Mario Badescu Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion
Works for
CleansingPolysorbate 20Can be harsh
“Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion”
This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin.
Keep in mind that cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.
ExfoliationNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Alpha Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion is a mild exfoliating and brightening alcohol-free toner.”
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?
Irritancy4 strong irritants: Citrus grandis fruit extract, Citrus limon fruit extract + 2 more — patch-test recommendedHigh 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~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.1–9.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePropylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- 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 glycolCitrus grandis fruit extract~2.6–3.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Polysorbate 20~2–3%
Fucus vesiculosus extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
1,2-hexanediol~0.45–1.05%
Caprylyl glycol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolCitrus limon fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating and cause photosensitivity
More about Citrus limon fruit extractTilia cordata flower extract~0.55–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
Parfum~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumCitric acid~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Tropolone~0.1–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Sodium chloride~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium sulfate~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
More about Sodium sulfateCi 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ci 14700~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Polysorbate 20, Fucus vesiculosus extract, 1,2-hexanediol, Caprylyl glycol, Citrus limon fruit extract, Tilia cordata flower extract, Parfum, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Tropolone, Sodium chloride, Sodium sulfate, Ci 19140, Ci 14700
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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 BadescuAlpha Grapefruit Cleansing LotionYOUR PRODUCT | PharmacerisT - Sebo-Almond-Claris Bacteriostatic Solution | REVOLUTION SKINCARENiacinamide Pore Refining Micellar Water | Touch Skin CareGlycolic Acid Toner with 7% Glycolic Acid | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 42% | 41% | 41% |
| Price | $7.00 | — | $8.03+$1.03 | $18.95+$11.95 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 | 1 of 1 |
| Key difference | — | Lactic Acid | Niacinamide | Glycolic Acid |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Givenchy Skin Ressource Cleansing Micellar WaterNeutraderm Baby Gentle Cleansing Water 3-in-1 1 Liter
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 7 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
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