Name: Mario Badescu - Aloe Moisturizer SPF15
Brand: Mario Badescu

What can the product work for?

Works for

Moisturizing

Does not work for

Sun protection
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Aloe Moisturizer SPF15

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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: squalane, isopropyl myristate.

glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer 0.2% - 0.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and provide a longer-lasting hydration. Can create a thicker product consistency

isopropyl myristate 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

squalane 1.6% - 2.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.

Sun protection

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection, but it is weak. We recommend to use a broad spectrum sunscreen with at least SPF 30.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzophenone-3 5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

Suitable for combination, oily, sensitive, or troubled skin types, this nourishing moisturiser also improves skin texture and repairs fine lines over time with continued use.

Source: Beauty Bay

This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.

The biggest anti-aging effect in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing early signs of skin aging. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 4.1% - 6.2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

Traditionally used to treat sunburns, dermatitis and inflammation, but evidence for its effectiveness is lacking. The extract can contain humectants that help attract water into the skin

Evens skin tone

What does the product description say?

Key Benefits Oil-free Lightweight Absorbs quickly Delivers soothing hydration Provides daily sun protection—which is essential for all skin types, but especially anyone prone to breakouts (to reduce post-inflammatory pigmentation)

Source: Bluemercury

This product contains ingredients () that could help reduce hyperpigmentation (for example, post-acne marks or age spots) in theory, but there is not enough evidence that they actually work.

The biggest effect for evening out skin tone in this product comes from sun protection. Sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations. This is why sun protection is the best strategy for maintaining an even skin tone. We, however, do not recommend using this product as a sunscreen because the protection it offers is not strong enough).

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Key Actives

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzophenone-3 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Comodogenic ingredients

glyceryl stearate se 2.5% - 3.8%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

Used to stabilize the product formulations and works as an emollient

isopropyl myristate 1.2% - 1.7%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High

Works for: Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic

All ingredients

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

benzophenone-3 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Same as oxybenzone. Protects in the UVB and short UVA range. In small concentrations, used to stabilize product formulation. Can be irritating. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can penetrate the skin and get absorbed into bloodstream faster than other popular filters available in the US. The study that produced this finding did not address any potential health effects of the absorption

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Benzophenone-3, Water, Butylene glycol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Glycerin, Glyceryl stearate se, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Squalane, Isopropyl myristate, Cetyl alcohol, Stearic acid, Myristyl lactate, Myristyl alcohol, Cetearyl alcohol, Ceteareth-20, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pvm/ma copolymer, Carbomer, Sodium hydroxide, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Hexylene glycol, Ci 42090, Ci 19140

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WIMJ similarity score		37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	37%	36%	36%	35%
SPF	SPF 15	SPF 15	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 20	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 50	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 15
Key ingredients	benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +5 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +3 more Other: hexapeptide-3 tripeptide-3 +14 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate panthenol +8 more	Common: benzophenone-3 butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: butyloctyl salicylate sodium hyaluronate +1 more	Common: ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate glycerin +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol urea +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +7 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +1 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +3 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine dimethicone +2 more	Common: glycerin butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Other: niacinamide ceramide np +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine butyrospermum parkii butter +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM
Potential Irritants	ci 19140 Has skin benefit? myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +10 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? linalool Has skin benefit? +12 more	epilobium angustifolium flower/leaf/stem extract Has skin benefit? benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? +16 more	benzophenone-3 Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +10 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +15 more	pullulan Has skin benefit? alcohol Has skin benefit? +12 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? propylene glycol Has skin benefit? +14 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +6 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +13 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +24 more	water Has skin benefit? sea water Has skin benefit? +46 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +31 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +39 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +29 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? c12-15 alkyl benzoate Has skin benefit? +27 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +19 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +33 more

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Mario Badescu Aloe Moisturizer SPF15

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