Mario Badescu Cream Soap

Mario Badescu Cream Soap

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Glyceryl isostearate + 4 more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
“Cream Soap”
Source: Mario Badescu

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl isostearate, glycol distearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, stearic acid, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~8.4–12.6%
Glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~1.7–2.5%
Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamideEffect: High~1.1–1.6%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~1–1.5%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.4–0.95%
Glycol distearateEffect: HighHelps water and oil mix together~0.35–0.85%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl urea
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~2–3.1%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.4%est.
Caprylic/capric triglycerideA good mix of fatty acids that forms a protective layer on the skin. Improves the shelf life of products. Derived from coconut and glycerinMedium~4.3–6.4%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.4–0.95%est.
Glycol distearateHelps water and oil mix togetherMedium~0.35–0.85%est.
Comedogenic
Clean of flagged comedogenic ingredients
None flagged

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~8.4–12.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Caprylic/capric triglyceride~4.3–6.4%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Moisturizing

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

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Peg-75~2.7–4.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps create a nice product texture and soften the upper layer of the skin.

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Propylene glycol~2–3.1%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Glyceryl isostearate~1.7–2.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Cetyl alcohol~1–1.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Triethanolamine~0.4–0.95%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Glycol distearate~0.35–0.85%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Helps water and oil mix together

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.4%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Caprylic/capric triglyceride, Peg-75, Propylene glycol, Glyceryl isostearate, Ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Glycol distearate, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben

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Match—43%38%37%
Price$12.00$5.23−$6.77$12.73+$0.73$37.03+$25.03
Shared key ingredients—4 of 73 of 74 of 7
Key difference—Isopropyl MyristateMineral OilAnhydroxylitol
Irritancy Medium Low Low Low
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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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