Mario Badescu Oil Free Moisturizer
Works for
1 of 3 advertised claims delivered
Moisturizing4 ingredients credited for this claimGood support
“Oil Free Moisturizer”
This product contains good ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. These ingredients are called "humectants": allantoin, propylene glycol.
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. If the air is dry, humectants can speed up the moisture loss from the skin. This is why it is a good idea to use another product on top of this one to help "seal in" the moisture (look for ingredients like dimethicone, squalane, oils and butters).
Anti-agingNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“Replenishing Glycerin: Moisturizes skin by retaining moisture and can also help to fight the appearance of wrinkles.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.
Evens skin toneNo ingredient credited for this claimNo support
“It can also help to restore skin to its former brightness by fading the look of dark spots gradually.”
Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, Diazolidinyl ureaMedium risk
ComedogenicClean of flagged comedogenic ingredientsNone flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Propylene glycol~4.1–6.1%
- 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 glycolCetyl alcohol~3–4.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPanthenyl hydroxypropyl steardimonium chloride~2.5–3.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Allantoin~1.9–2.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
More about AllantoinCymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract~1.4–2.1%
- Irritation risk
- High
Stearic acid~1.2–1.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Triethanolamine~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineCarbomer~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps create a thicker or gel-like product texture. It is not a surfactant but can be used in gentle cleansing formulations
More about CarbomerDiazolidinyl urea~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaPropylparaben~0.05–0.1%
Phenoxyethanol~0.01–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolIngredient list view
Water, Propylene glycol, Cetyl alcohol, Panthenyl hydroxypropyl steardimonium chloride, Allantoin, Cymbopogon schoenanthus leaf extract, Stearic acid, Methylparaben, Triethanolamine, Carbomer, Diazolidinyl urea, Propylparaben, Phenoxyethanol
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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.
- 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
- 4
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