Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender

Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender
3.0
/ 10
Moisturizing
6.0 Humectancy icon Humectancy
0.0 Occlusivity icon Occlusivity
0.1Anti-wrinkle icon/ 10
Anti-wrinkle
Rich
in Antioxidants

Review

Results you may expect from using Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender:

Based on the ingredient analysis by CreamScan, these are the key benefits you can expect from using Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender:

  • Light moisturizing. It has a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.
  • Little anti-wrinkle effect: Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender has an anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10, so you may expect a positive, although insignificant, effect on wrinkles.
  • Antioxidant protection.

How moisturizing is it?

Lightly moisturizing: Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender has a moisturizing rating of 3.0 out of 10.

Is it more humectant or occlusive? Purely humectant. It has zero occlusivity (we didn't find any occlusive ingredients on the ingredient list) and a high humectancy of 6.0 out of 10, due to the high content of Propylene Glycol (est. ≈4.0%) and Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈2.0%).

Tip: Studies suggest that humectants alone do not moisturize the skin. We recommend applying a product with some occlusive ingredients after the use of this one.

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the moisturizing rating calculation.

Anti-wrinkle efficacy

According to CreamScan analysis, Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender has a minimal anti-wrinkle rating of 0.1 out of 10. It contains one ingredient with proven anti-wrinkle efficacy: Ascorbic Acid (est. ≈0.3%),
 or Vitamin C, a popular anti-wrinkle ingredient, yet with average efficacy confirmed by only one study.
 
Among others, Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender also contains Fucus Vesiculosus Extract, an ingredient marketed as effective in reducing wrinkles. However, the studies supporting the anti-wrinkle claims of Fucus Vesiculosus Extract provide insufficient evidence of its efficacy according to CreamScan Research Evaluation Standards. Therefore, this ingredient does not contribute to the anti-wrinkle rating.
 
Moisturizers, when used regularly, are proven to prevent wrinkle formation and even reduce existing wrinkles. Therefore, this product, like any other moisturizer, could deliver additional anti-wrinkle efficacy through its moisturizing action.
 

Please refer to the Ratings section below for details of the anti-wrinkle rating calculation.

Antioxidant benefits

We estimate that Mario Badescu Facial Spray with Aloe, Chamomile and Lavender is rich (> 3%) in antioxidants, specifically Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice (est. ≈2.0%).

A key benefit of antioxidants is their ability to reduce oxidative stress caused by free radicals and therefore prevent accelerated skin aging. Studies also show that antioxidants can protect against environmental damage such as UV radiation and pollution, and help reduce inflammation and skin redness.

Ingredients

Est. % Ingredient Origin Functions
80
Water
6
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
4
Propylene Glycol
3
Polysorbate 20
2
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
1.5
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
1.3
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
1
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
0.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
0.3
Silver Citrate
0.3
Potassium Sorbate
0.3
Sodium Benzoate
0.3
Benzophenone-4
0.3
Triethanolamine
0.3
Zeolite
0.3
Sodium Sulfate
0.3
Citric Acid
0.3
Sodium Chloride
0.3
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
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Water
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
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Propylene Glycol
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Polysorbate 20
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Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
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Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
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Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
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Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
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Ascorbic Acid
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Sodium Benzoate
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Benzophenone-4
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Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
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Ratings

All humectants
6.0
4
2
Benchmark
10
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Raiting
Humectancy All humectants 6 10
6.0
4
2
Occlusivity All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
None
Moisturizing rating
3.0
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Humectancy
4
2
All humectants 6 10
6
All humectants
6.0
4
2
Benchmark
10
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark Occlusivity
None
All occlusives 0.0 20
0.0
All occlusives
0.0
None
Benchmark
20
Ingredient
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
when present at, %
in this formula est. %
Rating
2.5 /10 5 0.3 0.1
n/a
- 1 -
Total
0.1
Ascorbic Acid
0.1
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
2.5 /10
when present at, %
5
in this formula, est. %
0.3
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
-
Ingredient anti-wrinkle power
n/a
when present at, %
-
in this formula, est. %
1
Anti-wrinkle rating
0.1
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Antioxidants
2
1.3
0.3
All antioxidants 3.6 3 Rich in antioxidants
All antioxidants
3.6
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
2
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
1.3
Ascorbic Acid
0.3
Benchmark
3
Ingredient Est. % Benchmark
Rich in Soothing
2
1.3
1
All soothing 4.3 5 No
All soothing
4.3
2
1.3
1
Benchmark
5

