Mario Badescu Almond & Honey Non Abrasive Face Scrub
Works for
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Almond & Honey Non Abrasive Face Scrub”
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.
MoisturizingNot advertised by the brand · Avena sativa kernel flour, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil + 5 moreWorks
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, avena sativa kernel flour.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Parfum, Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Talc~7.6–9.3%
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~3.7–4.5%
- 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~2.6–3.1%
- 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~2.2–2.6%
- 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 KaolinPrunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal~1.9–2.3%
Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil~1.6–2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
An emollient that softens the skin
More about Prunus amygdalus dulcis oilMel~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin and attract water to it
More about MelZea mays kernel meal~1.3–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Cellulose gum~0.95–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumCaprylic/capric triglyceride~0.75–1.1%
- 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 triglycerideGlyceryl isostearate~0.65–1%
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~0.6–0.95%
Carrageenan~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Helps thicken the product formula and create a nice product formulation
More about CarrageenanSodium chloride~0.5–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideParfum~0.35–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumStearic acid~0.55–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Cetyl alcohol~0.3–0.55%
- 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 alcoholTriethanolamine~0.2–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineQuaternium-15~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Propylparaben~0.1–0.15%
Diazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.15%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaIngredient list view
Water, Talc, Propylene glycol, Zinc oxide, Avena sativa kernel flour, Kaolin, Prunus amygdalus dulcis seed meal, Prunus amygdalus dulcis oil, Mel, Zea mays kernel meal, Cellulose gum, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Glyceryl isostearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Carrageenan, Sodium chloride, Parfum, Stearic acid, Methylparaben, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Quaternium-15, Propylparaben, Diazolidinyl urea
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 Non Abrasive Face ScrubYOUR PRODUCT | florence by millsGet That Grime Face Scrub | ObagiNu-Derm Exfoderm Forte | RiversolExfoliating Glycolic Peel | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 30% | 29% | 29% |
| Price | $15.00 | — | $525.00+$510.00 | $23.00+$8.00 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 | 1 of 4 |
| Key difference | — | Carthamus Tinctorius Seed Oil | Glycolic Acid | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | Contains 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 9 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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