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Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender Versus Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens and Coconut Water

Facial Treatment
Facial Treatment
American Brand United States
American Brand United States

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free and reef safe facial treatments. They have a total of 5 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin, sensitive skin and reducing pores

Free From

They both do not contain any harsh alcohols, parabens or silicones

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Ingredient Info

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About this product

About this product

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

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Ingredients Explained

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Skin Conditioning, Solvent

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!

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Skin Conditioning

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice comes from leaves of the aloe plant. Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is best known for helping to soothe sunburns. It is also anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, and can help heal wounds.

Aloe is packed with good stuff including Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins are antioxidants, which help fight free-radicals and the damage they may cause. Free-radicals are molecules that may damage your skin cells, such as pollution.

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice also contains sugars. These sugars come in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, and choline. These sugars are able to help bind moisture to skin.

It also contains minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

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Preservative

Potassium Sorbate is a preservative used to prevent yeast and mold in products. It is commonly found in both cosmetic and food products.

This ingredient comes from potassium salt derived from sorbic acid. Sorbic acid is a natural antibiotic and effective against fungus.

Both potassium sorbate and sorbic acid can be found in baked goods, cheeses, dried meats, dried fruit, ice cream, pickles, wine, yogurt, and more.

You'll often find this ingredient used with other preservatives.

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Masking, Preservative

Sodium Benzoate is a preservative. It's used in both cosmetic and food products to inhibit the growth of mold and bacteria. It is typically produced synthetically.

Both the US FDA and EU Health Committee have approved the use of sodium benzoate. In the US, levels of 0.1% (of the total product) are allowed.

Sodium benzoate works as a preservative by inhibiting the growth of bacteria inside of cells. It prevents the cell from fermenting a type of sugar using an enzyme called phosphofructokinase.

It is the salt of benzoic acid. Foods containing sodium benzoate include soda, salad dressings, condiments, fruit juices, wines, and snack foods.

Studies for using ascorbic acid and sodium benzoate in cosmetics are lacking, especially in skincare routines with multiple steps.

We always recommend speaking with a professional, such as a dermatologist, if you have any concerns.

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Buffering, Masking

Citric Acid is an AHA derived from citrus fruits (think oranges, lemons, and limes!).

As an AHA, Citric Acid removes the top layer of skin cells from the newer layer of skin underneath. This helps skin to remove dark spots and even out skin tone.

If you spot Citric Acid near the end of an ingredient list, it's likely there as a pH adjuster rather than an active ingredient.

Read more about some other popular AHA's here:

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When to use

94 Routines
46% use in am
55% use in pm
97% use every day
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62% use in am
35% use in pm
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Reviews

Here's what our community thinks

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender 20 ingredients

2.3 /5
from 3 ratings
XxxLieve_skincarexxX's avatar

XxxLieve_skincarexxX

2 years ago
Review

My opinion about this facial spray!
The reason why I bought it was because it was trendy, alot of people recommended the facial spray so I bought it. When I used it after a few times, my acne/pimples etc got worser. I got breakouts of it and my skin got very red. This product isn't worth the hype. There are alot of fragances in it!

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Adaptogens and Coconut Water 21 ingredients

4.5 /5
from 2 ratings
Absorbs Well (1) Light (1) Light Scent (1)
starstellastar_407's avatar

starstellastar_407

1 year ago
Review

Feels cooling and refreshing. I use it after shaving and it helps cooling any irritation. Not super hydrating, however

#light
#absorbs well
#light scent