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Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment Versus Mario Badescu Drying Lotion

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

Overview

What they are

These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 2 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 parabens, silicones or sulfates

What's Inside

They both contain harsh alcohols

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Ingredient Info

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Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Key Ingredients

Benefits

Concerns

Ingredients Side-by-side

found in both products
Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment

Ingredients Explained

These ingredients are found in both products.

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

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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Antiseborrhoeic, Skin Conditioning

Sulfur 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.

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When to use

12 Routines
8% use in am
92% use in pm
50% use every day
182 Routines
10% use in am
90% use in pm
62% use every day
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Reviews

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Sunday Riley Saturn Sulfur Spot Treatment 34 ingredients

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Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients

3.4 /5
from 7 ratings
Doesn't Work (1) Drying (1) Great Value (1)
MichelleR's avatar

MichelleR

1 year ago
Review

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.

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kshil97

2 months ago
Review

This did nothing for my pimples but at least it didn't worsen it.

#doesn't work