Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Versus M-61 PowerSpot Mask
Overview
Cool Features
They both contain BHA and exfoliants
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for fighting acne, dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens, silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
M-61 PowerSpot Mask 48 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
M-61 PowerSpot Mask 48 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningBentonite
AbsorbentKaolin
Abrasive
Dicaprylyl Ether
EmollientLactic Acid
Buffering
Glycolic Acid
Buffering
Methyl Gluceth-20
HumectantPropanediol
SolventIsosorbide Dicaprylate
Skin ConditioningStearyl Alcohol
Emollient
Sodium Hydroxide
BufferingSalicylic Acid
Masking
Hamamelis Virginiana Extract
Antiseborrhoeic
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract
EmollientMelaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil
Antioxidant
Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract
EmollientCamphor
Masking
Lavandula Angustifolia Oil
Masking
Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract
TonicCurcuma Longa Root Extract
Masking
Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil
Perfuming
Salix Nigra Bark Extract
Skin ProtectingCymbopogon Martini Oil
Masking
Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningChamomilla Recutita Flower Oil
Masking
Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract
Skin ConditioningMelia Azadirachta Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningPaeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract
Antioxidant
Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract
Masking
Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract
Skin ConditioningCorallina Officinalis Extract
Skin ConditioningCoccinia Indica Fruit Extract
Skin ConditioningJuniperus Virginiana, Ext., Oxidized, Acetylated
Perfuming
Malic Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Xanthan Gum
EmulsifyingBisabolol
Masking
Tocopheryl Acetate
Antioxidant
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Sodium Phytate
Bakuchiol
Antimicrobial
Illite
Abrasive
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Ethylhexylglycerin
Skin ConditioningCeteareth-20
Cleansing
Ethyl Linoleate
Emollient
Titanium Dioxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Water, Bentonite, Kaolin, Dicaprylyl Ether, Lactic Acid, Glycolic Acid, Methyl Gluceth-20, Propanediol, Isosorbide Dicaprylate, Stearyl Alcohol, Sodium Hydroxide, Salicylic Acid, Hamamelis Virginiana Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Flower Extract, Melaleuca Alternifolia Leaf Oil, Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract, Camphor, Lavandula Angustifolia Oil, Ocimum Basilicum Flower/Leaf Extract, Curcuma Longa Root Extract, Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Oil, Salix Nigra Bark Extract, Cymbopogon Martini Oil, Solanum Melongena Fruit Extract, Chamomilla Recutita Flower Oil, Melia Azadirachta Flower Extract, Melia Azadirachta Leaf Extract, Paeonia Lactiflora Leaf Cell Extract, Calendula Officinalis Flower Extract, Ocimum Sanctum Leaf Extract, Corallina Officinalis Extract, Coccinia Indica Fruit Extract, Juniperus Virginiana, Ext., Oxidized, Acetylated, Malic Acid, Glycerin, Xanthan Gum, Bisabolol, Tocopheryl Acetate, Allantoin, Sodium Phytate, Bakuchiol, Illite, Phenoxyethanol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Ceteareth-20, Ethyl Linoleate, Titanium Dioxide
Ingredients Explained
These ingredients are found in both products.
Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.
Water. It's the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. You'll usually see it at the top of ingredient lists, meaning that it makes up the largest part of the product.
So why is it so popular? Water most often acts as a solvent - this means that it helps dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.
You'll also recognize water as that liquid we all need to stay alive. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!
Learn more about WaterCamphor is a waxy solid with a strong scent. It is made using turpentine oil.
Camphor is used for medicinal purposes due to its cooling effect. In medicine, camphor is a common anti-inflammation ingredient.
It possesses antibacterial and antifungal properties.
One study found camphor to be a potential anti-wrinkle ingredient. This might be due to its ability to increase elastin and collagen production. Collagen and elastin are responsible for plump and youthful looking skin.
It is best to use cosmetics with a small amount of camphor under 11%. Using topical camphor may induce irritation and redness.
In the past, camphor was traditionally made by distilling the wood of the camphor tree.
Learn more about CamphorGlycerin is already naturally found in your skin. It helps moisturize and protect your skin.
A study from 2016 found glycerin to be more effective as a humectant than AHAs and hyaluronic acid.
As a humectant, it helps the skin stay hydrated by pulling moisture to your skin. The low molecular weight of glycerin allows it to pull moisture into the deeper layers of your skin.
Hydrated skin improves your skin barrier; Your skin barrier helps protect against irritants and bacteria.
Glycerin has also been found to have antimicrobial and antiviral properties. Due to these properties, glycerin is often used in wound and burn treatments.
In cosmetics, glycerin is usually derived from plants such as soybean or palm. However, it can also be sourced from animals, such as tallow or animal fat.
This ingredient is organic, colorless, odorless, and non-toxic.
Glycerin is the name for this ingredient in American English. British English uses Glycerol/Glycerine.
Learn more about GlycerinSalicylic Acid (also known as beta hydroxy acid or BHA) is one of the most well-known ingredients for treating skin that struggles with blackheads and acne. It helps to exfoliate both the skin's surface and pores, and also acts as an anti-inflammatory agent.
This multitasking property makes it a great ingredient for cleaning out pores, controlling oil production, and reducing inflammation.
Unlike AHAs which are water soluble, Salicylic Acid is oil soluble. This means that it's able to exfoliate the inside of pores and reduce blackheads.
Concentrations of 0.5-2% are recognized by the U.S. FDA as an over-the-counter topical acne product.
It can cause irritation and/or dryness if one's skin already has a compromised moisture barrier, so it's best to focus on repairing that before introducing a Salicylic Acid into your routine.
In general, Salicylic Acid is a great ingredient for oily acne-prone skin.
While salicylic acid does not increase sun-sensitivity, we still recommend wearing SPF.
If you are looking for the ingredient called BHA or Butylated Hydroxyanisole, click here.
Learn more about Salicylic AcidIngredient Ratings
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
M-61 PowerSpot Mask 48 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
It stings, but beauty is pain..
I know. You see the alcohol and think its all bad. Its not. Its everything. I put this on at night on a pimple at any stage and wake up with the pimple completely gone. It stings. I’ve been recommended the Kiehl’s Liquid Pimple Patch that is alcohol free. That is up next. But until then, this is securely on the holy grail shelf.
This did nothing for my pimples but at least it didn't worsen it.
