Mario Badescu
Azulene Calming Mask
Azulene Calming Mask
Mario Badescu
azulene-calming-mask
Face Mask
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WHAT IS IT?
Clay mask with botanical extracts
FEATURES
Draws out impurities, absorbs excess oil, soothes and replenishes skin
BEST FOR
all skin types
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, sulfate, phthalate
Who Is It For?
All Skin TypesWhat Does It Help With?
Balancing Skin Oil Control Soothing SensitivityBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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Product Description:
Mild clay mask infused with soothing botanical extracts that comfort and replenish skin. Works to lightly draw out impurities and absorbs excess oil, leaving skin feeling fresh and re-balanced.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water (Aqua/โEau), Mineral Oil (Paraffinum Liquidum/โHuile Minรฉrale), Zinc Oxide, Kaolin, Ricinus Communis (Castor) Seed Oil, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch, Titanium Dioxide, Lanolin Alcohol, Talc, Dimethicone, Microcrystalline Wax (Cera Microcristallina/โCire Microcristalline), Propylene Glycol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cellulose Gum, Beeswax (Cera Alba/โCire D'Abeille), Polysorbate 80, Glycine Soja Oil, Diazolidinyl Urea, Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primose) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Methylparaben, Fragrance (Parfum), Sodium Chloride, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Propylparaben, Benzoic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Panthenol, Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sarcosine, Tocopherol, Citric Acid, BHT, Blue 1 (Ci 42090), Red 28 (Ci 45410), Yellow 5 (Ci 19140), Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate
Key Ingredients
kaolin, olive
Ingredients Details
Kaolin
Common Name(s): China clay,kaolinite,white cosmetic clay
CAS Number: 1332-58-7
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides oil absorption and matting from the fine platelet clay structure.
Why It's Used: Most versatile cosmetic clay โ gentle enough for sensitive skin while providing effective oil absorption, matting, and mineral conditioning.
How It Works: 1:1 layered silicate clay platelets absorb oils via capillary action in inter-platelet spaces. very mild ph (6-7). white colour from al-o-si lattice. fine particle size (0.5-4ฮผm) provides gentle exfoliation and smooth texture. negative surface charge provides light skin conditioning.
Typically Found In: Masks,foundations,dry shampoo,mattifying products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Functional ingredient โ white clay mineral
Secondary Functions: Skin conditioning
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.1%โ50%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ natural mineral
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Well-tolerated by most skin types.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Good safety profile at recommended concentrations. ewg score: 1โ2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Kaolin's oil absorption mechanism involves genuine capillary condensation of oils into the inter-platelet micropores between its layered silicate sheets. the surface area of cosmetic-grade kaolin (10-30 mยฒ/g) provides thousands of square meters of oil-adsorbing surface per gram โ explaining its exceptional mattifying efficacy despite its inert mineral composition.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12