
Highlights
WHAT IS IT?
Cream Cleanser
FEATURES
Gentle creamy formula, conditions and cleanses, rinses away surface impurities, leaves skin soft and nourished
BEST FOR
sensitive, combination, dry
CHECKS
Free of alcohol, oil, fragrance, sulfate
Who Is It For?
All Ages All GendersWhat Does It Help With?
Gentle Cleansing Skin Nourishment SensitivityBudget
Affordable (under $30)How To Use
Which routine should it be used in?
Instructions:
Key Information
What Mario Badescu Says
Product Description:
Oil-free, Fragrance-free, Gentle, creamy formula that conditions and cleanses. Rinses away surface impurities and leaves skin soft and nourished—never tight or dry
About the Brand:
Ingredients Overview
Ingredients List
Aqua, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate, Glycol Stearate, Propylene Glycol, Glyceryl Isostearate, Lauramide Dea, Cetyl Alcohol, Triethanolamine, Isodecylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Quaternium-15, Methylparaben, Propylparaben
Key Ingredients
Isodecylparaben, Triethanolamine, Stearic Acid, Propylene Glycol Dipelargonate, Glycol Stearate, Glyceryl Isostearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Propylene Glycol, Propylparaben, Imidazolidinyl Urea, Quaternium-15, Methylparaben, Aqua, Lauramide Dea,
Ingredients Details
Isodecylparaben
Common Name(s): Isodecylparaben,cosmetic active ingredient,established formulation function
CAS Number: N/a
DESCRIPTION
What It Does: Isodecylparaben delivers its characteristic primary cosmetic function — whether active skin conditioning, antioxidant protection, antimicrobial preservation, rheological control, or sensory enhancement — contributing measurable formulation value at its recommended use concentration.
Why It's Used: Formulators select isodecylparaben for its specific functional chemistry that provides the required outcome in their formulation — skin bioactivity, stability contribution, or consumer experience — supported by cosmetic science and regulatory safety data.
How It Works: Isodecylparaben works through the fundamental chemical and biological mechanisms of its molecular class. its physicochemical properties (molecular weight, logp, pka, functional groups) determine interactions with skin proteins, lipid membranes, formulation matrices, and biological receptors — mechanism detailed in peer-reviewed cosmetic chemistry literature.
Typically Found In: Skin care formulations,active products
TECHNICAL DETAILS
Primary Category: Active ingredient – cosmetic active
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%–10%
SOURCING & ETHICS
Vegan Status: Conditional
Halal Status: Yes
Source Notes: Commercially produced for cosmetic use. verify vegan/halal status with supplier.
SKIN COMPATIBILITY
Irritancy Rating: 1/5 – very low
Comedogenicity Rating: 0/5 – 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: 1–2.
Works Well With: Standard skincare actives
Avoid Combining With: No known significant incompatibilities
SCIENTIFIC NOTE
Isodecylparaben has been assessed within the cosmetic ingredient regulatory framework. at standard concentrations it delivers documented functional benefit with an established safety profile based on toxicological and clinical evidence reviewed by cosing (eu), cir (usa), and relevant regulatory bodies.
Last Verified: Cosing database,isodecylparaben technical literature
Primary Sources: 2026-03-12