Mario Badescu
Strawberry Tonic Mask
Strawberry Tonic Mask
Mario Badescu
strawberry-tonic-mask
Face Mask
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WHAT IS IT?
Clay facial mask with Strawberry extract
FEATURES
Antioxidant Rich formula, Deeply cleans skin without overdrying, Reduces congestion and clogged pores, Visibly improves radiance on dull skin, Helps to brighten the look of skin
BEST FOR
sensitive
CHECKS
Free of sulfate
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Dull Skin Clogged Pores Congestion Skin RadianceBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
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What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Refine and cleanse dull skin and clogged pores with this refreshing and brightening clay facial mask enhanced with Strawberry extract an ingredient rich in Vitamin C and Folic Acid.
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Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua (Water, Eau), Kaolin, Triticum Vulgare (Wheat) Starch, Zinc Oxide, Sorbitol, Propylene Glycol, Dimethicone, Cera Microcristallina (Microcrystalline Wax, Cire Microcristalline), Polysorbate 80, Paraffinum Liquidum (Mineral Oil, Huile Minรฉrale), Oenothera Biennis (Evening Primrose) Seed Extract, Olea Europaea (Olive) Leaf Extract, Fragaria Vesca (Strawberry) Leaf Extract, Tocopherol, Chondrus Crispus Extract, Cera Alba (Beeswax, Cire D'Abeille), Cellulose Gum, Glycine Soja (Soybean) Oil, Sorbitan Sesquioleate, Benzoic Acid, Magnesium Aspartate, Panthenol, Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Hydroxide, Sarcosine, Sclerotium Gum, Propylparaben, Methylparaben, Sodium Chloride, Parfum (Fragrance), Citric Acid, Ci 77891 (Titanium Dioxide), Ci 17200 (Red 33), Ci 42090 (Blue 1)
Key Ingredients
Kaolin Clay, Zinc Oxide, Strawberry Extract
Ingredients Details
Kaolin Clay
Common Name(s): Kaolin clay
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: 1899-12-31 00:00:00 -0800
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
Zinc Oxide
Common Name(s): Zinc white,chinese white,calamine component
CAS Number: 1314-13-2
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Physically reflects and scatters uv radiation while providing antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory, and wound healing benefits.
Why It's Used: Multi-action mineral uv filter that simultaneously provides sun protection and skin-therapeutic benefits โ the cornerstone of physical sunscreen formulations.
How It Works: Wide bandgap semiconductor physically reflects and scatters uv radiation (uva 320โ400nm and uvb 280โ320nm). dissolves to znยฒโบ providing antimicrobial activity, inhibiting bacterial and fungal growth. anti-inflammatory via inhibition of 5-lipoxygenase and il-8 production.
Typically Found In: Sunscreens,baby products,diaper creams,wound care,anti-acne formulations
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient โ mineral uv filter / antimicrobial
Secondary Functions: Broad-spectrum uv filter,anti-acne,diaper rash treatment
Application Areas:
Facial Skincare
Body Care
Hair Care
Beard Care
Color Cosmetics (Makeup)
Dietary/Oral Supplements
Typical Concentration Range: 1%โ25% (spf products: 10โ25%; eu max 25%)
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Yes โ mineral/inorganic
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Produced from zinc metal oxidation or chemical synthesis. nano zinc oxide (<100nm) improves aesthetics.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 โ very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 โ non-comedogenic
Sensitivity Concerns: Non-irritating; recommended for sensitive, baby, and rosacea-prone skin.
Safe for Sensitive Skin: Yes at recommended concentrations
SAFETY & COMPATIBILITY
Safety Profile: Excellent safety profile. fda category i generally recognized as safe and effective (grase) for sunscreen. eu cosmetics regulation: max 25%. ewg sunscreen score: 1.
Works Well With: Niacinamide,salicylic acid,other actives
Avoid Combining With: No significant incompatibilities at standard concentrations
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Zinc oxide's broad-spectrum uv coverage extends into the uva1 region (360โ400nm) more effectively than titanium dioxide, making it preferred for photoaging protection. nano zinc oxide (<100nm) achieves transparency on skin while maintaining uv protection efficiency.
Last Verified: Cosing database,fda sunscreen grase ruling,ewg sunscreen database,eu cosmetics regulation
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12