Based on the ingredient list, we assess that "Mario Badescu - Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30" can provide reliable sun protection. We love that it can protect from both UVA and UVB rays (not all sunscreens with SPF ratings give UVA protection. UVA rays do not cause sunburn, but still damage our skin and lead to early aging).

Its formula is also hydrating, so you might not need an additional moistruizer during the day. Like all broad-spectrum sunscreens, this product has an anti-aging benefit.

Sunscreen filters

This sunscreen uses so-called "chemical", or organic UV filters (organic simply means that their molecules contain atoms of carbon). These filters typically give good sun protection and rarely leave a white cast, but they can be irritating for sensitive skin. Here are the exact UV filters in this sunscreen: avobenzone 3.00% (declared), octinoxate 7.50% (declared), octisalate 5.00% (declared) and octocrylene 10.00% (declared).

Irritation risk

This formulation includes some common irritants, including ingredients that do not provide a benefit for the skin. 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 85.52A$ in Australia, for 28.00$ in the United States and from 26.50£ up to 31.00£ in the United Kingdom.

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Anti-blemish

Sun protection

This product offers a good level of protection against both UVB and UVA rays.

This sunscreen uses organic (so-called "chemical") sunscreen filters. Organic, or "chemical" filters usually provide reliable sun protection and rarely leave a white cast. Sunscreens with organic filters can sting eyes.

butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

octocrylene 10%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

A weak sunscreen that protects against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB) and is somewhat effective against the UVA rays. It is quite stable and can help stabilize other, more vulnerable, sunscreen ingredients like Avobenzone. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

UVA I protection: UVA II protection: UVB protection: Photo stable: Ingredient type Organic

Octinoxate. When used in higher concentrations, works as a sunscreen protecting the skin from UVB rays. When used in lower concentration, helps to preserve the product formulation. Is shown to be harmful to coral reefs - consider avoiding bathing in coral reef areas when wearing a product with this ingredient. It can be irritating

Anti-aging

What does the product description say?

A bestselling moisturizer that hydrates and defends against skin-aging free radicals in just one step.

Source: Sephora

This product can help prevent early signs of skin aging because it offers a good level of broad spectrum sun protection. Sun damage is the main cause of premature skin aging, and protecting your skin from the sun is the best anti-aging strategy.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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 powerful antioxidant provides further defence against free radical damage and the discolouration of acne marks, sunspots, and age marks that this can cause.

Source: SpaceNK US

This product offers broad spectrum sun protection. It means that it can prevent hyperpigmentation and help keep the skin tone even (sun damage is the main factor causing age spots, darkening of post-acne marks and other discolorations).

Moisturizing

What does the product description say?

Oil Free Moisturizer SPF 30

Source: From product name

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. 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. The following ingredients in this product do the job: glycerin, caprylyl glycol.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: dimethicone, c12-15 alkyl benzoate.

glycerin 5.2% - 6.4%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

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

dimethicone 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

c12-15 alkyl benzoate 1.6% - 2%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: MEDIUM

Enhances the product texture and makes it more spreadable. Helps reduce water loss from the outer layer of skin. Extands the shelf life by preventing bacteria growth

Anti-oxidation

This product contains antioxidants (camellia oleifera leaf extract) that can help neutralize free radicals in skin. By doing so, they can lessen the damage the skin gets from the UV light (sun).

camellia oleifera leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

blemish marks, age spots, sun spots).

Source: Cultbeauty

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

aloe barbadensis leaf juice 0.9% - 1.1%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Insufficient!

