Mario Badescu Special Cleansing Lotion O
Works for
Anti-blemishNiacinamide, AllantoinWorks well
“An ultra- clarifying body toner that helps with the look of neck, chest, and back blemishes to reveal flawless looking skin on the body.”
This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: niacinamide. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.
ExfoliationAllantoinNot delivered
“Soothing Allantoin: Found in the Comfrey plant, Allantoin has multi-purposes from herbal supplements to topical treatments. As for skin benefits, Allantoin is keratolytic, which simply put means that it improves the look of dull skin by exfoliating dead skin cells.”
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.
CleansingNo ingredient credited for this claimNot delivered
“Special Cleansing Lotion O”
This product does not seem to contain cleansing agents and might not be able to remove dirt and oil efficiently.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy2 strong irritants: Camphor, AlcoholMedium 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%
Isopropyl alcohol~5.9–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
A drying alcohol. Can increase skin's sensitivity and cause dryness and irritation
More about Isopropyl alcoholCamphor~3.9–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- High
Talc~3–4.4%
Hydrolyzed yeast protein~2.2–3.3%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Methylglucamine~1.9–2.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Citric acid~1.5–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH
More about Citric acidStyrax benzoin resin extract~1.5–2.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Pyridoxine hcl~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Might help neutralize free radicals in skin
More about Pyridoxine hclNiacinamide~0.85–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about NiacinamideGlycerin~0.55–1.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
One of the best moisturizing ingredients. Naturally present in skin. It attracts water to the upper layer of the skin working as a humectant
More about GlycerinMyroxylon balsamum resin~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Panthenol~0.4–0.9%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and can help improve skin barrier function
More about PanthenolPropylene glycol~0.35–0.8%
- 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 glycolPhenoxyethanol~0.2–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products
More about PhenoxyethanolHydroxyethylcellulose~0.2–0.75%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to thicken product formulations and create gel-like textures
More about HydroxyethylcelluloseAloe ferox leaf juice powder~0.15–0.6%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Chlorphenesin~0.16–0.32%
Allantoin~0.1–0.45%
- 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 AllantoinAlcohol~0.1–0.45%
- Irritation risk
- High
Can be drying and contribute to skin irritation. Used in formulars to dissolve other ingredients, create a thinner product consistency or for its antibacterial properties
More about AlcoholBiotin~0.1–0.4%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Might have some moisturising properties. Is not effective when applied topically beyond some moisturizing effect
More about BiotinPotassium sorbate~0.1–0.35%
Methylparaben~0.05–0.25%
Ci 16035~0.05–0.2%
Ci 19140~0.05–0.15%
Ingredient list view
Water, Isopropyl alcohol, Camphor, Talc, Hydrolyzed yeast protein, Methylglucamine, Citric acid, Styrax benzoin resin extract, Unknown, Pyridoxine hcl, Niacinamide, Glycerin, Myroxylon balsamum resin, Panthenol, Propylene glycol, Phenoxyethanol, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe ferox leaf juice powder, Chlorphenesin, Allantoin, Alcohol, Biotin, Potassium sorbate, Methylparaben, Ci 16035, Ci 19140
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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 BadescuSpecial Cleansing Lotion OYOUR PRODUCT | CetaphilRestoraderm Unscented Skin Restoring Body Wash | UltraceuticalsUltra B2 Micellar Solution | BiodermaAtoderm Ultimate Daily Nourishing Pack | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Match | — | 84% | 79% | 79% |
| Price | $16.00 | $16.49 | — | $17.55+$1.55 |
| Shared key ingredients | — | 2 of 3 | 3 of 3 | 2 of 3 |
| Key difference | — | Colloidal Oatmeal | Allantoin | Mineral Oil |
| Irritancy | Medium | Low | Low | Medium |
| Drying alcohol | Contains drying alcohol | — | — | — |
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 10 studies and safety reviews.
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- 4Skin moisturizing effects of panthenol-based formulationspdfs.semanticscholar.org
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- 6Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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