Name: Mario Badescu - Vitamin C Serum
Brand: Mario Badescu

Propylene Glycol • Water • Ascorbic Acid • Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract • Panax Ginseng Root Extract • Sodium Hyaluronate • Collagen • Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice • Lavandula Angustifolia Oil • Caprylyl Glycol • Phenoxyethanol • Hexylene Glycol

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Product Info

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alcohol-free

silicon-free

fragrance-free

sulfate-free

paraben-free

oil-free

fungal-acne safe

reef-safe

eu-allergen-free

vegan

cruelty-free

Benefits (5)

Reduces Redness

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Good For Skin Texture

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Good For Anti-Aging

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid • Collagen

Good For Dark Spots

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Helps Brighten Skin

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Notable Ingredients (2)

Vitamin C

from 1 ingredient

Ascorbic Acid

Hyaluronic Acid

from 1 ingredient

Sodium Hyaluronate

Concerns (0)

Our analysis didn't find any major concerns with the ingredients in this product. However, this doesn't mean that it is perfect! We suggest doing further research.

Mario Badescu Vitamin C Serum Ingredients Explained

This product contains 12 ingredients. Click on any ingredient to learn more about it

1

Propylene Glycol

Humectant, Skin Conditioning, Solvent

We don't have a description for Propylene Glycol.

2

Water

Skin Conditioning, Solvent

Also known as: Aqua, Eau, Purified Water, Aqua / Water, Distilled Water, Deionized Water

Water is the most common cosmetic ingredient of all. It often makes up the largest portion of a product, and is thus typically found at (or near) the top of an ingredients list.

In most cases, the purpose of water within an ingredient list is to act as a solvent - this means it's there to help dissolve other ingredients into the formulation.

Water also happens to be necessary for all life on Earth. If you see this, drink a glass of water. Stay hydrated!

3

Ascorbic Acid

Antioxidant, Masking, Skin Conditioning

Also known as: Vitamin C

Ascorbic Acid is AKA L-Ascorbic acid and is a common type of Vitamin C. It contains large amounts of antioxidants, helps to soothe skin, and fades dark spots. It helps aid in UV protection but becomes unstable when exposed to UV and air.

4

Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract

Emollient, Skin Conditioning

We don't have a description for Cucumis Sativus Fruit Extract.

5

Panax Ginseng Root Extract

Emollient, Skin Protecting, Tonic

We don't have a description for Panax Ginseng Root Extract.

6

Sodium Hyaluronate

Humectant, Skin Conditioning

Also known as: Hyaluronic Acid, Hyaluronan, Hyaluronic Sodium, Hyaluronic Salt

Hyaluronic Acid is a humectant, meaning it has the ability to hold water and rehydrate skin. Because of this, it is great for soothing and adding moisture to dry skin.

It is naturally occurring in our bodies and is mostly found in eye fluid and joints; it is commonly derived from sodium salt of hyaluronic acid.

7

Collagen

Moisturising, Skin Conditioning

Also known as: Vegetable Collagen

Collagen can help to reduce the effects of aging.

8

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice

Skin Conditioning

Also known as: Aloe, Aloe Vera

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice is the juice expressed from the leaves of the aloe, Aloe barbadensis, Liliaceae.

Aloe contains the antioxidants Vitamins A, C, and E. These vitamins neutralize free radicals.
It also contains sugars in the form of monosaccharides and polysaccharides, folic acid, choline, many common minerals such as calcium, 12 anthraquinones, fatty acids, amino acids, and Vitamin B12.

Aloe is known to be anti-inflammatory, moisturizing, antiseptic, healing, and protect against UV rays.
Read more here: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC2763764/

9

Lavandula Angustifolia Oil

Masking, Tonic