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Mario Badescu Drying Cream
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Product summary
What can the product work for?
Works for
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Mario Badescu Drying Cream Introducing Mario Badescu's Drying Cream, sister to the iconic Drying Lotion, this is ideal for treating small, surface-level blemishes and bumps thanks to a blend of clarifying ingredients that swiftly dispel redness and inflammation.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.7% -
3.3%
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
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
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Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Drying Cream
cera alba
2.5% -
3%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
cysteine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
lysine
0.45% -
0.65%
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
0.45% -
0.65%
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
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
2.7% -
3.3%
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
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
Anti-oxidation
cysteine
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin and might be helpful against hyperpigmentation
arctium lappa root extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
pyridoxine hcl
0.3% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
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| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Moisturizing | |
| Anti-blemish |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
100/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
arctium lappa root extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
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Ingredients & concentrations
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Key Actives
niacinamide
0.5% -
0.75%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish,
Moisturizing,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
0.35% -
0.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-inflammatory,
Moisturizing,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
propylene glycol
0.95% -
1.15%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
arctium lappa root extract
0.55% -
0.8%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-oxidation
Plant extract. Has some anti-microbial and anti-oxidant properties. Can be irritating
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Comodogenic ingredients
ethylhexyl palmitate
1.2% -
1.5%
Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: High
Works for:
Moisturizing
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
All ingredients
zinc oxide
44% -
54%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
zinc oxide
5.3% -
6.5%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
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Ingredient list view
Zinc oxide, Water, Zinc oxide, Cetyl alcohol, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Cera alba, Beeswax, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Propylene glycol, Sulfur, Oleth-10, Paraffinum liquidum, Ichthammol, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Triticum vulgare starch, Arctium lappa root extract, Cysteine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Nasturtium officinale flower/leaf extract, Citrus limon fruit extract, Allantoin, Biotin, Arginine, Leucine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Valine, Glutamic acid, Cellulose gum, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin, Zinc chloride, Glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer, Pyridoxine hcl, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Potassium sorbate, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium edta, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl benzoate, Alpha-isomethyl ionone, Limonene, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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- Propylene Glycol
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