"Mario Badescu - Hydro Moisturizer With Vitamin C" has a good moisturizing formula.
Ingredient callouts
This product also contains vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid). It can be an effective active for anti-aging and evening out the skin tone, but in this moisturizer it is used for stabilizing other ingredients in the formulation. In this concentration (1.20% - 1.80%) it cannot have a noticeable benefit for the skin.
Irritation risk
We assess the overall irritancy of this moisturizer to be medium. 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 18.00$ in the United States, for 16.28A$ in Australia and for 23.16£ in the United Kingdom.
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives:
squalane, isopropyl myristate.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the
skin. This is why an additional
product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best
results).
The following ingredients in this product are especially good for supporting the skin barrier and helping with
the hydration level: paraffinum liquidum
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
An oil naturally present in skin. Works as an emollient to soften the skin and form a protective layer on its surface without a greasy feeling.
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Anti-aging
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.
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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
Evens skin tone
What does the product description say?
Benefits Lightweight Fast-absorbing Fragrance-free Delivers radiance-boosting hydration enriched with Vitamins C and E Helps improve the look of uneven skin tone and texture Gives skin a healthy, hydrated glow
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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Promise
Can it deliver?
Moisturizing
Anti-aging
Evens skin tone
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
50/100.
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US Retailers
$18.00
In stock
Hydro Moisturizer with Vitamin C
$18.00
In stock
Size: 0.00440924524 Pounds
Mario Badescu Hydro Moisturizer with Vitamin C, 2 Fl Oz
Price as of 2/11/2023 2:9 GMT.
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$18.00
In stock
Size: 2.0 oz
Hydro Moisturizer With Vitamin C
AU Retailers
A$36.88
In stock
Size: 0.00440924524 Pounds
Mario Badescu Hydro Moisturizer With Vitamin C - For Combination/Sensitive Skin Types 59ml/2oz
Price as of 2/7/2023 2:56 GMT.
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UK Retailers
No price available
Out of stock
Size: 0.00440924524 Pounds
Mario Badescu Hydro-Moisturizer With Vitamin C 2oz
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-aging,
Moisturizing
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
Works for:
Anti-oxidation,
Evens skin tone,
Anti-aging
The most well-researched antioxidant that works in skin. Helps neutralize free radicals supporting collagen production, helping to even out the skin tone and preventing early signs of aging
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
