Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Herbs and Rosewater Mini
Works for
MoisturizingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol + 2 moreNot delivered
“Cult-favorite, multi-purpose face hydrating mist with Rosewater and Aloe Vera reviving dehydrated skin with a healthy, dewy glow and revealing radiant, re-energized skin.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-agingAloe barbadensis leaf juiceNot delivered
“Formulated with plant-based collagen it helps to visibly plump the skin and reduce signs of ageing.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy7 strong irritants: Rosa damascena flower water, Gardenia florida fruit extract + 5 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic2 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale2 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.4–9.5%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Aloe barbadensis leaf juicePropylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
More about Propylene glycolPolysorbate 20~2.4–3.7%
Rosa damascena flower water~2–3%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to add a nice rose smell to the product. Might help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and have some anti-oxidant effect. Can be irritating
More about Rosa damascena flower waterFucus vesiculosus extract~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCaprylyl glycol~1.2–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps preserve products and creates a nice product texture
More about Caprylyl glycolGardenia florida fruit extract~0.95–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used as a fragrance. Can be irritating.
More about Gardenia florida fruit extractParfum~0.6–1.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumThymus vulgaris extract~0.45–1.05%
- Irritation risk
- High
Hexylene glycol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Helps create a more spreadable product texture
More about Hexylene glycolCitric acid~0.35–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidPotassium sorbate~0.15–0.6%
Sodium benzoate~0.1–0.5%
Rosa canina bud extract~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Geraniol~0.05–0.25%
Citronellol~0.05–0.2%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.15%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol, Polysorbate 20, Rosa damascena flower water, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Phenoxyethanol, Caprylyl glycol, Gardenia florida fruit extract, Parfum, Thymus vulgaris extract, Hexylene glycol, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium benzoate, Rosa canina bud extract, Geraniol, Citronellol, Ci 16035, Ci 19140
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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 9.00$ in the United States, from 6.98£ up to 8.95£ in the United Kingdom and for 7.15£ 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 7 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 2Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 3Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
- 4
- 5Allergic contact dermatitis from gardenia fruitpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6
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