Mario Badescu Mini Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green Tea
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MoisturizingAloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol + 2 moreNot delivered
“This multi-purpose Aloe Vera, Peppermint and Cucumber face mist provides a cooling invigorating sensation and wakes up dull, tired skin with antioxidant-enriched hydration.”
Does not contain good ingredients to help with moisturization.
Anti-oxidationSide benefit · Camellia sinensis leaf extractMay help
This product contains antioxidants (camellia sinensis leaf extract) that might be able to help neutralize free radicals in skin to lessen the damage it gets from the UV light (sun). There is not enough evidence to confirm their effectiveness in skin though.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy6 strong irritants: Mentha piperita leaf water, Benzophenone-4 + 4 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~40–60%
Aloe barbadensis leaf juice~6.4–9.6%
- 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~3.7–5.6%
- 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 glycolMentha piperita leaf water~2.8–4.2%
Cucumis sativus fruit water~2.1–3.1%
Propanediol~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Acts as a solvent for other ingredients. Speeds up the absorption of other ingredients into the skin
More about PropanediolPolysorbate 20~1.4–2.1%
Potassium sorbate~0.3–0.6%
Camellia sinensis leaf extract~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Can contain potent anti-oxidant compounds (abbreviated ECG, GCG, EGC, and EGCG) that might help protect the skin from free radicals. Can help calm down inflammation and has some anti-bacterial properties. Unfortunately, these antioxidants are unstable and lose their effectiveness very quickly in products. The concentration of the antioxidant compounds in the extract also tends to be low to be effective in topical formulation
More about Camellia sinensis leaf extractBenzophenone-4~1.2–1.9%
- Irritation risk
- High
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
More about Benzophenone-4Ethylhexylglycerin~0.5–1.15%
Parfum~0.4–0.95%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumPhenoxyethanol~0.3–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolCitric acid~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidSodium benzoate~0.25–0.5%
Cucumis sativus extract~0.15–0.65%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Fucus vesiculosus extract~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
Hexyl cinnamal~0.1–0.35%
Limonene~0.1–0.3%
- Irritation risk
- High
A common frangrance that can easily irritate skin, especially if exposed to air, light or heat
More about LimoneneLinalool~0.05–0.25%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 42090~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Propylene glycol, Mentha piperita leaf water, Cucumis sativus fruit water, Propanediol, Polysorbate 20, Potassium sorbate, Camellia sinensis leaf extract, Benzophenone-4, Ethylhexylglycerin, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Citric acid, Sodium benzoate, Cucumis sativus extract, Fucus vesiculosus extract, Hexyl cinnamal, Limonene, Linalool, 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 BadescuMini Facial Spray with Aloe, Cucumber and Green TeaYOUR PRODUCT | NAOBAYDETOX Energizing Facial Mist Toner | ULTAWatermelon Facial Mist | Vita LiberataClear Tanning Mist - Medium | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 38% | 38% | 37% |
| Price | $5.00 | — | — | $26.77+$21.77 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 | 1 of 2 |
| Key difference | — | Glycerin | Glycerin | Dihydroxyacetone |
| Irritancy | High | Medium | Medium | Low |
| Drying alcohol | — | — | — | — |
| View product | Shop | Shop | Shop |
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Product summary
About the brand
According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.
Price
The product retails from 5.00$ up to 12.00$ in the United States and from 4.95£ up to 7.50£ 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 5 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
- 4Benzophenone 4: An emerging allergen in cosmetics and toiletries?pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 5
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