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Mario Badescu Clarifying Serum
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Mario Badescu's Clarifying Serum is a post-blemish serum for sensitive problem-prone skin, that soothes and promotes a healthy-looking complexion.
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
azelaic acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
inulin
1.2% -
1.9%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin. Is claimed to support the growth of "good" bacteria in skin (as a "prebiotic"), but the research is lacking
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Benefits Clarifies, balances, and hydrates skin Helps to promote a clearer, healthy-looking complexion Helps to clear pores and reduce the appearance of blemishes Lightweight feel, non-greasy Key Ingredients Azelaic Acid helps to reduce blemish formation Java Tea Extract helps to decrease shine, pore size and oily skin Aloe Vera soothes and hydrates Antioxidant Skullcap Extract Prebiotic Inulin and Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide Postbiotic Lactobacillus Ferment Lysate
alpha-glucan oligosaccharide
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin
betaine
0.35% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
lysine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Anti-aging
lysine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
threonine
0.1% -
0.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
serine
0.1% -
0.5%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. In combination with other amino-acids, might help to reduce fine lines and wrinkles
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Evens skin tone
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
azelaic acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
alanine
0.1% -
0.45%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
An amino-acid that helps to attract water to the upper layer of the skin and might help to lighten the skin, but solid evidence is lacking
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Anti-oxidation
azelaic acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-blemish | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
87/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
potassium azeloyl diglycinate
2.1% -
3.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing
A derivative of azelaic acid. It is obtained by reacting
the chloride of azelaic acid with two molecules of glycine (an amino acid) and potassium hydroxide. It is less studied than azelaic acid, but the available research suggests that it also can be effective in reducing skin redness, hyperpigmentation and blemishes. There are claims that it is more bio-available and more effective than azelaic acid, but no comparison study is available. Potassium azeloyl diglycinate is better soluble in water compared with azelaic acid. Because of this property, products with potassium azeloyl digclycinate can have a nicer texture
azelaic acid
1.5% -
2.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Exfoliation
Is produced by a yeast that lives on normal human skin. It is used in medicine as a topical treatment for mild to moderate acne. It has a mild exfoliating effect. It can also help reduce hyperpigmentation, helps calm down inflammation and can help neutralize free radicals
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Potential irritants
scutellaria baicalensis root extract
0.35% -
0.85%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-oxidation,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Antibacterial
A plant extract that might contain a compound baicalin that could be helpful in neutralizing free radicals and reducing inflammation in skin. The baicalin concentration in skincare products is often too low for an effective action. Can be used for its fragrant properties
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.7% -
4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Antibacterial,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
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Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
lactobacillus ferment lysate
3.9% -
5.9%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
A "broth" with parts of dead cells of lactobacteria. Might be helpful supporting diverse microbiome in skin, but evidence is lacking
glycerin
3.5% -
5.2%
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
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Ingredient list view
Water, Lactobacillus ferment lysate, Glycerin, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Potassium azeloyl diglycinate, Hydroxyethyl acrylate/sodium acryloyldimethyl taurate copolymer, Azelaic acid, Inulin, Polyacrylate crosspolymer-6, Phenoxyethanol, Scutellaria baicalensis root extract, Magnolia officinalis bark extract, Betaine, Polysorbate 20, Chlorphenesin, Alpha-glucan oligosaccharide, Caprylyl glycol, Ammonium acryloyldimethyltaurate/vp copolymer, Sodium pca, Sodium lactate, Sodium sulfite, Pca, Lactic acid, Hydrolyzed sodium hyaluronate, Serine, Sodium benzoate, Alanine, Sodium chloride, Glycine, Polyglycerin-6, Glutamic acid, Lysine, Unknown, Threonine, Arginine, Potassium sorbate, Orthosiphon stamineus leaf extract, Hydroxyacetophenone, Proline, 1,2-hexanediol, Citric acid
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Clinical and instrumental assessment of the effects of a new product based on hydroxypropyl chitosan and potassium azeloyl diglycinate in the management of rosacea
- A Preliminary Clinical Evaluation of a Topical Product for Reducing Slight Rosacea Imperfections
- Azeloyl-Glycine: A new active in skin disequilibrium
- Formulation and evaluation of the cream made from potassium azeloyl diglycinate as an anti-aging
- Probiotics and prebiotics potential for the care of skin, female urogenital tract, and respiratory tract
- Scutellaria baicalensis, the golden herb from the garden of Chinese medicinal plants
- Flavonoids in Treating Psoriasis
- Improvement of skin barrier dysfunction by Scutellaria baicalensis GEOGI extracts through lactic acid fermentation
- Safety Assessment of Scutellaria baicalensis-Derived Ingredients as Used in Cosmetics
- Epidermal and dermal effects of topical lactic acid
- Dual Effects of Alpha-Hydroxy Acids on the Skin
- Topical palmitoyl pentapeptide provides improvement in photoaged human facial skin
- Combination of amino acids reduces pigmentation in B16F0 melanoma cells
- Effect of Topical Application of Glycine and Proline on Recalcitrant Leg Ulcers of Prolidase Deficiency
- Functional glycine receptor in cultured human keratinocytes