Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Face Scrub
Works for
MoisturizingAvena sativa kernel flour, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract + 8 moreWorks
“Leaves skin feeling soft and nourished”
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:
avena sativa kernel flour, mel.
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: caprylic/capric triglyceride, chondrus crispus extract.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Gently buffs while lifting impurities from pores”
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Diazolidinyl urea, ParfumMedium risk
Comedogenic3 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale3 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Talc~7.5–9.2%
Propylene glycol~3.7–4.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolZinc oxide~3.7–4.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant
More about Zinc oxideAvena sativa kernel flour~2.6–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier
More about Avena sativa kernel flourKaolin~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinStearic acid~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract~1.5–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Almond extract (oil) - helps soften the upper layer of the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extractPrunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilCaprylic/capric triglyceride~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerin
More about Caprylic/capric triglycerideMel~0.95–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelPeg-75~0.7–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.
More about Peg-75Cellulose gum~0.7–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumZea mays kernel meal~0.8–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chondrus crispus extract~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency
More about Chondrus crispus extractGlyceryl isostearate~0.65–0.95%
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.6–0.9%
Glyceryl isostearate~0.6–0.9%
Cetyl alcohol~0.55–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaTriethanolamine~0.45–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineGlycol distearate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps water and oil mix together
More about Glycol distearateParfum~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Citric acid~0.3–0.55%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium chloride~0.3–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideCi 45410~0.25–0.45%
Ci 16035~0.15–0.3%
Ci 42090~0.15–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Talc, Propylene glycol, Zinc oxide, Avena sativa kernel flour, Kaolin, Stearic acid, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed extract, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Mel, Peg-75, Cellulose gum, Zea mays kernel meal, Chondrus crispus extract, Glyceryl isostearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Glyceryl isostearate, Cetyl alcohol, Diazolidinyl urea, Triethanolamine, Glycol distearate, Parfum, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Citric acid, Sodium chloride, Ci 45410, Ci 16035, Ci 42090, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
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Match % combines shared ingredients, the first five ingredients, shared actives and hero ingredients, irritancy (lower counts in the alternative's favour), texture and body area. Only products in the same routine step are compared.
| Mario BadescuAlmond & Honey Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | DermadoctorPhysical Chemistry Facial Microdermabrasion and Multi-Acid Peel | florence by millsGet That Grime Face Scrub | No7Total Renewal Micro-Dermabrasion Exfoliator | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 29% | 28% | 26% |
| Price | $15.00 | $80.31+$65.31 | — | $13.35−$1.65 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 6 | 1 of 6 | 1 of 6 |
| Key difference | — | Glycolic Acid | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 12 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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