Works for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-oxidation
- Evens skin tone
Doesn't work for:
based on ingredients and %- Anti-aging
- Moisturizing
Can it cause trouble?
- Irritation risk: high
- Comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Key actives
Product Summary
"Mario Badescu - Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender Mini" could be helpful for: Evens skin tone, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 5.00$ up to 12.00$ in the United States, from 5.00£ up to 7.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 5.60£ in the United Kingdom.
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Anti-oxidation
This product contains antioxidants (3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Evens skin tone
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid.
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Mario Badescu's Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender delivers a soothing boost of hydration as antioxidant vitamin C combats skin-aging free radicals , leaving skin balanced and bright.
Source: Ulta
This product contains 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid. This ingredient could be helpful for preventing or repairing signs of aging in theory, but there is no evidence that it actually works.
This ingredient 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin and help it fight off some of the sun damage.
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
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
Moisturizing
What does the product description say?
Mario Badescu's Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender delivers a soothing boost of hydration as antioxidant vitamin C combats skin-aging free radicals , leaving skin balanced and bright.
Source: Ulta
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
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
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
|---|---|
| Anti-aging | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score: 25/100.
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Key Actives
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
Potential irritants
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
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
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Comedogenic ingredients
All ingredients
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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
An essential oil. Potential allergen and can be irritating. It has some anti-bacterial properties
Plant extract that can have healing and anti-inflammatory properties. It is a potential allergen and can be irritating
A vitamin C derivative that is more stable but less potent than pure form of vitamin C. Can help neutralize free radicals and help reduce hyperpigmentation, but the required concentration is likely to be much higher than for the pure form of vitamin C, limiting the ingredient's effectiveness in products
Plant extract that has some anti-bacterial properties. Can be used as a fragrance. Can be irritating
Sulisobenzone. A UV filter. Is typically used to improve the product stability under exposure to UV light. It is effective against both UVA and UVB rays. It can be used is larger concentrations as a sun protection ingredient for the skin, but can be irritating
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
Used to improve the product consistency and stabilize formulations
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
Ingredient list view
Water, Lavandula angustifolia flower water, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Lavandula angustifolia oil, Chamomilla recutita flower extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, 3-o-ethyl ascorbic acid, Thymus vulgaris leaf extract, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Benzophenone-4, Triethanolamine, Propanediol, Sodium sulfate, Citric acid, Ethylhexylglycerin, Sodium chloride, Ci 60730, Unknown