Mario Badescu Summer Shine Body Lotion
Works for
1 of 1 advertised claim delivered
MoisturizingZea mays oil, Dimethicone + 7 moreGood evidence
“Nourishing and moisturising, the lightweight lotion instantly reduces the appearance of dull, dry skin, delivering a hydrated, radiant, healthy-looking finish.”
This product can help soften the skin and reduce its moisture loss with emollients and occlusives: cera alba, dimethicone.
Keep in mind that this product does not contain effective ingredients to attract water to the upper layer of the skin. This is why an additional product with humectants like glycerin or hyaluronic acid can be helpful (apply it before this product for the best results).
Anti-agingNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitateModerate evidence
This product contains retinyl palmitate. This ingredient might be able to help reduce and prevent fine lines and wrinkles, improve skin elasticity and firmness, but there is not enough evidence that it actually works.
Evens skin toneNot advertised by the brand · Retinyl palmitateModerate evidence
The following ingredient (ingredients) in this product might be helpful, but there is no evidence to confirm that it actually works: retinyl palmitate.
Can it cause trouble?
Irritancy3 strong irritants: Retinyl palmitate, Diazolidinyl urea + 1 more — patch-test recommendedHigh risk
Comedogenic5 ingredients rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale5 flagged
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Ingredients
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Water~40–60%
Arachis hypogaea oil~5.8–8.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ethylhexyl palmitate~3.8–5.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin and create a nice product texture
More about Ethylhexyl palmitateZea mays oil~2.1–3.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
A good moisturizing plant oil. Due to the high linoleic acid content, it helps soften the upper layer of the skin, reduce water loss and support skin barrier function
More about Zea mays oilDimethicone~2–3.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
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
More about DimethiconeStearic acid~1.7–2.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Helps oil and water mix together and works as an emollient
More about Stearic acidCera alba~1.6–2.3%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Forms a protective barrier that holds water and keeps dry skin hydrated. Keeps an emulsion from separating into its oil and liquid components, and increases the thickness of a product. Can be an allergen
More about Cera albaTriethanolamine~1–1.6%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
Used to adjust pH of the product and can help improve the product's smell
More about TriethanolamineMyristyl myristate~0.95–1.45%
- Irritation risk
- Medium
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient. Is not recommended for acne-prone skin as it can be comedogenic
More about Myristyl myristateMyristyl laurate~0.45–1.1%
Isopropyl myristate~0.45–1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
- Comedogenicity
- 3/5
An emollient that helps soften the skin. Could be comedogenic
More about Isopropyl myristateRetinyl palmitate~0.3–0.7%
- Irritation risk
- High
Three steps removed from the active form of vitamin A - retinoic acid. To have an effect in the skin, it first needs to be converted twice to become the retinoic acid. This means it is less potent than retinol, but could also be less irritating. Once converted to the retinoic acid in the skin, it helps against all signs of aging, improves skin cell turnover and helps fight blemishes and clogged pores. However, in many cosmetic formulations, it is used in a concentration that is too low to have the full effect
More about Retinyl palmitateMica~0.35–0.85%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Creates an illusion of smoother and more radiant skin tone. Adds shimmer to the skin by reflecting light
More about MicaCetyl alcohol~0.35–0.8%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A non-drying alcohol that works to soften the skin and stabilize product formulations helping oil and water mix together
More about Cetyl alcoholPropylene glycol~0.15–0.65%
- 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 glycolDiazolidinyl urea~0.25–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- High
A preservative. Works by releasing formaldehyde. Can be irritating
More about Diazolidinyl ureaMethylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Propylparaben~0.2–0.4%
Quaternium-15~0.1–0.2%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Parfum~0.1–0.35%
- Irritation risk
- High
An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients
More about ParfumSodium chloride~0.15–0.5%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures
More about Sodium chlorideSodium benzoate~0.1–0.35%
Ci 45410~0.1–0.35%
Ci 15985~0.05–0.3%
Ci 77491~0.05–0.25%
- Irritation risk
- Low
A red colorant made of iron oxide. Typically is not irritating
More about Ci 77491Ci 19140~0.05–0.2%
Ci 77891~0.05–0.1%
- Irritation risk
- Low
Ci 42090~0.01–0.1%
Ingredient list view
Water, Arachis hypogaea oil, Ethylhexyl palmitate, Zea mays oil, Dimethicone, Stearic acid, Cera alba, Triethanolamine, Myristyl myristate, Myristyl laurate, Isopropyl myristate, Retinyl palmitate, Mica, Cetyl alcohol, Propylene glycol, Diazolidinyl urea, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Quaternium-15, Parfum, Sodium chloride, Sodium benzoate, Ci 45410, Ci 15985, Ci 77491, Ci 19140, Ci 77891, Ci 42090
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Sources cited in this review
Every concentration estimate and effectiveness label is anchored to one of these 9 studies and safety reviews.
- 1Content of fatty acids in corn (Zea mays L.) oil from Ecuadorresearchgate.net
- 2
- 3Final Report on the Safety Assessment of Dimethicone Copolyoljournals.sagepub.com
- 4
- 5Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
- 6Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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