Mario Badescu
Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion Toner
Glycolic Grapefruit Cleansing Lotion Toner
Mario Badescu
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WHAT IS IT?
Alcohol-free exfoliating glycolic toner
FEATURES
Dual-action AHA + Glycolic Acid exfoliation, Alcohol-free formula, Deeply cleanses clogged pores, Minimizes fine lines and wrinkles, Brightens skin
BEST FOR
oily, combination
CHECKS
Free of oil, paraben, silicon, sulfate
Who Is It For?
Adults With Oily Or Combination SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Clogged Pores Fine Lines Wrinkles Skin Brightness DiscolorationBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Deeply cleanse clogged pores and refresh skin with exfoliating Glycolic Acid and Alpha Hydroxy Acids sourced from Grapefruit Extract. Alcohol-free exfoliating glycolic toner that provides dual-action AHA + Glycolic Acid exfoliation, deeply cleanses clogged pores and oily skin, visibly minimizes the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles over time, and helps visibly brighten skin and discoloration.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua (Water, Eau), Glycolic Acid, Propylene Glycol, Citrus Grandis (Grapefruit) Fruit Extract, Aloe Barbadensis Leaf Juice, Hexylene Glycol, Caprylyl Glycol, Polysorbate 20, Parfum (Fragrance), Sodium Chloride, Phenoxyethanol, Benzyl Alcohol, Lyral, Linalool, Benzyl Salicylate, Citronellol, Limonene, Geraniol, Hexyl Cinnamaldehyde, CI 19140 (Yellow 5), CI 42090 (Blue 1)
Key Ingredients
Glycolic Acid, Alpha Hydroxy Acids, Grapefruit Extract, Aloe Vera
Ingredients Details
Aloe Vera
Common Name(s): Aloe vera juice,aloe vera gel,aloe barbadensis
CAS Number: 85507-69-3
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides acemannan-based wound healing and comprehensive moisturising skin conditioning from the quintessential healing plant.
Why It's Used: The most universally recognised natural healing plant โ aloe vera's acemannan polysaccharides, vitamins, and enzymes provide a comprehensive wound healing and soothing profile with thousands of years of documented use.
How It Works: Acemannan (poly-mannose) activates dectin-1 for wound healing immune stimulation. gibberellin promotes fibroblast growth. salicylic acid derivative provides anti-inflammatory. vitamins c and e provide antioxidant. glucomannan provides humectant.
Typically Found In: After-sun products,wound healing,moisturisers,virtually all skin care categories
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ aloe vera gel
Secondary Functions: Redness reduction,anti-inflammatory,calming
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.5%โ99%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from aloe barbadensis leaf
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; ideal for reactive and sensitive skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. ewg score: 1.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Aloe vera's clinical evidence for sunburn relief is among the best for any botanical wound healing ingredient. multiple rcts demonstrate that aloe vera gel reduces healing time of first and second degree burns and sunburns, attributed primarily to acemannan's immunomodulatory wound healing activity and the anti-inflammatory salicylate derivatives providing prostaglandin inhibition.
Last Verified: Cosing database,surjushe et al. aloe vera skin review,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Glycolic Acid
Common Name(s): Hydroxyacetic acid,2-hydroxyacetic acid
CAS Number: 79-14-1
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides maximum aha efficacy from the smallest most penetrating alpha-hydroxy acid.
Why It's Used: The most potent aha โ glycolic acid's smallest molecular size provides the deepest penetration and highest efficacy of any alpha-hydroxy acid for exfoliation and anti-aging.
How It Works: Smallest aha (mw 76) provides deepest stratum corneum penetration. disrupts corneodesmosomes reducing cohesion. stimulates fibroblast collagen i and iii synthesis. efficacy is ph-dependent โ free acid fraction determines activity.
Typically Found In: Chemical peels,body lotions,anti-aging serums,exfoliating toners
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ primary aha
Secondary Functions: Brightening,collagen stimulation
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ10% cosmetic; higher professional
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ synthetic or fermentation-derived
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Fermentation-derived or synthetic. ph must be โค4.0 for aha activity.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Photosensitizing โ mandatory spf use. start at low frequency.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Use with caution โ spf required
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu cosmetics: max 10% leave-on, ph โฅ3.5, mandatory sun protection advisory. professional peel concentrations regulated separately.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,ceramides,hyaluronic acid,spf
Avoid Combining With: Retinol in same step; multiple exfoliants simultaneously
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Glycolic acid's ph-dependent efficacy is critical: at ph 3.0 ~100% is in the free acid (membrane-permeable) form; at ph 3.5 ~70%; at ph 4.0 ~50%. the eu ph โฅ3.5 requirement reduces free acid proportion, lowering efficacy but also reducing irritation โ why professional peel concentrations at lower ph are far more active than equivalent cosmetic concentrations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,eu aha guidelines,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12