Mario Badescu
Special Cleansing Lotion "C" Toner
Special Cleansing Lotion "C" Toner
Mario Badescu
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WHAT IS IT?
Cooling and purifying toner lotion
FEATURES
Deep cleansing action, Controls excess oil, Cools and soothes skin, Clarifies clogged pores
BEST FOR
oily
CHECKS
Free of sulfate, paraben
Who Is It For?
Suitable For Those With Oily And Acne-prone SkinWhat Does It Help With?
Controls Excess Oil Cleanses Clogged Pores Soothes SkinBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Clarify and deeply cleanse problematic skin, clogged pores with this cooling and purifying toner lotion formulated with soothing cucumber and clarifying sulfur.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Water (Aqua/Eau), Isopropyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Talc, Camphor, Polysorbate 20, Methylglucamine, Yellow 5 (CI 19140), Fragrance (Parfum), Sulfur, Cucumis Sativus (Cucumber) Extract, Styrax Benzoin Resin Extract, Liquidambar Styraciflua Resin, Red 40 (CI 16035), Myroxylon Balsamum (Balsam Tolu) Resin, Hydroxyethylcellulose, Aloe Ferox Leaf Juice Powder, Alcohol, Blue 1 (CI 42090), Citronellol, Alpha-Isomethyl Ionone, Coumarin
Key Ingredients
Cucumber, Sulfur, Camphor
Ingredients Details
Camphor
Common Name(s): 2-bornanone,2-camphanone,gum camphor
CAS Number: 76-22-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Provides cooling sensation, analgesic, and anti-itch activity through trpm8 and trpv1 modulation.
Why It's Used: Cooling-sensation active with topical analgesic and anti-itch benefits for soothing formulations requiring temperature-sensation modification.
How It Works: Activates trpm8 (cold thermoreceptor) for cooling sensation. at higher concentrations, desensitizes trpv1 (heat/pain receptor) for analgesic activity. penetration enhancement via stratum corneum lipid fluidization. antimicrobial via membrane disruption.
Typically Found In: Cooling balms,topical pain relief,anti-itch products,sensory skincare
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ monoterpenoid sensory active
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%โ3%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ from cinnamomum camphora or synthetic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Plant-derived extract or synthetic.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 2/5 โ low to moderate at high concentrations
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Avoid contact with eyes. can cause skin sensitization at concentrations above eu limit. contraindicated in infants and young children.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes โ particularly recommended for sensitive skin
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Eu max 1.5% (leave-on body). avoid near eyes. do not apply to broken skin. not for infant use near face.
Works Well With: Ceramides,panthenol,allantoin,hyaluronic acid,centella asiatica
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Camphor's concurrent activation of trpm8 (cooling) and desensitization of trpv1 (heat/pain) provides a unique dual sensory modulation that both masks pain (trpv1 desensitization) and replaces it with a pleasant cooling sensation (trpm8 activation) โ explaining the well-documented analgesic efficacy of camphor-containing topical preparations.
Last Verified: Cosing database,cir safety assessment
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12
Sulfur
Common Name(s): Sulfur
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Delivers targeted skin-conditioning or bioactive benefits through a specific mechanism of action suited to the formulation's intended purpose.
Why It's Used: Specialty actives address specific skin concerns through targeted molecular mechanisms, providing efficacy beyond what base formulation ingredients alone can achieve.
How It Works: The bioactive compound interacts with specific molecular targets in skin cells or the extracellular matrix โ enzymes, receptors, structural proteins, or signaling molecules โ triggering beneficial biological responses.
Typically Found In: Serums,treatments,moisturizers,specialty products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Specialty actives
Secondary Functions: Skin-conditioning,anti-aging
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 0.01โ5%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Specialty active ingredient; check individual sourcing for vegan status.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1
Comedogenicity Rating: 0
Sensitivity Concerns: Low sensitization potential at recommended use concentrations.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Well-characterized cosmetic ingredient with established safety profile. generally non-irritating at typical use concentrations. suitable for leave-on and rinse-off cosmetics.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,hyaluronic acid,vitamin c,peptides
Avoid Combining With: Incompatible with oxidizing agents; check ph stability
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Specialty actives typically work through enzyme inhibition (e.g., tyrosinase inhibition for brightening, mmp inhibition for anti-aging), receptor activation (e.g., retinoid receptors, ppar-ฮณ for barrier genes), or transcription factor modulation (e.g., nrf2 for antioxidant gene upregulation). structure-activity relationships determine potency and selectivity.
Last Verified: Cosing eu database; pcpc cosmetic ingredient safety reviews; ingredient-specific safety and efficacy literature
Primary Sources: 2025-01-15