tbh. Acne Hack Spot Treatment Versus Mario Badescu Drying Lotion
Updated on January 15, 2025
Overview
What they are
These products are both cruelty-free facial treatments. They have a total of 3 ingredients in common
Suited For
They're both likely to be good for dry skin, brightening skin, oily skin and reducing pores
Free From
They both do not contain any parabens or sulfates
What's Inside
They both contain harsh alcohols
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Ingredient Info
tbh. Acne Hack Spot Treatment 18 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
About this product
About this product
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tbh. Acne Hack Spot Treatment 18 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
Key Ingredients
Benefits
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Key Ingredients
Benefits
Concerns
Ingredients Side-by-side
Water
Skin ConditioningIsopropyl Alcohol
Solvent
Sodium Citrate
BufferingBehenyl Alcohol
Emollient
Citric Acid
Buffering
Glycerin
Humectant
Cetearyl Olivate
Dimethicone
Emollient
Hydrogenated Olive Oil
Skin Conditioning
Glyceryl Stearate
Emollient
PEG-100 Stearate
Sorbitan Olivate
Emulsifying
Ethylhexyl Olivate
Skin Conditioning
Olea Europaea Fruit Oil
Masking
Hydroxyethylcellulose
Emulsion StabilisingOlea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables
Skin Conditioning
Benzalkonium Chloride
Antimicrobial
Stearic Acid
Cleansing
Water, Isopropyl Alcohol, Sodium Citrate, Behenyl Alcohol, Citric Acid, Glycerin, Cetearyl Olivate, Dimethicone, Hydrogenated Olive Oil, Glyceryl Stearate, PEG-100 Stearate, Sorbitan Olivate, Ethylhexyl Olivate, Olea Europaea Fruit Oil, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Olea Europaea Oil Unsaponifiables, Benzalkonium Chloride, Stearic Acid
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 WaterIsopropyl Alcohol is more commonly known as rubbing alcohol. It is most commonly used as a solvent, meaning it helps other ingredients dissolve.
This ingredient is an astringent alcohol. Astringent alcohols may also irritate skin as they high amounts may strip away your skin's natural oils.
Other types of astringent alcohols include:
According to the National Rosacea Society based in the US, you should be mindful of products with these alcohols in the top half of ingredients.
Any type of sanitizing product will have high amounts of alcohol to help kill bacteria and viruses.
Learn more about Isopropyl AlcoholGlycerin 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 GlycerinIngredient Ratings
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tbh. Acne Hack Spot Treatment 18 ingredients
Mario Badescu Drying Lotion 10 ingredients
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tbh. Acne Hack Spot Treatment 18 ingredients
Hands down the most effective spot treatment I have used, and I’ve tried them all. I love that it works so well to clear up a pimple but doesn’t dry out the surrounding skin like so many other spot treatments do.
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.