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

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Key Actives

dimethicone 4.8% - 5.8%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Moisturizing, Mattifying

A silicone that helps to reduce water loss from the surface of the skin. Can temporarily "fill in" lines and wrinkles, absorb oil, and create a nice product finish

camellia oleifera leaf extract 0.7% - 1.05%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-oxidation, Anti-inflammatory

A plant extract that can help neutralize free radicals and reduce inflammation, even though it is not usually used in sufficient concentration in cosmetics

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Potential irritants

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

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Works for: Sun protection

parfum 0.2% - 0.35%

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An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

Comodogenic ingredients

cetearyl alcohol 3.4% - 4.2%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing, Moisturizing

A non-drying alcohol. Works as an emollient. Helps water and oil mix together and creates a nice product texture

ceteareth-20 1.3% - 1.6%

Irritation risk: Comedogenicity: Medium

Works for: Cleansing

Helps oil and water mix together. Has some emollient properties

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butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane 3%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Avobenzone. An organic, or so-called "chemical" UV filter. Protects against both UVA and UVB rays. Needs to be combined with other filters in a formulation to be stable.

ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate 7.5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

ethylhexyl salicylate 5%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

Octisalate. A UV filter. It offers some protection against the sun rays that cause sunburn (UVB), but does not protect against the most aging sun rays (UVA). It loses its effectiveness quickly when exposed to sunlight. It is an organic, or so called "chemical" sunscreen

Ingredient list view

Butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane, Ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate, Ethylhexyl salicylate, Octocrylene, Water, Glycerin, Aluminum starch octenylsuccinate, Dimethicone, Cetearyl alcohol, Ethylhexyl methoxycrylene, Ppg-2 myristyl ether propionate, C12-15 alkyl benzoate, Ceteareth-20, Sorbitan oleate, Aloe barbadensis leaf juice, Camellia oleifera leaf extract, Hypericum perforatum extract, Ethylhexylglycerin, Tetrasodium glutamate diacetate, Peg-100 stearate, Caprylyl glycol, Carbomer, Parfum, Phenoxyethanol, Sodium hydroxide

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WIMJ similarity score		46%	46%	46%	45%	44%	44%	43%	43%	42%	42%
SPF	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 45	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 30	SPF 50	SPF 30	SPF 50
Key ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane camellia oleifera leaf extract +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: ascorbyl glucoside panthenol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate +2 more Other: aleurites moluccanus seed oil allantoin +5 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: anhydroxylitol cyclopentasiloxane +4 more	Common: dimethicone glycerin +2 more Other: niacinamide ceramide np +3 more	Common: dimethicone octocrylene +2 more Other: hydroxypalmitoyl sphinganine panthenol +3 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: adenosine alteromonas ferment extract +6 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +3 more Other: caprylic/capric triglyceride dimethiconol +4 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane dimethicone +2 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine polysilicone-15 +1 more	Common: octocrylene butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane +2 more Other: acetyl dipeptide-1 cetyl ester retinyl palmitate +15 more	Common: butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane glycerin +1 more Other: bis-ethylhexyloxyphenol methoxyphenyl triazine drometrizole trisiloxane +5 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY LOW
Potential Irritants	parfum Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +9 more	parfum Has skin benefit? alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? +15 more	propolis extract Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +14 more	buddleja officinalis flower extract Has skin benefit? benzyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +8 more	myristyl alcohol Has skin benefit? t-butyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +7 more	zinc gluconate Has skin benefit? triethanolamine Has skin benefit? +13 more	p-anisic acid Has skin benefit? citric acid Has skin benefit? +7 more	ci 16035 Has skin benefit? parfum Has skin benefit? +21 more	propylene glycol Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +11 more	panax ginseng root extract Has skin benefit? retinyl palmitate Has skin benefit? +19 more	alcohol denat. Has skin benefit? potassium sorbate Has skin benefit? +16 more
All ingredients	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +23 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +34 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	water Has skin benefit? octocrylene Has skin benefit? +27 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +36 more	water Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl methoxycinnamate Has skin benefit? +20 more	butyl methoxydibenzoylmethane Has skin benefit? ethylhexyl salicylate Has skin benefit? +61 more	water Has skin benefit? homosalate Has skin benefit? +28 more

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Anti-oxidation

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