985 Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +11 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +5 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 15985 Has skin benefit? +12 more	parfum Has skin benefit? tocopheryl acetate Has skin benefit? +1 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +15 more	glycolic acid Has skin benefit? ci 19140 Has skin benefit? +17 more	withania somnifera root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +3 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +2 more	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? ci 42090 Has skin benefit? +3 more	parfum Has skin benefit? disodium edta Has skin benefit? +3 more	hamamelis virginiana water Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +1 more
All ingredients	water Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +18 more	water Has skin benefit? butylene glycol Has skin benefit? +50 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? cyclopentasiloxane Has skin benefit? +58 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +41 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +33 more	water Has skin benefit? sorbitol Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? glycerin Has skin benefit? +21 more	water Has skin benefit? paraffinum liquidum Has skin benefit? +20 more

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