Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion Versus Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner

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Here's our complete breakdown comparing the ingredients, attributes, and more of Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion versus Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner .

Published on September 26, 2022

Overview

What they are

These products are both vegan and reef safe toners. They have a total of 10 ingredients in common

Suited For

They're both likely to be good for dry skin

Free From

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

What's Inside

They both contain common allergens and fragrances

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner

Toner American Brand United States

Toner British Brand United Kingdom

Toner

Toners are used as a “last-step” cleanser, a pH balancer, add moisture to the skin, or may help in reducing impurities on the skin. They have a liquid consistency and are usually used after cleansers but before treatments.

Toner

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Ingredient Info

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion 21 ingredients

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner 20 ingredients

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

At a glance

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion 21 ingredients

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner 20 ingredients

Benefits

Hydrating

Redness Reducing

Reduces Irritation

Concerns

Drying

Acne Trigger

Rosacea (2)

Eczema (3)

Benefits

Hydrating (2)

Redness Reducing

Brightening

Concerns

May Worsen Oily Skin

Rosacea

Eczema (2)

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Ingredients Compared

Ingredients that are highlighted in purple are present in both products.

Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion 21 ingredients

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner 20 ingredients

Water • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Propylene Glycol • Hamamelis Virginiana Leaf Extract • Fucus Vesiculosus Extract • Parfum • Caprylyl Glycol • Polysorbate 20 • Phenoxyethanol • Hexylene Glycol • Sodium Chloride • CI 19140 • CI 42090 • Benzoic Acid • Benzyl Salicylate • Citronellol • Limonene • Geraniol • Linalool • Amyl Cinnamal • Hexyl Cinnamal

Water • Propylene Glycol • Glycerin • Polysorbate 80 • Phenoxyethanol • Chlorphenesin • Parfum • Saponins • Sodium Dehydroacetate • Hexyl Cinnamal • Saponaria Officinalis Leaf Extract • Hydroxycitronellal • Citronellol • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Citric Acid • Geraniol • Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone • Amyl Cinnamal • Linalool • Limonene

Ingredients Side-by-side

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Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

Ingredients higher up in an ingredient list are typically present in a larger amount.

Water

What it does: Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Loved

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. Talk about multi-purpose! If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 1.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 1.

Propylene Glycol

What it does: Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Propylene Glycol is an odorless, colorless liquid. As a humectant, it helps skin retain moisture. It also aids in delivering active ingredients.

Another role of this ingredient is preventing a product from melting or freezing. Propylene glycol also adds antimicrobrial properties to a product, elongating product lifespan.

This ingredient is considered an organic alcohol and commonly added into both cosmetics and foods.

Those with sensitive skin or conditions may deliver a rash when using this ingredient.

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 3.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 2.

Parfum

What it does: Masking, Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Parfum is a catch-all term for an ingredient or more that is used to give aroma to products. Parfum, or fragrance, can be a blend of hundreds of chemicals or plant oils. This means every product with "fragrance" or "Parfum" in the ingredients list is a different mixture.

In the US, the alternative name for parfum is 'fragrance'. The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term.

For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance. One example is Calendula flower extract. Essential oil ingredients still impart a scent or 'fragrance'.

Depending on the blend, it can cause allergies and sensitivities on the skin. Some ingredients that are known EU allergens include linalool and citronellol.

Products use parfum often to give products a scent or cover up smells of different ingredients.

The bottom line is: not all fragrances/parfum/ingredients are created equally. If you are worried about fragrances, we recommend taking a closer look at an ingredient. And of course, we always recommend speaking with a professional.

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 6.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 7.

Phenoxyethanol

What it does: Preservative

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Phenoxyethanol is a preservative that has germicide, antimicrobial, and aromatic properties. Studies show that phenoxyethanol can prevent germ and microbial growth. By itself, it has a scent that is similar to that of a rose.

It's often used in formulations along with Caprylyl Glycol to preserve the shelf life of products.

Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 9.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 5.

Citronellol

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Citronellol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is often derived from plants such as roses. In fact, it can be found in many essential oils including geranium, lavender, neroli, and more. The scent of Citronellol is often described as "fresh, grassy, and citrus-like".

Since the Citronellol molecule is already unstable, Citronellol becomes irritating on the skin when exposed to air.

Citronellol is a modified terpene. Terpenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons found in plants. They make up the primary part of essential oils.

Citronellol is not able to be absorbed into deeper layers of the skin. It has low permeability,

Citronellol is also a natural insect repellent.

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 16.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 13.

Limonene

What it does: Perfuming, Solvent

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Limonene is a fragrance that adds scent and taste to a formulation.

It's found in the peel oil of citrus fruits and other plants such as lavender and eucalyptus. The scent of limonene is generally described as "sweet citrus".

Limonene acts as an antioxidant, meaning it helps neutralize free radicals.

When exposed to air, oxidized limonene may sensitize the skin. Because of this, limonene is often avoided by people with sensitive skin.

The term 'fragrance' is not regulated in many countries. In many cases, it is up to the brand to define this term. For instance, many brands choose to label themselves as "fragrance-free" because they are not using synthetic fragrances. However, their products may still contain ingredients such as essential oils that are considered a fragrance.

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 17.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 20.

Geraniol

What it does: Perfuming, Tonic

Community Rating: Very Disliked

Geraniol is used to add fragrance/parfum to a product. It is the main component of citronellol. It is a monoterpenoid and an alcohol.

Monoterpenes are naturally found in many parts of different plants.

Geraniol can be found in many essential oils including Rose Oil and Citronella Oil. The scent of Geraniol is often described as "rose-like". Many foods also contain Geraniol for fruit flavoring.

Geraniol can irritate the skin when exposed to air. However, irritation depends on the ability of geraniol to penetrate into the skin. In general, geraniol is not able to penetrate skin easily.

Geraniol is colorless and has low water-solubility. However, it is soluble in common organic solvents.

Like citronellol, it is a natural insect repellent.

2,6-Octadien-1-ol, 3,7-dimethyl-, (2E)-

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Mario Badescu Seaweed Cleansing Lotion contains this as ingredient number 18.

Elemis Rehydrating Ginseng Toner contains this as ingredient number 16.

Linalool

What it does: Perfuming

Community Rating: Very Disliked