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Anti-agingTocopherolNot delivered
“Boosts the look of complexion with antioxidants. . Evening Primrose.”
This product does not contain ingredients that are able to reduce fine lines and wrinkles or help with skin elasticity, but it can improve the look of the skin temporarily through moisturization. Well-moisturized skin might also be able to repair the sun damage better.
MoisturizingSide benefit · Paraffinum liquidum, Panthenol + 9 moreWorks well
This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.
The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water.
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. The following ingredients in this product do the job:
sarcosine, sorbitol.
This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: beeswax, cera alba.
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with the hydration level: panthenol, paraffinum liquidum
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy5 strong irritants: Rosa damascena extract, Parfum + 3 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale1 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~45–55%
Kaolin~5–6.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color
More about KaolinTriticum vulgare starch~4.4–5.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Zinc oxide~3.9–4.8%
- 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 oxideDimethicone~2.7–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish
More about DimethiconeSorbitol~2.2–2.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture
More about SorbitolCera microcristallina~1.9–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaMicrocrystalline wax~1.6–1.9%
Cera microcristallina~1.4–1.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss from its surface and create a thicker product consistency
More about Cera microcristallinaParaffinum liquidum~1.2–1.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Mineral oil. One of the most effective and well studied occlusive and emollient moisturizing ingredients. Helps reduce moisture loss in skin and repair skin barrier function
More about Paraffinum liquidumCera alba~1.2–1.4%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
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
More about Cera albaBeeswax~1–1.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about BeeswaxPropylene glycol~0.8–1.2%
- 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 glycolTocopherol~0.75–1.15%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pure form of vitamin E. Can help moisturise and protect the skin from free radicals. Often used to help stabilise other ingredients or the formula itself
More about TocopherolRosa damascena extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Oil of a very fragrant pink rose used as fragrance in cosmetics. Extensive research has shown it has mixed benefits. In the pro column, inhaling this flower’s scent seems to have relaxing properties and the plant’s petals contain skin-soothing and antioxidant compounds that can benefit skin. On the flipside, the numerous chemicals that create this rose’s distinctive fragrance pose a risk of causing skin aggravation.
More about Rosa damascena extractOenothera biennis seed extract~0.75–1.1%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant properties but evidence is lacking
More about Oenothera biennis seed extractOlea europaea leaf extract~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
A plant extract that might have some anti-oxidant and anti-inflammatory properties but evidence for effectiveness in skin is missing
More about Olea europaea leaf extractPanthenol~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolGlycine soja oil~0.65–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 2/5
A good emollient that helps soften the skin and helps repair its barrier function. It can clog pores if used in high concentrations.
More about Glycine soja oilCellulose gum~0.6–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions
More about Cellulose gumPolysorbate 80~0.6–0.9%
Parfum~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSorbitan sesquioleate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Used to help oil and water mix together. Can be irritating
More about Sorbitan sesquioleateSarcosine~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps to enhance the penetration of other ingredients and attract water to the upper layer of the skin
More about SarcosineMagnesium aspartate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might be helpful in restoring skin barrier function and calm down inflammation in skin
More about Magnesium aspartatePotassium aspartate~0.45–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Potassium hydroxide~0.45–0.65%
Sodium chloride~0.4–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Benzoic acid~0.25–0.5%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Benzyl salicylate~0.25–0.45%
Linalool~0.25–0.45%
Ci 77891~0.2–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Titanium dioxide~0.2–0.4%
- 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 dioxideCi 19140~0.1–0.15%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Kaolin, Triticum vulgare starch, Zinc oxide, Dimethicone, Sorbitol, Cera microcristallina, Microcrystalline wax, Cera microcristallina, Paraffinum liquidum, Cera alba, Beeswax, Propylene glycol, Tocopherol, Rosa damascena extract, Oenothera biennis seed extract, Olea europaea leaf extract, Panthenol, Glycine soja oil, Cellulose gum, Polysorbate 80, Parfum, Sorbitan sesquioleate, Sarcosine, Magnesium aspartate, Potassium aspartate, Potassium hydroxide, Sodium chloride, Methylparaben, Benzoic acid, Propylparaben, Benzyl salicylate, Linalool, Ci 77891, Titanium dioxide, Ci 19140, Ci 42090
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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 BadescuFlower & Tonic Clay MaskYOUR PRODUCT | ZiajaAntioxidation, Actively smoothing face and neck mask for the night 'Acai berries' | DEW OF THE GODS™FIJIFUJI COLLAGEN VITAMIN MASK | FilorgaMini Meso-Mask | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 51% | 50% | 44% |
| Price | — | — | $42.00 | — |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 4 of 13 | 4 of 13 | 5 of 13 |
| Key difference | — | Dipeptide-2 | Niacinamide | Niacinamide |
| Irritancy | High | High | High | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
More alternatives: Ahava Time to Clear Purifying Mud MaskHolland & Barrett Vitamin E mask
Product summary
"Mario Badescu - Flower & Tonic Clay Mask" is effective for: Moisturizing
Ingredient callouts
- Panthenol (pro-vitamin B5) at about 0.65% - 0.95% concentration. In this concentration, Panthenol works effectively to improve the skin barrier and reduce inflammation.
- Humectants (sarcosine 0.45% - 0.70% and panthenol 0.65% - 0.95%). 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.
Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 21 studies and safety reviews.
- 1A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
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