#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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