Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Soap
- Cleansing
- Exfoliation
- caprylic/capric triglyceride
- cetyl alcohol
- glycerin
- glyceryl acrylate/acrylic acid copolymer

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Can the product deliver on its promises?
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for cleansing
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, peg-8 stearate, ppg-2 hydroxyethyl cocamide, sodium laureth sulfate, 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.
Even though this formulation is mild, the following cleansing agents could trigger an irritation or allergy for some people: sodium laureth sulfate
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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HIGH | |||
HIGH | |||
HIGH |
Promise
What does the product description say?WIMJ summary for exfoliation
This product does not contain effective exfoliating ingredients. It might be able to deliver physical exfoliation, that is scrub off some of the dead cells on the surface of the skin. We do not recommend physical exfoliation, because it is not uniform (some bits of skin can get exfoliated too much while others not at all). It can also traumatize the skin and aggrevate acne and other skin conditions.
Ingredient | Effectiveness | Concentration | Irritancy |
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LOW
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How honest is this product?
Promise | Can it deliver? |
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Cleansing | |
Exfoliation |
Potential irritants

Ingredient | Irritancy | Skin Benefit |
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propylene glycol | ||
caprylic/capric triglyceride | ||
peg-8 stearate |
Ingredients by volume
Ingredient | Estimated concentration |
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Plain old water
| 45% - 55% |
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
| 8% - 9.8% |
Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating
| 4.2% - 5.1% |
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