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Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask
Mario Badescu

Mario Badescu Super Collagen Mask

Efficacy37/100IrritancyMedium·100% recommend (1 review)
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Works for

Moisturizing
Avena sativa kernel flour, Chondrus crispus extract + 3 more
Works
What the product description says
“- Collagen: Visibly plumps and firms for smooth-looking skin.”
Source: Sephora CA

This product can help improve hydration of the skin with the two types of ingredients.

The first type is called “humectants”:
these ingredients help attract water. When humectants are on the surface of the skin, they “pull in” the moisture from the outside environment, or from within deeper layers of the skin. The following ingredients in this product do the job: avena sativa kernel flour, soluble collagen.

This product also contains ingredients called “occlusives”. They help reduce the speed with which our skin loses moisture to the outside environment. These ingredients also help soften the upper layer of the skin, so it feels less tight and nicer to the touch. The following ingredients in this product do the job: chondrus crispus extract, avena sativa kernel flour.

Avena sativa kernel flourKey active· Humectant, EmollientEffect: HighA type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier~22–34%
Chondrus crispus extractKey active· OcclusiveEffect: HighRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency~3.9–5.9%
Soluble collagenKey active· HumectantEffect: HighA typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin~0.55–1.3%
Propylene glycol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating~0.9–1.3%
Sorbitol· HumectantEffect: LowHelps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture~0.4–0.9%
Anti-aging
No ingredient credited for this claim
Not delivered
What the product description says
“Enriched with Collagen and formulated with Kaolin Clay, this mask helps to reduce the look of fine lines and wrinkles and purify pores, drawing out oil and impurities to reveal smoother, more youthful-looking skin.”
Source: Mario Badescu

Effective ingredients missing or their concentration is too low.

Can it cause trouble?

Irritancy
1 strong irritant: Parfum
Medium risk
We flagged 5 ingredients with irritancy potential. Severity depends on your sensitivity threshold; the table lists the worst offenders first.
IngredientFunctionIrritationEst. amount
ParfumAn aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredientsHigh~1.8–2.7%est.
Propylene glycolHelps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritatingHigh~0.9–1.3%est.
Ci 19140A yellow dyeHigh~0.1–0.45%est.
Ci 42090A colorant (dye)Medium~5–7.5%est.
Citric acidCan work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pHMedium~2.7–4.1%est.
Comedogenic
1 ingredient rated 2 or more on the 0–5 pore-clogging scale
1 flagged
These ingredients have a comedogenic rating of 2 or more on a 0–5 scale; the table shows each one's rating. In leave-on products they can clog pores in acne-prone skin.
IngredientFunctionRatingEst. amount
Chondrus crispus extractRed algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency3/5~3.9–5.9%est.

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Ingredients

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Avena sativa kernel flour~22–34%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A type of colloidal oatmeal. Can contain potent antioxidants and anti-inflammatory compounds. Is effective in supporting skin barrier

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Ci 42090~5–7.5%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

A colorant (dye)

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Cellulose gum~4.7–7%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to create thicker product consistency and stabilize emulsions

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Chondrus crispus extract~3.9–5.9%
Key activeComedogenic 3/5
Irritation risk
Low
Comedogenicity
3/5
Works for
Moisturizing

Red algae extract that helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and create a nicer product consistency

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Citric acid~2.7–4.1%
Irritant · medium
Irritation risk
Medium

Can work as an exfoliant but is typically used to adjust the product pH

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Parfum~1.8–2.7%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

An aromatic blend of unspecified and possibly irritating ingredients

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Kaolin~1.8–2.6%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
MattifyingAnti-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

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Methylparaben~0.15–0.3%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative

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Phenoxyethanol~0.5–1%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

A preservative. It helps prevent bacterial growth in cosmetic products

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Propylene glycol~0.9–1.3%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps oil and water mix together and can enhance the penetration of other ingredients into the skin. It can be irritating

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Sodium chloride~0.8–1.25%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Used to stabilize mixtures of oil and water, and create thicker, gel-like product textures

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Soluble collagen~0.55–1.3%
Key active
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

A typically plant-derived compound that is supposed mimic human collagen. Cannot penetrate the skin barrier so is not particularly useful in skincare products beyond attracting water to the upper layer of the skin

More about Soluble collagen
Sorbitol~0.4–0.9%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
Works for
Moisturizing

Helps attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improves the product texture

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Talc~0.5–1.2%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Absorbs oil and moisture helping to create a dryer product finish

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Triticum vulgare starch~0.35–0.85%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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Water~0.1–0.5%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low

Plain old water

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Ci 19140~0.1–0.45%
Irritant · high
Irritation risk
High

A yellow dye

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Zinc oxide~0.15–0.55%
Formula
Irritation risk
Low
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

More about Zinc oxide
Ingredient list view

Avena sativa kernel flour, Ci 42090, Cellulose gum, Chondrus crispus extract, Citric acid, Parfum, Kaolin, Methylparaben, Phenoxyethanol, Propylene glycol, Sodium chloride, Soluble collagen, Sorbitol, Talc, Triticum vulgare starch, Water, Ci 19140, Zinc oxide

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Product summary

"Mario Badescu - Super Collagen Mask" could be helpful for: Moisturizing, but its actives are not the most effective or are not well-studied.

Ingredient callouts

  • Humectants (soluble collagen 1.00% - 1.50% and avena sativa kernel flour 1.90% - 2.90%). These ingredients help attract water to the upper layer of the skin and improve the skin hydration.

About the brand

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

Price

The product retails from 24.00CA$ up to 66.79CA$ in Canada, for 18.00$ in the United States, from 17.25£ up to 124.00£ in the United Kingdom and for 185.00HK$ in Hong Kong.

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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.

  1. 1
    Surfactants and experimental irritant contact dermatitisncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  2. 2
    Propylene Glycolpubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
  3. 3
    Skin-sensitizing and irritant properties of propylene glycolonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  4. 4
    Analysis of Dyes in Cosmetics: Challenges and Recent Developmentsmdpi.com
  5. 5
    A review of inorganic UV filters zinc oxide and titanium dioxideonlinelibrary.wiley.com
  6. 6
    Risk assessment of zinc oxide, a cosmetic ingredient used as a UV filter of sunscreensncbi.nlm.nih.gov
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