PRODUCT REVIEW

Mario Badescu Special Healing Powder

Works for:

based on ingredients and %

Anti-blemish

Can it cause trouble?

Irritation risk: low
Comodogenic risk ingredients: 0

Key actives

Kaolin 4.4% - 6.7%Zinc oxide 3.5% - 5.2%

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Product summary

"Mario Badescu - Special Healing Powder" is effective for: Anti-blemish

About the brand

According to Cruelty-Free Kitty "Mario Badescu" is cruelty free and so is its parent company.

Price

The product retails for 45.00A$ in Australia, for 12.00$ in the United States and for 12.02£ in the United Kingdom.

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What can the product work for?

Works for

Anti-blemish

Anti-blemish

What does the product description say?

The powder helps to heal and conceal red, irritated or oily areas while helping to control surface oil, disinfect and calm acne prone areas.

Source: Beauty Bay

This product can help reduce breakouts and clogged pores because it contains the following ingredient: sulfur. This ingredient is used for treating acne and can have a noticeable effect.

sulfur 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: HIGH

kaolin 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Concentration: Effectiveness: LOW

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

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How honest is this product?

Promise	Can it deliver?
Anti-blemish

Total Promises Fulfilled score: 100/100.

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US Retailers

$12.00

In stock

Size: 0.03125 Pounds

Mario Badescu Special Healing Powder

Price as of 2/11/2023 4:14 GMT. More info

AU Retailers

A$29.71

In stock

Size: 0.03125 Pounds

Mario Badescu Special Healing Powder

Price as of 2/10/2023 2:52 GMT. More info

UK Retailers

£17.64

In stock

Size: 0.03125 Pounds

Mario Badescu Special Healing Powder 0.5oz (14g)

Price as of 2/12/2023 4:49 GMT. More info

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No price available

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Special Healing Powder

Can it cause trouble?

Overall product irritation risk
Acne & comedogenic risk ingredients: 0

Potential irritants

bismuth subgallate 7.3% - 11%

Irritation risk:

sulfur 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish

Comodogenic ingredients

No comodogenic ingredients detected

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Key ingredients	sulfur kaolin +1 more	Common: sulfur kaolin Other: glycerin	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: glycerin fructooligosaccharides +2 more	Common: sulfur kaolin Other: niacinamide lactic acid +2 more	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: salicylic acid glycerin +5 more	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: glycerin	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: allantoin glycerin	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: glycerin titanium dioxide	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: niacinamide salicylic acid +6 more	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate ceramide np +3 more	Common: sulfur kaolin +1 more Other: panthenol phytosphingosine +6 more
Irritancy	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY LOW	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH	IRRITANCY MEDIUM	IRRITANCY HIGH
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All ingredients	talc Has skin benefit? bismuth subgallate Has skin benefit? +6 more	water Has skin benefit? talc Has skin benefit? +14 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +19 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +22 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +9 more	water Has skin benefit? kaolin Has skin benefit? +18 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +14 more	hamamelis virginiana leaf water Has skin benefit? cetearyl alcohol Has skin benefit? +39 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +34 more	sulfur Has skin benefit? water Has skin benefit? +32 more

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Ingredients & concentrations

All ingredients

Key actives: 3
Potential irritants 2
Comedo- & acengenic risk: 0
All Ingredients with percentages: 8
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Key Actives

kaolin 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

zinc oxide 3.5% - 5.2%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Sun protection

A broad spectrum sunblock (protects from both UVA and UVB rays). Is suitable for most sensitive skins. In small concentrations, can be used as a colorant

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Potential irritants

bismuth subgallate 7.3% - 11%

Irritation risk:

sulfur 0.15% - 0.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Anti-blemish

Comodogenic ingredients

We couldn't find any comodogenic ingredients in this product

All ingredients

talc 26% - 38%

Irritation risk:

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

bismuth subgallate 7.3% - 11%

Irritation risk:

kaolin 4.4% - 6.7%

Irritation risk:

Works for: Mattifying, Anti-blemish

A type of clay that consists mainly of aluminum silicate. Helps absorb oil and creates a thicker product consistency. Can be used to add a white color

Ingredient list view

Talc, Bismuth subgallate, Kaolin, Zinc oxide, Calcium carbonate, Magnesium carbonate, Zinc stearate, Sulfur

Sources

A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxide
Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreens
Characterization of the UVA protection provided by avobenzone, zinc oxide, and titanium dioxide in broad-spectrum sunscreen products

Ultraviolet Protection Properties of Commercial Sunscreens and Sunscreens Containing Zno Nanorods

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