Ingredients explained

Water
Est. %80
Function
Origin
WaterThe most used ingredient in skincare. Its concentration defines the product texture: rich creams may have about 50% of water while a light jelly about 90%. Water doesn’t moisturize the skin by itself and is used in skincare as a solvent for other ingredients.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower Water
Est. %6
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Flower WaterA fragrant water infused with lavender essential oil. It has astringent and wound healing properties, as well as anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and antibacterial effects.
Propylene Glycol
Est. %4
Function
Origin
Propylene GlycolA clear, thick, odorless liquid of synthetic origin. Its main function is to stabilize cosmetic products exposed to varying temperatures. It is also a moderately strong humectant with similar properties to glycerin.
Polysorbate 20
Est. %3
Function
Origin
Polysorbate 20A viscous, amber-colored liquid that functions as a solubilizer to disperse small amounts of oil into a large water phase. Polysorbate 20 is frequently used to solubilize fragrance oils into water-based emulsions.
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice
Est. %2
Function
Origin
Aloe Barbadensis Leaf JuiceA gelatinous juice from Aloe vera leaves that acts as a powerful humectant, emollient, and antioxidant. It contains enzymes, amino acids, vitamins, and minerals that soothe irritated skin and have wound-healing and anti-inflammatory properties.
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) Oil
Est. %1.5
Function
Origin
Lavandula Angustifolia (Lavender) OilAn essential oil derived from common, or true, lavender. It is used in skincare for its lovely, calming scent. Like all essential oils, however, it may cause a contact skin allergy in more sensitive individuals.
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower Extract
Est. %1.3
Function
Origin
Chamomilla Recutita (Matricaria) Flower ExtractDerived from German chamomile flowers, this extract is especially known for its anti-inflammatory and soothing benefits. It contains two soothing compounds called chamazulene and bisabolol, as well as antioxidant flavonoids.
Fucus Vesiculosus Extract
Est. %1
Function
Origin
Fucus Vesiculosus ExtractAn extract from a brown sea algae called bladderwrack. It was shown to increase skin elasticity in one study and boost collagen and HA production in another. Polysaccharides are able to treat irritated and dry skin.
Ascorbic Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ascorbic Acid

Also known as vitamin C, this multi-benefit ingredient has proven anti-wrinkle, antioxidant, and anti-pigmentation efficacy. It degrades easily when exposed to air and light, so it requires proper packaging to maintain its stability.

Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf Extract
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Thymus Vulgaris (Thyme) Leaf ExtractDescription is coming soon
Silver Citrate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Silver CitrateDescription is coming soon
Potassium Sorbate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Potassium SorbateA preservative widely used in food and personal care products, available from natural sources or synthetically produced. Potassium sorbate works by inhibiting the growth of yeasts, molds, and some bacteria.
Sodium Benzoate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium BenzoateA preservative that usually works in combination with other preservatives. It has to be at low pH (<5.5) to be effective.
Benzophenone-4
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Benzophenone-4Also known as sulisobenzone, it is a chemical sunscreen that protects against UVB and most UVA radiation. It is weaker than typical sunscreens and is usually accompanied by other UV absorbers to be most effective.
Triethanolamine
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
TriethanolamineA clear, colorless, and highly viscous liquid, this ingredient is an excellent pH adjuster. When it is necessary to neutralize an acidic solution or to generally increase the pH of a product, triethanolamine is a common choice.
Zeolite
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
ZeoliteDescription is coming soon
Sodium Sulfate
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium SulfateAn inorganic sodium salt that provides volume and thickens emulsions.
Citric Acid
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Citric AcidA gently exfoliating AHA that helps to remove the top layer of dead skin cells. In comparison to other AHAs, citric acid has been shown to be one of the least effective. It is also very commonly used as a stabilizing and pH-controlling agent.
Sodium Chloride
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Sodium Chloride

You’re definitely familiar with sodium chloride, even if you don’t think you are. It’s table salt! Salt works well with some cleansing ingredients (surfactants) to thicken them into gels. It also acts as a stabilizer for water-in-oil emulsions.

Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)
Est. %0.3
Function
Origin
Ext. Violet 2 (CI 60730)Description is coming soon