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A.H.A. & Ceramide Moisturizer

#MarioBadescu - Looking Passed the Marketing & Dissecting the Ingredients


"Replenish dull skin with lightweight, radiance-boosting moisture. Ceramides, Squalane, and Extracts of Lemon and Lemongrass combine in a lightweight formula that gives the complexion a smoother, brighter appearance." $20 for 2oz


Aqua (Water, Eau). The H2Oh!

Propylene Glycol. Humectant & transporter to allow absorption

Glycerin. Humectant

Cyclopentasiloxane. Silicone to help product spread & dry easily

Squalane. Anti-aging properties and helps balance oil

Glyceryl Stearate. Gives skin a soft and smooth appearance

Isopropyl Myristate. Emollient

Dimethicone. Silicone

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Extract. Soothe’s skin and has anti-inflammatory

Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil, Huile Minérale). Liquid Paraffin has no value to the skin-Filler

Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice. Soothe’s skin and has anti-inflammatory

Cymbopogon Schoenanthus Leaf Extract. (aka lemongrass) Anti-bacterial properties used as a toner/tonic

Citrus Limon (Lemon) Fruit Extract. Antioxidant and skin lightening properties

Glycolipids. Skin conditioner and thickener

Stearic Acid. Emollient & Emulsifier

Myristyl Lactate. Softener

Cetearyl Alcohol. Skin softener & formula thickener & stabilizer

Dimethiconol. Conditioner

Ethylhexyl Cocoate. Emollient

Cetyl Alcohol. emollient, emulsifier or thickening agent

Ceteareth-20. Synthetic emulsifier highly unsafe to use on irritation or damaged skin

Myristyl Alcohol. Emollient that can be drying. Also a formula stabilizer

Glyceryl Acrylate/Acrylic Acid Copolymer. Filler

Caprylyl Glycol. Humectant

Lecithin. Emollient

Phenyl Trimethicone. Silicone to help retain water in the skin and provide anti-foaming properties

Phenoxyethanol. Anti bacterial and has many indications of being harmful

Sodium Chloride (aka table salt) stimulating, cleansing, antiseptic and astringent

Triethanolamine. Buffering agent

Methylparaben. Preservative

Propylparaben. Preservative

Diazolidinyl Urea. Preservative

CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 15985 (Yellow 6). Colorant


Next time you want results, look on the back of the bottle and the price tag. "Gives the complexion a smoother, brighter appearance" - This statement says everything about this product. It has a lot of fillers, silicones, and ingredients that give the appearance but very limited ingredients that actually help the skin. This product fall short for me and find the price tag high for being composed mostly of silicone, water, and mineral oil. Maybe try #farmacy which comes with less product at 1 oz for $58 but also is jam packed with actual AHAs [not just some lemon extract] as well as other natural ingredients. They also do not use parabens, mineral oils, and other harmful ingredients. In the long run, this product is way more worth the price tag. Have you tried Mario Badescu? I would love to hear your #lipsmack - comment below!

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