Mario Badescu - Enzyme Protective Cream

Mario Badescu Enzyme Protective Cream

Efficacy100/100

Works for:

based on ingredients and %
  • Moisturizing

Can it cause trouble?

  • Irritation risk: high
  • Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1

Key actives

Paraffinum liquidum2.9% - 3.6%Sodium hyaluronate2.3% - 2.8%
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Product Summary

Based on the ingredients included, "Mario Badescu - Enzyme Protective Cream" works well for moisturizing the skin. To work well, any moisturizer needs to include a combination of water-binding and emollient ingredients. Mario Badescu - Enzyme Protective Cream ticks this box. Sodium hyaluronate and propylene glycol in this product (humectants) attract water molecules to the upper layer of the skin (the water comes from the outside air or from the deeper layers of the skin if the air is dry). Paraffinum liquidum and stearic acid in this product help decrease the water evoporation from the skin, so that it stays hydrated for longer. These ingredients also soften the skin and take away the feeling of tightness and dryness.

Irritation risk

There are quite a few common irritants in this product, including ingredients without particular skin benefits. We would not recommend it for sensitive skin. We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be high. For a detailed overview of all potential irritants: click here

You can see the detailed formula review with the breakdown of all actives in the product and the full ingredient list with estimated concentrations in the tables below.

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 20.00$ in the United States.

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