Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Plastic
Works for
2 of 2 advertised claims delivered
Anti-blemishSulfur, Salicylic acidStrong evidence
“An effective acne treatment.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
MoisturizingGlycerinGood evidence
“Drying Lotion Plastic”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": glycerin.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy1 strong irritant: CamphorMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Isopropyl alcohol~24–36%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholWater~14–21%
Calamine~5.6–8.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Camphor~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Sulfur~2.8–4.1%
Zinc oxide~2.5–3.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about Zinc oxideTalc~1.3–2%
Glycerin~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinSalicylic acid~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used for skin exfoliation. It has an anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial effect, helps to unclog pores, prevent blemishes and speed up healing of the existing ones. Sometimes referred to as a BHA (beta-hydroxy acid)
More about Salicylic acidCi 77891~0.2–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Works as a UV filter when used in high concentrations. It is photostable and is effective mostly against the UVB light, with some protection in the UVA range. In small concentrations, used for its ability to improve the color of cosmetic products. Is usually well tolerated by the skin
More about Titanium dioxideIngredient list view
Isopropyl alcohol, Water, Calamine, Camphor, Sulfur, Zinc oxide, Talc, Glycerin, Salicylic acid, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide
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Worth comparing, line by line.
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 BadescuDrying Lotion PlasticYOUR PRODUCT | BiodermaSebium Mattifying Lotion | Bye Bye BlemishDrying Lotion Tea Tree Oil | ArtNaturals LUXEDrying Lotion | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 66% | 65% | 65% |
| Price | $15.30 | — | $9.95−$5.35 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 5 | 3 of 5 | 3 of 5 |
| Key difference | — | Mannitol | — | Colloidal Sulfur |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | Contains drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
Product summary
"Mario Badescu - Drying Lotion Plastic" is effective for: Anti-blemish and Anti-inflammatory
This product could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
Ingredient callouts
- Salicylic acid (0.40% - 0.90%). This is an oil-soluble exfoliating acid. Because of this property, it can work inside pores and help reduce the congestion. It has an anti-inflammatory effect and is used to treat acne. Because it is a quite strong exfoliator, be careful with using this product too often: it could result in over-exfoliation.
- Humectants (glycerin 0.85% - 1.25%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails for 17.00$ in the United States and for 14.21£ in the United Kingdom.
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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