Mario Badescu Drying Lotion Versus Mario Badescu Drying Cream
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common
Cool Features
They both contain 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 silicones or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain common allergens
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Ingredient Info
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Cream 50 ingredients
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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Cream 50 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningZinc Oxide
Cosmetic Colorant
Cetyl Alcohol
Emollient
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Skin Conditioning
Cera Alba
Emollient
Polysorbate 80
Emulsifying
Glycerin
Humectant
Ethylhexyl Palmitate
Emollient
Propylene Glycol
Humectant
Sulfur
Antiseborrhoeic
Oleth-10
EmulsifyingParaffinum Liquidum
Emollient
Ichthammol
AntimicrobialHydrolyzed Yeast Protein
Skin ConditioningTriticum Vulgare Starch
Abrasive
Arctium Lappa Root Extract
Skin ConditioningCysteine
Antioxidant
Niacinamide
Smoothing
Panthenol
Skin Conditioning
Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract
AntiseborrhoeicCitrus Limon Fruit Extract
Masking
Allantoin
Skin Conditioning
Biotin
AntiseborrhoeicArginine
Masking
Leucine
Skin ConditioningLysine
Skin ConditioningTyrosine
MaskingValine
MaskingGlutamic Acid
HumectantCellulose Gum
Emulsion StabilisingPolysorbate 20
Emulsifying
Maltodextrin
AbsorbentZinc Chloride
SoothingGlyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer
HumectantPyridoxine Hcl
Skin ConditioningParfum
Masking
Sodium Chloride
Masking
Methylparaben
Preservative
Propylparaben
Preservative
Potassium Sorbate
Preservative
Citric Acid
Buffering
Sodium Benzoate
Masking
Chlorphenesin
Antimicrobial
Disodium EDTA
Phenoxyethanol
Preservative
Benzyl Benzoate
Antimicrobial
Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone
Perfuming
Limonene
Perfuming
Linalool
Perfuming
CI 77891
Cosmetic ColorantWater, Zinc Oxide, Cetyl Alcohol, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Cera Alba, Polysorbate 80, Glycerin, Ethylhexyl Palmitate, Propylene Glycol, Sulfur, Oleth-10, Paraffinum Liquidum, Ichthammol, Hydrolyzed Yeast Protein, Triticum Vulgare Starch, Arctium Lappa Root Extract, Cysteine, Niacinamide, Panthenol, Nasturtium Officinale Flower/Leaf Extract, Citrus Limon Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Biotin, Arginine, Leucine, Lysine, Tyrosine, Valine, Glutamic Acid, Cellulose Gum, Polysorbate 20, Maltodextrin, Zinc Chloride, Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer, Pyridoxine Hcl, Parfum, Sodium Chloride, Methylparaben, Propylparaben, Potassium Sorbate, Citric Acid, Sodium Benzoate, Chlorphenesin, Disodium EDTA, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Benzoate, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Limonene, Linalool, CI 77891
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 WaterSulfur is a commonly occurring element on Earth (and our universe!). In cosmetics, it helps kill bacteria, reduces sebum, and provides exfoliation. This makes it an effective ingredient to reduce breakouts and fight acne.
As a ketayolytic agent, it breaks down the top layer of skin. This is a form of exfoliation and may help decrease acne and hyperpigmentation.
Studies show sulfur has antibacterial and antifungal properties. Sulfur can be drying if used excessively or at higher concentrations. We recommend speaking with a medical professional if you have any concerns.
Ancient Greece, India, China, and Egypt have used sulfur in both traditional medicines and for household use.
Learn more about SulfurZinc Oxide is a mineral broad-spectrum UV filter; it is the broadest UVA and UVB reflector approved by the FDA. While it is most commonly man-made for cosmetics, it can naturally occur in zincite, a rare mineral.
Today, traditional and nano-sized zinc oxide can be found in beauty products. Nano-sized zinc oxide can enhance a product's UV protection. While it is not believed to have a negative effect on skin, nano-zinc oxide may be harmful to coral reefs - though the verdict is not entirely out on this one.
Zinc Oxide also has antibacterial and calming properties. It is not water soluble.
Zinc has been used throughout history as an ingredient in paint and medicine. An Indian text from 500BC is believed to list zinc oxide as a salve for open wound. The Ancient Greek physician Dioscorides has also mentioned the use of zinc as an ointment in 1AD.
Learn more about Zinc OxideGlycerin 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 GlycerinCi 77891 is a white pigment from Titanium dioxide. It is naturally found in minerals such as rutile and ilmenite.
It's main function is to add a white color to cosmetics. It can also be mixed with other colors to create different shades.
Ci 77891 is commonly found in sunscreens due to its ability to block UV rays.
Learn more about CI 77891Ingredient Ratings
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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.
