PRODUCT REVIEW
Mario Badescu Glycolic Acid Toner
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What can the product work for?
Anti-aging
What does the product description say?
Surface impurities are swept away as skin gets an exfoliating boostunveiling a more radiant and youthful-looking complexion.
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
7.1% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
This formula features glycolic acid, grapefruit, and aloe vera to rejuvenate skin, refine pores, and diminish the appearance of dry fine lines, wrinkles, and uneven skin tone.
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Exfoliation
What does the product description say?
Surface impurities are swept away as skin gets an exfoliating boostunveiling a more radiant and youthful-looking complexion.
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Specially formulated with 2% Glycolic Acid, Grapefruit Extract and Aloe Gel, Glycolic Acid Toner gently exfoliates, refreshes and stimulates dry and congested complexions.
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
MEDIUM
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
7.1% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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?
Hydrates and soothes.
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
7.1% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
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
peg-8
0.65% -
0.95%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness:
LOW
Used to create a nice product consistency
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-aging | |
| Exfoliation | |
| Evens skin tone | |
| Anti-blemish | |
| Moisturizing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
70/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 1
Potential irritants
propylene glycol
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Comodogenic ingredients
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
benzophenone-4
1.7% -
2.1%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Sun protection
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
propylene glycol
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
glycolic acid
3.4% -
4.2%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Exfoliation,
Anti-aging,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-blemish
An alpha-hydroxy acid (AHA) that helps to remove the dead skin cells on the surface of the skin reveling a more even, smoother complexation. It is also able to stimulate collagen production with long-term use. Could help to reduce pore congestion. It can be irritating to the skin. Apply sunscreen daily if using products with glycolic acid
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Comodogenic ingredients
All ingredients
aloe barbadensis leaf juice
7.1% -
8.6%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Antibacterial,
Reduces redness,
Reduces irritation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Anti-blemish
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
propylene glycol
4.6% -
5.7%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
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Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol, Glycolic acid, Triethanolamine, Polysorbate 20, Citrus grandis fruit extract, Diazolidinyl urea, Benzophenone-4, Methylparaben, Parfum, Peg-8, Trimethoxybenzylidene pentanedione, Hydroxyacetophenone, Propylparaben, Sodium benzoate, Citric acid, Potassium sorbate, Sodium chloride, Linalool, Hexyl cinnamal, Benzyl alcohol, Limonene, Citronellol, Geraniol, Ci 42090, Ci 45410, Ci 19140