Mario Badescu Keratoplast Cleansing Lotion

Mario Badescu Keratoplast Cleansing Lotion

Efficacy100/100IrritancyMedium

Works for

Cleansing
Stearic acid, Lauramide dea +Β 3Β more
Cleanses gently
What the product description says
β€œKeratoplast Cleansing Lotion”
Source: Beauty Bay

This product works by removing dirt and oil from the surface of the skin. It uses a combination of mild cleansing agents (cetyl alcohol, glyceryl isostearate, lauramide dea, stearic acid, triethanolamine) and should be able to cleanse the skin gently. Still keep in mind that any cleansing can disrupt the skin barrier, and most people do not need to cleanse their skin more than once per day.

Stearic acidEffect: HighHelps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient~7.7–11.5%
Lauramide deaEffect: High~1.5–2.3%
Glyceryl isostearateEffect: High~1.1–1.6%
Cetyl alcoholEffect: HighA non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together~0.45–1.1%
TriethanolamineEffect: HighUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell~0.15–0.55%

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Diazolidinyl urea
Medium risk
We flagged 3 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~3.7–5.5%est.
Diazolidinyl ureaA preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritatingHigh~0.1–0.35%est.
TriethanolamineUsed to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smellMedium~0.15–0.55%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Ethylhexyl palmitateAn emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture3/5~1.3–1.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Water~40–60%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Stearic acid~7.7–11.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient

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Propylene glycol~3.7–5.5%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High
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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Isodecyl salicylate~2.8–4.3%
Formula
Glycerin~2.2–3.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant

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Lauramide dea~1.5–2.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Ethylhexyl palmitate~1.3–1.9%
Comedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture

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Glyceryl isostearate~1.1–1.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Cleansing
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Pollen extract~0.6–1.4%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Cetyl alcohol~0.45–1.1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
CleansingMoisturizing

A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together

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Triethanolamine~0.15–0.55%
Irritant Β· medium
Irritation risk
Medium
Works for
Cleansing

Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell

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Diazolidinyl urea~0.1–0.35%
Irritant Β· high
Irritation risk
High

A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating

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Propylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Methylparaben~0.05–0.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Ingredient list view

Water, Stearic acid, Propylene glycol, Isodecyl salicylate, Glycerin, Lauramide dea, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Glyceryl isostearate, Pollen extract, Cetyl alcohol, Triethanolamine, Diazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben, Methylparaben

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Sources cited in this review

Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 4 studies and safety reviews.

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    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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