PRODUCT REVIEW
Mario Badescu Special Cleansing Lotion O
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What can the product work for?
Anti-blemish
What does the product description say?
Deeply cleansing the skin to wipe away impurities, excess oil, and dirt, this clarifying body cleansing lotion also prevents new blemishes from appearing.
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Concentration: Insufficient!
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
Cleansing
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How honest is this product?
| Promise | Can it deliver? |
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| Anti-blemish | |
| Cleansing |
Total Promises Fulfilled score:
37/100.
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Can it cause trouble?
- Overall product irritation risk
- Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0
Potential irritants
isopropyl alcohol
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
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Comodogenic ingredients
No comodogenic ingredients detected
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Ingredients & concentrations
All ingredients
Key Actives
niacinamide
1.6% -
2.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Anti-blemish,
Evens skin tone,
Moisturizing,
Anti-aging,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Anti-inflammatory,
Antibacterial
Is proven to be effective in reducing blemishes, evening out skin tone and helping to improve lines and wrinkles. It helps the skin to repair sun damage, calm down inflammation and keep maintain good levels of moisture.
The concentration of about 2% is effective for supporting the skin barrier and evening out the skin tone. Concentration of 4-6% is better for helping with acne and balancing the sebum production
allantoin
0.95% -
1.4%
Irritation risk:
Works for:
Moisturizing,
Anti-inflammatory,
Anti-blemish,
Reduces irritation,
Reduces redness,
Exfoliation
Helps calm down inflammation in skin and can help reduce itching. Helps to repair the skin barrier and keep skin hydrated
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Potential irritants
isopropyl alcohol
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
Show more
Comodogenic ingredients
We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product
All ingredients
isopropyl alcohol
6.2% -
9.4%
Irritation risk:
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
Show more
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Camphor, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Glycerin, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Allantoin, Biotin, Styrax benzoin gum, Pyridoxine hcl, Sodium chloride, Propylene glycol, Alcohol, Ci 19140, Ci 15985
Sources
- Glycerol and the skin: holistic approach to its origin and functions
- Niacinamide - mechanisms of action and its topical use in dermatology
- Gehring, W. (2004). Nicotinic acid/niacinamide and the skin. Journal of Cosmetic Dermatology, 3(2), 88–93. doi:10.1111/j.1473-2130.2004.00115.x
- Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulations
- Safety Assessment of Panthenol, Pantothenic Acid, and Derivatives as Used in Cosmetics
- Profile of wound healing process induced by allantoin